Physiotherapist, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Running & Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Exercise-Based Rehabilitation

Julia Barrie is a Physiotherapist at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with an interest in musculoskeletal injuries, running-related injuries, exercise-based rehabilitation and patient education. Her areas of expertise include:

• Musculoskeletal injuries and pain
• Sports and running-related injuries
• Lower back pain and neck pain
• Tendinopathies and overuse injuries
• Exercise-based and post-operative rehabilitation
• Arthritis and joint pain

Julia qualified in the UK with a First-Class Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She also holds a Master of Research (MRes) in Public Health from the University of Manchester, supporting her evidence-based approach to physiotherapy.

Julia completed clinical training across a wide range of National Health Service settings in the UK, including musculoskeletal outpatients, acute medical care, community and neurological care. Since moving to Sydney, she has worked in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient physiotherapy, including hydrotherapy.

Her evidence-based treatment approach combines comprehensive assessment, hands-on treatment and individualised exercise rehabilitation to address the underlying factors contributing to pain and injury. Julia is passionate about helping patients understand their condition, setting clear expectations and developing a personalised treatment plan that supports recovery, builds confidence and promotes long-term physical health.

Julia commonly sees patients for:

• Running and sports injuries, including exercise-related injuries, return-to-running rehabilitation and return-to-sport rehabilitation, with a focus on restoring function and supporting a safe return to activity.
• Tendinopathies, including Achilles, patellar and gluteal tendinopathy, with rehabilitation focused on improving strength, function and tolerance to activity.
• Neck and back pain, including lower back pain and spinal conditions affecting movement, work, sport and everyday activities.
• Musculoskeletal conditions and joint pain, including overuse injuries, arthritis-related limitations and movement dysfunction.
• Post-operative rehabilitation, supporting recovery of strength, mobility and confidence following surgery.
• Exercise-based rehabilitation and injury prevention, with individualised programs designed to improve physical capacity, build resilience and reduce the risk of recurrent injury.

Julia is passionate about helping patients understand their symptoms, take an active role in their recovery and build the knowledge and confidence to manage their physical health over the long term.

Outside the clinic, Julia is a keen runner, tennis player and qualified yoga teacher. She has also volunteered as part of the medical team at the London Marathon, giving her practical insight into the physical demands of endurance events, training and maintaining an active lifestyle.