Lawson & Warrimoo · Blue Mountains
Trusted by Commonwealth Games athletes — and Blue Mountains locals
Whether you're in pain, recovering from surgery or chasing a personal best, APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Jason Wheeler takes the time to find the real cause, give you an accurate diagnosis, and build a precise plan to get you back to your best.
Research-based. Protocol driven. Outcomes focused.
No referral needed — book directly by calling 0490 326 311 or emailing [email protected]
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GLA:D® Hip & Knee programMusculoskeletal & Consultant Physiotherapist
First Choice Spinal & Sports Physiotherapy is a local, family-owned practice in the Blue Mountains, led by APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Jason Wheeler. We deliver a personal, unhurried service across our Lawson and Warrimoo clinics — putting your needs, and an accurate diagnosis, first.
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Working in private practice since 2006, Jason gained deep experience in what patients really need. He grew disillusioned with the high-volume model common in many clinics — where patients can feel like a number rather than a person. He built First Choice around the opposite: unhurried appointments and a treatment plan tailored to you, not a production line.
Jason holds the highest training, completing his Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) at the University of Queensland in 2017, after his Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney in 2006. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association as a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, a member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and was a physiotherapist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
“First class, personalised programs, monitored closely by Jason.”
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First Choice provides musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy across our Lawson and Warrimoo clinics — treating back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder, hip and knee injuries, osteoarthritis, headaches and post-surgical rehabilitation. Research-based, protocol-driven, outcomes focused.
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Elite professionals or weekend warriors. Traumatic injuries, overuse injuries or strains — we're here for you.
We're all athletes, and no athlete likes being injured. We take the time to understand your presenting symptoms and injury history so you receive an accurate diagnosis and a precise, targeted plan to meet and exceed your goals.
Musculoskeletal injuries can cause significant pain and immobility, keeping you from performing at your daily best.
These injuries can affect bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, and can be acute or chronic — activity-, age- or trauma-related. We spend the time to understand your injury and history, ensure an accurate diagnosis, and build an effective treatment and rehabilitation plan.
GLA:D® is an education-and-exercise program for hip or knee osteoarthritis, developed by researchers in Denmark and run at our Lawson and Warrimoo clinics by GLA:D-trained physiotherapists. No referral is needed, and health-fund rebates can be claimed via HICAPS.
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This program is for anyone who experiences hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity — and it's also applied to chronic low back pain. Symptoms can include:
It caters for anyone who has had a hip or knee joint problem that's led them to a healthcare provider.
Myth: the degree of OA predicts pain and disability.
Scans are poorly related to pain and disability.
Myth: pain equals joint damage.
Pain does not equal damage and isn't a reliable indicator of joint condition.
Myth: exercise is dangerous for an OA joint.
Exercise is safe and actually helps people with OA.
Myth: rest is best for OA.
Rest and avoiding movement makes pain worse.
No referral is required for GLA:D.
Yes. The amount varies between funds and can be claimed at your session using a HICAPS terminal.
The group exercise sessions run for around 45 minutes; the two individual education sessions run for about 60 minutes.
To book into the GLA:D program, or for more information, call us on 0490 326 311.
From your first park run to your next marathon, the right assessment keeps you running. We analyse how you move, find what's driving your pain or limiting your performance, and build a plan to get you back on the road — stronger and more resilient.
An assessment of your running technique to find the mechanics behind your injury or holding back your performance.
Hands-on treatment and graded rehab for stress fractures, tendinopathies, shin, knee, hip and foot & heel pain.
Functional strength programs and training-load guidance so you can build mileage without breaking down.
Not sure what happens at a physio appointment? Here's how your first visit works at First Choice — unhurried, thorough, and built around getting you an accurate diagnosis and a clear plan.
We take a full history and listen — your symptoms, your goals, and what you want to get back to.
A thorough physical assessment to reach an accurate diagnosis of what's actually going on.
A clear, tailored treatment plan — plus hands-on treatment on the day.
A home program sent to an app with videos, so you know exactly what to do between visits.
Please bring any scans or referrals, and wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Initial appointments run 45–60 minutes.
Quick answers on referrals, Medicare, private health and appointments. Still unsure? Call us on 0490 326 311 — we're happy to help.
No — you can book directly with us. A GP referral is only needed if you want to claim a Medicare rebate under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan, or for some WorkCover and NDIS arrangements.
If your GP has set up a Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan, you can claim a $61.80 rebate on up to 5 visits per year. A gap payment usually applies. Not sure if you qualify? Ask your GP, or call us.
Yes — claim on the spot using our HICAPS terminal, so you only pay the gap. The rebate varies between funds and levels of cover.
Initial appointments are 45–60 minutes; follow-ups are 30–45 minutes. Every session is in a private room and includes a home exercise program with videos via an app.
Two Blue Mountains clinics: Lawson (Shop 2, 9 Staples Crescent) and Warrimoo (33 Spurwood Road). Home visits are available between Glenbrook and Katoomba.
Any relevant scans or referrals, your private-health or Medicare details, and comfortable clothing you can move in.
First Choice works with Medicare, private health funds, NDIS and WorkCover. No referral is needed to see us — book directly. Here's how each funding pathway works.
We're a registered NDIS provider, supporting people of all ages with a disability in a caring, safe environment — working in partnership with your other health professionals for the best results.
Injured at work? A caring, personalised approach is essential to recovery. We welcome patients referred after a work-related injury and work with your medical team. iCARE · SafeWork · SIRA.
Medicare: with a GP Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan, claim a $61.80 rebate on up to 5 visits/year (a gap applies). Private health: claim on the spot via HICAPS. EFTPOS available.
Find us in Lawson and Warrimoo. Bookings are required at both clinics — call 0490 326 311. Outside our hours? Use the form below and we'll call you back the next business day.
Shop 2, 9 Staples Crescent, Lawson NSW 2783
Get directions →33 Spurwood Road, Warrimoo NSW 2774
Get directions →Book directly by phone or send us a message — tell us a little about what's going on and your preferred clinic, and we'll be in touch within one business day.