At Recovery First, we provide evidence based treatment and thorough clinical assessments to identify the root cause of your pain. Our personalised approach helps reduce pain, restore movement, and support long term recovery. With clinics in Carrum Downs and South Melbourne, we proudly care for patients from across Melbourne, interstate, and overseas. Appointments are available for Physiotherapy, Myotherapy, and Remedial Massage treatments.
Pain can slow you down, affect your work, and stop you doing the things you enjoy. At Recovery First, we combine thorough clinical assessments with evidence based treatment to identify the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. Every treatment plan is personalised to reduce pain, restore movement, improve function, and support your long term recovery.
Every treatment begins with a detailed assessment to identify the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.
We use proven treatment techniques and personalised rehabilitation to help reduce pain, restore movement, and improve function.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your condition, lifestyle, goals, and recovery needs.
A combination of manual therapy, rehabilitation, and movement-based care designed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Patients from Melbourne, interstate, and overseas choose Recovery First for personalised injury recovery and rehabilitation.
Visit us in Carrum Downs or South Melbourne, with easy online booking available.
Founder and Director Sameera Madushanka established Recovery First with a clear vision: to provide evidence-based treatment, detailed clinical assessments, and personalised rehabilitation that helps people move better, recover from pain, and achieve long-term results.
Many patients choose Recovery First specifically to be assessed by Sameera. His approach combines detailed clinical assessments, observation, movement analysis, and hands-on examination to identify the underlying cause of pain and create personalised treatment plans. Every member of the Recovery First team follows this same rigorous clinical approach and treatment standards under Sameera's guidance, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across both clinics.
With clinics in Carrum Downs and South Melbourne, Recovery First has earned the trust of patients from across Melbourne and interstate. Many of their recovery stories and experiences can be found in our Google reviews, where patients share their treatment journeys and feedback.
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Assessment, hands-on treatment and rehab to reduce pain and restore movement.
Learn moreTargeted treatment for muscle tightness, joint stiffness and deep tissue dysfunction to help you move freely.
Learn moreHands-on massage techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation and support your body’s natural recovery.
Learn moreFocused therapy to relieve neck tightness, lower back pain and stiffness caused by daily stress or sitting at work.
Learn moreFocused treatment to relieve post-training stiffness, prevent muscle strain, and speed up recovery for athletes and active individuals.
Learn moreFirm, targeted therapy to break down deep muscle tension, release tight knots and restore comfortable, pain-free movement.
Learn moreTargeting tightness, joint restriction, posture and movement patterns that make daily tasks difficult.
Book a sessionManual therapy, soft tissue work and mobility to ease tension and restore comfortable movement.
Book a sessionAssessment and rehab to settle pain and return you safely to walking, training and sport.
Book a sessionWe assess and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
See what clients are saying about their recovery journey with Recovery First.
“I am very thankful to Sam for his treatments and support. I had multiple issues with both hands, including numbness, pain and lack of strength, and I was trying to find solutions for over 8 years. I visited numerous specialists and therapists, but no one could find the answers to my problem. From the very first session with Sam, I felt much better. I highly recommend Sam for anyone looking for caring and effective personal therapy support.”
“After 16 months of constant pain in my neck, shoulders and arm, a friend insisted I see Sam. I had spent so much money and seen many other allied health providers, but for the first time in 16 months, Sam has had me almost pain free in just 5 visits. Sam is extremely professional and excellent at what he does. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone seeking a first, second, or even seventh opinion.”
“I have been navigating daily chronic pain and postural issues in my head, jaw, neck and shoulders for the last 5 years. I had my first appointment with Sam and found him to be incredibly kind, professional, knowledgeable and generous with his time. I felt such relief and hope from the initial treatment that I have already booked my next session. I highly recommend Sam to anyone seeking true recovery.”
“Sameera is the best! He is extremely knowledgeable in identifying where the pain is coming from and how to treat it. He also explains the different ways to prevent reoccurrence of any injury or muscle strain in the future. I highly recommend him and will continue seeing him as he's the only one I trust!”
“I've been seeing Sam for a few months now for various neck and back issues. From the first time I saw him, I could tell he was the real deal. He actually fixes issues and gives instant relief from pain so I can carry on with life. Honestly, the best treatment I have ever received.”
“For the past 3 years, I haven't been able to do push movements without being in agony. I had been to every physio in the area and was even discussing shoulder surgery with a specialist. Within 3 sessions with Sameera, he changed my life by fixing my shoulder. Best physio I have ever come across. Very clean, respectful, polite and humble too.”
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