Clare Valley Physiotherapy

Clare Valley Physiotherapy Annette Willson has a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and 30 years in private practice. Her special interest is core training, posture and rehabilitation.

Her special interest is core training, posture, and rehabilitation for Chronic Lifestyle Pain.

Shingles is going around.This is a very painful condition that can result in Postherpetic nerve Pain that can last up to...
13/02/2026

Shingles is going around.
This is a very painful condition that can result in Postherpetic nerve Pain that can last up to 3-4 months, or longer.

If you Google red and infrared light therapy for shingles pain, you will find that 940nm and 980nm wavelengths are the most effective for relieving and promoting healing of nerve pain, due to the virus attacking the spinal nerves.

Early medical intervention is essential, but using RLT 2-3x daily will make a significant difference.

My medium pad ($280) has 660nm, 810nm amd 940nm wavelengths
My equine pad ($510) has 660nm, 810nm and 980nm wavelengths.

Both pads have a plastic cover and variable settings to select the time, wavelength, and pulsed or continuous mode.

Happy to say my pads are worth it.

I have a few Maxi Massage guns in stock. The mini massage guns are on order.I have asked Ai to compare my customed desig...
13/02/2026

I have a few Maxi Massage guns in stock. The mini massage guns are on order.

I have asked Ai to compare my customed designed pads with others on the market.

Very happy to report my custom-built pads target deep tissue and nerve tissue, with variable settings. Ideal size, good price entry and easy to use.

Home therapy with good results and no side effects is ideal for chronic musculoskeletal and or medical problems

Shingles is a nasty virus that spreads over our body when it breaks out.Certainly seek medical advice, but a very succes...
22/01/2026

Shingles is a nasty virus that spreads over our body when it breaks out.

Certainly seek medical advice, but a very successful complementary treatment is Red Light therapy. But not any red light; the 940nm wavelength is especially effective for nerve pain.

Dr Google says:

The 940 nm wavelength is highly effective for shingles-related nerve pain (neuralgia) because it penetrates deeper into the body than standard red light, reaching the damaged nerves and underlying tissues.

Benefits for Nerve Pain

While standard 660 nm red light targets the skin-level rash, 940 nm light provides specific advantages for managing pain:

Deep Tissue Pe*******on: As part of the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, 940 nm light can reach muscles, nerves, and even deep-seated joint structures that shorter wavelengths cannot.

Neuralgia Relief: It is specifically used to ease neuralgia (nerve pain) by blocking pain signals and reducing inflammation directly in the affected nerve fibres.

Nerve Regeneration: Evidence suggests this deeper wavelength helps boost cellular metabolism in damaged nerves, supporting faster repair and potentially reducing the risk of long-term postherpetic neuralgia.

Enhanced Circulation: 940 nm light has a unique affinity for water and fluids, which helps improve blood flow in vascular-rich areas, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients to damaged nerve sites to accelerate healing

Guess who has a RLT pad with a 940nm wavelength.

Attention, athletes, are you looking for a new high-powered, long-stroke massage therapy gun? Give me a call.This gun is...
19/12/2025

Attention, athletes, are you looking for a new high-powered, long-stroke massage therapy gun? Give me a call.

This gun is one of the best on the market, with long stroke length, high-powered gears, 4 heads, and long battery life.

I have 2 of these available (ideal Christmas present).

I have only 1 Maxi Fascial Massage Gun left.
I have ordered mini massage guns, due in next year.

19/12/2025

We have 2 public holidays that fall on Thursdays. Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

So I am not available to work in Clare now until Thursday, January 8th.

I can still see people out at Emu Flat if needed.

Merry Christmas, and enjoy the holidays.

Wow, and even though it is cold and wet, it is December.Christmas presents are always a pain in the neck, finding a good...
30/11/2025

Wow, and even though it is cold and wet, it is December.
Christmas presents are always a pain in the neck, finding a good value and usefulpresent is not easy.

Well I have stocked up on just that.
Ides include;

Red and infrared light Pads choose $85, or $280, or $510

Maxi Fascial Freedom Massage gun, high power, quiet and long stroke length. $260

Flexible long-handle massage gun, perfect for self-massaging hard-to-reach body areas. $160

New Electrical Brain Stimulator device for sleep and Vagus stimulation. $80

Manual Neck Massage for upper neck tightness $20

Ankle weight $15

Felxible portable neck torch $18

Various braces

Treatment vouchers

Shop local, shop with thought, shop for value.

I am in Clare every Thursday, call in or call for an appointment.

14/10/2025

I can't believe the difference a good massage gun makes to managing fascia and muscle tightness.

I have 3 different massage tools available to address various conditions and tolerances, and manage pain and stiffness.
Call in Thursday for a demo.
Clare Valley Physiotherapy

21/09/2025

As many already know, I don't subscribe to an expensive exercise software platform. Yes, there are many excellent, valid exercises available.

I see many people who cannot do them.

Why?

My experience suggests that the starting point for people has been missed, and applying clinical reasoning to the whole person is lacking.

Many of my stick-drawn exercises serve as starting points for further progress.

My standing posture exercises are ones we all need.
Watch the video and try it. It works!

If you would like more on clinical reasoning and the application of exercises, you can book an appointment.

I have had some cancellations for tomorrow in Clare. Thursday 11th SeptI am able to demonstrate my new massage guns for ...
09/09/2025

I have had some cancellations for tomorrow in Clare. Thursday 11th Sept

I am able to demonstrate my new massage guns for specific problems.
I'm waiting for a heavy-duty, deep-penetrating gun to arrive soon.
leg
I have been combining my red and infrared light pad with my long handle flexible massage gun, releasing my legs muscles and my back while sitting in my chair.

Call or text me if you want to come in.
0447337276

The sneeze session is back.A sneeze expels snot from our nose at 320km/h, spraying it up to 5m.Acupuncture is a valid tr...
02/09/2025

The sneeze session is back.
A sneeze expels snot from our nose at 320km/h, spraying it up to 5m.
Acupuncture is a valid treatment, but it does involve needles going into your face, though. The added bonus is a cosmetic effect.

Cosmetic acupuncture is very popular, combined with red light therapy.

A course of acupuncture for hayfever entails 4-6 sessions

01/09/2025

As a new Physio in a tourist town, I saw many people from all over Australia who have had a lot of physiotherapy. I can say that many people are not happy with a treatment that entails "just exercises".

A whole-body clinical assessment, appropriate treatment, and education, plus or minus manual therapy and advice, is what seems to be lacking in a Physiotherapy session.

This was the main criticism I heard from travellers I saw while in Broome. And these are people traveling all over Australia.

Pain can be local, and it can be referred.

Chronic pain may be due to the effect of protective movement patterns and then become a new cause. This is a common presentation.

Exercises are essential, but so is a correct clinical assessment of an old injury.
Clinical reasoning is a skill that comes with experience.
We older Physios still have value.

I have been asked to return to Broome next year because I have value.

31/08/2025

Doing a locum in another state allowed me to see a variety of patients, young and old, acute and chronic.

Being able to do full-body biomechanical assessments on people with long-term chronic work and sporting injuries was exciting and very fulfilling.

Broome has a huge number of travellers passing through. It was exciting to meet new people, and introducing RLT to their daily management was met with enthusiasm and gratitude.

Back to work here now and looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Address

Shop 8/245 Main North Road
Clare, SA
5453

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 1pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+61447337276

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