What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

Tim Ellis Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Home
Australia
Darlinghurst, NSW
Tim Ellis Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

I have been practising Physio full-time since 1998! I completed my Masters in 2001 and I specialised in hip, pelvic and low back pain.

I still love being a Physio and I owned my own multi-disciplinary practice for ten years. I treat all msk conditions.

03/02/2026

There’s been a lot of talk about our ancestors running as fast as Usain Bolt.

What we do know comes from fossilised human footprints — over twenty thousand years old — found here in Australia.

From these tracks, scientists can estimate stride length, toe-off and speed. Some suggest very fast sprinting. Others show incredible endurance.

What’s striking isn’t just how fast they moved —
it’s how well their feet worked.

Strong big toes. Elastic arches. Adaptable ankles.

Modern life flattened that system.

Healthy feet aren’t fragile — they’re just under-trained.

And the good news is, they respond remarkably well when we train them properly.

I have a lot of tools, equipment and experience (!!) to help with foot, ankle, knee pain and get you up and running, maybe not as fast as Bolt, but running nonetheless

www.timellisphysio.com.au

27/01/2026

Hip pain isn’t just “wear and tear.”

The 2025 hip OA guidelines are clear:
✔ Skilled manual therapy (including long-axis distraction)
✔ Individualised exercise programs
✔ Rehab focused on real-world movement

Precise hands-on care + the right movement = better outcomes in terms of reduced pain and improved mobility.

www.timellisphysio.com.au

13/01/2026

Lunch on a dig.
Wheelbarrow as a chair. Spoil heap behind me.

Before physiotherapy, I trained in archaeology and anthropology — and that still shapes how I see the human body today.

Our biology hasn’t changed much.
Our environment has.

We sit more, move less, load differently — and our bodies adapt accordingly.
Sometimes, understanding modern pain means taking a much longer view.

🦴⏳

07/01/2026

A hidden benefit of Pilates (and other well-designed movement programs) 🦴

The bones of your spine rely on blood flow that’s driven by movement, posture and breathing — not just strength or load.

Because some spinal veins don’t have valves, varied movement matters:
↔️ rotation
↕️ flexion & extension
🌬️ breathing with movement

Pilates naturally includes all of this — helping support spinal health from the inside out.

Strong spines need more than load.
They need movement variety.

I do three Pilates classes a week - believe me, it works!

Physio

23/12/2025

Thank you for your support in 2025, and I’m looking forward to seeing you in 2025.

I’ll be in the Darlinghurst Clinic on Wednesday 24th December and Saturday 27th December, then I will take a little break from Monday 29th December until returning to the Clinic on Tuesday 6th January.

Happy and safe Holidays everyone.

09/12/2025

I’m really happy to share that my new website is now live! It’s been a big year of change, challenges and some important decisions, but stepping away from my previous role opened the door to something really positive.

I’ve now created Combined Clinics Physiotherapy — a space where I can deliver the level of care I believe in, with a strong focus on accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment and next-level technology. We now have real-time ultrasound, BTL Focused Shockwave, VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo to support clear assessment and great outcomes.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me through this transition. Your messages, patience and encouragement have meant the world. I’m excited for this new chapter and looking forward to helping even more people move, feel and live better.

www.timellisphysio.com.au

30/11/2025

Focused Shockwave Therapy at Combined Clinics Physiotherapy

I’m proud to offer BTL Focused Shockwave Therapy — sophisticated, hospital-grade technology, and one of only three clinics in NSW with this level of equipment. This is true focused shockwave (not radial), allowing precise, deep-tissue treatment for stubborn tendon, muscle, and spinal pain. I also use it in my specialised field of Men’s Health.

If you’ve been dealing with a long-standing injury or a flare-up that hasn’t responded to other therapies, focused shockwave may be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

📍 Combined Clinics Physiotherapy, Darlinghurst 02 9331 8661
📞 Book via https://www.combinedclinics.com.au/book-appointment/

14/11/2025

The new studio is now fully equipped and operational, bringing together a comprehensive assessment-to-treatment pathway in one space.

Current systems include:
• Reformer-based loading and neuromuscular retraining for hip, lumbar and pelvic stability.
• BLT Focused Shockwave (FSWT) for targeted treatment of tendinopathies, calcific lesions, pelvic pain and men’s health conditions.
• Vinno3 high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound for dynamic assessment of multifidus, abdominal wall, hip structures, tendon pathology and real-time motor control retraining.
• VALD FORCEDECKS for balance, strength, gait and postural control assessment — providing objective metrics to guide rehab progression.
• VALD Dynamo for precision strength profiling, asymmetry detection and monitoring tissue load tolerance over time.

Integrating these systems creates a clear diagnostic pathway with quantifiable baselines, targeted intervention, and measurable outcomes — all within a single clinical environment.

Looking forward to applying this multidisciplinary setup to deliver truly evidence-driven physiotherapy.

Tim Ellis, Physiotherapist, Combined Clinics, Darlinghurst
02 9331 8662
physio@combinedclinics.com.au
http://combinedclinics.com.au

03/11/2025

Movember — a month with real meaning. 🤍👨‍🦰 Growing the mo, moving the body, and taking a moment to support the men in our lives. Mental health matters; connection matters; you matter. This month, let’s slow down, check in, move a little each day, and remind our mates they’re not alone. Sometimes a walk, a chat, or simply showing up makes all the difference. Here’s to stronger bodies, stronger minds, and a kinder world for men everywhere. Be gentle with yourself — and each other. 💛

26/09/2025

How's that for balance, posture, core stability, ritual, and discipline? I was at the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo earlier this week and was inspired by these incredible athletes. As a hip specialist, I was particularly impressed by the glutes' strength and hip range.

23/09/2025

I had the thrill of attending the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo recently. The incredible performances and very few injuries were a tribute to the great training and teamwork of the physiotherapists and medical staff.

As a former track and long-distance runner, I enjoy collaborating with athletes on injury management and prevention.

15/09/2025

There’s nothing I like more than a new piece of equipment! I’m integrating the VALD forced plates into my rehab programs at Combined Clinics, Darlinghurst. It measures balance, sway, squat load and strength and is a great add on for gym goers, those recovering from surgery or injury and for balance training in the elderly.

Address

Combined Clinics, 318 Liverpool Street
Darlinghurst, NSW

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

http://combinedclinics.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tim Ellis Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Tim Ellis Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Darlinghurst?

January 2018

I always wanted to ‘push myself’ in whatever field of study or endeavour I was in. I was never satisfied with being ‘one of the crowd’ and have always strived to be excellent, and creative , no matter whatI was engaged in. I studied my Masters of Health Science (with honours) at the University of Sydney, graduating in 2001, having done my Bachelors in London, and previously studied Archaeology at the University of York, graduating in 1988.

After many years as a loyal employee, and then working in multi-discilinary team in Darlinghurst Medical Centre for eight years, I established Excel Physiotherapy and Wellness in 2014. We now have five Physiotherapists working at Excel, all with their own unique talents and specialities, contributing to the team energy and helping one another to provide the best service that we can to our clients.

In addition to Physio we take small group Pilates and Yoga classes and provide remedial massage. Our supply team are very involved in the business and help to make Excel an exciting and unique place to work: all of which makes me glad that I have pushed myself in my endeavours. The most important thing I can say about Physio is that I have loved my profession and I am very proud of my profession and what it can do. I wish you all a healthy and safe 2018!