Our practitioners have been providing the highest quality, evidence-based care for the last 25 years initially as the Spinal Management Clinics (SMC) group and since 2014 Advance Healthcare.

Dr Jon Ford (PhD, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist) was one of the first physiotherapists to develop comprehensive treatment programs in accordance with the best available evidence and the biopsychosocial approach.  Charles Ruddock (Clinical Psychologist) joined the group in 2005 and together with Jon developed a passionate and committed multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, pain doctors, psychologists and podiatrists

The services at Advance Healthcare include:

  • Multi-disciplinary pain management for private and compensable patients

  • Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy with many of our practitioners having a research and clinical interest in complex and persistent low back pain

  • Psychology services for private and compensable patients

Many of the Advance Healthcare team are involved in the La Trobe University Low Back Research Team where Jon is also the head of the Low Back Research Team.  Our university connections ensure our practitioners remain up to date with the latest research evidence.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision and values inform all aspects of the operation of Advance Healthcare. All practitioners and staff joining our group should carefully consider these vision and values to ensure alignment with their own personal perspective.

Vision - To be the Australian health provider of choice for patients and practitioners wanting to fulfil their potential informed by our world leading clinical research team.

Values

  1. Helping our people and patients fulfil their potential in health, leisure, relationships and work

  2. Efficiency and effectiveness through lifelong learning

  3. Community focused based on inclusiveness, collegiality and collaboration

  4. Honesty, integrity and transparency

On the basis of our vision and values, Advance Healthcare is a tolerant, respectful, inclusive and socially responsible place to work and undergo treatment as a patient.