Bernie Chau

Bernie graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. In continuing his professional development, he has completed his APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 2, ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach and Dry Needling courses. Bernie works with the young and old and tailors individualised treatment plans to make you feel empowered, with a clear process for the progression of your injury to get you pain free.

Working under long-serving NRL Head Physiotherapist Eddie Farah, who led the South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade medical team for over two decades, Bernie gained invaluable experience in managing elite level athletes and complex sports injuries. He now holds the position of Head of Medical Pathways for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, overseeing the medical management and progression of the club’s emerging talent across all development squads. Bernie previously served as Head Physiotherapist for the Rabbitohs Jersey Flegg squad and worked closely with the NSW Cup reserve grade team. His extensive experience extends across multiple elite sporting codes, including roles with the NSWRL Country Men's and Youth teams, Warringah Rats, NSW Waratahs Generation Blue and Women's Pathway programs, as well as athletes in basketball, football and track and field.

In addition to Bernie’s extensive experience in treating sporting injuries he previously worked within the Mater Orthopaedics clinic, learning invaluable experience in post-operative care. Bernie has a strong passion in musculoskeletal physiotherapy & biomechanics and understands first-hand how debilitating an injury can be to both your physical and mental health. His clinical interests include orthopaedics, ACL, groin and hip injuries. He's currently undertaking further training in Diane Lee’s Integrated Systems Model -Thoracic Ring and Sacroiliac joint dysfunctions.