Physiotherapist  ·  MSc, DPT

Sarthak
Kohli

Evidence-based physiotherapist with a focus on restoring movement, alleviating pain, and empowering clients to lead fuller lives.

Sarthak Kohli
"The body has an innate capacity to heal, my role is to guide, support, and amplify that process."
1,400+
Clinical Hours
7
Placement Sites
2026
Graduating Class
Pending
AHPRA Registration
01, About

Dedicated to the art of recovery

I graduated from Bond University, Australia with a Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2026, with a strong academic record and over 1,400 hours of supervised clinical practice across seven diverse placement environments.

My approach integrates the latest evidence in pain science, biomechanics, and exercise physiology with genuine attentiveness to each patient's unique context, goals, and values. I believe effective physiotherapy listens as carefully as it treats.

Having trained across orthopaedics, neurology, intensive care, private practice, and sports medicine, I bring a breadth of clinical understanding to every assessment, enabling me to see the whole person, not only the presenting complaint.

Outside the clinic, I remain active as a trail runner and table tennis player, grounding my professional perspective in a lived understanding of the demands, and rewards, of physical activity.

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Sarthak Kohli, BSc, MSc, DPT
AHPRA  ·  Pending Registration
02, Areas of Focus

Clinical specialities

A broad clinical education combined with focused interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological recovery, and preventative care.

i.

Orthopaedic & Sports Rehabilitation

Post-surgical and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, from ACL reconstruction to lower back pain. Evidence-based progressive loading and return-to-sport planning.

ii.

Neurological Recovery

Applying neuroplasticity principles in functional rehabilitation for stroke, TBI, spinal cord conditions, and MS. Gait retraining, balance work, and upper limb recovery.

iii.

Chronic Pain Management

Grounded in contemporary pain science, helping patients reframe their relationship with pain through education, graded exposure, and lifestyle integration.

iv.

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Specialized cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and early rehabilitation in the ICU, including MHI, suctioning, percussions and vibrations, and mobilization and transfers, to support recovery and optimize functional outcomes.

v.

Preventative & Postural Care

Movement screening, ergonomic assessment, and corrective exercise programming, identifying dysfunction before it becomes injury and building long-term resilience.

vi.

Exercise Prescription

Individualised therapeutic programs balancing progressive overload with recovery, tailored to each patient's goals, from acute rehabilitation to performance conditioning.

03, Experience

Clinical placements

Seven clinical placements across multiple locations, spanning the full spectrum of physiotherapy practice from acute inpatient care to high-performance private practice.

Apr–May
2026

Orthopaedics

Logan Hospital Inpatient Orthopaedics
Logan, Queensland, Australia

Managed a new-graduate physiotherapy caseload in orthopaedics, assessing and treating acute and post-operative patients including joint replacements and fracture presentations. Planned and delivered evidence-based interventions such as early mobilisation, exercise progression, and functional retraining to support recovery and timely discharge.

Joint replacement Post-operative rehab Early mobilisation
Mar–Apr
2026

Neurorehabilitation

John Flynn Private Hospital Inpatient Neurology
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Assessed and treated inpatients with complex neurological conditions including stroke and traumatic brain injury, focusing on restoring movement and function. Applied task-specific training such as gait re-education, postural control, and balance rehabilitation to improve mobility and reduce falls risk. Facilitated discharge planning through functional goal setting and patient and family education.

Stroke rehab Gait retraining Balance rehabilitation
Jan–Feb
2026

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Lifemark Health Group Private Practice — MSK Outpatient
London, Ontario, Canada

Supported assessment and development of treatment plans across a varied MSK caseload under supervision. Managed presentations including TKR rehabilitation, Achilles tendinopathy, MVA injuries, and concussion-related symptoms. Performed manual therapy and delivered evidence-based exercise prescription aligned with individual functional goals.

Post-surgical rehab Lumbar spine Shoulder & knee
Nov–Dec
2025

MSK Outpatients

Tugun Satellite Health Centre MSK Outpatient
Tugun, Queensland, Australia

Managed a broad musculoskeletal caseload including ACL rehabilitation, post-operative TKR, Lisfranc ORIF, and motor vehicle accident-related injuries across varying stages of recovery. Conducted comprehensive assessments and delivered evidence-based treatment using manual therapy, progressive exercise prescription, and functional rehabilitation tailored to patient goals. Applied motivational interviewing and education strategies to optimise adherence to rehabilitation programs.

ACL rehabilitation Post-operative TKR MVA injuries
Sep–Oct
2025

Athletic Training/Physical Therapy

Stanford University Athletic Rehabilitation
Palo Alto, California, United States

Assessed and assisted in managing acute and chronic sports injuries for Division I athletes within a high-performance interdisciplinary environment. Supported rehabilitation programming, on-field assessments, treatment progression, and performance-focused interventions. Worked across the Athletic Training Room and Sports Medicine Clinic, contributing to athlete monitoring, return-to-play progression, and preventative conditioning programs.

Return-to-play Sports injury management Performance rehab
Jun–Jul
2025

Intensive Care Unit

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Inpatient - Cardiorespiratory
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Provided physiotherapy management for critically ill patients, including respiratory assessment, suctioning, and manual hyperinflation. Conducted cardiorespiratory reviews, supported early mobilisation, and monitored patients' response to treatment. Independently managed a supervised caseload of 5–6 ICU patients by the end of placement, prioritising care based on acuity and clinical indicators.

Manual hyperinflation Respiratory assessment Early mobilisation
May–Jun
2025

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Mater Hospital Inpatient Cardiorespiratory
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Performed cardiovascular and respiratory assessments, provided airway clearance techniques (ACBT, PEP, OPEP), and delivered mobilisation-based interventions. Supported exercise rehabilitation and functional retraining for patients with complex medical conditions. Participated in discharge planning, multidisciplinary team meetings, and daily patient prioritisation to support effective inpatient flow.

Airway clearance ACBT / PEP / OPEP MDT collaboration
2021–
2023

Graduate Student Researcher

Western University Neurological Rehabilitation Research
London, Ontario, Canada

Contributed to a research project investigating neural activation changes during inpatient stroke rehabilitation and the relationship between therapy intensity and walking outcomes using FES cycling. Prepared ethics submission materials, collected participant data, and performed statistical analysis. This work contributed to four peer-reviewed publications.

fNIRS research Stroke rehabilitation Statistical analysis
04, Clinical Skills

Technical proficiency

Manual Therapy & Mobilisation
Exercise Prescription
Gait & Movement Analysis
Patient Education
Cardiorespiratory Assessment
Neurological Rehabilitation
Professional Profile
Registration
AHPRA — Pending
Languages
English  ·  Hindi  ·  Punjabi
CPR / First Aid
Advanced Level
Working with Children
Blue Card — Current
NDIS Screening
Yellow Card — Current
Location
Queensland, Australia
Availability
Immediate
05, Education & Credentials

Academic foundation

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Bond University

2024 - 2026

MSc Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy

Western University

2021 - 2023

BSc Kinesiology

Dalhousie University

2017 - 2021

Licences & Certifications
Working with Children — Blue Card
Queensland Government
Current clearance for working with children and adolescents
NDIS Worker Screening — Yellow Card
Queensland Government
Clearance for working with NDIS participants
First Aid & CPR
Accredited Provider
Accredited training in emergency response
Publications
Functional and brain activation changes in females with subcortical subacute stroke captured through functional near infrared spectroscopy: a case series
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Peters, S., Fitzgibbon-Collins, L. K., Luan, S., Kohli, S., et al.  ·  Published 2026 · Vol. 42(2), 300–310
Published
Bilateral Prefrontal Cortex Activation During Sensorimotor Tasks in People with Subacute Stroke – An Exploratory Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study
NeuroRehabilitation
Luan, S., Fitzgibbon-Collins, L. K., Kohli, S., et al.  ·  Published 2025 · Vol. 57(3), 339–351
Published
Exploring the relationship between prefrontal cortex activation, standing balance, and fatigue in people post-stroke: A fNIRS study
NeuroRehabilitation
Kohli, S., Fitzgibbon-Collins, L. K., Luan, S., et al.  ·  Published 2025 · Vol. 57(3), 352–362
Published
Prevalence of fatigue in adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Taylor & Francis & Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior
Ghatamaneni, D., Kohli, S., Peters, S., et al.  ·  Published 2023 · Vol. 11(2–4), 157–175
Published
Exploring the relationship between hemispheric prefrontal cortex activation, standing balance, and fatigue in individuals post-stroke: A fNIRS study
Western Libraries & Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Kohli, S.  ·  Master's Thesis, Western University · 2023
Thesis
05, Contact

Open to opportunities

Whether you're a clinic seeking a dedicated new graduate or a patient looking for physiotherapy, I would be delighted to connect.

[email protected]
Phone
490 057 412
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
LinkedIn
Availability
Immediate Start