Billy Gilhooley is the Director and Principal Physiotherapist at Specific Physiotherapy Preston. With over a decade of clinical experience as both a Physiotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, Billy is recognised for his hands-on approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Billy holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences (majoring in Human Anatomy and Physiology) and a Master of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. He also brings extensive postgraduate training in remedial massage, myotherapy, massage therapy and dry needling, giving him a unique perspective on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Before establishing Specific Physiotherapy, Billy spent four seasons working with the Hawthorn Football Club, where he treated elite athletes and refined his expertise in injury rehabilitation, performance optimisation and manual therapy. He continues working closely with professional AFL players outside the club environment, helping them recover from injury and perform at their best.
Today, Billy Gilhooley applies that same standard of care to every patient he sees. Whether you’re dealing with persistent back or neck pain, sporting injuries, headaches, shoulder pain, post-operative rehabilitation or everyday aches and pains, his goal is to identify the true cause of your symptoms—not just treat where it hurts.
Billy has a strong passion for hands-on physiotherapy and believes that effective manual therapy, combined with targeted exercise rehabilitation and patient education, provides the best opportunity for lasting results. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, taking into account their goals, lifestyle and long-term health.
His treatment approach may include:
- Manual therapy and joint mobilisation/manipulation
- Soft tissue and myofascial release
- Dry needling
- Trigger point therapy
- Individualised rehabilitation and strength programmes
- Postural and movement assessment
- Injury prevention and performance advice
Billy founded Specific Physiotherapy with a simple vision: to create a clinic where patients receive genuine one-on-one care, thorough assessments and treatment focused on achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes. That philosophy continues to shape every aspect of the clinic today.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain or looking to improve your movement and performance, Billy is committed to helping you return to doing what you enjoy with confidence.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward lasting results, book an appointment with Billy Gilhooley today and experience the difference of Specific Physiotherapy.