Welcome to Manhattan Physio, Premier Hand Therapy Melbourne
Located in the Heart of Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs
Canterbury-based specialists in upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy, providing leading services to Canterbury, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Hawthorn & Kew.
Upper Limb Therapy Experts, Located at Canterbury Health Hub
Care that Champions You.
Manhattan Physio at the Canterbury Health Hub offers expert hand and upper limb physiotherapy for all ages. Proudly serving Canterbury, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Hawthorn and Kew, we help you recover, restore function, and reduce pain with personalised, professional care.
Why Choose Manhattan Physio & Hand Therapy?
Our Expertise
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Experience unparalleled upper limb care in Melbourne at Manhattan Physio.
Our evidence-based physiotherapy and hand therapy treatments are meticulously tailored to restore function, alleviate pain, and empower you to confidently return to the activities you value most.
Conveniently located at the Canterbury Health Hub, proudly serving Cante
Experience unparalleled upper limb care in Melbourne at Manhattan Physio.
Our evidence-based physiotherapy and hand therapy treatments are meticulously tailored to restore function, alleviate pain, and empower you to confidently return to the activities you value most.
Conveniently located at the Canterbury Health Hub, proudly serving Canterbury, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Hawthorn and Kew. After-hours and weekend appointments available. No referral required.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Manhattan Physio, we provide expert upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy with a person-centred approach. We value every client’s unique story and experience, and empower you with the knowledge, guidance, and tools needed for a confident, sustained recovery from shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, finger, or thumb conditions across the entire lifespan.
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
At Manhattan Physio, our mission is to increase access to expert upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy for all walks of life across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We partner with Medicare, TAC, WorkSafe, DVA, NDIS, and private health insurance to ensure care is accessible. We provide tailored treatment plans to meet your individual need
At Manhattan Physio, our mission is to increase access to expert upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy for all walks of life across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We partner with Medicare, TAC, WorkSafe, DVA, NDIS, and private health insurance to ensure care is accessible. We provide tailored treatment plans to meet your individual needs; whether you are recovering from an upper limb injury, managing a chronic condition, or aiming to improve your overall quality of life. Our goal is to support your recovery, restore function, and enhance wellbeing through personalised physiotherapy and hand therapy.
Dr Sunny Fan DPT, RN
Founder & Managing Director, Senior Physiotherapist & Senior Hand Therapist
Sunny Fan brings over 30 years of rich and varied experience across healthcare, advocacy, finance, and the arts in New York City and Melbourne. Her diverse background gives her a unique perspective on health and wellbeing, allowing her to provide truly personalised care. She holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Master of Nursing Science from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Distinction from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Sunny has a genuine passion for helping people recover and regain function, specialising in upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy. She is experienced in treating complex shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand conditions using techniques such as joint manipulation, joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, wound and scar management, and custom thermoplastic splints. Her goal is to support each patient’s healing journey with compassion and expert care. Sunny is committed to ongoing learning and patient advocacy, always aiming to provide care that is both evidence-based and deeply person-centred.
Alongside physiotherapy, Sunny is an experienced registered nurse who has worked in major Melbourne hospitals (Austin Health, St Vincent's Hospital, St Vincent's Mental Health, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Northern Hospital, South Eastern Private Hospital, Mercy Private Hospital, and Royal Children's Hospital). She understands the importance of caring for both the physical and emotional needs of her patients, ensuring every person feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their treatment. Sunny is also a dedicated advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, offering trauma-informed care grounded in empathy and respect. With 15 years of experience in financial services as a National Bank Examiner with the United States Comptroller of the Currency, a Financial and Tax Accountant with KPMG and SONY, and SAP Management Consultant with BearingPoint and Deutsche Bank in New York City, Sunny brings strong organisational skills and a strategic approach to managing her clinic and patient care.
Outside her clinical work, Sunny is an artist and performer with extensive training in dance, martial arts, and acting. This creative background enriches her understanding of movement and body awareness, which she brings into her physiotherapy practice. When she’s not helping patients, Sunny enjoys travelling, swimming, and exploring diverse cuisines with her supportive husband and two adult children.
Specialties
- Upper Limb Physiotherapy
- Hand Therapy
- Clinical Pilates (1:1 therapeutic sessions)
Particular Treatment Interest
Custom Thermoplastic Splints
Personalised splinting to stabilise, protect, and support fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries.
Manual Therapy & Wound Care
Joint mobilisation and manipulation, soft tissue therapy, wound management, scar treatment, desensitisation, and dry needling.
Individualised Rehabilitation
Tailored treatment plans with a focus on functional recovery and strength building, including one-on-one Clinical Pilates for upper limb rehabilitation.
Complex Caseloads
Experienced in managing patients under:
- WorkSafe
- NDIS
- TAC
- DVA
- Medicare
- Private Health Insurance
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne
- Master of Nursing Science – University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Distinction) – Deakin University
- Bachelor of Science (Accounting) – NYU Stern School of Business
Professional Registrations
- Registered Physiotherapist – AHPRA
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) – AHPRA
Certifications
- Level 1 Sports Trainer – Sports Medicine Australia
- Upper Limb Dry Needling – GEMt International
- Manipulation Technique for Upper Limb – GEMt International
- SAEBO Functional Dynamic Orthoses for Stroke Rehabilitation – SAEBO Inc.
- Rape Crisis Counsellor Certification – New York State Department of Health
Our Clients’ Experiences
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Dr Sunny treated my 9 year old son for his wrist fracture. In one word, WOW! I found her to be very experienced and super friendly, my son’s wrist healed so fast under her guidance. I would highly recommend Dr Sunny if you’re looking for a kind, patient and highly skilled physiotherapist, that doesn’t rush through appointments and tailors the recovery plan specific to the patient. Thank you so much Dr Sunny, we will certainly be referring friends and relatives to you.
M.L.
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Sunny is an incredible physio, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! I came to her with chronic shoulder and arm pain that I have struggled with for many years. From my very first session she suspected thoracic outlet syndrome, which later proved to be absolutely correct. Sunny is very thorough with her treatment and takes the time to properly assess the issue. Her treatment combined targeted exercises, needling, and massage, all of which made a noticeable difference in reducing my pain and improving my mobility. Sunny is highly knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally detailed in her approach, and you can tell she genuinely cares about getting to the root of the problem. If you’re looking for someone who is skilled, personable and truly invested in your recovery, I highly recommend Sunny!!:)
J.G.
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Sunny is an amazing physio, who puts an enormous effort into tailoring your recovery plan to your injury and lifestyle. I do aerial/lyra classes as a hobby, and Sunny made the effort to research the apparatuses and techniques that I would be using, so that she could see exactly what movements might be affecting my injury. It really felt like she went the extra mile to ensure she was providing the highest standard of care. Sunny is also super informative, and explains exactly what parts of my arm/wrist/hand (extensors, flexors etc.) she is working on during our sessions and why, which I find really interesting and helpful. She has a lovely, warm nature and is an excellent physician. I feel very grateful to have found her, and can’t recommend her enough!
E.O.
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Sunny is an exceptional physiotherapist! I came to her for Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, and De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, and was impressed by the professional and effective care I received. Her combination of hands-on treatment, tailored exercises, and dry needling brought noticeable improvement. Sunny takes time to explain everything clearly, which really helped me understand my recovery process. With her nursing background, she also provided outstanding wound care after both of my carpal tunnel surgeries. On top of that, she’s been a huge help in managing my sore back and restless leg syndrome. If you’re looking for thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable care, I highly recommend Sunny at Manhattan Physio!
O.S.
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Sunny has been my go-to physio for over 12 months, having assisted with treatment originally for tennis elbow and lately with an ongoing shoulder injury.
She’s an amazing physiotherapist, listens closely to the issues, and is great with follow-up care and designing exercise programs that work and assist with recovery. Couldn’t recommend her and Manhattan Physio more highly.
J.H.
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Great job by Sunny in getting my big finger back working. Very thorough & detailed - always knew where I was at in the recovery process.
S.S.
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Sunny is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She helped me manage chronic pain and weakness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The exercises and hand therapy she provided made a remarkable difference. I not only feel stronger and more confident, but I’ve even seen improvement in my table tennis performance! I highly recommend Manhattan Physio and Hand Therapy.
L.W.
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