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GRIT wasn’t born out of a business plan—it was built out of experience.
After undergoing two spinal surgeries of his own, our founder, Nitin Madan, experienced firsthand what many patients still go through:
What frustrated him most wasn’t just the pain—it was the lack of answers. The sense that no one was going deep enough. That doing things “properly” had become optional.
That experience lit a fire.
It led Nitin to pursue elite-level learning—and to work within some of the most demanding environments in healthcare and sport. He spent years treating athletes from AFL, Melbourne Stars, Cricket Victoria, and working alongside surgical teams at Epworth Hospital.
There, he saw what made high performance systems actually work:
He thought—Why should this be reserved only for professional athletes?
GRIT was his answer. A private practice built to offer that same level of care, clarity, and precision—to everyday people. To mums, dads, teens, retirees. To anyone who wanted more than “just rest and see how it goes.”
In 2019, GRIT opened its doors.
One clinic room. One physio. One mission:
To raise the standard of care. And to never let a patient feel unseen again.
But it wasn’t long before the vision grew. Because real rehab doesn’t happen in isolation. And excellence doesn’t happen alone.
That’s when Div joined the journey.
Not just as a podiatrist—but as a brother, a clinician, and a natural extension of the same mindset: Obsessed with detail. Driven by outcomes. Never satisfied with average. Both Nitin and Div shared the belief that great care is built, not rushed—and that when you combine systems, passion, and accountability, patients thrive.
Since then, GRIT has grown into a team of over 25 professionals (past and present) —physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, speech pathologists, allied health assistants, and a world-class admin and leadership team.
We’ve expanded from Glen Iris to homes across Melbourne. We’ve grown from private practice into aged care, NDIS, and multidisciplinary streams. And we’ve delivered over 65,000 sessions to help more than 10,000 patients move, feel, and live better.
But some things haven’t changed:
We still treat every patient like family. We still believe in doing things properly. And we’re still chasing the same goal—to get it right, every time.
GRIT isn’t just a name. It’s the foundation of how we work, how we think, and how we treat.
These four pillars shape every appointment, every plan, and every outcome we chase:
GROW
We grow every day—so you can too.
At GRIT, our team trains constantly. We invest in ongoing learning, advanced education, external mentorship, and a culture where every clinician is held to a higher standard—of thinking, detail, and delivery.
Because when we grow in knowledge and precision, you grow in strength, clarity, and results.
REBUILD
We don’t just aim to reduce pain. We help you rebuild what matters—your movement, your confidence, and your ability to trust your body again.
INNOVATE
We don’t chase trends—we invest in tools that give clarity and outcomes. From strength testing to real-time rehab tracking, we use tech that helps us treat better and helps you move forward faster.
THRIVE
We’re not here to help you “manage.” We’re here to help you thrive—at work, at sport, at home, or wherever life takes you next.
Here’s what every patient gets at GRIT—no matter who you are, what you’re here for, or where you’re starting from:
· Long, in-depth initial consults We take the time to understand your full story, not just your pain point.
· Hands-on treatment with purpose We don’t just talk—we assess, test, and treat with clarity.
· Rehab that’s actually built for you No templates. No printouts. Just plans that match your goals and your life.
· Support that doesn’t stop when you walk out You’ll hear from us between sessions. You can message us. We’ll check in. Because we care about the outcome, not just the hour.
· Connections when you need more If you need scans, a second opinion, or a surgeon—we know who to call and how to fast-track it.
· Tools that give real answers From strength testing to recovery tracking—we use the tech that helps you move forward, not just look fancy.
To give people the kind of care we’d want for our own family.
We listen properly. We take the time to get it right. We treat the person, not just the problem.
Everything we do—from how we assess to how we follow up—is built around doing the job properly. No shortcuts. No guesswork. Just care that’s thorough, thoughtful, and made to last.
To become the clinic people talk about when nothing else has worked—because we do the work others skip.
We’re building a model of care that’s detailed, consistent, and focused on long-term results—not just short-term fixes.
