● ABOUTEvidence-based care for performance, recovery and long-term physical function.
Honest Healthcare was created to bridge the gap between injury management, performance training, and sports nutrition — integrating those areas into one structured, transparent approach.
ABOUT HONEST HEALTHCARE
One clear approach to coordinated care.
Many people receive fragmented advice across different providers — a GP here, a physio there, a nutritionist somewhere else. The result is confusion around training load, recovery timelines, and nutrition strategies that often contradict one another.
Honest Healthcare was built to change that. By integrating physiotherapy and sports nutrition under one provider, care becomes coordinated, consistent, and easier to act on.
The focus is on giving you a clear understanding of your condition, a structured plan, and the confidence to manage your health and performance goals more independently over time.
SERVICE MODEL
Telehealth-first
Online consultations removing access barriers without compromising quality.
SCOPE
Physiotherapy + Sports Nutrition
Two disciplines, one provider, one consistent plan.
PHILOSOPHY
Transparency & independence
Care that builds self-management skills — not reliance on passive treatment.
MEET THE CLINICIAN
Brent Butina
Brent Butina
Physiotherapist & Sports Nutritionist
B.PHYSIOTHERAPY
GRAD.DIP. PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
APA MEMBER
ENGLISH
SERBIAN
BACKGROUND
Brent grew up in Dapto and lives in Calderwood in the Illawarra region of NSW. He has been involved in sport from a young age — soccer, powerlifting, squash, and pickleball. Prior to physiotherapy, he worked as a personal trainer for 13 years with a strong focus on return-to-sport, exercise prescription, and strength and conditioning.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Physiotherapy — Western Sydney University (2024)
Graduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition (2021–2023)
Certificate in Applied Sports Nutrition (2021)
Diploma of Fitness; Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1 — APA (2026)
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RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Practical Solutions for Complex Neck Pain (2025)
Assessment and Management of Common Wrist and Hand Conditions (2025)
Treating the Unstable Shoulder with Dr Margie Olds (2026)
APA Mentorship Program — commenced 2025
Ongoing supervision with Cate Thomas, Kieran Richardson (Global Specialist Physio), and Amy Combers
Sports Experience
Brent has supported athletes across rugby league, soccer, netball, basketball, hockey, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, pickleball, and combat sports including boxing, MMA, and jiu-jitsu. He currently practises in person at U Physio & Clinical Pilates in Unanderra.
OUR PARTNERS
Affiliations and Partnerships
CLINICAL APPROACH
Guided by three principles.
Every decision — from assessment to discharge — is made with transparency, structure, and measurable progression in mind.
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Transparency
You understand what is happening and why. Every diagnosis and recommendation is explained in plain language so you can make informed choices.
02
Structure
Every stage has a clear purpose. There are no generic plans — everything is built around your specific goals and capacity.
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Progression
Decisions are based on measurable change — not time alone. Load is progressed when the evidence supports it.
WHO IS THIS FOR
Built for people who want clear answers.
01 Individuals recovering from injury
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02 Athletes returning to sport
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03 People managing recurring pain or load issues
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04 Performance-focused training individuals
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05 Weight-class sport athletes
Whether you're navigating a new injury, stuck in a cycle of recurring pain, or trying to perform at a higher level without structure — Honest Healthcare provides the clarity and direction that's often missing from fragmented care.
GET STARTED
Ready to get clear answers?
Book a consultation to discuss your injury,
performance goals, or nutrition needs.