BJJ Black Belt
MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine
18+ years clinical experience
Online worldwide | Melbourne in person
I'm Tim Trevail, a clinician, researcher and BJJ black belt with a particular interest in injury rehabilitation for grappling and combat sports athletes.
My approach combines clinical experience, postgraduate training in Sports and Exercise Medicine, research and first-hand understanding of the sport. The aim is not simply to get an injury feeling better, but to rebuild the capacity and confidence you need to return to training.
How it works
1. Understand the problem
We work through your injury, training demands, goals, relevant imaging and previous history.
2. Build the plan
You'll receive a rehabilitation strategy designed around your current capacity and the demands of grappling.
3. Return to the mats
Training is progressively reintroduced using clear criteria rather than simply waiting for pain to disappear.
Devika Samaranayake Kristin Kelly
“Following a disappointing meeting with a leading orthopaedic surgeon, I was advised that I required a full ACL reconstruction. As a gym owner and coach, this was not something I wanted to rush into. I reached out to Tim who undertook a thorough review of my MRI results and we discussed my symptoms in detail (online). We agreed to undertake a conservative approach and checked in regularly to assess my progress.
With Tim’s guidance, I avoided ACL surgery and was able to return to light sparring in early 2024 and full sparring a few months later. I have since remained injury free and can’t recommend Tim highly enough for any combat sports athlete faced with orthopaedic injuries.”
Aidan Woodhouse, black belt and co-owner, London Grapple
