Intro & Interests:

Sam graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012. Since graduating from USYD, Sam has worked in a

private practice and as a physio for Qantas staff, treating sports related injuries, work-related injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Sam brings a wealth of experience to the team, utilising the skills he’s developed in the different areas of physio he’s worked in, to provide the best evidence-based management for your injury.
Experience:

Sam has experience at the elite level working with the Western Sydney Wanderers FC and the Cronulla Sharks RLFC alongside their respective high performance teams. This passion for quality care has become a hallmark of his approach in treating his patients.
Sam is currently the head physiotherapist for the Sydney Olympic Football Club, overseeing the men’s 1st grade team on match day and guiding the juniors and women’s rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.

Intro & Interests:

Mitchell graduated from the University of Sydney in 2013. Mitchell has worked in the private practice since

graduating university, treating sports-related and work-related injuries. He has worked with staff at Harbour City Ferries and The Star Casino, along with conducting ergonomic assessments at different companies in the CBD. Mitchell also has a special interest in football (soccer) injuries and played at a semi-professional level in the NSW NPL Mens competition for over 10 years.
Experience:

Mitchell’s experience working as an occupational physiotherapist is invaluable when treating work related injuries. He has a great appreciation for the need to understand the nature of your work and how that can relate to not only your injury but ways in which these can be prevented in the future. Mitchell is currently the head physiotherapist for the Sydney FC Women’s W-League team.

Intro & Interests:

Matt has been involved in the Allied Health industry since 2015. Matt graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology.

Matt went on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. He has an interest in treating a variety of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, most specifically shoulder and knees. He developed his passion for physiotherapy through his love for sport, especially soccer, which he spent many years competing at a representative level across various FNSW premier leagues.

Experience:

Matt likes to combine his hands on physiotherapy skills together with his background knowledge in exercise prescription to ensure clients feel better and stronger for long term results.

Intro & Interests:

James graduated from the University of Sydney in 2018 and recently joined our team at the beginning 2020.

James ventured into private practice following his graduation, where he worked as a primary practitioner before travelling. James is passionate about physiotherapy, particularly soccer and sports-related injuries, given his history with injury as a semi-professional soccer player.

Experience:
James is a dedicated, hard-working physiotherapist who prides himself on thorough, evidence-based management and a holistic approach to care. With these values at the core of James’ heart as a practitioner, it allows him to understand the patient as a whole, ultimately achieving the best clinical outcomes for his patients.

Intro & Interests:

Henry graduated from Macquarie University in 2020 and has worked in both private practice and professional sports.

Growing up in the U.S and Canada, Henry developed a strong passion for sports such as basketball and American football. Being involved in these sports in countries outside of the U.S has given him a deep appreciation for sports across different cultures. These experiences have collectively sparked his physiotherapy career.

Experience:

Throughout his journey, Henry acquired experience working with patients in various private practices, hospitals, and workplaces for musculoskeletal, neurological, and ergonomic conditions. He has also worked in various sports such as soccer, netball, and basketball in both professional and semi-professional levels. Henry’s areas of interests are musculoskeletal sports injuries and sport-specific rehabilitation programs tailored to an athlete’s position. He is currently working in his 2nd season of professional basketball.

Intro & Interests:

Steph graduated UTS Masters of Physiotherapy. She has an interest in treating various musculoskeletal and sports injuries, more specifically lower limb and lower back injuries.

Steph is a keen football (soccer) player, Taekwondo enthusiast and lover of all things Pilates.

Experience:
Stephs mantra is “You can’t go wrong with getting strong”. She has experience working in conditioning. She previously worked closely with patients under the NDIS scheme, Diabetes Australia and Lungs in Action. Steph is a trained APPI Pilates instructor that strives to empower her patients to take ownership of their health and wellbeing.

Intro & Interests:

Joey graduated from the University of Sydney in 2018, wearing a variety of hats as a practising physiotherapist.

Throughout her journey, Joey acquired experience working with a variety of patients nation-wide and internationally. She has treated a multitude of patients and different types of injuries at Physiotherapy and Sport Centres, Westmead and Royal North Shore Hospitals. Her exposure to different care environments produced a foundation for her keen eye in delivering priority care, supervising group care, rehabilitation exercises and providing education for appropriate interventions for optimal recovery to patients of all ages.

Experience:
Over her tenure, Joey has dedicated her time volunteering in overseas hospitals, ultimately, perpetuating her compassionate and genuine care to the community. Joey’s experience as a practising physiotherapist is one that is not only centred on improving your health but also enhancing your lifestyle. She greatly devotes herself to understanding the individual under her care, applying a holistic and creative lens on how to improve one’s way of living.

Intro & Interests:

Jun graduated from University of Sydney with a sports science degree in 2012

Since graduating from USYD he has gained working experience as a massage therapist for several elite sporting teams including Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Gold Coast Titans and GWS giants. His experience in elite sport fueled his interest to improve his knowledge for evidence-based exercise interventions for general health and injury rehabilitation, leading him to complete a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree in 2020.

Experience:
With a strong background in massage therapy, Jun adopts a holistic approach to create individualised exercise programs.
Jun currently continues to work with Football Australia and Macarthur FC as a massage therapist.

Intro, Interests & Experience:

Andrew graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology in 2019, followed by a Masters in Physiotherapy at UTS in 2021.

He has a special interest in all aspects of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, especially in the lower limb. Andrew loves all things football (soccer) and MMA, and avidly watches his team Fulham every week.

He has worked with a number of sporting clubs such as USYD AFL and Dulwich Hill FC providing on-field management and decision making, and injury prevention programs. He has also worked extensively within the NDIS, working with patients with neurological and intellectual disabilities and collaborating within a large multi-disciplinary team.

Intro, Interests & Experience:

Karina graduated from the University of Sydney in 2017 with a Master of Physiotherapy degree. Having also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree in 2015.

She is able to combine manual therapy skills to match accurate exercise prescription.
With a focus on injury prevention and sport/workplace specific rehabilitation, Karina creates individualised management plans and patient education to ensure that she achieves the goals of her patients and maximises their confidence and understanding of their injuries. She has been instructing private/group pilates and strength & conditioning classes for over 3 years, with the programs tailored to patients’ current / past injuries and goals. She has also provided physiotherapy on the field for various Footy clubs (inc. AFL St George Dragons FC, Sydney Olympic Womens’ FC, Sutherland Sharks FC, and Hurstville Zagreb FC), and is the physio for Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA).
Karina has also completed the following courses:• Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2
• APPI Pilates Training
• SMA Sports Trainer Level 2
Karina is registered under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is a current member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Karina is fluent in English and Indonesian, and in her spare time, enjoys training at the gym and going for jogs.

Intro, Interests & Experience:

Taylor is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, having completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Sydney in 2016.

Since then, Taylor moved into private practice working alongside sports physicians and orthopaedic spinal surgeons. This has naturally created high exposure to complex musculoskeletal injuries and movement dysfunctions, as well as both operative and non-operative spinal rehabilitation.

Taylor has developed a keen interest in athletic development which has led her to becoming a strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist. She is currently the strength and conditioning coach for Sydney FC A-league Women with expertise in management of elite female athlete’s physical performance measures. She also enjoys working with developing athletes of younger ages to provide long-term athletic development and longevity to their sport.
Accreditations:
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Accredited sport scientist
Strength and Conditioning L2
Sport Science L1

Intro, Interests & Experience:

Alta had graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Graduated from Macquarie University in 2021 and has worked in both hospital and private settings.

Alta is registered under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Has a special interest in the condition of dementia. Interested in all martial arts, and is hopeful to achieve the side-splits one day! In her free-time she spends it travelling, baking, or trying new foods.