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Dr. John Doe is a highly skilled physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He is dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries and improve their physical performance through tailored therapy programs.
As a Physiotherapist at Kieser you will be working with a diverse range of clientele including musculoskeletal and sporting patient groups and with an engrained referral network of local doctors and orthopaedic surgeons. You will be treating a 90% privately paying client caseload including athletes and will have access to state of the art rehab equipment and diagnostics.
Sean graduated from the University of South Australia in 2000 and gained experience in private practice before travelling and working around the UK for 2 years. On returning to Australia he developed an interest in musculoskeletal and sports injury management and an integrated approach to exercise based management of injuries using Clinical Pilates. He commenced working at The Physio Studio in 2008, becoming co-director and practice owner in 2010. Sean is a Level 4 DMA Pilates Physiotherapist and manages the Clinical Pilates program at the studio. He has advanced training in Dry Needling and traditional acupuncture, treating neck and shoulder pain and headaches, and the management of lower back and pelvic injuries. Sean is highly experienced in managing work and motor vehicle related injuries and provides associated assessment services. Having competed at a high level in both golf and soccer, Sean has first hand experience in successfully managing the related injuries.
Scott graduated from the University of South Australia in 2000 and developed an interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy while working in private practice in the Riverland. He returned to Adelaide in 2005 and gained vast experience in private practice and has continued to update skills and knowledge through professional education courses including kinesio-taping, dry needling, DMA Pilates, Bike Fitting and advanced low back and pelvic pain techniques including Muscle Energies Technique (MET). Scott completed a Master of Sports Physiotherapy through La Trobe University in 2014 and this advanced study has helped him develop his skills in sports injury assessment and management for patient’s benefit. With a basketball playing background at state league level, he is physio for the Adelaide Lightning basketball team in the women’s national league (WNBL) and Sturt Sabres NBL1 mens and womens teams in the state league. He previously worked part time at the Adelaide Football Club as the Crows SANFL physiotherapist and is head physio for the Goodwood Saints Football Club (SAAFL). He has previously been appointed physiotherapist to numerous state junior basketball teams. Scott has also fulfilled guest lecturing roles to allied health students at the University of South Australia. Scott needs to stay fit to keep up with his active family, is a keen cyclist and runner, and junior coach at the Sturt Sabres Basketball Club with their inclusive program.
Joanna graduated from the University of South Australia in 2021. She is a highly enthusiastic Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and GLA:D Practitioner, with advanced skills in exercise-based rehabilitation, post operative treatment, and pain management. Joanna has worked as a physiotherapist with state level basketball and soccer teams and is passionate about helping athletes return to sport after injuries. Joannas’ relaxed and empathetic nature allows for a deep understanding for her clients needs, empowering appropriate and individualised management for each person.
Sophie graduated from UniSA in 2014 and brings her passion for sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy to TPS. She has been heavily involved in sport her whole life, particularly tennis of which she represented at state and national level in her junior years. Sophie enjoys helping clients achieve their individual goals and varies her treatment to make it specific for each clients’ needs. She is a strong advocate for hands on treatment combined with exercises to assist with long term and sustainable outcomes. Sophie loves helping clients of all ages and gender, but does hold particularly interest in Pilates and women’s health issues associated with this. She has extensive training in both mat & clinical Pilates and loves teaching classes almost every day of the week. She is also a big AFL fan, and on winter weekends enjoys assisting footballers in the Divison 1 men’s amateur league on match day and with mid week trainings.
Steve is passionate about health and fitness and in particular loves helping clients find answers to current injuries and helping to reduce the risk of future injuries. He keeps up to date with the latest advances in Physio assessment and rehab such as blood flow restriction training for rehab. Being an accredited strength and conditioning coach and highly experienced theatre/ peri-operative registered nurse, Steve has a strong interest in gym based rehab and also helping people successfully prepare for surgery and in their post surgical journey. Steve enjoys being able to combine his hands on skills with awesome patient care and super effective exercise plans to help get clients back to their best and achieving their short and long term goals. Steve utilises the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to help find answers to peoples discomforts and injuries away from the site of pain and symptoms. Steve has an interest in sports injury rehab and prevention, and provides sports physio services to TPS’ affiliated football and soccer teams. Steve also has a strong interest in strength, mobility and conditioning training in the lead up to surgery (Prehab) to help achieve better after surgery rehab outcomes and this follows on with an interest in post-surgical rehab as well. Passionate Liverpool FC and Port Power man and when he’s not in the clinic can be found challenging himself in the gym/crossfit or heading down the slopes on his snowboard. Steve’s best physio advice for clients? “Get stronger and keep moving throughout the day – a lot of injuries and conditions will respond to this and as physios it’s our job to help facilitate the right type of movement and strengthening to help achieve your goals.”
Blake graduated from the University of South Australia in 2018. His passion for physiotherapy is largely driven by a strong desire to help people improve their daily lives and achieve their goals through exercise and rehabilitation. His ambition is to collaborate with patients to reach their unique goals and provide self-management strategies to empower patients to achieve long-term solutions. He has a particular interest in lower limb injuries from his experience in Soccer, specifically ACL injuries and how to manage them non-operatively. Blake plans to undertake a Masters in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in the future and continues to keep up-to-date with the latest evidence-based treatments. Away from the clinic, Blake likes to play soccer and cricket, as well as stay active through running and gym.
David specializes in pediatric physiotherapy and enjoys working with children to help them achieve their developmental milestones.
John is an experienced physiotherapist with a focus on sports injuries and rehabilitation. He uses evidence-based techniques to ensure the best outcomes for his patients.
Chloe is the founder of CPT and in-house physiotherapist of V2 Fit. Chloe has always had a huge passion for health and the human body and her studies in physiotherapy have only solidified this passion. Since graduating, Chloe has worked with multiple sporting teams, including working as Junior physiotherapist at North Adelaide Football Club for 7 years which enhanced her overall passion for sports and musculoskeletal physio. Chloe has now found her home at V2 Fit and loves working with motivated people who are invested in becoming better and improving the way their body moves, copes and performs. She's very hands on in her approach - none of that in and out in 15 minutes stuff and prides herself on taking time with every client to fully understand the clients whole story and the way the body moves as a whole. You'll see her floating around both V2 FIT locations St Mary's and Kent Town. CPT was established in 2019 by Chloe Parslow; Chloe worked alongside Dan and the V2 Fit crew at their St Marys location for 18 months before opening a second location in Kent Town and establishing CPT. Ms. Chloe is the Director and Principal Physiotherapist at CPT Physiotherapy. She has extensive experience in helping clients with their physiotherapy needs and has a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Chloe is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a passion for helping clients achieve their rehabilitation goals. She has years of experience working with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Chloe is an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for health and wellness. She founded CPT Physiotherapy to provide comprehensive care to her community.
Connor joins the team at CPT having completed his Masters in Physiotherapy. His recent experience working across Private Practice, In-patient settings and with local sports teams has made Connor particularly passionate about restoring pain free movement across the life span, injury rehabilitation and enhancing athletic performance. Having trained at a high level across multiple sports, Connor is eager to bring his knowledge of movement, injuries and sport-specific training to the clinic. When not behind a barbell or on the rugby field you’ll find Connor floating between both V2 FIT locations, Kent Town and St Marys.
Rosie has a passion for all things physio and helping people to keep moving at their best. With experience working in private practice and alongside sporting teams around Adelaide, Rosie has developed a keen interest in sport and active individuals. Rosie understands the importance of keeping strong and mobile and is a big believer in client empowerment and helping clients achieve their goals and function at their best. Rosie loves to work with her clients to ensure they can safely keep active and moving and adapt workouts around injuries (rest is not always best). You’ll find Rosie floating between both V2 FIT locations Kent Town and St Marys.
Alex is passionate about helping people achieve their health goals and improve their quality of life. She has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Sarah has an extensive background in sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. She enjoys working with athletes and helping them get back to their peak performance.
John specializes in orthopedic physiotherapy and has experience working in various clinical settings. He is committed to providing high-quality care to his patients.
Emily has a strong interest in women's health and pelvic floor physiotherapy. She is dedicated to helping women improve their health and well-being.
Michael is passionate about neurological physiotherapy and has worked with patients with various neurological conditions. He aims to improve their mobility and quality of life.
Natalie has a background in geriatric physiotherapy and is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence and mobility.
Sarah Thompson is a senior physiotherapist with a keen interest in sports and remedial massage.
Rustam graduated in 2001 from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and soon after came to Adelaide, Australia in 2003 to pursue his Masters from the University of South Australia. He graduated from the University in 2005 with a Master of Orthopaedics, Sports and Manual Physiotherapy with an overall Distinction. He later went on to work in Private practice at a few clinics in Adelaide along with pursuing his interest working with sporting teams which is his passion. He did his training with the West Adelaide Football Club (The Bloods) and later on worked with the North Adelaide Football Club (The Roosters). He has also volunteered as a Physiotherapist for the Australasian Masters Games and has treated high profile tennis players including Pat Rafter at the World Tennis Challenge both of which were held here in Adelaide. ‘Primecare’ began in October 2015 with the principles of advanced patient care by effective assessment and diagnosis followed by hands-on treatment, patient education and self-management by exercises and Pilates. He is also certified in Dry needling techniques, The McKenzie system of Assessment and Treatment, Kinesio-Taping and Sacro-iliac techniques of dysfunction management. He has a keen interest in treating clients with Dizziness/ Vertigo and has done advanced studies in the field. His sporting interests include representing college competitively in Table-Tennis and Cricket which he tries to keep up with in his spare time.
John is a dedicated physiotherapist specializing in sports injuries and rehabilitation. He is passionate about helping his patients recover and improve their physical well-being.
Dr Mary Magarey is a Specialist Physiotherapist in both Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy. ‘A Specialist Physiotherapist, as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, has completed additional training in a field of physiotherapy and has attained the highest level of skill, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to provide expert care.’ (Australian College of Physiotherapists, 2022). Mary is the only physiotherapist in the country to hold Fellowships across two disciplines. Mary has a PhD in shoulder diagnosis, undertaken in conjunction with two of Adelaide’s leading orthopaedic surgeons and has been assessing and managing people with shoulder related problems since the mid 1980s. She also has extensive experience working with junior national level athletes, having travelled to 3 Junior World Softball Championships as team physiotherapist and been the managing physiotherapist at Australian Softball Federation Youth International Friendship Series for 15 years. In her academic role through UniSA, she developed and ran the Sports components of the Master of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy program for 25 years and taught on the Musculoskeletal component of the program for more than 40 years. Mary’s areas of expertise focus on: The shoulder complex – shoulder, neck, thoracic spine and arm. Anyone with a problem in this area, whether a sports-related, one related to general wear and tear or anything else, Mary can offer advice and management. The adolescent athlete – Mary loves to help junior athletes who are passionate about their sport reach their potential by helping them to optimise their movement patterns and coordination. Mary is a highly experienced, enthusiastic physiotherapist who loves a challenge and is available for Specialist consultations. Mary is happy to see anyone with a challenging musculoskeletal problem, particularly of the shoulder, but also loves helping people with other conditions, both acute sporting and longer term conditions. Mary is often told she is ‘passionate about her patients.’ She takes a lot of time and care with very detailed assessment and recommendations for management.
Danielle has a wide range of experience in musculoskeletal injuries in the sports setting. Since obtaining a Masters Degree in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2009, she has worked with athletes in a range of settings. These have included the Australian Softball Development Squad camps, the Hong Kong national Men’s and Women’s cricket teams, the Hong Kong touch rugby national team, as onsite Physiotherapist for the Hong Kong Junior International Tennis Federation tours and as an in-house Physiotherapist for the large-scale circus production The House of Dancing Water in Macau. Danielle has worked in SANFLW with the North Adelaide Football Club and Sturt Football Club and is currently working in the AFLW with the Port Adelaide Football Club. She also provides physiotherapy services to the AusCycling Australian BMX team, travelling with them recently for the World Cup in Turkey. Danielle has a passion for sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Danielle believes in active recovery and is dedicated to seeing results in her clients, and assisting them to achieve their goals. Danielle uses a range of treatment techniques to get the best out of her clients, including hands-on therapy, dry needling, cupping and exercise prescription.
James is an experienced sports physiotherapist who recently completed his Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Sports Physiotherapy (Sports). In the clinic, James is passionate about physio with a strong belief in taking a thorough assessment to gain a detailed understanding of your presentation. He uses a combination of manual therapy, dry needling and an individualised exercise program to get you feeling and performing at your best. He has a special interest in all hip and pelvis conditions. He is passionate about working with golfers of all abilities and has gained level 2 certification in the Titleist Performance Institute’s (TPI) golf specific medical courses. He has applied this knowledge, providing physio services at the Webex Players Series PGA Tour of Australasia event in Willunga last year. He also conducts golf specific injury and performance assessments in the clinic. James also has a love for Aussie rules and is currently working with the Sturt SANFLW team. Outside of the clinic, James also works for the University of South Australia where he works as a clinical educator for the physiotherapy students in the Undergraduate program, as well as providing guest lecturing services for the Masters program.
Laura has experience working across both private practice and several sporting codes. She has spent the past three years as lead physiotherapist at Glenelg Football Club (Women's), as well as working with both Premier League (Contax Netball Club) and State League Netball. She has recently been part of a team travelling with the Adelaide Storm Volleyball Team, with the men securing a silver medal in the final. She also provides physiotherapy services to the Forestville Hockey Club, Pulteney Old Scholars Football Club and the Sturt Football Club women’s team. Laura is currently undertaking further study at LaTrobe University to complete her Masters in Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy and has a passion for successfully returning athletes to their sport. Laura has also completed her Mat and Reformer Pilates training and enjoys using the principles of Pilates within rehabilitation. Laura recognises that each individual and injury are different, and enjoys building programs so that they can reach their full potential. Laura uses a variety of modalities including, exercise prescription, manual therapy and dry needling.
Paris is a recent graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Physiotherapy program at Flinders University, with a keen interest in sports injuries and management. Over the past three years, Paris has been actively involved at Port Adelaide in the AFL, AFLW and SANFL teams as a dedicated sports trainer, working and learning from the physiotherapists alongside her. Additionally, Paris has served as the head trainer for West Adelaide for the SANFLW League and Under 16s & 14s girls teams for two years. Paris brings on-field experience to her practice; a soccer player for thirteen years, and currently coming into her third year playing League SANFLW at West Adelaide Football Club. With a diverse sporting background including volleyball, basketball, and tennis, Paris understands the demands and nuances of various sports. Paris has a genuine passion for helping people and enjoys leveraging her expertise to assist others in their injury management, performance and achieving their goals, both on and off the field.
Jonathon started working with AEP in 2020. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2017. Jonathon is passionate about helping people in pain achieve their goals and get back to doing the things they love. He has a special interest in persistent pain conditions but enjoys helping anyone who is eager to see a change in their current function.
Mitch joined AEP at the end of 2022. He has completed a Bachelors of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra in 2020. He has a keen interest in general Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as experience working with acute post-operative injuries. He is eager to help anyone who needs assistance in returning to pre-injury function as well as helping people improve their overall health and fitness or those that are interested in developing athletic traits such as speed, power, endurance, strength etc.
Mick joined the team at AEP in 2021. He completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2018 and previously worked at a busy private practice alongside a Specialist Physiotherapist in the management of persistent pain conditions. His interest in Physiotherapy is to help people improve control over their health and enjoy moving again.
After completing his Masters degree in Sports, Manual and Orthopaedic…
Antwan has a great passion for helping people. He graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of South Australia and also has a good medical background that comes from his previous occupation working in Veterinary Science. He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy; with a special talent for treating low back injuries, shoulder, knee and neck injuries. Antwan has a great interest in helping rural communities. His interest in helping rural community comes from his belief that every person deserves high quality health care regardless where they live. Antwan also has a passion for helping his community and is a youth leader in his local church. Standing at a substantial height of 188 cm, his long legs assist his hobbies of hiking and mountain bike riding.
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William is passionate about health and wellbeing and loves to share this passion with his clients. He has completed his Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 2019. He enjoys working with all clients to reach their goals, whether that is getting out of pain, or improving their body's function. William utilises hands-on treatment in conjunction with active self-management and education in order to achieve long term, sustainable progress. He collaborates with his clients to develop strategies to optimise their health based on their lifestyle.
Mirna completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. She has a strong interest in Pilates as well as treating various musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and headaches. She is also a GLA:D© certified physiotherapist, which involves the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Mirna has a great passion for helping clients get back to the lifestyle and activities they really love. Her favourite part of the job is seeing her clients do the things they thought they would never be able to do. Mirna’s compassionate approach allows her to have good rapport with her clients and assist them achieve their long-term health goals. She enjoys working for My Physio My Health because it provides her with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people, in addition to a happy and enthusiastic work environment, alongside a great team. Outside of work Mirna enjoys Pilates, drawing, travelling, as well as spending time with her family, friends and her two beautiful dogs. Mirna speaks both English and Arabic.
Maurice Fearenside has been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2019. He prides himself in good communication and providing tailored management to work towards his client's goals. Maurice has a special interest in managing chronic pain and disability rehabilitation. He has lots of experiences working with different populations and conditions. Maurice enjoys facilitating self-management by educating and prescribing rehabilitation exercises as well as providing manual therapy. He uses various modalities to assist his clients such as hydrotherapy, dry needling, neural and spinal mobilisations, pilates, exercise prescription and various manual therapies. Outside of work, Maurice enjoys his sports and plays Volleyball, Badminton and Tennis. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as travelling.
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Locally born and raised in Adelaide, I studied a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia and completed my studies in 2012. I have a 5 month old daughter and share the same first and last name with my wife. Prior to joining the sportsmed team, I spent 4 years in Katherine in the Northern Territory working in private practice. The rural location provided opportunity that I would otherwise never have seen. Before this, I was in Adelaide working in private practice and was involved with lots of different sporting clubs. I love being able to make a significant positive difference in someone’s life. Having the opportunity to help people rehabilitate from injury and enabling them to return to the things they enjoy doing is something that makes it easy to turn up to work every day. I also enjoy working with anything to do with sport. I love talking sport and helping people return to sport.
B.App.Sc. (Physio) Grad Cert (Sports Physio) APA Acupuncture Certificate
B Physiotherapy Acupuncture and Dry Needling Certificate
B Physiotherapy Level 2 Sports Physio Certificate Dry Needling Certificate
B Physiotherapy Dry Needling Certificate
B.App.Sc. (Physio) B Health Sc. (Hons) (Physio) Dry Needling Certificate
B Physiotherapy Dry Needling Certificate
B Health Sc. M Physio (GE) Dry Needling Certificate
B Health Sc. M Physio (GE) Dry Needling Certificate
B. App. Sc. (HM) M. Physio (GE) Level 3 Sports Certificate Dry Needling Certificate
B. Physio (Hons)
B. Health Sc. M. Physio (GE)
B. Health Science M. Physio (GE)
B.App.Sc. (Physio) M App Sc (Manip therapy) Level III Sports Physio Certificate APA Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist - Titled Member APA Acupuncture Certificate
Kris is a sports physiotherapist with expertise in musculoskeletal and sports injury management. He has developed a thorough approach in the assessment and treatment of all work and sport related injuries, and is skilled in creating rehabilitation and performance programs that are specific to the needs of each individual. He has a particular interest in the management of hip, groin, knee, hamstring, low back and shoulder injuries. Over the past decade, Kris has been an integral part of the South Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL, dedicating the last four years as the head physio. In this pivotal role, he's responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and devising comprehensive plans to restore players to peak fitness. His collaboration with senior coaches, experienced sports doctors, radiologists, and other medical professionals ensures a holistic approach to injury management and prevention. This extensive experience, coupled with his deep commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice, makes him an expert in the management of sport injuries, uniquely positioning him to address a wide range of athletic health concerns with exceptional care and precision. Kris’s academic achievements are notable. He completed a Master of Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia, not only excelling in his studies but also topping his class for the highest academic achievement that year. This honour reflects his dedication and commitment to the field of physiotherapy. His foundation in physiotherapy is further solidified by a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies), equipping him with a thorough understanding of sports science and the prescription of exercise to improve health and performance. Choose Kris for expert physiotherapy care, backed by a decade of frontline experience with elite sports teams, a passion for comprehensive patient care, and a proven track record of academic and professional excellence.
John is a highly experienced physiotherapist with a focus on sports injuries. He has worked with elite athletes for over a decade and is passionate about rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Jane specializes in orthopedics and is dedicated to helping her patients regain mobility. She enjoys educating clients on body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
Physiotherapist with a focus on sports injuries.
A dedicated physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Strong focus on patient care and improving mobility.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson has a passion for women's health and post-operative physiotherapy.
Mr. Matthew Davis is skilled in shockwave therapy and dry needling techniques.
Mr. James Green focuses on spinal mobilization and exercise prescription.
Ms. Olivia Brown helps patients with vertigo through specialized physiotherapy.
Ms. Emily Brown specializes in sports injuries and NDIS physiotherapy.
Dr. John Smith is the lead physiotherapist and the founder of Daw Park Physiotherapy. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in sports injuries and rehabilitation. He is passionate about providing patient-centered care and uses the latest techniques in manual therapy and exercise physiology.
Ms. Sarah Johnson is a senior physiotherapist at Daw Park Physiotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and is skilled in dry needling and shockwave therapy.
Ms. Emily Davis is a physiotherapist at Daw Park Physiotherapy, specializing in spinal mobilization and post-operative rehabilitation.
Mr. Michael Brown is a junior physiotherapist at Daw Park Physiotherapy. He is enthusiastic about treating sports injuries and working with athletes to enhance their performance.
Dr. John Smith is a leading physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in manual therapies and rehabilitation.
Ms. Laura White is committed to providing comprehensive post-operative physiotherapy.
PhysioXtra was established by Kath Chigwidden in 1996. With Co-Director Kevin Whitford, their vision has enabled the company to achieve rapid growth and become a leader within the Physiotherapy profession. Today there are 6 clinics in and around Adelaide and the South Coast. As head physiotherapist for Adelaide Thunderbirds for 8 years, and currently overseeing the services provided to our sporting organisations, Kath is all about accurate assessment, tactical treatment and enduring results. Leading the team of motivated and skilled therapists, Kath developed the 30minute treatment solution that sees PhysioXtra as an industry leader. The ‘Xtra’ is found, not just in the team’s extensive training in general musculoskeletal and sports injuries, but their experience in state and national representative teams.
With Co-Director Kath Chigwidden, their vision has enabled the company to achieve rapid growth and become a leader within the Physiotherapy profession. Today there are 6 clinics in and around Adelaide and the South Coast.
Robert Bowden first started with the PhysioXtra group as a New Physiotherapy Graduate in 2006. Over his time at the company he has worked in all clinics and a variety of sporting clubs. More recently Robert continued to develop and grow the aged care, disability and home care business nationally leading a team of over 1300 staff nationally which included this business being sold to a Private Equity group. Robert has a keen interest in Workplace culture and with publications in this space he shows a passion for innovation. Robert has a continued commitment to PhysioXtra, working to drive excellence and create an elite employee and customer experience.
Caitlin has extensive experience working with the Hocoma Lokomat at our Rehab Centre in Norwood. With a new Lokomat now available at the Marion Clinic, Caitlin will be available at both clinics for all Rehab patients wanting to use the Lokomat as part of their continuing rehabilitation.
After joining the PhysioXtra team in 2009, Tom became Director of the Hallett Cove practice in 2015 and later opened the Seaford clinic in 2018. Tom brings over ten years of clinical experience and a passion for helping people return to function and achieve their goals. Tom and his team are strong believers in continuous education to provide industry leading advice and treatments to their clients, ensuring they receive the best possible care every visit.
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, Kerry’s diverse experience is a massive bonus for PhysioXtra. Ranging from working in the hospital sector and private practices to Head Physiotherapist for Norwood Football Club. Kerry was also appointed as a Physiotherapist at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Kerry is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and collaborative goal-setting to help people maintain an active lifestyle.
Brad Davenport is a physiotherapist with a bachelor of human movement and health science and a masters of physiotherapy. Brad played football at Happy Valley football club and still looks after the players at the club. Brad loves working with all patients but is keen on sports related lower limb injuries. Brad really enjoys building relationships with patients and working with them to settle their pain.
Andy Keith has been an integral part of our team for the past six years, consistently demonstrating dedication to our patients’ well-being. He has recently completed a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy) at Flinders University, equipping him with the knowledge and skills required to address the unique needs of patients with neurological conditions.
Vlad brings with him an empathetic ear, incredible knowledge of how the body works, and a particular interest in sports injuries and rehabilitation. Neck injuries are a keen interest of Vlad’s, and he looks to expand his knowledge of them.
Susan has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She has experience in Dean Watson Headaches, Vertigo, GEMt Dry needling Level 1-3, K-taping Level 1-2, McKenzie Level 1-2, Real Time Ultrasound, Acupuncture Level 1 certified by APA, Integrated Dry Needling Level 1-2, Muscle Energy Technique, Manipulation, Explain Pain, Mulligan Technique, and Polestar Pilates Accreditation.
Charlie is the newest member of the team, joining in January 2022. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at the University of South Australia. He has an interest in sports injuries and hydrotherapy.
Andrew is the newest member of the Core Physio Gawler Place team. Andrew graduated from the Uni Of SA with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy last year and joined our team in late January. Andrew enjoys seeing a wide variety of patients, but he has a specific interest in patients with sporting injuries. When Andrew isn’t at work he enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with his friends, and watching all kinds of sports.
Stef is our newest physiotherapist in the Core Physioteam, joining us in January 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at the University of South Australia. She treats a wide range of conditions, with a special interest in sports injuries and helping people get back to moving.
Tim is a Physiotherapist at the Core Physio Morphett Vale practice. He has a background in Medical Science and completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Canberra. He has experience working with the Canberra Brumbies team members and has a strong focus on lower limb injuries.