ADVANZ HEALTH

Our team of Physiotherapists, Pilates instructors, Massage therapists, Sports Physicians and Dieticians are extremely experienced, passionate and motivated. This creates a fantastic environment to recover from an injury or enhance performance.

MEET OUR TEAM

PHYSIOTHERAPY & PILATES

MARK MITCHELL, Director & Physiotherapist

Mark (co-founder of Advanz) is a highly experienced physiotherapist who has also completed a Masters in Exercise Science (strength and conditioning).

Specialty areas:

– Knee reconditioning
– Complex/chronic conditions (where everything else has failed)
– Surfing injures and performance

Additional training:

– Strength + conditioning Masters
– Connect Therapy
– Dry-needling/acupuncture
– Sports physio
– Pelvis & spine
– The rib cage
– Knee reconditioning

Sport-physio experience:

– World Surf League
– PGA Tour Golf
– Surf ironman/women
– Elite swimming & cricket
– Waratah’s Rugby
– Waverley College Rugby
– St Cath’s Elite Athlete Program

Mark is also a passionate surfer, golfer and family man.

CAELUM TROTT, Director & Physiotherapist

Caelum (co-founder of Advanz) is a physio with a special interest in neck pain. Known as “The Neckspert”, he is the author of the book, NECK PAIN SUCKS – The 5-step approach to solving your neck pain, as well as academic research on neck pain.

Specialty areas:
– Neck pain
– Spine conditions
– Headaches
– Shoulder injuries

Additional training:
– Connect Therapy
– Dry-needling/acupuncture
– Sports physio
– Pelvis & spine
– The thoracic/rib cage

Sport-physio experience:
– Sydney Swans Academy
– Waratah’s Rugby
– Waverley College Rugby
– St Caths Elite Program
– Aussie Mens Waterpolo
– Sydney International Rowing Regatta
– City to Surf
– Balmain Dockers AFL

Academic awards:
– University Medal
– Dean’s Scholar Award
– First Class Honours
– Medical journal publication
Caelum’s passions are surfing, music, travel and family time with his wife (Michaela) and son (Leo).

EWEN JOHNSON, Senior Physiotherapist & Educator

Ewen is both a Senior Physiotherapist and a clinical educator at Advanz.

Specialty areas:
– Knee rehabilitation (ACL)
– Low back pain & sciatica
– Sports injuries (especially sprint training, golf, rugby & cricket)
– Acute neck pain

Courses:
– Sports level 1
– Dry needling (acupuncture)
– Concussions
– McGill back pain
– Pelvis & spine treatment

Sports physio experience:
– Waverley College Rugby
– Roger Fabri speed academy
– McArthur Rams

Ewen’s passions include enjoying time around friends, renovating his home and playing/watching sport (especially golf, cricket and rugby).

SARAH FENSOM, Physiotherapist

Sarah is a Physiotherapist with a history and knowledge of Exercise Physiology which she applies to her Physiotherapy practice.

Specialty areas:
– Lower limb injuries (hip/knee/ankle)
– Shoulders
– Netball/water polo injury rehab
– Exercise rehabilitation (gym & Pilates)

Courses:
– TMJ (Jaw Physiotherapy)
– Dry needling (acupuncture)
GLA:D Accredited Practitioner

Sports physio (team/event) experience:
– UNSW FC
– St Caths elite athlete program
– Waverley College
– Netball State Champs

Sarah is also a published author on research in exercise programs for children with intellectual disabilities.

As she was raised on a farm in central NSW, she has always lead an active lifestyle, and looks forward to sharing her love of movement with you!

LUCY DOWNEY, Physiotherapist & Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Lucy is a physio specialising in both women’s health conditions & sports/life injuries.

Women’s health expertise:
– Pre & post-partum checks
– Pelvic floor assessments
– Pelvic girdle pain
– Incontinence
– Post-pregnancy return to exercise
– Clinical Pilates

Sports/workplace injury expertise:
– Lower limb injuries (knee/hip/ankle)
– Spinal pain

Courses/skills:
– Dry needling (acupuncture)
– Women’s health
– Sports level 1&2

In the past, Lucy has played netball, water polo, touch football and basketball, and more recently has taken a keen interest in running completing her first half marathon. When not in the clinic, Lucy enjoys being at the beach, checking out Sydney’s foodie scene and travelling to new places.

KIERAN TATE, Physiotherapist

Kieran has both Masters of Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercises Science degrees. He is also an elite cricketer & triathlete.

Specialty areas:
– Shoulder & lower limb injuries (hip/knee/ankle)
– Running, cycling & swimming
– Cricket & rugby

Courses/skills:
– Advanced Dry Needling
– Bike-fit
– Sports level 1 & 2
– Running & swimming assessments

Sports physio experience:
– Sydney University Women’s Football
– Sydney University Men’s Rugby League
– Waverley College Rugby

Outside of clinic hours, Kieran plays 1st grade cricket for Sydney University in the Summer, and trains for triathlons come winter. Kieran grew up playing a range of other sports including rugby, AFL and soccer.

LENA THIVEOS, Physiotherapist & Researcher

Lena is both a physiotherapist and an academic researcher at Macquarie University (back pain research).

Specialty areas:
– Back pain
– Lower limb injuries (hip/knee ankle)
– Chronic pain
– Pilates

Skills/courses:
– Cognitive Functional Therapy
– Pain science
– Pilates
– Exercise and movement retraining

When Lena is not working she can be found hanging out at Tamarama beach or exploring local parks and cafés with her rescue Staffy, Bailey.

LAUREN TYBEREK, Physiotherapist

Lauren is an experienced physiotherapist and clinical Pilates instructor.

Specialty areas:
– Spinal pain
– Clinical Pilates
– Women’s health checks (pelvic floor assessment with ultrasound, safe return to exercise post-pregnancy)

Lauren has helped numerous elite sports people including professional tennis players, golfers, rowers and soccer players.

She has a passion of helping adolescents manage their sporting injuries and guiding them through their return to exercise.

In Laurens spare time she loves to crochet miniature versions of people’s dogs and explore her city.

JAMES BASSIL,  Physiotherapist & Paediatric (kids) Physiotherapist

James is a physio specialising in both paediatrics (kids) & adults sports/work conditions.

Paediatric expertise:
– Certified DMI therapist
– Neurological conditions
– Developmental delay & coordination disorders
– Autism spectrum disorder & ADHD
– Cerebral palsy
– Post surgical

Adult sports injury experience:
– The Maroubra Saints AFL club
– St George FC
– Mosman & Randwick Botany athletics clubs

James was an elite triple jumper, narrowly missing out on the Commonwealth Games.

DANIEL ANDREWS,  Physiotherapist

Dan is a physiotherapist with a special interest in sports injuries.

Specialty areas:
– Lower limb injuries (hip, knee, ankle)
– Shoulders
– Field sport injuries (football/soccer/netball)

Courses/Skills:

– Level 1 Sports Trainer
– Mastering the Management of Runners
– GLA:D Accredited Practitioner
– 4D Physiotherapy Method- Pilates Instructor

Sport Physio experience:
– Maroubra Saints junior AFL club
– UNSW Women’s soccer
– Waverley College Basketball

Outside of work, Dan enjoys running and gym training. He is also an elite rugby union referee.

LEWIS HUNTER,  Physiotherapist

Lewis is a physiotherapist focusing on the lower limb & spine.

Specialty Areas:
– Lower back and neck pain (including headaches)
– Knee and ankle injuries
– Chronic tendinitis

Courses:
– Advanced Dry Needling
– APA Spinal Physiotherapy
– APA Sports Physiotherapy
– Level 1 Sports Trainer
– Graduate Diploma of Psychology (ongoing)

Experience:

– Treated participants on The Voice, Dancing with the Stars and Big Brother
– GWS Giants Talent Acquisition Program
– Courtside NSW Swifts and GWS Giants Professional Netball

Lewis also works as a Firefighter, runs marathons and is passionate about helping his patients recover and exceed their expectations, empowering them to achieve more than they thought possible.

SCOTTI HAMILTON, Physiotherapist

Scotti is a physiotherapist with a Master of Physiotherapy from Sydney Uni and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Boston University. He is a high-level runner and swimmer.

Specialty Areas:
– Endurance Sporting Injuries
– Tendon Injuries
– Training Periodisation

Courses/Skills:
– Level 1 Sports Trainer
– Advances Sports Taping
– Running Assessments
– Swimming Assessments

Whilst in the USA, Scotti captained the Boston University track and field / cross-country team. He loves surfing, athletics, tennis, diving and camping.

RUBY SPRINGTHORPE,  Physiotherapist

Ruby is a physiotherapist with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Newcastle.

Specialty areas:
Sporting and overuse injuries
Concussion
– Return to Sport.

Courses/skills:
Level 1 Sports Trainer
First Aid and CPR
Advanced Sports Taping
Soft tissue mobilisation.

Growing up in Newcastle, Ruby developed a passion for surfing. She also played soccer for 12 years and developed her rugby when she moved to Sydney. She loves spending her time playing her guitar, going to the gym and camping and bush walks.

TOM ALLOT, Physiotherapist

Tom is a physiotherapist with a BSc from The University of Nottingham.

Specialty areas:
– Gym / Weightlifting Injuries
– Running Injuries

Courses/skills:
– Acupuncture / Dry Needling
– Level 1 Australian Weightlifting
– Dave Sullivan ‘Go To Physio’ Mentorship

Tom grew up in England where he played Semi-Professional Rugby and had to dal with a fair share of his own injuries. Away from the clinic, you’ll find Tom training in the gym for his next Crossfit or Hyrox competition, also enjoying a coffee and pastry by the beach.

EMILIE MYERS,
Hand Physiotherapist

Emilie has over 20 year’s experience as a hand physiotherapist. She treats adult & paediatric hand and wrist conditions & post-operative cases. She provides thermoplastic splinting, plaster & waterproof casting.

Career highlights:
– Orthopaedic Outreach trips to Fiji with hand physios & surgeons (including her husband Dr. Stuart Myers)
– Working with the sailing team at the Paralympic Games

Emilie has conducted clinical research and presented papers at national and international conferences.

MASSAGE THERAPY

CHRISTIE COOPER, Massage Therapist

Christie holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and Cert 4 in Aromatherapy.

Specialty Areas:
– Sports
– Remedial
– Relaxation
– Pregnancy Massage
– MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage)

Techniques:
– Myofascial Release
– Trigger Point Release
– Myofascial Cupping
– MET (muscle energy technique)
– Breathwork
– Sciatic pain release
– Plantar fascia release

– Deep Tissue
– Lymphatic Drainage
– Aromatherapy
– Dry needling

Christie completed her Dip. Rem Massage and cert 4 Aromatherapy in 2013, she believes that a combination of therapeutic massage techniques, sound and Aromatherapy, breathwork, MET (muscle energy technique) and myofascial release helps to promote relaxation, increase circulation, decrease stress, pain, tension and anxiety – thus, bringing balance back into the mind and body.

Christie also specialises in pregnancy massage, sciatica and treating plantar fascia (feet)

OWEN LITTLE, Massage Therapist

Owen holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and is a patient and thorough Remedial Massage Therapist.

Specialty areas:

– Sports
– Remedial
– Relaxation
– Pregnancy Massage

Techniques:

– Myofascial Release
– Trigger Point Release
– Deep Tissue
– Lymphatic Drainage

Owen believes massage should be informative and centring as well as focused on releasing tension, relieving pain and reducing stress. He provides a holistic experience by using a mixture of sports, deep tissue, myofascial and breathwork techniques in his treatments. Owen has experience in acrobatics, dance, Tai Chi and Yoga which all inform his method and approach to physicality.

KYRON ISRAELSOHN, Massage Therapist

Kyron holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and a Bachelor’s of Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Sydney.

Specialty areas:
– Sports
– Remedial
– Relaxation

Techniques:

– Myofascial Release
– Trigger Point Release
– Deep Tissue

Kyron is a passionate massage therapist with a deep commitment to health and wellness. With a background in competitive swimming, Kyron has always been fascinated by how the body moves and recovers under physical stress. Having spent years pushing his own limits in the pool, he developed a profound understanding of the importance of proper recovery and self-care. Now, as a skilled massage therapist, Kyron is dedicated to helping others feel their best – whether it’s through injury recovery, stress relief, or simply to promote overall well-being. His approach combines expert technique with a genuine desire to help people live healthier, more balanced lives.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

PAIGE WINDER, Exercise Physiologist & Exercise & Sport Scientist

Paige completed a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales.

Specialty areas:
– Sport-specific injury rehab
– Back pain
– Osteoporosis and falls prevention

Skillset/experience:
– Sports and workplace injuries
– Cardio-metabolic
– Neurological
– Intellectual and mental health conditions

Paige is a compassionate Exercise Physiologist who is committed to helping others to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury. Paige believes in healing holistically and uses exercise to empower the individual to achieve autonomy of their health.
In her free time, Paige enjoys being at the beach and spending time with friends.

ALEX DRURY, Exercise Physiologist & Exercise & Sport Scientist

Alex is an accredited Exercise Physiologist, completing his Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Masters of Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney.

Specialty areas:
Strength training
Sports injuries
Chronic pain
Arthritis
Diabetes
Mental illness

Growing up playing AFL, basketball and athletics, Alex believes that health and fitness should be an important component of everyone’s lives, no matter their age.
In his free time, Alex enjoys watching sport, going to the beach, and catching up with mates.

LOGAN WALKER, Exercise Physiologist

Logan is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, completing his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Technology Sydney, and Masters of Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney.
Speciality areas include:
Sport injuries, particularly combat sports.
Workplace injuries
Mental illness
Veteran service-related conditions
Long distance running
Skillset/experience
Neurological
Strength and Conditioning including Tactical S&C
Cold Water Immersion
Rehab Pilates

Logan is a passionate Exercise Physiologist with an extensive background in Elite Amateur Boxing and long distance running, committed to optimising health and performance outcomes through evidence based practice for people with chronic disease or injuries.
In his free time Logan enjoys remaining active, being an uncle and watching sport.

JASMIN DUFFUS, Exercise Physiologist

Jasmin complete her Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales

Speciality areas include:
Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Diabetes Management
Full Body Conditioning
– Return to Sport / Work Rehabilitation
Jasmin is a dedicated Exercise Physiologist who enjoys tailoring training programs to meet individual needs, and focusing on a holistic approach to enhance overall health and welbeing. Outside of her work, she enjoys playing Oz-Tag and spending time at the beach / surfing with friends. Her passion for fitness and lifestyle balance drives her commitment to educating and helping others achieve their goals.

NATUROPATHY AND NUTRITION

MICHAELA JEAN, Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc)

Michaela is a Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist with a passion for evidence-based medicine. Her unique sense of empathy and intuition compliment her biochemical knowledge, empowering her to help her patients identify and heal the underlying cause of their state of disease.

With a background in Media and Communications, Michaela came to discover Natural Medicine through her own battles with chronic health issues unresolved by years of seeking help from the conventional medicine system. On a journey to heal herself, she discovered Naturopathy and pursued the long road of scientific and clinical study to allow her to help others resolve complicated answers about their health.

Michaela’s clinical focus is gut health, addressing structural and function imbalances of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and microbiome in the correction of inflammatory multi-systemic imbalances in the body.

Michaela offers biochemical investigations through lab testing and functional pathology to further the efficacy of her comprehensive personalised treatment plans. She prescribes with a mind-body focus featuring Dietary & Lifestyle Interventions complimented by Nutraceutical and Herbal Medicine prescriptions.

Some conditions that Michaela commonly treats includes IBS & other digestive complaints, adrenal dysregulation, irregular menstruation, metabolic disease, anxiety & mood disturbances, chronic fatigue, PMS, acne, hypothyroidism, as well as support through the menopausal transition.

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