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.
PHYSIOTHERAPY & PILATES
MARK MITCHELL, Director & Physiotherapist
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
EWEN JOHNSON, Senior Physiotherapist & Educator
Ewen is a highly skilled Sport and musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a broad experience covering acute sporting and general population injuries. Ewen doubles as clinical educator for the staff at Advanz
Specialty areas:
- Specialisation in Management and rehabilitation of lower limb injuries such as ACL ligament reconstruction and non-operative management and tendon injuries including hamstring and Achilles rupture
- Accredited Tom Cross bracing protocol practitioner
- Post concussion syndrome, Vertigo (BPPV), Cervico-genic headache and dizziness
- Stuart McGill and Barb hungerford Certified – specialising in acute and chronic low back, Pelvis (SIJ) and neck injuries
- Sporting injuries rehabilitation including shoulder instability/dislocation, fractures, Foot and ankle injuries, Hip impingement and Hip dysplasia
- Strength training and lifting technique education
- Dry Needling
KIERAN TATE,
Senior 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
SARAH FENSOM,
Senior 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.
LENA THIVEOS,
Senior 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
LEWIS HUNTER,
Senior 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 (Executive Dean’s Award)
– Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – 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.
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.
LUCY DOWNEY,
Senior Women’s health Physiotherapist
Currently on Maternity Leave
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
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.
A lifelong athlete with a background in rugby and AFL, Ruby knows the rehab journey inside out—especially after overcoming her own ACL injury. This blend of personal experience and clinical expertise fuels her passion for helping athletes and everyday movers recover well and return to the activities they love. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her taking a dip at Clovelly or unwinding outdoors.
Clinical Focus:
– Knee and ankle rehabilitation
– Shoulder injuries
– Tendon injuries and load management
Sports Experience:
– UNSW FC Men’s and Women’s 1st Grade
– St Catherine’s School Elite Athlete Program
– Waverley College
Professional Development:
– Sports Level 1
– Advanced Sports Taping
– First Aid and CPR
GARRET (‘BUZZ’) MALLENDER, Physiotherapist
Buzz is a Physiotherapist with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from University of Victoria.
He is an elite swimmer and free-diver.
Specialty areas:
– Shoulder Injuries
– Lower Back Injuries
– Overuse/Tendon injuries
Courses/Skills:
– Dry needling/acupuncture
– Advanced Sports Taping
– Swimming Assessments
Buzz is Originally from Canada, where he competed nationally as a swimmer for 5 years. He now calls Sydney his home and you’ll find him at the local beaches, swimming, free-diving, and spearfishing.
PAIGE WINDER, Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist
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
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 a Certificate IV in Aromatherapy.
Specialty areas:
- Sports
- Remedial
- Relaxation
- Pregnancy Massage
- MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage)
- Sciatic pain
- Plantar fascia
Techniques:
- Deep Tissue
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Cupping
- Dry Needling
- MET (muscle energy technique)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Aromatherapy
Experience: Athletes, dancers, pregnancy clients, clients with physical impairments or recovering from trauma, corporate events, film and television.
Christie qualified in 2013 and has since worked across an unusually broad range of settings, from elite sport and dance through to corporate and the film and television industry. She treats the cause of discomfort rather than the symptom, and takes time to explain what she’s finding, how it relates to the way you move, and what you can do between sessions. Her treatments often combine therapeutic massage with breathwork, sound and guided meditation, to settle the nervous system as well as the tissue. Outside the clinic, Christie sees movement, nutrition, creativity and time in nature as the foundations of a balanced life.
OWEN LITTLE, 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.
– 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
JASMIN DUFFUS, Exercise Physiologist
Speciality areas include:
HARRY FOOTIT
Exercise Physiologist
Harry completed his Bachelor of Applied Science as an Exercise Physiologist at the University of Sydney with a strong passion for prevention and rehabilitation of injury.
Clinical Focus:
- Knee Rehabilitation
- Sport and Work Cover Injuries
- Musculoskeletal and Ligament Injury Rehabilitation
- Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention
Course / Skills:
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Level 2
- Structured and tailored Strength and conditioning programming
Sporting Experience:
- Sydney University Soccer Football Club Women’s 1st Grade
- Sydney University Hockey Club Mens / Women’s 1st Grade
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC Mens / Women’s 1st Team
- Central Coast Mariners FC Women’s 1st Team
ADMIN MANAGERS
SHANNON KILLORN
DOMINIQUE WRIGHTON
SHANNON KILLORN