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SWSM at West HQ

12 North Parade, Rooty Hill 2766

Sydney West Sports Medicine location at West HQ in Rooty Hill is a a state of the art, full service facility.  Having on Hand everything from Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Sports Performance Testing, Diagnostic Injections, Gait Assessments, Diabetes Exercise Classes and Hydrotherapy.

Our entire team from physiologists to dieticians are available at West HQ.

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The Team at West HQ

Sydney West Sports Medicine is owned and operated by a team of high profile sports medicine professionals. Our practitioners at Sydney West Sports Medicine are recognised as leaders in their field across many different sports. The team possesses an extensive client network at an elite and amateur sporting level, while also working with the general community on their health, disability, chronic conditions, and rehabilitation.

With expertise in a range of disciplines, our highly diverse and professional team at Sydney West Sports Medicine is committed to providing high quality services such as injury treatment, injury prevention and health promotion in a proven and successful model for patient management.

Executives
Physiotherapy
Exercise Physiology
Massage Therapy
Paediatric
Podiatry
Chiropractic
Administration
Dr Corey Cunningham
Director & Sports & Exercise Physician
Executive
Concussion Management
Sports Physician

Dr Corey Cunningham is a fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians (ACSEP), having completed specialty training in Sport and Exercise Medicine. He is the current Censor in Chief, overseeing the ACSEP examination process.

He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and holds a postgraduate Masters in Sports Medicine from the University of NSW.

Dr Cunningham’s experience includes working with elite teams across many sports, including rugby, soccer, rugby league, paralympic sport, rowing, sailing and golf.

He is currently Chief Medical Officer for the NSW Institute of Sport, the Australasian PGA Golf Tour, Football NSW and Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

He is part of the Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympic Games Team, having previously fulfilled medical roles in the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Team as well as Rio 2016 and London 2012 Paralympic Teams.

His interests include the management and prevention of injuries in all active people – from recreational to elite.

Dr Corey Cunningham
Director & Sports & Exercise Physician
Kingsley Gibson
Director & APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Executive
Physiotherapy
Concussion Management
Graded Return to Play Protocols Post Injury

Kingsley Gibson is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist who has been an NSW Institute of Sport Physiotherapy Consultant for the past twelve years and worked with the state’s top 750 elite athletes, coaches and managers.

Kingsley has had extensive experience with elite national teams. He has been involved with the Australian Indoor Soccer, Triathlon and Hockey teams. At a state level, he has been involved with NSW Gymnastics and Hockey teams. In 2001 and 2002 he was the head Physiotherapist and Medical Coordinator for the Sydney Kings Basketball team and the 2007 West Sydney Razorbacks.

In 2000, he was the Assistant Physiotherapist to the Sydney Olympic Games Polyclinic. Kingsley travelled with the Australian Women’s Hockey team to the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and 2004 Olympics in Athens. From 2005 to 2008, he travelled extensively with the Australian Men’s Hockey team, the Kookaburras. Kingsley was a member of the Australian medical headquarters staff at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, working with eight sports and also filled the same position at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics with 4 sports including Hockey, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Shooting. In 2016 he attended the Rio Olympics with the Australian Olympic team working with beach volleyball, road cycling, open water swimming and diving. For his services and experience with Gymnastics, in the year 2000, the Commonwealth awarded Kingsley with a Sports Service Medal.

Kingsley has a keen interest in biomechanics and its relation to injuries, rehabilitation and the way in which Physiotherapy and various physio exercises can assist in the return to sport and/or work. He has particular expertise in shoulder, foot, ankle and knee injuries and is currently doing extensive work in the area of the lumbar spine and pelvic stability. Kingsley has also lectured extensively to many university graduates, Sports Physicians, GP’s and Massage Therapists, further demonstrating his vast expertise in Physiotherapy.

Kingsley Gibson
Director & APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Nikki Lodge
General Manager & Director
Executive

Graduating from the University of Sydney in 2010, Nikki has since had the experience of working in a diverse range of environments including private clinics, hospitals and industrial onsite locations. She has also used her knowledge as an Exercise Physiologist alongside a number of elite and semi elite sporting associations such as the Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers Rugby League Football Clubs, as well as Gymnastics NSW.

Nikki specialises in the delivery of exercise for chronic disease prevention and management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation (including pre and post-operatively), weight loss/management, sports specific training or general health and wellbeing advice.

Nikki is passionate about providing the appropriate support, education and management for patients with complex and/or chronic conditions such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Mental Health Illness, Cancer, Arthritis, Pulmonary Disease, Neuromuscular Disorders and more.

Nikki is experienced in working with large corporate companies to provide training in regards to safe manual handling practices, implementing injury prevention programs and providing functional capacity and musculoskeletal assessments. Nikki also instructs weekly group Diabetes classes to assist both pre-diabetics with controlling their condition, and group Hydrotherapy classes for those with musculoskeletal injuries and chronic lower back pain.

Nikki Lodge
General Manager & Director
Kaye Guelas
Business Operations Manager
Executive
Kaye Guelas
Business Operations Manager
Joel Atkins
Clinical Manager & Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Concussion Management
Graded Return to Play Protocols Post Injury
High Performance ACL Program
Executive

Joel graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science before continuing on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy. His passion for physiotherapy arose from his involvement in soccer and touch football from a young age. You could still encounter him on the soccer pitch, but more likely to find him climbing outdoors in his time away from work.

Joel has worked with a variety of elite sporting populations including the FFA Future Matilda's program, NSW Blues and Cricket NSW pathways systems, Gymnastics NSW and Prospect United SC. He also has a keen interest in ACL rehabilitation, developing and implementing the High Performance ACL program run at Sydney West Sports Medicine.

Joel takes pride in developing sporting/workplace injury frameworks and values the importance of key communication within the sporting team. He has a keen interest in acute injury management and the process of optimising injury recovery and performance throughout an athlete's recovery period. 

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Joel Atkins
Clinical Manager & Physiotherapist
Kingsley Gibson
Director & APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Kingsley Gibson is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist who has been an NSW Institute of Sport Physiotherapy Consultant for the past twelve years and worked with the state’s top 750 elite athletes, coaches and managers.

Kingsley has had extensive experience with elite national teams. He has been involved with the Australian Indoor Soccer, Triathlon and Hockey teams. At a state level, he has been involved with NSW Gymnastics and Hockey teams. In 2001 and 2002 he was the head Physiotherapist and Medical Coordinator for the Sydney Kings Basketball team and the 2007 West Sydney Razorbacks.

In 2000, he was the Assistant Physiotherapist to the Sydney Olympic Games Polyclinic. Kingsley travelled with the Australian Women’s Hockey team to the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and 2004 Olympics in Athens. From 2005 to 2008, he travelled extensively with the Australian Men’s Hockey team, the Kookaburras. Kingsley was a member of the Australian medical headquarters staff at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, working with eight sports and also filled the same position at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics with 4 sports including Hockey, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Shooting. In 2016 he attended the Rio Olympics with the Australian Olympic team working with beach volleyball, road cycling, open water swimming and diving. For his services and experience with Gymnastics, in the year 2000, the Commonwealth awarded Kingsley with a Sports Service Medal.

Kingsley has a keen interest in biomechanics and its relation to injuries, rehabilitation and the way in which Physiotherapy and various physio exercises can assist in the return to sport and/or work. He has particular expertise in shoulder, foot, ankle and knee injuries and is currently doing extensive work in the area of the lumbar spine and pelvic stability. Kingsley has also lectured extensively to many university graduates, Sports Physicians, GP’s and Massage Therapists, further demonstrating his vast expertise in Physiotherapy.

Kingsley Gibson
Joel Atkins
Clinical Manager & Physiotherapist

Joel graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science before continuing on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy. His passion for physiotherapy arose from his involvement in soccer and touch football from a young age. You could still encounter him on the soccer pitch, but more likely to find him climbing outdoors in his time away from work.

Joel has worked with a variety of elite sporting populations including the FFA Future Matilda's program, NSW Blues and Cricket NSW pathways systems, Gymnastics NSW and Prospect United SC. He also has a keen interest in ACL rehabilitation, developing and implementing the High Performance ACL program run at Sydney West Sports Medicine.

Joel takes pride in developing sporting/workplace injury frameworks and values the importance of key communication within the sporting team. He has a keen interest in acute injury management and the process of optimising injury recovery and performance throughout an athlete's recovery period. 

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Joel Atkins
Matthew Hicks
Physiotherapist

Matt has been working in private practice and sports physiotherapy since 2013. He has worked as Clinical Manager and Senior Physiotherapist at Sydney West Sports Medicine for the past 8 years.  

Matt enjoys working with youth athletes and has extensive experience across gymnastics and football. He has attended multiple Australian Gymnastics Championships (Gymnastics NSW) and is part of the Gymnastics Australia Physiotherapy Network.

In football Matt has been a physiotherapist in the Future Matildas Program (2023) and Sydney FC Women's (2017/18).  He works closely with NPL Football Clubs Mount Druitt Town Rangers and Blacktown Spartans with their youth and senior programs.  

Matt is also very experienced with Workplace Injury Management and works closely with numerous National businesses, managing claims, early intervention and injury prevention programs.  He works closely with Occupational Physicians(IMMEX), Rehabilitation Consultants and the workplace to optimise the care of injured workers.  

Matt is a Clinical Physiotherapy Educator for Australian Catholic University (ACU), Macquarie University and University of Sydney.  He is on the ACU External Physiotherapy Committee to optimise student placements in private practice.

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Matthew Hicks
Michael Wahlen
Physiotherapist

Michael graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelors of Sport and Exercise Science before going on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. Michael's passion for Physiotherapy has developed through his own background in sport particularly in soccer and cricket.

Michael has gained a wide range of experience from working in numerous high level sports settings including with Prospect United SC, Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, Newington College Soccer, Athletics NSW, Netball NSW and Softball NSW.

Through his experience, Michael has gained a keen interest in the management of acute and chronic sporting and work injuries and enjoys working with clients in the rehabilitation process to ensure their return to work or high-performance sport. Michael looks to achieve this through the implementation of a combination of evidence-based treatment techniques including exercise prescription and manual therapy. Michael is also a strong advocate of continual professional development and lifelong learning.

Michael Wahlen
Jad Kheir
Physiotherapist

Jad is a physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Western Sydney University. His strong interest in sports injury management and rehabilitation is shaped by his background as a professional men’s artistic gymnast, with eight national titles in Lebanon and international competition experience.

Jad is bilingual, with Arabic as his native language, and has broad experience across a range of sporting environments. He has provided coverage for Blacktown Spartans FC and worked with Football NSW across youth development programs and major tournaments, including the Emerging Socceroos Championships and the National Youth Soccer Championships.

He has delivered acute injury management and athlete care at events including Gymnastics NSW State Club Championships, the Australian Padel Open, UniSport Nationals, and with Blacktown City Netball Association at the NSW Senior State Championships. As a competitive men’s artistic gymnastics coach, Jad has worked with competitive gymnasts, strengthening his understanding of movement quality, skill development, and performance across different age groups.

Jad Kheir
Joe Gillespie
Physiotherapist
Joe Gillespie
Boris Saric
Physiotherapist

Boris completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney preceded by a Bachelor in Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science) at Western Sydney University. Boris' passion for physiotherapy developed from his initial interest in improving his own fitness and health, as well as experiences with his own injuries in his sporting endeavors involving soccer and martial arts.

Boris enjoys working with a broad range of people, from high level athletes to weekend warriors. Boris has gained experiencing in sporting environments through working with UNSW Rugby and Gymnastics NSW.

Boris has an interest in rehabilitation of lower back pain, using evidence based treatments to assist people suffering from lower back pain to improve their quality of life, and return to the activities that matter to them.

Boris strives for excellent communication and satisfaction with patients, providing solutions that are easy to understand, and a plan moving forward to help you achieve your goals in recovery from injury, implementing both manual therapy as well as exercise-based therapy to achieved this, individualised to your unique needs.

Boris Saric
Brij Patel
Physiotherapist
Brij Patel
An Nguyen
Physiotherapist
An Nguyen
Chris Ius
Physiotherapist

Chris is an accomplished Australian sprinter and Olympian, representing the nation as part of the 4x100m relay squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His passion for high performance and elite sport has been a driving force throughout his athletic career and ultimately guided him towards Physiotherapy. With his first-hand experience in the rigorous demands of elite competition, Chris brings a unique perspective to his work, blending an athlete's mindset with the technical skills of a Physiotherapist. His approach is centred around optimising performance and enhancing recovery for his clients, leveraging his knowledge from the track to help others achieve their peak potential.

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Chris Ius
Otis Adlington
Physiotherapist

Otis Adlington is a Sydney-based physiotherapist at Sydney West Sports Medicine, with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University, a Diploma in Football Medicine, and certification in Dry Needling. Having competed as a semi-professional footballer, he brings a genuine understanding of what athletes go through when they're injured.His clinical interests centre on lower limb rehabilitation and return to sport programming, with a focus on muscle injuries, tendinopathy, and bone stress injuries. Otis uses VALD force plate technology to objectively track strength, monitor asymmetries, and take the guesswork out of loading and return-to-sport decisions. He has a particular interest in end-stage rehabilitation bridging the gap from earlier stage lower load exercises to the demands that sport places on athletes. Otis also has a solid foundation in manual therapy techniques to assist both athletes and the everyday individual.Otis has worked across football and rugby at a range of levels, currently serving as Head of Physiotherapy at NWS Spirit FC in the NPL1 Men's competition, and previously as Team Physiotherapist for Football Queensland at the Emerging Socceroos National Championship, within the Western Sydney Wanderers senior academy and A-League 20s program, and with Western Sydney Two Blues Rugby Club. These roles have given him a solid understanding of the environments and pressures that competitive athletes operate in.

Otis Adlington
Luke Anderson
Physiotherapist
Luke Anderson
Jessica Clarke
Physiotherapist
Jessica Clarke
Dinora De Venuti
Exercise Physiologist

Dinora is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Sydney West Sports Medicine and is a qualified Gymnastics coach, holding an Advanced Silver accreditation in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics with Gymnastics Australia (GAUS). She has extensive experience in coaching both national and elite athletes. Along with her coaching abilities, Dinora has established a keen interest in injury prevention of musculoskeletal injuries with high performing athletes.

Dinora specialises in exercise prescription for the management of chronic diseases and also instructs weekly Hydrotherapy sessions within our clinic at Sydney West Sports Medicine. She is currently involved with competitive national athletes in Gymnastics as a coach, looking after injury prevention, musculoskeletal injuries and developing programs to assist in returning to full training and competitions.

Dinora De Venuti
Haylee Ingle
Exercise Physiologist

Haylee is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES) with Sydney West Sports Medicine.

Haylee graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science) and completed her Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) at Charles Sturt University.H

aylee has experience working with an array of clients managing and preventing diseases and injuries, musculoskeletal and return to work rehabilitation. She has particular interest in emphasising positive lifestyle and behaviour changes to her clients to reach their goals. Her ambition as an Exercise Physiologist is to continue to improve the quality of life of all her clients, she works with by implementing evidence-based practice to achieve the best outcomes.

Haylee’s passion for sport and leading a physically active lifestyle guided her in the direction of wanting to help others create a healthy and active lifestyle - disease, injury and pain free.

Haylee provides a holistic approach amongst the exercise physiology realm and endeavours to continue building upon her skills and knowledge to implement the most effective rehabilitation to treat, manage and prevent acute and chronic disease and injuries.

Haylee Ingle
Andrea Borovic
Exercise Physiologist

Andrea graduated from the Australian Catholic University completing her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Master’s of Clinical Exercise Physiology. She is an accredited ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach. Andrea works with athletes, completing pre-season screenings, injury rehabilitation and return to sport assessments. She prescribes strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes to maximise performance as well as working pitch-side on the football field rehabbing injured athletes.

Andreas is an accredited Beat It Trainer for Diabetes management. She enjoys assisting those with chronic conditions, such as chronic pain, diabetes and osteoporosis, to manage their condition and improve quality of life with exercise and lifestyle modification.

Andrea believes in the power of movement and loves seeing people of all ages and exercise experience achieving their goals.

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Andrea Borovic
Tori Manning
Exercise Physiologist

Deriving from a background in competitive gymnastics and involvement in various hobbies and sports, Tori has developed a strong passion for helping others to live an active lifestyle and participate in the activities that they enjoy. Tori has over 8 years of experience in gymnastics coaching and prior experience within the aged care sector. Tori continues to provide support and guidance through exercise-based rehabilitation across all populations. 

Beyond the clinic, Tori enjoys being active, seeking thrills, and outdoor adventures with a particular interest in gymnastics, rock climbing, slacklining, and snowboarding. She is always looking to try something new or challenging and loves encouraging others to do the same

Tori Manning
Jordan Gauci
Exercise Physiologist

Jordan holds an undergraduate degree in Exercise & Sports Science and a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from The University of Sydney, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of human movement and performance. He designs personalised exercise interventions tailored to optimise health and performance for people of all ages and physical abilities.

Having played first-grade cricket in Sydney for many years and being part of the Cricket NSW men's squad, Jordan has first hand experience with the demands of high-level sport. This background and a general love of playing and watching sports, drives his passion for working with cricketers and athletes from all sports, to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. Outside of work, you can catch Jordan at the footy, playing with his dogs, or training in the gym.

Jordan Gauci
Sam Richardson
Exercise Physiologist
Sam Richardson
Blake Ford
Exercise Physiologist

Blake is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and anAccredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with Sydney West Sports Medicine. Blakegraduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science(Sport and Exercise Science) and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology fromAustralian Catholic University.

Blake is passionate about sport, health and exercise which has guided him to pursue a career working in rehabilitation as an Exercise Physiologist. He utilises evidence-based practice and research to support his clinical reasoning and exercise prescription to treat acute, chronic and complex diseases and injuries. Blake actively encourages positive lifestyle behaviours and prescribes exercises that are tailored to the client’s desired goals and needs.

Blake has a strong interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, athletic development and sport-related injuries through his passion for soccer, having previously played at a semi-professional level for six years during his youth. He has developed a great understanding of load management strategies to optimise health outcomes and improve quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, Blake continues to play soccer competitively and is a fan of all sports. He also enjoys playing golf, exploring the outdoors and values spending quality time with family and friends.

Blake Ford
Luke Bowen
Exercise Physiologist
Luke Bowen
Nina Semenov
Exercise Physiologist

Nina is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES) with Sydney West Sports Medicine. She graduated from her Bachelors of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) at the University of Sydney, and Masters (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the University of Canberra.

Nina has dedicated her career to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds. Her treatment approach is holistic and evidence-based, focusing not just on the injury but on the whole person. She takes a client-centred approach that recognises the important role of lifestyle, psychosocial wellbeing, motivation levels and social support in rehabilitation and training.

Nina is passionate about restoring optimal function, rebuilding confidence, motivation, and optimising performance for her clients. She brings a comprehensive evidence-informed approach across land-based rehabilitation and in the hydrotherapy space, treating musculoskeletal injuries, chronic diseases, disabilities, and supporting athletic performance.

She has extensive experience managing musculoskeletal injuries, supporting work cover & CTP clients for return to work, as well as working with individuals living with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, falls risk, arthritis, and other chronic conditions.
In her own time, Nina enjoys being active outdoors with nature, snow skiing in the winter months and travelling overseas, and spending time socialising with the family and friends.

Nina Semenov
Rebecca Chong
Exercise Physiologist
Rebecca Chong
Christina Jerrow
Massage Therapist
Christina Jerrow
Bec McDonald
Paediatric Physiotherapist

Bec is a physiotherapist with extensive experience working with children, having worked at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick for over 20 years. She was the Clinical Lead in Rehabilitation for 18 years, and has recently 'retired' from this role to focus on FPP. She continues to have a strong link with the hospital.

Bec specialises in assessing and treating children with acquired and traumatic brain injuries. She also has a particular area of interest and expertise is Early Intervention, specifically gross motor delay (babies not achieving milestones) and plagiocephaly/ torticollis (babies with misshapen heads and head turning preference).

​“I have a special interest in strength, balance and gait retraining, but also love helping any child achieve their gross motor milestones! It’s a privilege working in partnership with children and families to help them achieve their best outcomes and goals. I am passionate about maximising a child’s potential and ensuring they are active participants across all domains in life. I love my job!”

She enjoys working closely with families to build their confidence in promoting opportunities for movement, learning and play.  

Bec is registered DMI (Intro Level A, B & C) practitioner. Bec is currently only one of the ten therapists (so is Deb!) in NSW certified to use PIASTM technique. Bec is also a certified NISE-Stim Level 1 and TASES trained practitioner.​

Bec lives in the Inner West with her husband and two boys, Lachlan and Oliver. They love playing cricket and all sorts of games together, as well as cooking up storms and entertaining friends.

Bec McDonald
Danielle Iacono
Paediatric Physiotherapist

Danielle completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2020 at Australian Catholic University.

Upon graduating, Danielle mainly worked in acute hospital settings, working with infants, children and adults in a wide range of settings including orthopaedics, ICU, cardiothoracic, oncology, neurology, general surgery and in maternity and special care nursery.

Danielle has always enjoyed working with infants and children most, and has lots of experience with DDH, talipes and plagiocephaly. She is also passionate about working with children with all different abilities and maximising their participation.

Danielle is a registered DMI (Intro Level A) practitioner.

Before studying physiotherapy, Danielle also completed a Diploma of Nursing, and two dance teaching Diplomas (in tap and jazz dancing). She still loves to dance and teaches dancing in my spare time.

Danielle Iacono
Debbie Bell
Paediatric Physiotherapist

Debbie has been a Physiotherapist for over 25 years, with over 20 years experience in Paediatrics, having graduated from LaTrobe University in 1993.
Debbie is passionate about children and strongly believes that a child’s potential should not be limited by their diagnosis or what is said in their medical appointments. She has seen so many children exceed their expectations over the years and is driven to ensure all the children who come to Full Potential Physiotherapy can achieve this.  

She enjoys working with the whole family to set goals and is a strong advocate for children in the school and community settings.

Debbie has significant experience in working with children with Cerebral Palsy and other movement disorders, Charge Syndrome, plagiocephaly, torticollis, gross motor delay, Development Coordination Disorder, toe walking and many other conditions.

Debbie is trained in CME (level 1), DMI (Intro Level A, B & C and Intermediate Level A) and Aquatic Therapy. She enjoys teaching bike riding to children who are typically developing as well as to kids with special needs. Debbie is currently only one of ten therapists (so is Bec!) in NSW certified to use PIASTM technique. Deb is also trained in NISE-Stim Level 1 and 2.

Debbie is a mother of two children and understands the typical challenges of motherhood and the impact a child with special needs or development delay can have on a family.

Debbie Bell
Diya Valand
Paediatric Physiotherapist

Diya is a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist who thrives on making a positive impact in children's lives.

Since graduating from the Australian Catholic University in 2023, she has gained valuable experience working across various acute hospital settings, including orthopaedics, ICU, cardiothoracic, neurology, and maternity care.  

Diya has always enjoyed working with infants and children. Diya is committed to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential by creating personalised treatment plans that support their growth and development.

Outside of work, she loves unwinding with a good book, taking peaceful walks by the beach, and experimenting with new recipes as a self-proclaimed foodie.

Diya Valand
Emily Zdanowicz
Paediatric Physiotherapist

Emily completed an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2022. Emily has worked rurally within a diverse caseload including rehabilitation, hand therapy, amputees, neurological, concussion, vestibular, orthopaedics, home visits, exercise classes and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Emily is completing a Master of Public Health and a Master of Global Development to help people from diverse backgrounds to reach their goals. She is passionate about providing excellent physiotherapy services to people of all backgrounds.

Emily has worked in numerous areas including piano and violin teaching, and swimming instructing. She is looking forward to using these skills within the paediatric world.

Emily's Christian faith is central to her life and she values spending time with her church family. Emily loves running, hiking, boxing and swimming. She also enjoys a good book and time with friends.

Emily Zdanowicz
Shivank Sharma
Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Shivank is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 13 years of experience. He deeply understands and appreciates the uniqueness of each child. Shivank believes families are experts on their children, and endeavours to empower them to attain their desired outcomes.

Shivank’s contributions to the team are unique, as he shares his cultural, educational, and life experiences with both team members and families. He takes pride in his work ethic and continuous pursuit of knowledge.

Over the years, Shivank has developed specialised skills in occupational therapy areas such as:

  • DIR Floor time model
  • Sensory Integration
  • Trauma-sensitive approach
  • Neuro-developmental therapy

Outside of work, Shivank likes plane spotting, cycling, and doing DIY projects. Shivank likes to travel and has an interest in modern history. Shivank loves to play board games, and his all-time favourite board game is Monopoly.

Shivank Sharma
Robert Duff
Podiatrist

Robert Duff completed his Podiatry degree at Western Sydney University in 2015, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Podiatric Medicine. He developed an interest in podiatry from a young age, after suffering with shin splints as a child. Robert enjoys all aspects of podiatry, and has a particular interest in treating heel pain and performing nail surgeries for recurring ingrown nails.

Robert has worked in general podiatry and sports podiatry clinics across Australia and the United Kingdom, gaining extensive experience in the field. He spent several years in the UK playing rugby at an elite level. He has also played with Western Sydney Two Blues in rugby union and Windsor Wolves in rugby league. His experience as an athlete has given him an understanding of how frustrating injury can be and how best to treat lower limb injuries.

Robert also has experience working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital’s high-risk foot clinic treating the diabetic foot. He understands the importance of diabetes management to prevent complications associated with the disease.

Robert Duff
Bader Eldejany
Chiropractor

Bader has great experience treating a broad scope of patients and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions with a hands on approach. His philosophy of injury prevention through proactive therapy and strength & conditioning allows his patients to recover from injuries efficiently.

Bader has a strong skill set for delivering pain relieving treatment which include spinal manipulation, peripheral manipulation, dry needling, myofascial cupping and the design of postural correction and rehabilitation programs. Bader ensures he is always up to date on the most current research and is active in learning new clinical practice techniques to provide only the best outcomes for his clients.

Outside of clinic, Bader lives an active lifestyle involving himself in soccer, brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai kickboxing and weightlifting.

Bader Eldejany
Kiara Vaclavik
Administration
Kiara Vaclavik
Stephanie Manning
Administration
Stephanie Manning
Teanna Warwick-Smith
Administration
Teanna Warwick-Smith
Justin Fokes
Administration
Justin Fokes
Maree Catton
Administration
Maree Catton
Samantha Harrison
Administration
Samantha Harrison
Tarah Thorburn
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Tarah Thorburn
Teneal McDermott
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Teneal McDermott