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Lisa is a passionate and experienced Women’s Health and Spinal Physio. She is unique in that she is highly experienced in Women’s Health and Spine but also has a strong passion for the sporting world, being an athlete of many years.
Within her women’s health work she likes to support women of all ages from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. She provides a thorough assessment and effective treatment for pre and post natal related issues, continence issues and pelvic pain.
Lisa also enjoys treating all aspects of the spine from complex disc bulges to neck pain and headaches. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills, exercise rehabilitation and clinical pilates knowledge to manage these conditions.
She also has a passion for the sporting world, being an athlete of many years. This led her to conduct her thesis on elite international soccer players – the results of which have been used by high profile soccer teams such as Sydney FC. Being a keen sportswoman, Lisa has participated in many sports including soccer, netball, tennis and running. In addition to on-field play, she has also taken part in many state and club level sporting competitions as a sports trainer.
Lisa believes that good preparation and specific training can play a fundamental role in the treatment and rehabilitation of most musculoskeletal injuries. She also believes that this specific training for sports and injuries improves overall function, performance and limits re-injury.
When Lisa is not in the clinic, she enjoys keeping active and loves a fun run! Her goal is to run a half marathon (without giving up).
Georgia joins the team at Elite having relocated from Canberra, where she established herself as a clinician working across both private practice and sports physiotherapy. She is exceptional at treating everything spine related along with hip and shoulder issues. She also has a niche skill set in the treatment of dance-related injuries. She loves those more complicated cases where she needs to dig a little deeper to figure out the root cause of the problem.
Having worked across this broad spectrum of different sports, injuries, and body types, she has observed how movement & control of the trunk routinely contributes to function (and dysfunction) of the entire body. She particularly enjoys using this perspective to address longstanding hip, lower back, and shoulder pain that has not responded to localised treatment.
Georgia is a highly experienced Physiotherapist. She has previously held roles as the head physiotherapist for many elite sporting teams, and has travelled alongside golfers on the PGA Australia circuit. To add to her experience Georgia has also had many years of experience in mentoring the next generation of Physios. She is now also undertaking postgraduate research studies and hopes one day to make a scientific contribution to the physiotherapy profession.
Ali was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, USA and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University. Looking for better weather, Ali moved to Queensland to study, completing her Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland.
Since then, Ali has completed her clinical pilates training at the Pilates Institute of Queensland. She has also undertaken additional qualifications in osteoarthritis management as part of GLA:D Australia, dry needling, and Scolio-Pilates.
Ali has developed a special interest in everything spine and pelvis, with a particular focus in treating scoliosis both in adults and adolescents.
Ali’s desire to pursue physiotherapy came from watching her own father go through rehabilitation for a double hip replacement. She saw the impact that his physiotherapists made on his function and everyday life, which is something that inspired her to be that person for her clients.
Ali believes that a mixture of manual treatment, exercise and education is the key to achieving the best outcomes possible for every client. She is passionate about educating her clients to make rehab part of their everyday life.
Outside of work she can be found doing her own Pilates, going to the beach to relax, or catching up with friends.
Emma is one of Elite Spinal’s expert Physiotherapists. She is very passionate about utilising her expertise to empower patients to actively work towards their goals. Whilst Emma has experience treating a variety of spinal and musculoskeletal injuries, she has specific interests in the lumbar and thoracic spine and sport related injuries.
Emma completed her Master of Physiotherapy at Sydney University, following a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Human Movement. Since graduating, Emma has worked in private practice settings and seen first hand the positive impact that personalised hands on treatment and exercise based rehabilitation have on patient’s lives.
With further qualifications in dry needling and clinical pilates, Emma’s varied expertise ensures that she can empower her patients to reach their full potential.
When she isn’t in the clinic, Emma enjoys running (she is currently in the early phases of half marathon preparations), exploring NSW and catching up with loved ones.
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If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
Phoebe graduated from Bond university in 2017 with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Whilst studying she gained broad exposure through her work with junior AFL and hockey teams. She has now completed post graduate study in Women’s Health and has completed her advanced reformer pilates training.
Phoebe has worked in various roles across Queensland and Melbourne, both within hospital and private practice settings. She has a solid foundation and deep understanding of rehabilitation and is passionate about all things spine and pelvis. She loves to educate her patients on body awareness, correct technique and how to properly rehabilitate musculature to preserve and improve function.
Phoebe employs a variety of treatment and rehabilitation approaches, including manual therapy, clinical Pilates, strength training, load management as well as sport specific techniques relating to an individual’s level and goals. Phoebe not only enjoys treating sport related injuries but also has a keen interest in pelvic related pain and neurologic presentations like Parkinson’s disease, MS, falls and balance difficulties.
Phoebe is someone who loves to be active, sport has always been a huge part of her life, she knows first- hand how injuries can impact daily life and goals. Phoebe aims to support her patients in their physical and mental wellbeing by enhancing their education on rehabilitation, prevention strategies and empowers them to become autonomous in recovery and ongoing good health. While fostering a fun and exciting environment to be in.
Away from the clinic you will find Phoebe completing her Ultimate Pilates Certificate, picking up a new sport or hobby, surrounding herself in the great outdoors (especially the beach) and spending time with her dog.
Jason is another of Elite Spinal’s highly accomplished and skilled Physiotherapists. With over 13 years experience, he has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy.
Jason is currently completing a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University to further add to his expertise. On conclusion of this study he will be accredited as an APA titled Musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Jason has worked extensively in musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapy in Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.
He has worked with athletes from the NRL, NBL and PGA tour of Australasia. Jason has created and implemented injury prevention programs for BHP and Woolworths and it is from these initiatives that his passion for preventing and treating persistent and tricky pain conditions arose.
Jason previously co-founded a practice in Melbourne, with a focus on high quality physiotherapy, treating common musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee and ankle injuries and tricky, persistent and long standing pain conditions. He also established a graduate program and lectured for General Practitioners on evidence-based practice for common musculoskeletal conditions like disc pathology, rotator cuff pain and sciatica.
Jason is a passionate golfer, currently playing off a scratch handicap and regularly enjoys heading home to the Snowy Mountains to visit his family.
Leticia is one of our talented Physiotherapists born and raised in Queensland. She understands the importance of exercise in recovery with a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and an undergraduate in Exercise Physiology.
She has a special interest in all things spine, particularly neck and low back pain. She also has extensive knowledge in treatment of shoulder injuries after spending two years working very closely with shoulder surgeons. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills, exercise rehabilitation and clinical pilates knowledge to manage these conditions. She strongly believes in patient empowerment and working together to build goals and developing a greater understanding of their conditions to get them back to everything they enjoy.
Being from Queensland, she enjoys an active lifestyle with a background in competitive swimming and tennis. Leticia believes in healing through movement after managing shoulder and hip injuries herself and not letting that get in the way of doing the things you enjoy.
Emily is our amazing Physio who works between our Bowral and Bondi Junction clinics. Born and raised in the Southern Highlands, Emily has such a caring and compassionate nature. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Masters of Physiotherapy. She also has a strong background in exercise rehabilitation, having completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science at the University of Wollongong.
Emily is a high achiever with a special interest in everything spinal. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills and exercise rehabilitation knowledge to manage these conditions. She is passionate about holistic patient centred care and empowering her clients to take an active approach to their recovery.
Being from the Highlands, Emily has always lived an outdoors and active lifestyle with a background as a netball player and dancer. Emily believes in the power of movement and enjoys using her clinical pilates expertise to assist her clients achieve their goals.
Fiona completed her Bachelor of Health Science at La Trobe University. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University on the Gold Coast.
Fiona is very experienced in the management of all spinal related issues.
Fiona became highly interested in spinal Physiotherapy after witnessing her best friend struggle through spinal surgery due to severe scoliosis. She implements specific exercise programming and manual therapy techniques to help her patients with scoliosis.
Being hypermobile herself she has a keen interest in connective tissue disorders and general spinal inflammatory disorders.
Fiona has a keen interest in post operative rehab and has worked closely with some of Melbourne’s top surgeons observing surgery and developing rehabilitation protocols to assist with optimising patient care.
Fiona has completed further training spine, hip, upper limb management and Pilates.
Prior to becoming a physiotherapist Fiona was a State Level 10 Women’s Artistic Gymnast and a competitive Women’s Gymnastics’ Coach. Fiona has had lots of experience treating patients with gymnastic related injuries.
Outside of work, Fiona is typical Melbournian and enjoys a strong coffee at the local café.
Adam is a very talented and experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about every aspect of the spine. Treating patients from all walks of life, Adam loves to work with patients to relieve their neck and lower back pain. As someone who previously experienced recurring neck pain, Adam has a particular interest in cervical pain and how it relates to the shoulder.
In addition to training in McKenzie technique, Lyn Watson shoulder therapy, and dry needling, he holds the highest certification in Clinical Pilates from DMA Australia. Adam seamlessly integrates exercise rehabilitation with hands-on manual therapy to ensure the best possible patient outcome. He also loves to integrate his strength and conditioning knowledge into his sessions when needed.
Adam holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne. He began his physiotherapist journey as a longtime resident of New York City. After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Psychology from the City University of New York, Adam volunteered at Newton Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. There he discovered his passion for physiotherapy.
Throughout their treatment journey, Adam educates and supports his patients by establishing effective self-management strategies. His patients feel empowered and confident that they have both a plan and the knowledge with which to achieve their individual goals.
As well as being an avid gym devotee, Adam is also a huge fan of Melbourne’s live music scene.
He is registered to practice physiotherapy in both Australia and the United States.
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B.Sc(Exsc)
M(Clin Ex Phys)
M(Phty) APAM
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Brigitte graduated from Sydney University with a Masters of Physiotherapy. She has a strong exercise rehab base having previously completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Wollongong University. Her passion is physiotherapy for low back pain treating complex spinal, pelvic and postural related neck and shoulder pain. Throughout her career she has seen how integral a healthy spine can be in the prevention of injury to all other parts of the body. Her approach is to find and treat the dysfunctions in alignment and movement patterns of the body rather than focusing and treating only the painful site.
Brigitte has a strong interest in spinal surgery rehabilitation where she can combine her back pain physiotherapy skills and her clinical pilates skills.
BSc(Phty)
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Diploma of Sports Massage
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Watson Headache Level 1 Certified Practitioner
Heather qualified with a BSc Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2012 from Glasgow Caledonian University. During her studies she also worked as a Sports Massage Therapist. Furthermore, Heather has completed post graduate study in Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates with Polestar Pilates, known as the most comprehensive program worldwide. She has extensive experience with complex spinal conditions, having worked at Elite Spinal Physio since 2017.
Heather enjoys treating patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches and pelvic dysfunction and believes that providing a holistic approach to treatment is key to a successful recovery. Using manual therapy and tailored exercise based rehabilitation Heather utilises her pilates training to restore function in the body. Heather loves seeing her patients return to activity and achieve their goals.
Heather has recently got the running bug and has worked with strength and conditioning coaches to improve her own physical performance. She understands the demands of weight training and load management. Heather grew up skiing and spent a season working as a massage therapist and chalet host for a luxury holiday company in the French Alps. This experience has given her a keen eye for detail and she prides herself in providing the highest level of customer service.
Nunzio has a skill set that fits perfectly with helping people manage pain. He teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy which have been shown to help people manage pain. This works by learning to relate to the physical sensations differently, as well as managing the stress and low mood that often accompany painful conditions. In some cases, stress and low mood make pain worse, so the benefit can work in both directions.
Nunzio has a wealth of experience working in a broad range of settings across his career, so can offer help in pain management, all aspects of cancer psychological support as well as most aspects of general mental health. He has trained in a number of therapeutic approaches, so as well as well Mindfulness Based interventions, he can offer other psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Nunzio completed his Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology at Exeter University in the UK in 2008. After working in Portsmouth and London in the UK, he moved to Sydney in 2014. As well as working in private practice in Sydney, Nunzio has worked at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Pain Management Centre and at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital.
Nunzio operates under the business names Breathing Space Mindfulness and Breathing Space Psychology from the Elite rooms in Bondi Junction. He is very approachable, so feel free to contact him directly or speak to him if you see him around and are interested in how he might be able to help.
His contact details are:
0477 757 296
[email protected]
www.breathingspacemindfulness.com.au
www.breathingspacepsychology.com.au
Dr Charlotte S.H. Johnstone (MBChB, FANZCA, FPMANZCA) is a pain medicine expert and anaesthetist with 12 years of experience managing pain.
Dr Johnstone is a Senior Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She is also an Examiner and Supervisor of Training at the Faculty of Pain Medicine Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetist (FPMANZCA), and is a Member of the FPMANZCA curriculum redesign committee. Dr Johnstone is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales.
Dr Johnstone is highly skilled in most pain management procedures and she has an extra fellowship from the Faculty of Interventional Pain Practitioners.
Some of Dr Johnstone’s publications include:
Dr Johnstone advocates a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain management and views pain as a whole person issue. She believes managing pain is a dynamic, positive and rewarding process.
Jordan is a wonderful Physiotherapist with a passion for all spine related disorders. He is particularly interested in treating the thoracic spine, neck pain and headaches. He also has a wealth of experience in treating lower back pain and SIJ dysfunction. He has a strong interest in golf and how improving the mechanics of the spine can optimise your performance on the golf course.
Jordan is one of those Physios that absolutely loves his work and thrives on helping people get better and achieve their goals. He enjoys assisting clients with their post-operative rehabilitation as he has a very reassuring personality.
With his dad being a Podiatrist, Jordan is very talented at assessing how the feet can be affecting the spine. Jordan has also completed post graduate training in dry needling, Pilates, shoulder rehabilitation and advanced lumbar spine and thoracic assessment.
Charmaine completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Western Sydney. Charmaine has developed a diverse range of experience, working with a range of clientele with both acute and chronic injury rehabilitation.
Charmaine’s passion and drive to become a physiotherapist came from when she was a competitive gymnast competing at a state, national and international level. She attended Physiotherapy for injury management, prevention and to enhance her sporting performance.
She also has been actively involved with coaching gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics in the Sutherland Shire area since 2001. She also has a background in Personal Training.
Charmaine is always looking to improve and develop as a Physiotherapist in finding new and diverse ways to treat her patients. She has done post-graduate study in Sports Physiotherapy, Dry needling, Muscle Energy Techniques and Connect Therapy.
In her spare time she enjoys rock climbing, dancing and gymnastics. And Pilates of course 🙂
Celia has been treating and caring for patients for over 30 years. After running her own successful practice in South Africa, she immigrated with her family to the sunny shores of Sydney. Celia worked in numerous practices across the Eastern Suburbs, before she joined the Sarah Keys Physiotherapist Centre, where she found her niche in treating backs. Celia regularly treats with her feet, using her bodyweight to feel for and encourage movement in the spinal joints.
Celia spent the last 16 years at Sarah Keys Physiotherapy and is accredited in all 4 stages of Sarah Keys Masterclass. Through her tenure she has trained numerous Physios in the specialised back methodology, and treated hundreds of patients, often curing their issues and preventing unwanted back surgery. After the closure of the city based clinic, Celia is now available to treat patients from her home practice in the Eastern suburbs.
When she is not helping people’s backs, Celia enjoys Yoga and Pilates, and incorporates exercises from both in her patient’s treatment plans. She also enjoys golf, and while her handicap is less impressive, Celia helps golfers improve their back so they can enhance their swing.
Lauren completed her physiotherapy studies in Brisbane, but that hasn’t stopped her from building up a big following. Lauren has completed post graduate studies in the areas of chronic pain, women’s health, sports physiotherapy, pilates, dry needling and taping. Lauren particularly enjoys treating persistent and chronic pain and working with peripheral joints. Lauren has a wholistic and goal-oriented approach and looks forward to working alongside you as you start to feel and move your very best.
Tiffany completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and Physiology. She has completed post graduate training in the management of chronic pain.
Tiffany has extensive experience working in an integrated musculoskeletal rehabilitation and aged care clinic where she became passionate about treating individuals of all ages, backgrounds and stages of recovery. She believes that the patient should sit central to all decisions and be well informed and consulted throughout their treatment. Her aim is to apply individualised and evidence-based care to empower others in making healthy lifestyle choices.
As a headache sufferer herself, Tiffany has a particular interest in the management of headaches and the symptoms associated with them. She finds a holistic physiotherapy treatment plan improves not only headaches but overall energy levels too.
Keeping active has always been an important part of Tiffany’s life, she plays volleyball, tennis and was a professional Jazz & Hiphop dancer as a teenager. Having recently completed a yoga teacher training course, Tiffany enjoys learning and sharing the practice of yoga. She also enjoys travelling and being in nature.
Jackson is a very talented Physio from the beautiful countryside of Armidale. He was determined to fulfill his dream of becoming a Physiotherapist so moved to Newcastle to study and graduated with a bachelor of physiotherapy (honours)
From his own personal rehab journey he became fascinated by the spine and in particular the relationship between the spine and the neurological system.
His focus is everything spine! Specifically neck and headache treatment. Another key area he is interested in is disc bulges and referred pain. He endeavours to understand the whole picture and to guide and facilitate a holistic approach to help achieve his patients goals.
Jackson is fantastic with clients who have recurring pain as he really works hard to get to the root cause of the pain. He truly believes “movement is medicine” so he has a strong focus on exercise therapy.
He loves working with patients pre or post op surgery guiding them through every step of the rehab process.
When he isn’t fixing spines he enjoys snowboarding, strength training and keeping active.
Alana is the Principal Practice Physiotherapist for South Yarra, Melbourne. She is exceptional with everything related to the spine. She was trained extensively by the founders in the Bondi Junction clinic before returning to Melbourne to lead the South Yarra clinic.
After obtaining a back injury herself Alana became very passionate about helping her clients through all types of spinal pain and dysfunction.
Alana completed her Masters in Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in Melbourne. She has done an extensive amount of postgraduate study in all things spine, with a particular interest in lumbar spine issues, neck pain, headaches, complex disc bulges and general spine health.
Alana has also completed post graduate training in women’s health Physiotherapy and is passionate about helping women in the pre and post natal phase.
Alana also brings her valued Pilates experience to Elite. She has a specific and holistic approach to Pilates when working with patients with complex conditions and always ensures her clients are appropriately challenged.
Melissa completed her training in America, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. While living in America, she gained experience in a variety of settings, including traumatic brain injury, neurological and vestibular conditions and musculoskeletal injuries.
She moved to Australia seven years ago and has since become certified in pilates.
She is currently finishing up a course with Pinc and Steel International to become a cancer rehabilitation therapist, with a focus on providing therapy services for patients recovering from any type of cancer treatment or surgery. She is so excited to launch this program within Elite Spinal Physiotherapy in early 2020.
In addition to physiotherapy, she keeps busy driving her three young children around to various activities, spending time at the beach and dreaming of skiing.
Sharon completed a Masters of Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney and has a Bachelors of Science degree in exercise physiology from Simon Fraser University in Canada.
She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and enjoys seeing clients achieve sports specific goals through their strength training program.
Sharon has also taught pilates for many years and is passionate about safely improving movement in the spine. Through the course of her career Sharon has worked extensively with people that are recovering from surgery; as well as patients that have neurological disorders or pain, disc bulges, chronic pain and acute injuries.
She is trained in dry needling, myofascial trigger point release, spine mobilisations, as well as other modalities. As a movement expert she analyses the way people compensate when they perform functional movements and how this may generate pain after some time.
She is passionate about providing ways to relieve symptoms of pain and discomfort so that patients can return to their active lifestyles. Her current sports include weight training, aerial silks, paddle boarding and hiking.
Sari qualified from Trinity College Dublin with an honours degree in physiotherapy and completed a masters in sports and exercise medicine in Trinity College Dublin. She is a strength and conditioning expert through the NSCA and uses her sporting background to help clients achieve their sporting goals.
Sari has worked in orthopaedics, community outpatients, private practice and various sports teams including Gaelic football teams and rugby teams. Since arriving in Sydney Sari has continued to work with rugby union teams here. Sari has a vast amount of experience with post operative rehabilitation and with acute sporting injuries such as shoulder, hip and knee injuries.
Sari carried out research as part of her masters thesis on the impact of Pilates on Gaelic football player’s balance, strength and flexibility. She is passionate about using exercise and Pilates to prevent injuries and as a rehabilitation tool following injury.
Sari is a keen runner and has completed several marathons and Olympic distance triathlons as well as previously representing Ireland in modern pentathlon. She understands the demands of training and the importance of load management and strengthening to ensure peak performance.
Since graduating, Sari has completed post graduate training in hip and groin pathologies, dry needling, clinical Pilates and concussion
Sari has a keen interest in skiing and spent a season in the French Alps working with elite level and recreational skiers, teaching Pilates and providing sports massage to tired legs after a long day on the slopes.
Ricci completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University and Bachelor of Human Movement studies at UTS. Throughout her studies she worked as an exercise physiologist in rehabilitation setting. Her passion for physiotherapy developed from being a competitive netball player, dancer, runner and overall love for exercise and movement.
Having worked in private practice and sport team coverage for 5 years, Ricci has a wide range of experience with acute and chronic injuries and enjoys using both exercise and manual therapy to see her patients achieve their goals.
Ricci has completed further studies in Dry needling, Spine, McKenzie Technique, Lyn Watson Shoulder Course as well as Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy.
Ricci has a passion for treating neck pain and headaches, as well as shoulder injuries. She looks forward to working along side with you.
James adds a whole new dimension to what Elite Spinal has to offer. James is one of the few physios in Australia who are extensively trained in ConnectTherapy, designed by Canadian Physiotherapist Dr Linda-Joy Lee. ConnectTherapy looks at the relationships between different regions of the body and helps us to understand how symptoms in different areas are connected, or how symptoms can be caused by a different part of the body. It requires a whole-body assessment and treatment to identify these relationships and is often highly successful for people who haven’t had positive results with other approaches.
James graduated from The University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Exercise Science, followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy from Sydney University, alongside Elisha & Brigitte. James’ interests include football, cycling, and running. He loves being active which motivates him to assist people through their rehabilitation, whether that is simply moving without pain or returning to elite-level sport.
James believes that every movement requires the whole body, and understanding how different parts of the body are interacting is crucial to getting you out of pain and moving well.
Sherston is a Physiotherapist and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
She has a deep understanding of healthy movement and control, appreciating the importance of adopting correct breathing, postural and movement patterns in the prevention and treatment of injury and disease. She treats holistically and is passionate about finding the solution to the cause of your symptoms so you can reach your life and sporting goals regardless of age or ability.
Sherston treats all musculoskeletal conditions, but is most versed in all things spinal whether its pre-habilitation programs prior to surgery, rehabilitation post-surgery or managing complex spinal issues.
Her treatments include:
These combined, help people gain control of their healing and gives them an awareness of the way they move, enabling them to develop more appropriate movement patterns, ameliorating pain and discomfort and improve performance whether it be to walk the dog or run a marathon. Sherston takes Pilates classes; these helps segue people back into confident movement and structured exercise safely and confidently.
Sherston is a runner, swimmer, paddler and cyclist and loves endurance events. More recently she has started surfing. She has practised yoga for 25 years. Snow skiing and trekking are her holidays of choice.
B. Applied Sci (Exercise and Sport Science)
M (Phty) APAM
Georgie is a passionate and optimistic Physiotherapist who has also completed her Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science. Her mantra is “movement is medicine” and believes that movement itself has the power to change lives. Georgie has a strong hands on and exercise background. She has a wide variety of experience, with past experience working in both hospitals and private practices. Prior to being a Physiotherapist, Georgie was a CrossFit Level 1 Coach, a Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Her treatment method is personalised, evidence based and holistic. Georgie enjoys diving deep into the root cause of her client’s pain, rather than just managing the symptoms.
Georgie’s love for spinal Physiotherapy came from her own experience having scoliosis and suffering an L5/S1 disc herniation. She saw the power of specific spinal Physiotherapy and now wants to inspire others to live pain free.
Georgie’s main interest areas are sports Physiotherapy, low back pain, scoliosis, tendinopathies and Women’s Health/pre- and post-natal. She often utilises the Real Time Ultrasound, breathwork and behaviour change strategies within her treatments. When Georgie isn’t working, you can find her at the gym, doing a coastal run, searching for Sydney’s best coffee or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Ciara completed her Physiotherapy studies in Melbourne at La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Physiotherapy Practice. After University, Ciara completed her Level 1 Watson Headache Course due to a keen interest in Headache and Migraine management as well as working in a Headache clinic in Melbourne.
Ciara has had experience in a wide variety of sports both playing and working. This includes years of high level rowing coaching, Head Physiotherapist of a local AFL team and pre-season work with the Melbourne Rebels women’s team. Through this experience Ciara has seen many serious Musculoskeletal injuries and has guided them through the full rehab process and return to sport.
As well as sport and headaches as areas of interest, Ciara has been involved in physical activity and management for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder which has included a lot of learning with communication and treatment techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for this population.
Ciara places a strong emphasis on education and understanding through diagrams, models and evidence to allow patients to not only improve physically but also be empowered, take charge and have control over their injuries.
Outside of Physiotherapy, Ciara is a keen swimmer and enjoys watching the AFL.
Following her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science, Stephanie completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth. Stephanie enjoys applying her in-depth understanding of the human body to her patients rehabilitation, ensuring that they understand why they are experiencing their symptoms, and how they can both get on top of it together.
Stephanie is a positive and enthusiastic physiotherapist with strong manual therapy skills. She has additional qualifications in dry needling, Women’s and Pelvic Health, Clinical studio and mat Pilates and enjoys taking on additional training to keep herself challenged. A main focus of Stephanie’s treatment is empowering patients to understand how they can heal through exercise, allowing them to get them back to what makes them tick – whatever that may be!
When she isn’t in the clinic, Stephanie enjoys keeping active in any shape or form – whether that be open water swimming, running, boxing classes and even the odd kick of an AFL ball (most often quite haphazardly!) Having rehabilitated her own hip stress fracture recently, she has first hand experience of when sporting injuries stand in the way of a healthy lifestyle, and enjoys helping patients both manage and avoid them.
Michael completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Canberra. Throughout his studies, Michael was the recipient of multiple Dean’s Commendations for his academic and practical excellence.
Having trained professionally as a classical ballet dancer, Michael has a passion for all things movement. He has completed extensive training in Clinical Pilates through Breathe Education and the Pilates Institute of Queensland. Michael loves combining his Pilates knowledge and balletic skills to provide his clients with a challenging but fun movement experience.
Michael’s strong interest in spinal related disorders comes from his own personal injury experience during his dance career. He specifically loves working with clients that have lumbar, pelvic or hip related injuries and enjoys problem solving with his clientele to ensure a smooth transition back to what they love doing!
In clinic, Michael uses a combination of hands on treatment, exercise and client education and always has his client’s goals at the forefront of his management. He is a movement specialist and loves treating his clients through functional and Pilates based exercises. He also believes that client self management is the key to successful rehabilitation and empowers his clients to actively participate in this learning process.
Outside of the clinic, Michael loves hitting the beach, strength and conditioning training and attending the theatre to see the latest dance production!
Paige is a talented, enthusiastic and caring physiotherapist with great experience in treating the spine. She joins us from the sunny state of Queensland where she discovered her love for the spine and saw the amazing benefits clinical pilates has to offer in returning people to living their full lives following injury.
Paige’s goal for each session is to thoroughly understand each individual client’s goals, concerns and desires and make each patient feel heard. She is driven to assist her clients to be able to return to the things they enjoy under her guidance. Having experienced her own journey with neck-driven headaches, Paige is passionate about providing a mix of tailored hands-on treatment & Pilates based exercise to enhance people’s lives and overall wellbeing. She strives to investigate and identify the underlying cause of a condition and believes in treating the person as a whole.
Whilst Paige has broad clinical experience and loves supporting all people and conditions, her personal interests include the lumbar and cervical spine as well as returning people to sport and running fitter and stronger than ever. Paige also has a strong sports background as a dancer herself. Before joining Elite Spinal, she was a Physiotherapist for World Cup Rugby Union referees and various local soccer and gymnastic groups in Western Brisbane.
B.Sc(Exsc)
M(Clin Ex Phys)
M(Phty) APAM
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Watson Headache Level 1 Certified Practitioner
Elisha is the co founder of Elite Spinal Physiotherapy and Pilates. She holds Masters degrees in both Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy and has also studied Clinical Pilates. Elisha’s passion for spinal and headache Physiotherapy is what drove her to launch the Elite Spinal Physiotherapy and Pilates clinic. After suffering with a neck injury from a car accident she was left with debilitating neck pain and cervicogenic headaches. She sort treatment from her peers and noticed a significant difference between general Physiotherapists and others that devote their studies to one area. This led her to complete extensive postgraduate study in both back/neck pain and headache treatment. Having experienced first hand how much having neck pain and headaches can affect your quality of life Elisha has devoted her career to helping others in this situation.
Elisha believes the only way to manage and resolve spinal pain is to restore the function in the spine. She does this through hands on manual therapy and then strengthens the client with a specific exercise program to ensure the dysfunction of the spine does not reoccur.
Elisha and her team work closely with many of Sydney’s top Neurosurgeons, Sports Physicians, Pain experts and General Practitioners working in conjunction to either prevent surgery or rehabilitate post surgery. She has spent many years developing post-operative protocols for all the different types of surgical procedures. She has watched many of the surgeries first hand to gain a deeper understanding.
She enjoys the challenge of helping clients with complex spinal dysfunction, cervicogenic headaches, disc bulges, inflammatory disorders and instabilities.
