Introducing Digby Nield
Digby has been a physiotherapist here at Dynamic Motion for the last 4 months working at Galston. Growing up in Normanhurst Digby had a strong interest in sports, predominantly football (soccer), tennis and cricket with the occasional surfing trip added in....Introducing Sam Warner!
Sam is our latest recruit here at Dynamic Motion Physiotherapy joining our team of physiotherapists. Sam started his studies at UTS undertaking a bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. His aim was to acquire the prerequisite knowledge from this degree to study within...
Orthotics
What are orthotics? When people talk about orthotics, they are usually referring to rigid inserts that are placed in a shoe in order to provide increased support for the foot. Why might I need orthotics? Historically, orthotics are often prescribed to improve...
Ankle Sprains
What is a sprained ankle? Sprained ankles are very common, and come in many different forms. By far the most common ankle sprain is a tear of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Less commonly you can tear the inner side, the mid-part of the foot, or suffer a...Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) refers to small micro tears and changes within the muscle that occur following exercise. Typically after a heavy bout of exercise, we may develop a dull muscle ache for around 3 days...The Team
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Natasha-Victoria AllisonMassage Therapist
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Andrew Mcleod-WarnerMassage Therapist
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Greg McCannMassage Therapist
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Alex BateExercise Physiologist
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Mitchel Van NoortExercise Physiologist
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Samuel WarnerPhysiotherapist
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Digby NieldPhysiotherapist
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Matthew AbeshousePhysiotherapist
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Esther CummingsPhysiotherapist
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Jennie WhitakerPhysiotherapist
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Jacqueline WalfordPhysiotherapist
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Darren PivettaPhysiotherapist
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Simone SzaboPhysiotherapist
Natasha-Victoria Allison
Massage Therapist
Natasha Victoria - Allison
Massage Therapist
Andrew Mcleod-Warner
Massage Therapist
Andrew Mcleod-Warner
Massage Therapist
Greg McCann
Massage Therapist
Greg McCann
Massage Therapist
Greg has a brilliant clinical knowledge base, and works closely with our physiotherapists to ensure optimal care for all clients. Greg studied his Certificate 4 in Massage Therapy and Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy, including specialised training as a Sports Trainer Functional Movement Therapist, at the Australian Institute of Fitness. His is well qualified to treat all your aches and pains, improve your sports performance, or to simply help you wind down after a stressful week.
Book now to let Greg help you perform at your best!
Alex Bate
Exercise Physiologist
Alex Bate
Exercise Physiologist
Having been a resident of the Hornsby area for over 20 years, Alex has spent much of his time in private practice, striving to improve the health of the Hornsby and surrounding community thorough exercise.
Alex has vast experience treating war veterans and providing safe and effective exercise to people with a wide range of needs and physical abilities.
He has a particular interest in strength and conditioning, Improving the health of people with chronic disease and pain, as well as treating lower back pain and improving core strength.
Before becoming an Exercise Physiologist, Alex worked in retail pharmacy, where he expanded his knowledge of medications and over-the-counter supplements.
During his time off, Alex is often still at the gym lifting weights, or navigating one of Sydney’s mountain bike trails.
Mitchel Van Noort
Exercise Physiologist
Mitchel Van Noort
Exercise Physiologist
Mitch has completed 5 years total study at ACU, finishing most recently his Masters of Exercise Physiology. His background in sports such as CrossFit, Rugby, Touch football, and Athletics aids him to provide sports specific return to play rehabilitation. Also his prior experience with chronic disease clientele shows Mitch is capable of providing the best service for all clientele.
Mitch aims to empower and bring the best out in his clients through individualised and targeted exercise treatment through one on one consultations and group exercise class settings.
You can find Mitch in his spare time at the gym competing in olympic weightlifting or out at the beach going for a swim or surf.
Samuel Warner
Physiotherapist
Samuel Warner
Physiotherapist
Sam started his studies at UTS undertaking a bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. In total completing 5 years of study and receiving his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Masters of Physiotherapy.
Sam’s objectives is for his patients is to improve their quality of life and empower them to take an active role in looking after their health to maximise function throughout life.
In his spare time he chooses to focus on swimming, he has joined an adult fitness squad where he trains for 1hr sessions and tries to fit 2 more additional training sessions in per week.
Digby Nield
Physiotherapist
Digby Nield
Physiotherapist
Digby has experience working as a Physiotherapist in private practice, teaching pilates, working in aged care, covering elite sports games and assisting with rehabilitation.
After finishing his degree, Digby moved to a rural town in north west NSW where he worked in a private practice gaining experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of conditions.
He has since moved back to Sydney and has been working as a physiotherapist for a prominent National Premier League football team, giving him a strong background in sports injury rehabilitation.
When Digby‘s not helping injured player’s with their rehab, you can find him out there on the football field playing for his local team, going camping and hiking, or at the beach.
Matthew Abeshouse
Physiotherapist
Matthew Abeshouse
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist Matthew Abeshouse comes from a broad background of private practice, sports, Pilates, hospital, and rehabilitation. This has lent him skills to work with patients of all ages, and across all walks of life.
Matthew prides himself on delivering up to date physiotherapy practice. He has postgraduate training in manual therapies and dry needling and pairs these skills with a focus on exercise therapies. Matthew believes exercise is often the key ingredient that will guide you towards recovery, and will work with you to find a program that can allow you to excel.
Matthew’s special interests include back pain and lower limb injuries, but welcomes everything and anything!
Esther Cummings
Physiotherapist
Esther Cummings
Physiotherapist
Esther has a keen focus on active recovery, having worked as a mobile physiotherapist with retirement villages prior to taking her position with us at DMP. During this time she completed balance training “Stepping On”, ran exercises classes, hydrotherapy, Tai chi, and at home rehabilitation.
Within her field of work, Esther takes particular interest in chronic pain, back pain, knees, womens health and sports physiotherapy, and enjoys working with patients to aid their recovery.
Outside her clinic hours at DMP you’ll find her with the Australian Ice Hockey League as the physio for the Sydney Bears and Australian Women’s Ice Hockey team the Sydney Sirens.
When she finds free time, Esther loves escaping to the coast surfing, snorkelling, doing anything at the beach with her young family. She also enjoys hiking and camping, and during winter you’ll need to watch carefully as she’ll fly past you on the slopes!
Jennie Whitaker
Physiotherapist
Jennie Whitaker
Physiotherapist
Jennie trained in Sydney and has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy and a Master of Management. Jennie has almost 25 years clinical experience in the Public Hospital system including several years experience in her areas of clinical special interest: hand injuries/conditions and women’s health – including pregnancy, ante and post natal education and pelvic floor management for women of all ages.
Jennie has managed the Physiotherapy Department for Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals for 12 years, has been a member and chairperson for the OH&S; Committees of Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals and has been a member of the APA council. She is delighted to be working at Berowra Physiotherapy on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Jacqueline Walford
Physiotherapist
Jacqueline Walford
Physiotherapist
Jackie trained as a physiotherapist in Birmingham, UK qualifying in 1987. She worked in London before immigrating to Australia in 1995. After working for another private practice for 7 years Jackie decided to start Berowra Physiotherapy in 2003. This was also the year she took the exam to become a credentialed McKenzie therapist.
Jackie has also completed level 2 sports course and regularly attends post graduate seminars and courses. Jackie takes a very functional approach to treatment seeing it as a partnership between therapist and patient and keeping exercises simple and manageable.
Darren Pivetta
Physiotherapist
Darren Pivetta
Physiotherapist
Darren has worked as a physiotherapist for over 20 years and has a passion for helping people to move at their best.
He believes in taking a holistic approach to injury management and uses hands-on therapy, advice and exercise as medicine, including Physio Pilates.
Darren has extensive experience in treating all types of musculoskeletal problems and sports injury rehabilitation and performance improvement. He is also trained in dry needling (Western acupuncture).
On the weekend you will find Darren out playing on the soccer field, spending time with his beautiful wife and three active kids, at church, or trying to catch that perfect wave.
Simone Szabo
Physiotherapist
Simone Szabo
Physiotherapist
Having worked as a physio for many years, Simone has had a wide variety of experience in both public and private physiotherapy settings, working the last 7 years in private practice. Simone has developed a special interest in treating foot and ankle injuries, running injuries, jaw pain (TMJ) and posture- related back and neck pain.
Simone has vast experience working with elite sporting teams and athletes including Premier League football, rugby, track and field, Australian baseball, and swimming.
Simone is passionate about helping people move well and stay active. She has a plenty of experience in running video analysis, and hands on manual therapy as well as dry needling / acupuncture, and helping develop and retrain ideal movement.
When not in the clinic, you will find her out running, at the beach or spending time with family and friends.