Physiotherapists

Matt McEwan is an APA Sports Physiotherapist.  His areas of clinical expertise include overuse injuries of the lower limbs, cycling and triathlon injuries and back and pelvis injuries.  He has completed a Masters Degree in Sports Physio, Sports Physio Australia Level 1, 2 and 3 courses and travelled nationally and internationally with sporting teams.  His knowledge of the unique characteristics of sporting injuries will help you get back on the field more quickly Click here for his Bio.

Nathan Cooper joined Parkside Sports Physio in February 2008. Nathan joined us from Sutherland Hospital where he worked since graduating from Sydney University.  Nathan has a keen interest in sports injuries and is Physiotherapist to Northern Suburbs Rugby Club.  He has completed Level One Sports Physio, Necksafe and McKenzie Lumbar Spine courses and is enjoying putting this knowledge into practice at Parkside.

Meghan McEwan is an expert in management of wrist and hand injuries, including post-surgical management and fabrication of simple and complex thermoplastic splints. Meg also has training and expertise in muscle retraining for spinal pain.  Her enthusiasm and people skills help her clients understand their problem and how they can help with their own recovery. Click here for her Bio. 

Anne Krahe joined us in August 2008 after working in a busy sports practice in Bathurst.  She brings great skills and experience and a special interest in adolescent sports injuries.  She has particular experience in treating lower limb injuries in the school age population.   Since graduating from Sydney Uni Anne has completed Level One Sports Physio Course and a lumbar spine, pelvis and hip stability course and has a keen interest in exercise based treatments. Anne also has a personal and professional interest in Ocean Swims and Triathlon, which will be a great fit for a lot of our clients.

Trish Loder  has owned her own practice in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong for the last 15 years before joining the team at Parkside in July 2005. Trish brings to Parkside a wealth of experience in private practice, post-graduate training in Spinal and Manual therapy, infectious enthusiasm and fantastic hands-on skills. Trish will also be leading our popular Hydrotherapy sessions. Click here for her Bio

Administration

Dianne Dean has been with us at Parkside for 9 years.  She is our Practice Manager and does a fantastic job of managing the administration of the practice, and is here Monday to Friday, except Wednesday.  She is responsible for book-keeping, payroll, rosters and front office reception as well as keeping Matt organised.  Dianne also works part time as a Practice Management Software consultant.

Sue Henderson has been with Parkside since 1998.  She is one of our  fantastic Reception Staff, on deck 21 hours a week. Her smiling face will greet you on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Sue is responsible for managing all paperwork relating to Workers Comp and CTP Insurance claims, and does a fantastic job of liaising with Insurance companies so that our patients claims are processed with minimum hassle.

Erin Mulally has been with Parkside since 2002.  Erin is a 2nd Year Commerce/Law 11 Student at Wollongong Uni and a keen sportswoman who is involved in Dance, Soccer, Cricket and Surfing.  Erin works on the front desk several evenings and Saturday morning.