Albion Park Clinic
131 Tongarra Road, Albion Park NSW 2527
Meet Our Albion Park Team
Ryan Parker
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama & Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours from the University of Newcastle
Ryan is originally from Tamworth, North West NSW, he grew up in the country chasing almost every sport and cultural opportunity available . He channeled his passions for water polo and music, representing Australia in both. Ryan continued a high level of national and international water polo throughout his 4 years studying in Newcastle. Ryan worked as a sports trainer for The Emerging Jets FC, Mariners Academy FC, local/state/national water polo teams and the Tongan Rugby Union team competing at the 2017 Pacific Nations Cup.
Outside of work you’ll find Ryan enjoying the wide range of water sports the South Coast has on offer, spending time with his partner and their border collie.
Ryan Parker
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama & Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours from the University of Newcastle
Ryan is originally from Tamworth, North West NSW, he grew up in the country chasing almost every sport and cultural opportunity available . He channeled his passions for water polo and music, representing Australia in both. Ryan continued a high level of national and international water polo throughout his 4 years studying in Newcastle. Ryan worked as a sports trainer for The Emerging Jets FC, Mariners Academy FC, local/state/national water polo teams and the Tongan Rugby Union team competing at the 2017 Pacific Nations Cup.
Outside of work you’ll find Ryan enjoying the wide range of water sports the South Coast has on offer, spending time with his partner and their border collie.
Dean Zalunardo
Position: Physiotherapist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Medical and Health Science (UOW) and Master of Physiotherapy (UTS)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Medical and Health Science (UOW) and Master of Physiotherapy (UTS)
Dean grew up in the small town of Griffith where his family owned a prune and orange farm. He played multiple sports competitively, with soccer always his sport of choice.
Dean later moved to Wollongong to attend UOW and complete his undergraduate degree in Medical and Health Sciences. Dean later completed his Master of Physiotherapy at UTS, graduating in 2021, before joining BaiMed in 2022.
Dean is also an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach and Level 1 Sports Trainer.
Dean has an interest in treating sporting injuries and being part of the rehab process from managing an initial injury to returning to sport or work. Dean’s interest sparked from when he was growing up and experienced a lot of low back pain. Through his frequent physio visits he began to learn and experience the benefits of rehabilitation through exercise, education and self-management strategies.
Outside of work Dean enjoys going to the beach with friends, playing sport especially soccer and touch, reading, being outdoors and going to the gym.
3 Fun Facts about Dean:
- He grew up on an orange farm.
- He is the second oldest in a family of five kids.
- He can quote any Simpsons episode.
Emily Stewart
University), Accredited Pilates Instructor – Rehab (Reformer/Matwork), ASCA L1, Sports Trainer L2
Emily was an avid gymnast growing up, before transitioning to surfing and snowboarding. With
additional Pilates accreditation, she has built experience in teaching mobility and control in
fundamental movement patterns required for individual life demands and sporting needs.
With her practice in the NDIS and hospital spaces, she understands the importance of holistic health
and thrives on integrating practice to suit a patient’s life-style needs.
Emily has worked alongside various football clubs including 2022 minor premier ship Woonona
Sharks, 2023 Grand final winners Fernhill Foxes, South Coast Flame Girls & Women’s and Wollongong
Wolves Juniors.
Her keen interest areas include general musculoskeletal, adolescent growth-related pain, sporting
injuries, neurodivergent conditions.
Fun facts about Emily:
• Favourite fruit: mangosteen or soursop
• Worst injury: Meniscus/ACL sprain trying a kicker with one leg strapped in when
snowboarding
• Emily is currently learning Latin American Spanish
Mia Pritchett
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Nowra and Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor in Exercise Science and Masters in Physiotherapy
As a child, Mia grew up travelling Australia in a caravan and then settled on the far south coast of NSW during her high school years where she was a keen surfboat rower and enjoyed the magic of the coast.
Mia moved to Wollongong after school for a change in scenery where she worked in the hospitality industry and enjoyed travelling to various places around the globe.
In 2020, amidst covid lockdowns, Mia graduated with a Bachelor in Exercise Science and in 2022 she graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy. She enjoys treating musculoskeletal injuries and has an interest in women health, healthy ageing, and neurological conditions.
Mia Enjoys warm summer days, rockpools, Bunnings, a spontaneous adventure and is a big dog and animal lover.
Tristan Brazulaitis
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Albion Park & Nowra
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (hon) @ University of Newcastle, 2022
Tristan is born and bred in Albion Park, he moved to Newcastle for University but couldn’t stay away from the ‘gong’.
Tristan grew up playing a range of sports. Mainly rugby league, touch footy, Oz tag and little Athletics. He was an injury prone youngster himself and spent plenty of time in a physiotherapy clinic as a patient. Positive interactions with physios as a patient was what guided him towards becoming a physio.
He enjoys treating a wide range of injuries but has a particular interest in injury prevention, lower limb injuries and the rehab process involved with getting people back to running!
Outside of work he spends his free time staying active outside, at the gym, the beach or socializing with mates.
Matt Cook
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Health and Rehabilitation Science (Charles Sturt University)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Western Sydney University)
Matt is born and raised in Kiama and loves the close community connections that come with living in the area. He previously worked as a Live High Voltage Powerline worker before returning to study in 2016.
Growing up Matt had a strong interest in all sports, playing virtually everything on offer in the area. He has a particular interest in Rugby Union, which he has played for Kiama Rugby since juniors.
Matt has an interest in treating musculoskeletal injuries including lower back pain, sporting injuries, and shoulder pain.
In his spare time, you will find Matt with his wife and 2 children at the kid’s sport, relaxing at the beach/river, or trying to sneak in a game of golf.
Harry Bignall
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Nowra, Kiama, Figtree.
Qualifications: Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Exercise Science, Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance
Harry grew up in the Southern Highlands where he played multiple sports including soccer and basketball. In 2019 he made the move to the Illawarra whilst completing his Exercise Science degree at University of Wollongong. Harry then went on to complete his Masters of Exercise Physiology through Charles Sturt University. During his studies Harry was part of the sports trainer team with BaiMed where he worked with local soccer and rugby teams.
Outside of work Harry enjoys playing golf, snowboarding, and exploring the south coast with his partner and their beloved dog Archie.
Rob Jamieson
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelors in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at The University of Canberra
Rob grew up in Canberra and during his University degree he was exposed to a number of experiences in a variety of rehabilitation and performance settings. In 2015-2019 Rob worked apart of the Belconnen Magpies Football Club Strength, Condition & Rehabilitation team during Australian Rules Football Canberra First and Second grade competitions. During the 2017 season Rob completed an internship with Brumbies/ Vikings rugby with the performance analysis team. In 2018 he lived and worked in Canada with the Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic with Canadian Canoe and Kayak team, Female Canada Ice hockey athletes, Canada gymnastics athletes, Junior and Provincial Ice hockey, soccer, gymnastics, rugby athletes and Nova Scotia Hockey. In the 2018/19 season NRL season he worked as the Assistant Speed and Agility coach with the Canberra Raiders. In 2019 Rob worked alongside Chris Jaffery in the NRLW competition as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for the St George Illawarra Dragons and most recently in 2019/20 he worked alongside Chris Jaffery in the NRLW nines competition as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Rob has a special interest in ACL’s due to the server impact it has globally. Outside of work you’ll find Rob spending time with his friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, hiking, camping fishing and exploring beaches aswell as keeping active by playing social sports and at the gym
Rob Jamieson
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelors in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at The University of Canberra
Rob grew up in Canberra and during his University degree he was exposed to a number of experiences in a variety of rehabilitation and performance settings. In 2015-2019 Rob worked apart of the Belconnen Magpies Football Club Strength, Condition & Rehabilitation team during Australian Rules Football Canberra First and Second grade competitions. During the 2017 season Rob completed an internship with Brumbies/ Vikings rugby with the performance analysis team. In 2018 he lived and worked in Canada with the Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic with Canadian Canoe and Kayak team, Female Canada Ice hockey athletes, Canada gymnastics athletes, Junior and Provincial Ice hockey, soccer, gymnastics, rugby athletes and Nova Scotia Hockey. In the 2018/19 season NRL season he worked as the Assistant Speed and Agility coach with the Canberra Raiders. In 2019 Rob worked alongside Chris Jaffery in the NRLW competition as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for the St George Illawarra Dragons and most recently in 2019/20 he worked alongside Chris Jaffery in the NRLW nines competition as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Rob has a special interest in ACL’s due to the server impact it has globally. Outside of work you’ll find Rob spending time with his friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, hiking, camping fishing and exploring beaches aswell as keeping active by playing social sports and at the gym
Joe Tegart
Name: Joseph Tegart
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Albion Park and Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (University of Canberra)
Joe grew up in Batemans Bay with his five siblings, he played a wide range of sports growing up but ultimately landed on AFL. In 2017, he moved from the coast to Canberra for University, where he continued to play AFL both locally and in rural NSW.
In 2022, Joe joined the BaiMed team. He enjoys working with a range of musculoskeletal concerns, chronic pain and mental health. Coming from a sporting background, he also has a keen interest in sporting injuries.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing AFL, taking his dog (Goose) to the beach, travelling, reading and exercising.
Dionne Anslow
Position: Dietitian
Dionne is a qualified Australian Practicing Dietitian (APD), completing a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Wollongong. Since graduating Dionne has spent the last few years working in various practices in the Illawarra.
Dionne is an evidenced based dietitian, using nutrition as part of an holistic approach to healthcare. She has an interest in helping people manage and prevent chronic disease and improving their general health through nutrition and positive lifestyle changes. Dionne has a keen interest in gut health, IBS, food intolerances, inflammatory bowel disease and bariatrics and can help people achieve their goals using both a diet and non-diet approach.
Outside of work Dionne enjoys baking, long brunches with friends, hiking and working with CCA to raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis.
Albion Park Clinic
131 Tongarra Road,
Albion Park NSW 2527
1300 BAIMED (1300 224 633)
Locations
Level 3, Suite 3, 354/358 Crown Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
1300 BAIMED (1300 224 633)