BaiMed Neuro
BaiMed Neuro is the branch of BaiMed dedicated to helping people with various neurological conditions and symptoms.
BaiMed Neuro is the branch of BaiMed dedicated to helping people with various neurological conditions and symptoms.
Neurological and age-related conditions and symptoms we can assist with:
- Poor Balance + Risk of Falls
- Poor Mobility and Gait
- Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes (MSA, PSP)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Acquired Spinal Cord Injuries
- Acquired Brain Injuries including Stroke
- Dementia (including Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer’s Disease)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Ataxia
Our approach is highly individualised care. When it comes to neurological disorders and symptoms, every person is affected differently.
We pride ourselves on getting to know the individual, their unique symptoms, their concerns, and most importantly their goals.
We tailor their treatment accordingly, and continually re-assess and adapt as needed.
How can Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology help with neurological conditions?
- Improve quality of life for the individual
- Reduce degradation rate of muscle mass, or increase muscle mass
- Improve Motor Function
- Improve Gait and Mobility
- Improve symptoms
- Improve comorbidities
- Prolong independence and allow individuals to stay at home for longer
- Reduce risk of falls and injury
- Prevent or limit disability
- Assist in reducing/preventing contractures (in people with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries and stroke)
My brain/spinal cord injury occurred years ago, is it too late for me to have physio/EP treatment?
No, with the right treatment, you can likely see improvements in function many years after an injury has occurred.
My condition is degenerative in nature, can Physio/Exercise really help?
Yes, exercise can help to counteract or slow down the progression of symptoms in the case of degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s Disease.
Meet Our 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.
Sarah Bremner
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Locations: Kiama / Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) at Western Sydney University in 2015 and a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Charles Sturt University in 2018
Originally from Engadine, before moving to Kiama Sarah worked in the neuromuscular rehabilitation clinic in Sydney. Sarah is passionate about treating neurological conditions in particular Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
Outside of work you’ll find Sarah spending time with her friends and family, playing netball, enjoying the beach, bush walks, camping and taking Jock (Sarah’s Blue Heeler) to the dog park.
Sarah Bremner
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Locations: Kiama / Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) at Western Sydney University in 2015 and a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Charles Sturt University in 2018
Originally from Engadine, before moving to Kiama Sarah worked in the neuromuscular rehabilitation clinic in Sydney. Sarah is passionate about treating neurological conditions in particular Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
Outside of work you’ll find Sarah spending time with her friends and family, playing netball, enjoying the beach, bush walks, camping and taking Jock (Sarah’s Blue Heeler) to the dog park.
Sam Reid
Name: Ash Hooper
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (UOW)
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.
Scott Muttdon
Position: Owner / Operations Manager / Illawarra Hawks NBL Head Physio
Location: Kiama, Wollongong, Woonona
Qualifications: Bach App Sc. (Physiotherapy)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- St George Illawarra Dragons (2009-2015) physiotherapist as varying levels from junior reps, NYC, NRL.
- Illawarra Hawks Performance Program Manager 2015 – current
- NSW Junior State of Origin Physio 2014 – current
Scott has been with BaiMed since 2009 and is one of the owners. Originally based at the Wollongong clinic, he left to open the Woonona clinic in 2012 and then the Kiama clinic in 2015. His interest in holistic biomechanical based treatment, means Scott’s primary focus is on injury prevention and athletic development, and loves working with people in a team based environment to create positive change.
Outside work, Scott enjoys spending time with his family including amazing, supportive, understanding wife Sarah and two kids – boisterous, strong-willed, fiercely independent son Will and gentle natured, quiet, gorgeous daughter Nellie.
Scott Muttdon
Position: Owner / Operations Manager / Illawarra Hawks NBL Head Physio
Location: Kiama, Wollongong, Woonona
Qualifications: Bach App Sc. (Physiotherapy)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- St George Illawarra Dragons (2009-2015) physiotherapist as varying levels from junior reps, NYC, NRL.
- Illawarra Hawks Performance Program Manager 2015 – current
- NSW Junior State of Origin Physio 2014 – current
Scott has been with BaiMed since 2009 and is one of the owners. Originally based at the Wollongong clinic, he left to open the Woonona clinic in 2012 and then the Kiama clinic in 2015. His interest in holistic biomechanical based treatment, means Scott’s primary focus is on injury prevention and athletic development, and loves working with people in a team based environment to create positive change.
Outside work, Scott enjoys spending time with his family including amazing, supportive, understanding wife Sarah and two kids – boisterous, strong-willed, fiercely independent son Will and gentle natured, quiet, gorgeous daughter Nellie.
Joanne Buchan
Position: Manager of Aged Care (Residential) & Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BaAppSci(Phty) Sydney University
Jo has extensive physiotherapy experience and has been practising for over 15 years. You’ll find her treating out of our Woonona clinic, she enjoys working on any injury/condition but has a special interest in lumbar spine and pelvis pain. Jo has been involved with numerous local athletes at both amateur and professional levels. Jo has a love for travel and snowboarding, these passions took her to live in the UK for over two years and a winter season in Jindabyne where she treated all manner of snow sport injuries from the weekend warrior to professional Australian and International skiers and snowboarders.
Outside work you’ll find Jo spending time with her husband and her two children or drinking at coffee at her favourite café.
Joanne Buchan
Position: Manager of Aged Care (Residential) & Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BaAppSci(Phty) Sydney University
Jo has extensive physiotherapy experience and has been practising for over 15 years. You’ll find her treating out of our Woonona clinic, she enjoys working on any injury/condition but has a special interest in lumbar spine and pelvis pain. Jo has been involved with numerous local athletes at both amateur and professional levels. Jo has a love for travel and snowboarding, these passions took her to live in the UK for over two years and a winter season in Jindabyne where she treated all manner of snow sport injuries from the weekend warrior to professional Australian and International skiers and snowboarders.
Outside work you’ll find Jo spending time with her husband and her two children or drinking at coffee at her favourite café.
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.
Locations
Level 3, Suite 3, 354/358 Crown Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
1300 BAIMED (1300 224 633)
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