Our Team
The People Behind BaiMed
Physiotherapists
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.
Kat Dawson
Position: Manager of Clinical Services & Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong & Kiama
Qualifications: BSc (hons) Physiotherapy Sheffield Hallam University, MSc (dip) Advancing Physiotherapy (MMACP) Sheffield Hallam University
Kat Dawson
Position: Manager of Clinical Services & Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong & Kiama
Qualifications: BSc (hons) Physiotherapy Sheffield Hallam University, MSc (dip) Advancing Physiotherapy (MMACP) Sheffield Hallam University
Melinda Sandon
Position: Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BAppSci (Physiotherapy) Sydney University / Postgraduate studies (WHTA) Women’s Health Training Association
Melinda has worked in a variety of public and private settings since her graduation in 2004 across the Sydney, Illawarra and Central Coast Health districts.
In 2015, Melinda commenced advanced training in pelvic floor management and established a Women’s Health Physiotherapy clinic at Bateau Bay Medical Centre, whilst living on the NSW central coast.
Melinda is thrilled to be joining the BaiMed team, practicing out of our Woonona clinic. Having recently settled at Thirroul with her husband and four young children, she’ll often be seen running around the local beaches, playgrounds and coffee shops trying to keep up with the many commitments of her busy family.
Melinda Sandon
Position: Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BAppSci (Physiotherapy) Sydney University / Postgraduate studies (WHTA) Women’s Health Training Association
Melinda has worked in a variety of public and private settings since her graduation in 2004 across the Sydney, Illawarra and Central Coast Health districts.
In 2015, Melinda commenced advanced training in pelvic floor management and established a Women’s Health Physiotherapy clinic at Bateau Bay Medical Centre, whilst living on the NSW central coast.
Melinda is thrilled to be joining the BaiMed team, practicing out of our Woonona clinic. Having recently settled at Thirroul with her husband and four young children, she’ll often be seen running around the local beaches, playgrounds and coffee shops trying to keep up with the many commitments of her busy family.
Christine Hutton
Name: Christine Hutton
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong and Figtree Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science (University of Massachusetts), Doctor of Physiotherapy (Macquarie University)
Christine joined BaiMed in 2021 after graduating from her Doctor of Physiotherapy studies at Macquarie Uni. She is part of our BPC and HQ Women’s Health Team, with a special interest exercise during pregnancy, return to exercise postnatal, pre and post-natal MSK.
Christine grew up in the US, in a small town called Lake Tahoe. Her love for sport and the outdoors started from a young age where she began snowboarding, wakeboarding and playing volleyball. She attended the University of Massachusetts and played volleyball in the NCAA for 4 years. Another highlight of her time in Boston was running the Boston Marathon.
After finishing her degree at UMass, she did a lot of traveling and completed her yoga teacher training. She taught yoga while working at a physiotherapy practice in her hometown of Lake Tahoe before moving to Australia to complete her Doctor of Physiotherapy.
Outside of work, Christine loves all things outdoors, especially with her dog, Madeline.
Liam Richardson
Position: Performance Physiotherapist/Athletic Performance Coach
Location: TeleHealth, Performance Centre, Kiama, Woonona
Qualifications: Bach. of Physiotherapy & Mast. of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- NRL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to St George Illawarra Dragons (2017 – 2019)
- Head Physiotherapist ACT/NSW Men’s Comets Cricket Team – Futures League (2016 – 2017)
- Australia Under 15’s Female Physiotherapist (2017)
- ACT/NSW Country Under 15/17’s Pathway Physiotherapist (2016 – 2017)
- Level 1 Sports Physiotherapist
- APA Member
Special Interests:
- Rehabilitation of individuals for return to sports following acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury – shoulder, Achilles and hamstring injuries
- Acute and chronic shoulder injuries – Coordinator for the ‘Cuff Strong’ Program
- Facilitating return to full function for upper body limb injuries
- Return to run rehabilitation following lower body injuries
Liam’s primary aim as a physiotherapist is to enable people to return to full function following injury. This is regardless of whether their aim is to return to sport, work or their favourite hobbies. He is passionate about ensuring people receive a high standard of care, whilst considering client’s goals and current life balance. Having worked in all levels of sport over the years (amateur, semi and elite), he has had the opportunity to work with people of all ages. These opportunities have resulted in Liam seeing many injuries commonly occurring within specific sports, which include rugby league, rugby union, Australian Rules football and cricket.
Reducing the risk of re-injury is another area that Liam is passionate about. Having completed his Masters in Strength and Conditioning, Liam believes clients should continue with ongoing maintenance programs after returning to full health. He believes musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation not only involves returning to full function, it also includes reducing the risk of subsequent injury.
Away from work, you will find Liam attempting to surf (having been born in Canberra made it challenging), going to the gym or camping within the wonderful areas of the Illawarra and surrounds.
Liam Richardson
Position: Performance Physiotherapist/Athletic Performance Coach
Location: TeleHealth, Performance Centre, Kiama, Woonona
Qualifications: Bach. of Physiotherapy & Mast. of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- NRL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to St George Illawarra Dragons (2017 – 2019)
- Head Physiotherapist ACT/NSW Men’s Comets Cricket Team – Futures League (2016 – 2017)
- Australia Under 15’s Female Physiotherapist (2017)
- ACT/NSW Country Under 15/17’s Pathway Physiotherapist (2016 – 2017)
- Level 1 Sports Physiotherapist
- APA Member
Special Interests:
- Rehabilitation of individuals for return to sports following acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury – shoulder, Achilles and hamstring injuries
- Acute and chronic shoulder injuries – Coordinator for the ‘Cuff Strong’ Program
- Facilitating return to full function for upper body limb injuries
- Return to run rehabilitation following lower body injuries
Liam’s primary aim as a physiotherapist is to enable people to return to full function following injury. This is regardless of whether their aim is to return to sport, work or their favourite hobbies. He is passionate about ensuring people receive a high standard of care, whilst considering client’s goals and current life balance. Having worked in all levels of sport over the years (amateur, semi and elite), he has had the opportunity to work with people of all ages. These opportunities have resulted in Liam seeing many injuries commonly occurring within specific sports, which include rugby league, rugby union, Australian Rules football and cricket.
Reducing the risk of re-injury is another area that Liam is passionate about. Having completed his Masters in Strength and Conditioning, Liam believes clients should continue with ongoing maintenance programs after returning to full health. He believes musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation not only involves returning to full function, it also includes reducing the risk of subsequent injury.
Away from work, you will find Liam attempting to surf (having been born in Canberra made it challenging), going to the gym or camping within the wonderful areas of the Illawarra and surrounds.
Jane Katkjaer
Position: Yoga instructor / Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy (Uni of Sydney) and two-year Dansk Yoga Certificate (Copenhagen).
Jane joined BaiMed in 2016 upon returning to Australia after 20 years living and working in Hong Kong, Denmark and Dubai.
Jane’s interest and experience is in exercise-prescription training based on in-depth yoga theory and practice. Her passion lies with the relationship between breath control, yoga and physiotherapy. She teaches PhysioYoga in Kiama combining these practices to give clients maximum benefit for their own sport or lifestyle.
In her free time, she is pounding the laps of the Kiama outdoor pools with her husband, or driving their daughter to her various swim meets.
Jane Katkjaer
Position: Yoga instructor / Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy (Uni of Sydney) and two-year Dansk Yoga Certificate (Copenhagen).
Jane joined BaiMed in 2016 upon returning to Australia after 20 years living and working in Hong Kong, Denmark and Dubai.
Jane’s interest and experience is in exercise-prescription training based on in-depth yoga theory and practice. Her passion lies with the relationship between breath control, yoga and physiotherapy. She teaches PhysioYoga in Kiama combining these practices to give clients maximum benefit for their own sport or lifestyle.
In her free time, she is pounding the laps of the Kiama outdoor pools with her husband, or driving their daughter to her various swim meets.
Benjamin Kearton
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW), Masters of Physiotherapy (USYD)
Ben played competitive soccer locally for 22 years and social basketball, which stemmed his passion in sport and the rehabilitation process. He has a special interest in tendon injuries and sport injuries, particularly of the lower limb.
Ben appreciations being involved in the rehabilitation process, from injury to return to work, life and sport, and beyond to improved performance, functionality and injury prevention.
Ben has been a sports training for 3 years with Balgownie Football Club. Outside of work, Ben enjoys walking his blue heeler, Banjo with his fiancé Lisa, and keeping active by playing soccer, basketball and working out at the gym.
Benjamin Kearton
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW), Master of Physiotherapy (USYD)
Ben played competitive soccer locally for 22 years and social basketball, which stemmed his passion in sport and the rehabilitation process. He has a special interest in tendon injuries and sport injuries, particularly of the lower limb.
Ben appreciations being involved in the rehabilitation process, from injury to return to work, life and sport, and beyond to improved performance, functionality and injury prevention.
Ben has been a sports training for 3 years with Balgownie Football Club. Outside of work, Ben enjoys walking his blue heeler, Banjo with his fiancé Lisa, and keeping active by playing soccer, basketball and working out at the gym.
Jack Mack
Name: Jack Mack
Position: Physiotherapist
Locations: Woonona, Figtree
Qualifications: Exercise Science & Sports Coaching / Sports Management and Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra.
Jack grew up in Ulladulla, South Coast NSW and moved to Canberra to complete a double degree in Exercise Science & Sports Coaching / Sports Management, he then went on to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy, both at the University of Canberra.
Jacks career highlights have been extensive including Physiotherapist at one of the worlds best ski resorts, Niseko, Hokkaido – Japan. Event Management Internship with World Surf League, Teahupoo Billabong Pro, a Biomechanical and Competitive Analyst Internship with the University swim team and Ginninderra swim club, Canberra.
Jack enjoys treating a wide range of injuries with a specific interest in surfing and snowboarding rehabilitation, sport specific return to sport and lower limb injuries. Jack understands what it is. like to be out of the water or the mountains due to injury and will aim to get you back out there as quick as possible.
Callum O’Brien
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BAppSc (Sport & Exercise Science), Masters (Physiotherapy)
Callum O’Brien
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BAppSc (Sport & Exercise Science), Masters (Physiotherapy)
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.
Jordan Scott
Position: Physiotherapist
Locations: Wollongong and Offsite
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (Bond University)
Patrick Lancaster
Pat grew up in Wollongong and has been around differing forms of exercise physiology from youth
athletic development to aged care.
Pat has been a part of the basketball community representing the Illawarra at a club, state, and
national level for 14 years. After playing at a variety of levels and sustaining multiple injuries his
passion for getting athletes back to performance grew!
Currently Pat working with the NBL1 Hawks and has been the lead EP for over a year.
His passion is seeing athletes develop along their timeline and get a chance to let sport takes them
around the world.
Aside from basketball Pat finds himself taking his dogs to the beach, going for runs or enjoying the
warmth of latte.
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.
Warren Hobson
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Nowra
Qualifications: BHSc Physiotherapy. AUT Auckland NZ
Following a 19- year career in the banking sector Warren commenced study for Physiotherapy as a mature student. Following graduation Warren commenced work in Private Practice in NZ before moving to Australia in 2012. Spending 5 years working in Private Practice in Queensland before moving to the Shoalhaven region in 2017.
Warren enjoys the variety of work in private practice and the challenges that this brings.
Outside of work Warren enjoys exploring the South Coast region with his wife and 2 boys, enjoying the spectacular Jervis Bay, its myriad beaches and waterways that the Shoalhaven region is famous for.
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.
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.
Angus Clark
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Nowra
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
Angus grew up in the Nowra where he played numerous sports, including rugby union, soccer, AFL, and cricket. After travelling overseas and around Australia during his gap years, Angus moved to Canberra to complete his studies at the University of Canberra. During this time, he gained valuable experience as a sports trainer with various rugby teams, including the Brumbies u16s.
Angus has a keen interest in sporting injuries, particularly the lower limb, and concussion. He also enjoys the connections you can make with people as a physio and the wide range of opportunities it can provide.
Outside of work, Angus enjoys playing golf, drinking coffee, travelling, playing rugby, and spending time with family and friends.
Belinda Condy
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: BSc Exericise Science and Nutrition 2006 from University of Wollongong, Doctor of Physiotherapy Bond University 2009
Belle is a passionate physiotherapist spending her early career on the Gold Coast working in the public sector upon graduation and then moved into private practise in 2010, where she enjoyed teaching mat and reformer pilates, and spent 4 years with the Broadbeach Cats AFL team as their trainer and then Physiotherapist.
In 2012 Belle left Australia and spent the next 7 years working internationally as a physiotherapist, pilates and yoga instructor travelling the world onboard luxury superyachts before settling in South Africa with her husband in 2019. There they welcomed their beautiful daughter Olivia in 2021 and in November 2022 relocated back to Australia.
Belle believes that the road to good health and wellness is a balance of physical, mental and spiritual aspects and like to take a holistic approach in treatment.
In her free time, Belle can be found spending time with her husband Craig and their daughter Olivia.
Harshini Modi
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: BSc (Physiotherapy), University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Postgraduate studies in Women’s Health (WHG, SASP)
Harshini graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 1999 and has worked in a variety of health and education settings in South Africa. In 2003, she completed her paediatric Bobath/ Neurodevelopmental Training (NDT) and she followed her passion for working with children with diverse support needs.
In 2012, Harshini completed her advanced training in Pelvic Floor Health. She developed a special interest in this clinical area and is committed to helping men, women and children with any pelvic health concerns.
Harshini is very excited to be part of the BaiMed team. Having recently relocated to Wollongong with her husband and 3 daughters, she’ll be frequenting the parks, beaches and restaurants in the area.
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.
Emily Stewart
Qualifications: Doctor of Physiotherapy (MQ University), Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith
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
Lachlan Waters
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW), Master of Physiotherapy (USYD)
Lachlan grew up in the Macarthur region playing a number of different sports and therefore incurring a number of different injuries. Through these injuries, Lachlan found himself at the physio fairly often, which prompted an interest in physiotherapy as a career.
He worked for a few years at another clinic before following his love of snow to Canada and worked as a Physio in the ski slopes.
On returning to Australia Lachlan started here at BaiMed and has since been involved with the Illawarra Steelers Rugby League Club and the St George Illawarra Dragons NSW Cup team.
Lachlan enjoys the opportunities that BaiMed offers professionally with development of his physiotherapy career under a supportive team with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Outside of work, Lachlan loves traveling, skiing and snowboarding, hiking and enjoying a coffee at the beach
Sam Reid
Name: Ash Hooper
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (UOW)
Exercise Physiologists
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.
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
Alex Verass
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre and Woonona
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at University of Canberra
Alex grew up in Canberra, always playing and being passionate about sport. He was heavily involved with my rugby club which included him helping run a high performance strength and conditioning program during the off season. He also completed an internship with a top end rehab provider in Canberra.
Alex enjoys consulting with clients, running physical assessments, prescribing, explaining and demonstrating rehabilitation exercises, & athlete development.
Outside of work, Alex likes playing and watching rugby, taking his dog to the beach, bike rides, running, travelling and exploring, spending time with his friends and family
Alex Verass
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre and Woonona
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at University of Canberra
Alex grew up in Canberra, always playing and being passionate about sport. He was heavily involved with my rugby club which included him helping run a high performance strength and conditioning program during the off season. He also completed an internship with a top end rehab provider in Canberra.
Alex enjoys consulting with clients, running physical assessments, prescribing, explaining and demonstrating rehabilitation exercises, & athlete development.
Outside of work, Alex likes playing and watching rugby, taking his dog to the beach, bike rides, running, travelling and exploring, spending time with his friends and family
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.
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.
Patrick Lancaster
Pat grew up in Wollongong and has been around differing forms of exercise physiology from youth
athletic development to aged care.
Pat has been a part of the basketball community representing the Illawarra at a club, state, and
national level for 14 years. After playing at a variety of levels and sustaining multiple injuries his
passion for getting athletes back to performance grew!
Currently Pat working with the NBL1 Hawks and has been the lead EP for over a year.
His passion is seeing athletes develop along their timeline and get a chance to let sport takes them
around the world.
Aside from basketball Pat finds himself taking his dogs to the beach, going for runs or enjoying the
warmth of latte.
Dietitians
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.
Massage Therapists
Tiarne Ayres
Position: Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre & Woonona
Qualifications: Partner Training & Massage for Pregnancy – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2014), Diploma of Remedial Massage – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2013), Certificate of Pregnancy Massage – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2013), Certificate IV Massage Therapy Practice – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2012), Member of Massage Association of Australia (MMA) and Pregnancy Massage Australia.
After four years as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, Tiarne became qualified as a Massage Therapist. She is passionate about working with various types of clients including elite athletes to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Outside work, Tiarne is an avid fan of the Cronulla Sharks and Illawarra Hawks. She also couldn’t live without her running shoes, having completed Half Marathons and Trail Running, including the Coastal Classic. This fun-loving lady is married with three children, and loves spending time with family and friends.
Bernadette Samson
Location: Kiama, Nowra
Position: Massage Therapist
Qualifications: Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy. Myofascial Cupping
Bernadette grew up Sydney and has recently moved to the South-Coast to escape the hustle and bustle. She is very much looking forward to a change of pace. Completing her Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy she has worked with other Allied health professionals.
Her interest in body mechanics and having experienced the benefits firsthand has led her to pursue a career in massage. Working with a range of clients from children, elderly to athletes and people with chronic conditions. She is very passionate about helping her clients achieve a better quality of life. Offering a wide range of therapy from relaxation, sports, lymphatic drainage, injury prevention and overall assisting in relieving body aches and pain.
In her spare time Bernie is a bit of a foodie and loves to cook for family and friends. Trying out her green thumb and started a veggie garden she has become Bunnings regular on weekends. She has a cheeky 11-year-old daughter (Lily) that keeps her on her toes.
Come and say hi and chat to her about how Remedial Massage can help you.
Podiatrists
Ryan Quintano
Position: Podiatrist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry)
Hailing from ‘the Shire’, Ryno moved Campbelltown to study, and when he finished he took off travelling. He spent two years in Bendigo and worked at Westmead hospital and Duntroon Canberra before starting his own sports podiatry clinic. After moving to the Illawarra, Ryan joined the BaiMed team.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with wife Carly and their son Lachie. He’s into triathlons, surfing, running, morning walks with the wife and bub and loves eggs benedict, coffee and chocolate.
Ryan Quintano
Position: Podiatrist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry)
Hailing from ‘the Shire’, Ryno moved Campbelltown to study, and when he finished he took off travelling. He spent two years in Bendigo and worked at Westmead hospital and Duntroon Canberra before starting his own sports podiatry clinic. After moving to the Illawarra, Ryan joined the BaiMed team.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with wife Carly and their son Lachie. He’s into triathlons, surfing, running, morning walks with the wife and bub and loves eggs benedict, coffee and chocolate.
Administration & Support Staff
Locations
Level 3, Suite 3, 354/358 Crown Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
1300 BAIMED (1300 224 633)