Physiotherapists

Mick Baines

Position: Managing Partner, Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong, Kiama, Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bach App Sc. (Physiotherapy)
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Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Inaugural Women’s NSW State of Origin & Dragons NRLW Physio
- Jillaroos (Australian Women’s Rugby League) Physio World Cup 9’s.
- Current NSWRL State of Origin Pathways Performance Physio.
- Worked at Rugby League world cups, the NBL, the NRL and with several Olympians.
- Involved with the region’s Matildas and Socceroos players for more than 10 years
- Awarded Young business leader of the year at the Illawarra Business Awards in 2013
- Corporate supporter and Board Member of Friends of The Trust (FOTT) – committed to fundraising support for The Disability Trust.
- Founder and organiser of BaiMed 100 100s event which raises valuable funds every year to support Disability Services and FOTT.
As the founder of BaiMed, Mick is constantly amazed at how many wonderful people BaiMed has allowed him to meet and work with over the years. He has a special interest in lower body biomechanics, especially with regards to the age old debate over load vs capacity. His patients benefit from the professional network he’s formed which allows him access to the state’s top specialists and surgeons.
Mick is famous for his stories (to describe injuries and treatment) which could fill a book (Title pending: ‘Expressions of Interest’) and loves working with people to help them restore their own love of life! He constantly reminds his staff (and the world) of three simple statements that form the backbone of our existence: (1) Do good always; (2) Don’t be too concerned with first world problems; and (3) When asked how you are, always answer “amazing, wonderful or exceptional”.
Although he never really leaves work, Mick runs marathons in his spare time and is a proud father that’s loves all things family and community.
Mick Baines
Position: Managing Partner, Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong, Kiama, Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bach App Sc. (Physiotherapy)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Inaugural Women’s NSW State of Origin & Dragons NRLW Physio
- Jillaroos (Australian Women’s Rugby League) Physio World Cup 9’s.
- Current NSWRL State of Origin Pathways Performance Physio.
- Worked at Rugby League world cups, the NBL, the NRL and with several Olympians.
- Involved with the region’s Matildas and Socceroos players for more than 10 years
- Awarded Young business leader of the year at the Illawarra Business Awards in 2013
- Corporate supporter and Board Member of Friends of The Trust (FOTT) – committed to fundraising support for The Disability Trust.
- Founder and organiser of BaiMed 100 100s event which raises valuable funds every year to support Disability Services and FOTT.
As the founder of BaiMed, Mick is constantly amazed at how many wonderful people BaiMed has allowed him to meet and work with over the years. He has a special interest in lower body biomechanics, especially with regards to the age old debate over load vs capacity. His patients benefit from the professional network he’s formed which allows him access to the state’s top specialists and surgeons.
Mick is famous for his stories (to describe injuries and treatment) which could fill a book (Title pending: ‘Expressions of Interest’) and loves working with people to help them restore their own love of life! He constantly reminds his staff (and the world) of three simple statements that form the backbone of our existence: (1) Do good always; (2) Don’t be too concerned with first world problems; and (3) When asked how you are, always answer “amazing, wonderful or exceptional”.
Although he never really leaves work, Mick runs marathons in his spare time and is a proud father that’s loves all things family and community.

Dan Lawson
Position: Performance Physiotherapist (Cronulla Sharks NRL) / Performance Director (BaiMed Performance) / Director (BaiMed)
Location: Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio) University of Sydney, Masters of Science (Strength & Conditioning) Edith Cowan University (currently studying)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Cronulla Sharks NRL Physio – NRL premiers (2016)
- Senior Physio, St George Illawarra Dragons NRL (2008-2015)
- Team Physio, NSW country origin rugby league (2013-2017)
- Head Physio, Samoa rugby league (2009- 2011)
- Assistant Physio, NSW origin rugby league (2010)
- Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member Australian Sports Physiotherapy
- Member Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
- Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Level 2 Sports Trainer
- Published co-author “Low chronic workload and the acute:chronic workload ratio are more predictive of injury than between-match recovery time: a two-season prospective cohort study in elite rugby league players” BJSM
Dan has worked with athletes in a wide range of sports all the way up to international level. He has spent the last 10 years at the highest level of Australian sport and is passionate about bringing elite-level sports medicine and strength and conditioning service to the general public via BaiMed Performance Centre.
Born and bred in the Gong, Dan successfully juggles work life with spending time with his wife and two daughters, surfing and listening to loud music while lifting weights.
Dan Lawson
Position: Performance Physiotherapist (Cronulla Sharks NRL) / Performance Director (BaiMed Performance) / Director (BaiMed)
Location: Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio) University of Sydney, Masters of Science (Strength & Conditioning) Edith Cowan University (currently studying)
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Cronulla Sharks NRL Physio – NRL premiers (2016)
- Senior Physio, St George Illawarra Dragons NRL (2008-2015)
- Team Physio, NSW country origin rugby league (2013-2017)
- Head Physio, Samoa rugby league (2009- 2011)
- Assistant Physio, NSW origin rugby league (2010)
- Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member Australian Sports Physiotherapy
- Member Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
- Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Level 2 Sports Trainer
- Published co-author “Low chronic workload and the acute:chronic workload ratio are more predictive of injury than between-match recovery time: a two-season prospective cohort study in elite rugby league players” BJSM
Dan has worked with athletes in a wide range of sports all the way up to international level. He has spent the last 10 years at the highest level of Australian sport and is passionate about bringing elite-level sports medicine and strength and conditioning service to the general public via BaiMed Performance Centre.
Born and bred in the Gong, Dan successfully juggles work life with spending time with his wife and two daughters, surfing and listening to loud music while lifting weights.

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.

Patrick Weston

- Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Sports Physiotherapist (2015)
- Accredited NSWIS Physiotherapist provider (2015-current)
- Head Physiotherapist to the Australian Canoe Slalom team (2008-2016)
- Team Physiotherapist at the 2012 London Olympic Games
- Clinical Pilates Instructor (2008-current)
- Dry Needling Practitioner
- Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member Australian Sports Physiotherapy Association
Patrick Weston

- Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Sports Physiotherapist (2015)
- Accredited NSWIS Physiotherapist provider (2015-current)
- Head Physiotherapist to the Australian Canoe Slalom team (2008-2016)
- Team Physiotherapist at the 2012 London Olympic Games
- Clinical Pilates Instructor (2008-current)
- Dry Needling Practitioner
- Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member Australian Sports Physiotherapy Association

Luke Besgrove
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (USYD), Masters of Physiotherapy (USYD)
Luke grew up on the Central Coast, representing the region in rugby union. Luke has a keen interest in sport, especially in basketball and football. Following his studies he completed a physio internship at the Sydney Kings, and would like to work with professional athletes and sport again in the future.
Luke has a particular interest in vestibular physio, and also in treating knees and ankles. He values the variety of patients and people he gets to meet working as a physio.
Luke has enjoyed snowboarding in Japan, trekking to Mt Everest Base Camp and helicoptering through the Himalayas, and when he isn’t off adventuring he loves spending quality time with his dog, Kobe.

Jenna Browne

Jenna Browne


Matthew Bryant
Position: Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Manager at Shoalhaven clinic
Location: Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Bachelor of Human Movement (Ex. Sci.)
After working on the far south coast for a few years, Matt worked in London in 2011 before returning to the Shoalhaven and joining BaiMed in 2012. Among other things, he has completed advanced training in Dry Needling, cycling biomechanics and headaches.
Harbouring a keen interest in road cycling and mountain biking, Matt recently completed a 1000km charity ride from Melbourne to Nowra and rode the gruelling ‘Pioneer’ mountain bike stage race in New Zealand.
Matthew Bryant
Position: Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Manager at Shoalhaven clinic
Location: Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Bachelor of Human Movement (Ex. Sci.)
After working on the far south coast for a few years, Matt worked in London in 2011 before returning to the Shoalhaven and joining BaiMed in 2012. Among other things, he has completed advanced training in Dry Needling, cycling biomechanics and headaches.
Harbouring a keen interest in road cycling and mountain biking, Matt recently completed a 1000km charity ride from Melbourne to Nowra and rode the gruelling ‘Pioneer’ mountain bike stage race in New Zealand.

Jenna Browne
Position: 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: 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.

John Callaghan

John Callaghan


Suzie Davies
Position: Kids Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama and Shoalhaven Clinic’s
Qualifications: B App Sc (Physio) from Sydney University (2001), Master Physio (Paediatrics) from University of Queensland (2006).
Suzie specialises in treating children. A Past Chairperson of the National Paediatric Group (NSW) of the APA, Suzie has worked as a Senior children’s physiotherapist and Service Manager at both Westmead Children’s Hospital and the Sydney Children’s Hospital.A published author on many occasions, Suzie adores kids and has devoted her career to working in Paediatrics and disability services.
Suzie is a mum to 3 beautiful boys and has a new interest in Lego, transformers, dinosaurs and diggers. On the weekends you’ll find her spending time with her family, enjoying early morning runs and Sunday afternoon BBQ’s.
Suzie Davies
Position: Kids Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama and Shoalhaven Clinic’s
Qualifications: B App Sc (Physio) from Sydney University (2001), Master Physio (Paediatrics) from University of Queensland (2006).
Suzie specialises in treating children. A Past Chairperson of the National Paediatric Group (NSW) of the APA, Suzie has worked as a Senior children’s physiotherapist and Service Manager at both Westmead Children’s Hospital and the Sydney Children’s Hospital.A published author on many occasions, Suzie adores kids and has devoted her career to working in Paediatrics and disability services.
Suzie is a mum to 3 beautiful boys and has a new interest in Lego, transformers, dinosaurs and diggers. On the weekends you’ll find her spending time with her family, enjoying early morning runs and Sunday afternoon BBQ’s.
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama, Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Brady joined the BaiMed team in 2015. His professional interests include sports injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning training and treating patients with persistent pain. Outside work he loves to surf and enjoys music and travel.

Kat Dawson
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: BSc (hons) Physiotherapy Sheffield Hallam University, MSc (dip) Advancing Physiotherapy (MMACP) Sheffield Hallam University
Kat was born and raised in Lincolnshire, England. She spent 8 years working for the NHS and 4 years in private practice. Alongside this she has worked in sports, amateur rugby union, Yorkshire netball academy, and more extensively rugby league; spending nearly 10 years with Sheffield Eagles and 5 years with the Irish International Team. She has recently relocated to Australia and offers appointments at BaiMed Wollongong and Kiama.
Outside work you’ll find Kat exploring her new home, searching for English teas and playing her favourite sport, Netball.
Kat Dawson
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: BSc (hons) Physiotherapy Sheffield Hallam University, MSc (dip) Advancing Physiotherapy (MMACP) Sheffield Hallam University
Kat was born and raised in Lincolnshire, England. She spent 8 years working for the NHS and 4 years in private practice. Alongside this she has worked in sports, amateur rugby union, Yorkshire netball academy, and more extensively rugby league; spending nearly 10 years with Sheffield Eagles and 5 years with the Irish International Team. She has recently relocated to Australia and offers appointments at BaiMed Wollongong and Kiama.
Outside work you’ll find Kat exploring her new home, searching for English teas and playing her favourite sport, Netball.

Brooke Giffen


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

Benjamin Kearton


Kirra Laughlan
Name: Kirra Laughlan
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) from university of Canberra Master of Physiotherapy from University of Canberra
Kirra grew up in Kiama and always had a keen interest in Sport, she made the Australian finals for swimming and Surf Life saving, she has completed a marathon and also competed in the Coolongatta Gold. Highlights of her career thus far would be helping rehabilitate stroke survivors and amputees, working with the junior state of origin teams (with BaiMed) and the Illawarra Netball teams. Kirra is apart of our BaiMed Bumps team and has a keen interest in pre and post natal in particular returning to high intensity exercises.
Outside of work you’ll find Kirra busy spending time with her husband Tim, two children Lily and Maggie and Dogs Lockie and Lola. She enjoys surf life saving, swimming and CrossFit.

Jordan Loveridge
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) – UOW Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology – UOW and Masters of Physiotherapy – University of Sydney.
Jordan has experience working in private practice as a Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist. He has worked with several sports teams, including the u20’s St George Illawarra Dragons, NSW Masters Hockey, Illawarra Hockey and Rugby Union.
Jordan is passionate about, and is specially trained in, the management of vertigo and other vestibular conditions, and is BaiMed’s vertigo physio. He has completed several advanced vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation courses, and continues to further educate himself regularly. Jordan’s expertise means many of the Illawarra’s leading ENT doctors refer to him for their vertigo and dizzy patients.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his young family, bouncing between cafes looking for the best eggs benny, and giving his fortnightly donation of plasma to the Australian Red Cross.
Jordan Loveridge
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) – UOW Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology – UOW and Masters of Physiotherapy – University of Sydney.
Jordan has experience working in private practice as a Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist. He has worked with several sports teams, including the u20’s St George Illawarra Dragons, NSW Masters Hockey, Illawarra Hockey and Rugby Union.
Jordan is passionate about, and is specially trained in, the management of vertigo and other vestibular conditions, and is BaiMed’s vertigo physio. He has completed several advanced vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation courses, and continues to further educate himself regularly. Jordan’s expertise means many of the Illawarra’s leading ENT doctors refer to him for their vertigo and dizzy patients.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his young family, bouncing between cafes looking for the best eggs benny, and giving his fortnightly donation of plasma to the Australian Red Cross.

Jack Mack

Holly McPaul
Position: Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation UOW, Master of Physiotherapy USYD
A dancer since the age of three, and dance teacher for seven years, Holly combines high level clinical skills with her love of dance to provide specific programs for dancers – including a Dance Specific Screen, designed to highlight strengths and weaknesses in order to structure programs to suit the individual. She loves to help patients of all types get moving again and prevent reinjury.
Outside work you’ll find Holly dancing or teaching others to dance. Otherwise she’s spending time with her friends and family, who she always keeps close. And one thing she has a weakness for is a really good sleep-in!
Holly McPaul
Position: Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation UOW, Master of Physiotherapy USYD
A dancer since the age of three, and dance teacher for seven years, Holly combines high level clinical skills with her love of dance to provide specific programs for dancers – including a Dance Specific Screen, designed to highlight strengths and weaknesses in order to structure programs to suit the individual. She loves to help patients of all types get moving again and prevent reinjury.
Outside work you’ll find Holly dancing or teaching others to dance. Otherwise she’s spending time with her friends and family, who she always keeps close. And one thing she has a weakness for is a really good sleep-in!

Adam Meredith
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) UOW – Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith University
Adam has been competing in swimming and surf life-saving since the age of 8 and is currently racing for North Wollongong Surf Club. Adam lived on the Gold Coast for 2 years while he trained and raced with some of the best professional ironmen as he completed his Masters of Physiotherapy.
Adam has a strong surf background and a good understanding of the performance aspects of swimming and board/ski paddling. Along with his knowledge of the biomechanics and performance components of the sport he understands the common injuries that can get in the way of training and competing. His other interest lies in reducing the risk of injury with appropriate screening to minimise any lost time during the busy summer surf season.
Adam enjoy’s working with all ages through the sport from Nippers to Seniors and is currently the Senior board coach at North Wollongong Surf Club. Adam is also interested in treating surfers of all levels to address any niggles or injuries, as well as addressing the performance aspects in those looking to improve current surfing level.
Adam Meredith
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) UOW – Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith University
Adam has been competing in swimming and surf life-saving since the age of 8 and is currently racing for North Wollongong Surf Club. Adam lived on the Gold Coast for 2 years while he trained and raced with some of the best professional ironmen as he completed his Masters of Physiotherapy.
Adam has a strong surf background and a good understanding of the performance aspects of swimming and board/ski paddling. Along with his knowledge of the biomechanics and performance components of the sport he understands the common injuries that can get in the way of training and competing. His other interest lies in reducing the risk of injury with appropriate screening to minimise any lost time during the busy summer surf season.
Adam enjoy’s working with all ages through the sport from Nippers to Seniors and is currently the Senior board coach at North Wollongong Surf Club. Adam is also interested in treating surfers of all levels to address any niggles or injuries, as well as addressing the performance aspects in those looking to improve current surfing level.

Cara Mura
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Doctor of Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Univeristy of Wollongong, Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) – University of Wollongong, currently completing Masters of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) at the University of South Australia
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Physio and Development Physio for Victorian Swimming state team,
Victorian Talent ID squad and Victorian institute of Sport (VIS) - Physio with the Australian Swimming team and
Australian swimming IX excellence program - Physio at two Australian Swimming Podium Training centres
- Trainer and Physio for Western Bulldogs AFL team
- Physio for the under 18 Victorian Country AFL team
- Physio for Melbourne Aces Baseball team
Growing up in Kiama, Cara spent most of her early life swimming and doing surf lifesaving. While studying in Melbourne, she worked with a variety of elite sporting teams in both AFL and Baseball. After university, Cara worked in private practice in Melbourne, where she had the opportunity to specialise in swimming, working as Physio for Nunawading and MLC Swimming teams. This led to a range of further opportunities working with elite swimmers.
Cara has presented education seminars on injury prevention, improving performance and the importance of screening to swim coaches and athletes at the Victorian Institute of Sport, various Victorian swimming training camps, the ASCTA conference and the GH Australian Swimming Gold Squad training camp.
She relocated from Melbourne to join the BaiMed Team in December 2015. Outside work of course Cara loves swimming, but she also enjoys cooking, reading, and food (especially chocolate, cashews or chocolate coated cashews).
Cara Mura
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Doctor of Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Univeristy of Wollongong, Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) – University of Wollongong, currently completing Masters of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) at the University of South Australia
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Physio and Development Physio for Victorian Swimming state team,
Victorian Talent ID squad and Victorian institute of Sport (VIS) - Physio with the Australian Swimming team and
Australian swimming IX excellence program - Physio at two Australian Swimming Podium Training centres
- Trainer and Physio for Western Bulldogs AFL team
- Physio for the under 18 Victorian Country AFL team
- Physio for Melbourne Aces Baseball team
Growing up in Kiama, Cara spent most of her early life swimming and doing surf lifesaving. While studying in Melbourne, she worked with a variety of elite sporting teams in both AFL and Baseball. After university, Cara worked in private practice in Melbourne, where she had the opportunity to specialise in swimming, working as Physio for Nunawading and MLC Swimming teams. This led to a range of further opportunities working with elite swimmers.
Cara has presented education seminars on injury prevention, improving performance and the importance of screening to swim coaches and athletes at the Victorian Institute of Sport, various Victorian swimming training camps, the ASCTA conference and the GH Australian Swimming Gold Squad training camp.
She relocated from Melbourne to join the BaiMed Team in December 2015. Outside work of course Cara loves swimming, but she also enjoys cooking, reading, and food (especially chocolate, cashews or chocolate coated cashews).

Pete Naseby

Pete Naseby


Claire Nicholls

Claire Nicholls


John Nguyen
John previously worked in the finance industry before making the career jump to Physiotherapy due to his interest in health sciences and sports.
John has developed a special interest in sporting injuries including ACL rehabilitation, shoulder and lower limb tendinopathies over the years working in private practice. He has also been involved with sports coverage including the UNSW football club and Macarthur Rams football club in the National Premier League.
Outside of work you'll find John enjoying spending time with family, playing basketball and figuring out his next travel destination!

Callum O’Brien

Callum O’Brien


Ryan Parker

Ryan Parker


Michael Phipps

Michael Phipps


Jessika Ray

Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications: BMaster of Physiotherapy (University of Technology), Bachelor of Exercise Science (University of Wollongong), Level One Sport's Trainer (Sport's Medicine Australia), Certificate IV in Dance (Brent Street Studios)
Jess grew up dancing and playing netball in a small country town, before moving to Sydney and training full time as a dancer (majoring in contemporary and ballet). After sustaining some overuse injuries dancing, Jess moved to to Wollongong where she began her journey as a Physiotherapist.
Over the past few years, Jess has been a sports trainer for the Illawarra Stingrays (WNPL), Port Kembla F.C. and Warilla Wanderers. Whilst also working in a hospital setting where she gained experience in orthopedic, neurological and geriatric physiotherapy.
Jess enjoys spending time with friends, swimming at the beach, cooking, going to the gym, bush walking, and listening to music in her spare time.

Liam Richardson

- 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
- 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 Richardson

- 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
- 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

Melinda Sandon

Melinda Sandon


Jordan Scott

Jai Suckley

Jai Suckley


Jess Stoll

Jess Stoll


Teale Vella

Lachlan Waters

Lachlan Waters


Luke Wilson

Masters of Sports Physio (LaTrobe)
Masters of S&C (Edith Cowan)
Masters of Physio (University of Canberra)
Graduate Diploma Rehab (University of Wollongong)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (University of Wollongong)
Luke has spent the last six years in the NRL with the Raiders (2014-2015) & Warriors (2016-2019), prior to that he spent 4 years in Toronto, Canada with Canadian Olympic teams. Luke has a special interest in treating shoulders and knees, particularly throwing shoulder and jumping/change of direction athletes. Outside of work you’ll find Luke spending time with his wife Melissa and two year old Charlie. They love travelling and experiencing new places. He also loves all sports but baseball is his favourite.Luke Wilson

- Masters of Sports Physio (LaTrobe)
- Masters of S&C (Edith Cowan)
- Masters of Physio (University of Canberra)
- Graduate Diploma Rehab (University of Wollongong)
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (University of Wollongong)
Exercise Physiologists

Chris Jaffrey
Position: Exercise Physiologist / Athlete Performance Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) University of Wollongong, Masters of Science (Strength & Conditioning) Edith Cowan University
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist
- Level 2 Sports Trainer
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Steelers Harold Matts (2012-13)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Steelers SG Ball (2014)
- Junior High Performance Coach – St George Illawarra Dragons (2012-14)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Cutters (2015)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Cutters NSW Intrust Premiership State and National Premiers (2016)
- Head Athletic Performance Coach- NRLW St George Illawarra Dragons (2018, 2019)- Grand Finalists (2019)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach- UFC Fighter Alex Volkanovski (2018-Current)
Chris has more than ten years’ experience in the exercise physiology, personal training and strength and conditioning fields. Hailing from Mollymook on the NSW South Coast, he moved to Wollongong for 2003 and (besides nine months living in the UK) has lived here ever since.
Married with two young boys, he loves rugby league, cricket and anything that keeps kids occupied.
Chris Jaffrey
Position: Exercise Physiologist / Athlete Performance Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) University of Wollongong, Masters of Science (Strength & Conditioning) Edith Cowan University
Professional Achievements and Accreditations:
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist
- Level 2 Sports Trainer
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Steelers Harold Matts (2012-13)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Steelers SG Ball (2014)
- Junior High Performance Coach – St George Illawarra Dragons (2012-14)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Cutters (2015)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Illawarra Cutters NSW Intrust Premiership State and National Premiers (2016)
- Head Athletic Performance Coach- NRLW St George Illawarra Dragons (2018, 2019)- Grand Finalists (2019)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach- UFC Fighter Alex Volkanovski (2018-Current)
Chris has more than ten years’ experience in the exercise physiology, personal training and strength and conditioning fields. Hailing from Mollymook on the NSW South Coast, he moved to Wollongong for 2003 and (besides nine months living in the UK) has lived here ever since.
Married with two young boys, he loves rugby league, cricket and anything that keeps kids occupied.

Sarah Bremner

Sarah Bremner


Harrison Freund
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Performance Centre Figtree and Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology – The University of New England
Originally from Nelson Bay Harry moved to Wollongong following the completion of his degree. Before BaiMed Harry completed a sport science internship with NSWRL where he worked within the origin pathways program primarily with the U18s NSW origin team.
Outside of work you’ll find Harry playing AFL which he has done for the last 10 years, being outdoors and travelling. Japan is his favourite destination due to its amazing culture, snow and food.
Harrison Freund
Position: Exercise Physiologist
Location: Performance Centre Figtree and Kiama
Qualifications: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology – The University of New England
Originally from Nelson Bay Harry moved to Wollongong following the completion of his degree. Before BaiMed Harry completed a sport science internship with NSWRL where he worked within the origin pathways program primarily with the U18s NSW origin team.
Outside of work you’ll find Harry playing AFL which he has done for the last 10 years, being outdoors and travelling. Japan is his favourite destination due to its amazing culture, snow and food.

Rob Jamieson

Rob Jamieson


Ellen Lee

Name: Ellen Lee Position: Exercise Physiologist Location: Woonona Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation (University of Canberra - Completed 2019), Masters in Disability & Inclusion (Deakin University - Currently Undertaking)
Ellen grew up in a big Italian family, she loves to cook, eat and travel. She played softball growing up and represented the ACT from U13-U19 at a state level. She has a special interest in assisting people with disabilities to help empower peoples lives. Outside of work you will find Ellen at the beach, spending time with her family, friends and her puppy!
Nicholas Rowston

Nicholas Rowston


Alex Verass

Alex Verass

Dietitians

Jodie Hirst


Sarah McCarthy

Consultants

Sam Tait

- Developing strategies for participation at:
- home
- community
- work
- social
- recreation
- Exercise programs
- Facilitation with therapy programs
- Life skills
- Mentoring
- Supported social, recreational and outdoor exercise
- Sit ski assessments and coaching