Meet Our Performance Centre Team
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.
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)
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 his two year old son 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)
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 his two year old son occupied.
Bruce Smith-Wright
Position: Athletic Performance Coach & Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Health) @ University of Western Australia, Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology @ University of Wollongong, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association, Level 1 Coach and CrossFit Level 1 Coach
Bruce is a keen sportsman, having been involved in sports since he can remember. He loves the way the sporting environment brings out the best in people. Bruce lives and breathes exercise, as an Exercise Physiologist and Performance Coach he not only brings a vast range of theoretical knowledge but importantly a large amount of experience and practical knowledge. Bruce loves working at BaiMed because of the elite-level treatment and motivating environment available to people from all walks of life.
Outside of the BaiMed Performance Centre you’ll find Bruce challenging himself lifting heavy weights, training at Cross fit and exploring the outdoors with his wife and their fur babies!
Bruce Smith-Wright
Position: Athletic Performance Coach & Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre Wollongong
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Health) @ University of Western Australia, Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology @ University of Wollongong, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association, Level 1 Coach and CrossFit Level 1 Coach
Bruce is a keen sportsman, having been involved in sports since he can remember. He loves the way the sporting environment brings out the best in people. Bruce lives and breathes exercise, as an Exercise Physiologist and Performance Coach he not only brings a vast range of theoretical knowledge but importantly a large amount of experience and practical knowledge. Bruce loves working at BaiMed because of the elite-level treatment and motivating environment available to people from all walks of life.
Outside of the BaiMed Performance Centre you’ll find Bruce challenging himself lifting heavy weights, training at Cross fit and exploring the outdoors with his wife and their fur babies!
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.
Ryan Quintano
Position: Podiatrist
Location: Wollongong and Performance Centre
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 and Performance Centre
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.
John Callaghan
Position: Physiotherapist / ACL Program Coordinator
Location: Wollongong and BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Science (Health and Exercise Science) – UNSW, Masters of Physiotherapy – University of Sydney
You’ll find JC busy at our Wollongong clinic assessing, treating and managing patients with predominantly musculoskeletal conditions. When he’s not there he’s at the Performance Centre providing rehab and advice to patients for a range of lower limb and ACL injuries, helping them get back into their sport of choice ASAP.
It’s the interesting and varied clinical work at BaiMed that keeps JC motivated. That and the scope for high quality and effective interventions using BaiMed’s top notch facilities. Outside work, you’ll find him at the beach, travelling, camping or just spending time with friends and family.
John Callaghan
Position: Physiotherapist / ACL Program Coordinator
Location: Wollongong and BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor Science (Health and Exercise Science) – UNSW, Masters of Physiotherapy – University of Sydney
You’ll find JC busy at our Wollongong clinic assessing, treating and managing patients with predominantly musculoskeletal conditions. When he’s not there he’s at the Performance Centre providing rehab and advice to patients for a range of lower limb and ACL injuries, helping them get back into their sport of choice ASAP.
It’s the interesting and varied clinical work at BaiMed that keeps JC motivated. That and the scope for high quality and effective interventions using BaiMed’s top notch facilities. Outside work, you’ll find him at the beach, travelling, camping or just spending time with friends and family.
Holly McPaul
Position: Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre and Kiama
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 and Kiama
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!
Samantha Craddock
Position: Physiotherapist / (Former) PE Teacher
Location: Kiama and Figtree
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2016), Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (2008)
Sam’s special interest is Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy. Paediatric developmental Physiotherapy is also fast becoming a part of her repertoire. Sam offers the BaiMed Bumps Program, this program empowers pregnant women through exercise and education workshops. See Sam for pre and postnatal musculoskeletal aches, pains and abdominal separation. Pregnant women can be sure to have confidence in their bodies for birth and beyond.
Formerly a PE teacher Sam hopes to continue educating kids (and their parents) through development and movement therapies under the banner of Paediatric Physiotherapy.
Outside of work Sam is a Mum to two energetic boys and thrives on spending time with them outdoors.
Samantha Craddock
Position: Physiotherapist / (Former) PE Teacher
Location: Kiama and Figtree
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2016), Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (2008)
Sam’s special interest is Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy. Paediatric developmental Physiotherapy is also fast becoming a part of her repertoire. Sam offers the BaiMed Bumps Program, this program empowers pregnant women through exercise and education workshops. See Sam for pre and postnatal musculoskeletal aches, pains and abdominal separation. Pregnant women can be sure to have confidence in their bodies for birth and beyond.
Formerly a PE teacher Sam hopes to continue educating kids (and their parents) through development and movement therapies under the banner of Paediatric Physiotherapy.
Outside of work Sam is a Mum to two energetic boys and thrives on spending time with them outdoors.
Tiarne Ayres
Position: Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
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.
Tiarne Ayres
Position: Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre
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.
Stephanie Jones
Position: Massage Therapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Diploma of Remedial Massage – Q Academy Brisbane – Graduated January 2018
Steph recently relocated to Wollongong, from the country town of Gundagai where she grew up. Steph became apart of our BaiMed Team in early 2019. She offers, remedial, sports and pregnancy massage out of our Kiama clinic.
Outside of work, Steph loves to travel, explore the south coast beaches and drink coffee!
Stephanie Jones
Position: Massage Therapist
Location: Kiama
Qualifications: Diploma of Remedial Massage – Q Academy Brisbane – Graduated January 2018
Steph recently relocated to Wollongong, from the country town of Gundagai where she grew up. Steph became apart of our BaiMed Team in early 2019. She offers, remedial, sports and pregnancy massage out of our Kiama clinic.
Outside of work, Steph loves to travel, explore the south coast beaches and drink coffee!