Physiotherapy
BaiMed Physiotherapists are highly-trained, dedicated and focused on the physical wellbeing of our patients.
Old or young, active or not, we provide treatment options for chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and acute injury rehabilitation.
BaiMed Physiotherapists are highly-trained, dedicated and focused on the physical wellbeing of our patients.
Old or young, active or not, we provide treatment options for chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and acute injury rehabilitation.
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain and headaches
- Tennis elbow
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Athlete screening to prevent injuries
- Ergonomic workplace assessments
- Wrist and hand injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sports injuries
- Persistent pain
- Poor posture
- Patella pain (knee cap)
- Hamstring injuries
- Hip pain
- Core stability training
- Work-related injuries
- Loss of mobility
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Calf strains
- Rotator Cuff injuries
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tendinopathy and tendon loading problems
- Gait analysis and orthotics
- Exercise preparation
- Motor vehicle accident (MVA) injuries
…and many more. Please contact us to discuss any conditions not listed here.
Massage – soft and deep tissue techniques
Joint manipulation and mobilisation – to reduce pain and stiffness
Mobility programs and specific muscle activation relearning
Customised exercise programs to strengthen muscles and improve mobility
Dry Needling (similar to acupuncture)
Assistance with the use of aids (splints and crutches)
Education (injury prevention, home exercise and rehabilitation programs)
Sports taping
- What is the primary goal of physiotherapy?
Answer: Physiotherapy aims to restore, maintain, and improve a patient’s functional abilities, mobility, and overall quality of life by addressing various physical impairments, disabilities, and injuries. This is achieved through personalized treatment plans, including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education on self-management strategies.
- Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist?
Answer: In most cases, you do not need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist. However, obtaining a referral may be beneficial for certain insurance coverage or funding programs and can facilitate better communication between your healthcare providers.
- What should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?
Answer: It is best to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement during your session. Depending on the area being treated, you may be asked to change into a gown or shorts provided by the clinic. It is also a good idea to wear appropriate footwear, such as running shoes, for any exercise-based treatments.
- How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
Answer: The number of sessions required varies depending on the nature and severity of your condition, your individual goals, and your response to treatment. Your physiotherapist will reassess your progress regularly and adjust your treatment plan accordingly to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Is physiotherapy painful?
Answer: Physiotherapy treatments can sometimes involve mild discomfort, especially during manual therapy or when performing specific exercises. However, your physiotherapist will work closely with you to ensure that any discomfort is manageable and within your tolerance levels. Communication is key; always inform your physiotherapist if you experience pain or discomfort during your treatment.
Locations
Level 3, Suite 3, 354/358 Crown Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
1300 BAIMED (1300 224 633)
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Meet Our Team
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
Liam Richardson
Position: Performance Physiotherapist & Team Leader of Sport and Community
Location: Performance Centre, Kiama
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 & Team Leader of Sport and Community
Location: Performance Centre, Kiama
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Scott
Position: Physiotherapist
Locations: Wollongong and Offsite
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science (UOW) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (Bond University)
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
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
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.
Matthew Gleeson
Position: Physiotherapist
Qualifications: Bachelor Medical and Health Sciences – University of Wollongong, Master of Physiotherapy – University of Technology, Sydney
Matthew grew up in Bowral in the Southern Highlands before moving to Wollongong to study Medical and Health Sciences. On completing his undergraduate degree, Matt worked as a strength and conditioning coach at a high school where he was responsible for creating and monitoring programs for beginner and intermediate level student athletes.
In 2020, Matt moved to Randwick whilst completing his Master of Physiotherapy. During his studies he was fortunate enough to complete a placement with Sydney FC which reinforced his passion for working in sport. Matt has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions and sporting injuries.
Matt began playing rugby league at 5 years old before making the switch to rugby union in his senior years of school, and still enjoys playing today for the Bowral Blacks.
When he is away from work and not playing rugby, Matt enjoys going to the beach, travelling to new places, and spending time with friends and family.
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.
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