Meet Our Shoalhaven Team
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: Shoalhaven & BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Coaching and Sports Science- University of Canberra, Graducate Certificate of Human Movement- University of Canberra and Masters of Physiotherapy- University of Canberra.
Jenna grew up in Jervis Bay and moved to Canberra to complete her university in 2009. She has coached gymnastics in both Nowra and Canberra at the National and Elite level. Jenna previously worked with BaiMed before moving to Perth where she practised with elite athletes including gymnasts, rugby and hockey players. Jenna also worked within Pediatrics with Child Health Services including developmental delay and integrating school aged children with disabilities and gross motor development into community sport. 2018 was a massive year for Jenna, she was the Head Physiotherapist for the Cirque Du Soleil of the Sea where she traveled with the cast through most of Europe for 9 months. Jenna has recently relocated back to the Illawarra and is offering appointments at our Shoalhaven and Kiama clinics.
Outside of work you will find Jenna along with her husband and Kelpie George exploring the beautiful South Coast.
Jenna Browne
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Shoalhaven & BaiMed Performance Centre
Qualifications: Bachelor of Coaching and Sports Science- University of Canberra, Graducate Certificate of Human Movement- University of Canberra and Masters of Physiotherapy- University of Canberra.
Jenna grew up in Jervis Bay and moved to Canberra to complete her university in 2009. She has coached gymnastics in both Nowra and Canberra at the National and Elite level. Jenna previously worked with BaiMed before moving to Perth where she practised with elite athletes including gymnasts, rugby and hockey players. Jenna also worked within Pediatrics with Child Health Services including developmental delay and integrating school aged children with disabilities and gross motor development into community sport. 2018 was a massive year for Jenna, she was the Head Physiotherapist for the Cirque Du Soleil of the Sea where she traveled with the cast through most of Europe for 9 months. Jenna has recently relocated back to the Illawarra and is offering appointments at our Shoalhaven and Kiama clinics.
Outside of work you will find Jenna along with her husband and Kelpie George exploring the beautiful South Coast.
Katie Arthur
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at The University of Canberra
Katie is originally from Scotland, having moved to Australia in 2011. Since moving to Australia, Katie has lived in Wagga, Canberra, Wollongong and the South Coast. She enjoys working in disability support roles, paediatrics and with young athletes and sporting teams.
Over the past six years she has worked with Rugby League, Netball, AFL, Rugby Union, Soccer and Hockey clubs. In 2019, Katie was the physiotherapist for the Illawarra Steelers Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale teams, and represented BaiMed as the physiotherapist for the NSW U18 women’s team at State of Origin, which she will be doing again in 2020. Katie also got to travel with the victorious St George Illawarra Dragons NRLW team to the NRL nines comp in Perth in early 2020 as the sideline physiotherapist.
Outside of work you will find Katie exploring outdoors. She loves exercise, nature, animals and tea!
Katie Arthur
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Shoalhaven
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy at The University of Canberra
Katie is originally from Scotland, having moved to Australia in 2011. Since moving to Australia, Katie has lived in Wagga, Canberra, Wollongong and the South Coast. She enjoys working in disability support roles, paediatrics and with young athletes and sporting teams.
Over the past six years she has worked with Rugby League, Netball, AFL, Rugby Union, Soccer and Hockey clubs. In 2019, Katie was the physiotherapist for the Illawarra Steelers Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale teams, and represented BaiMed as the physiotherapist for the NSW U18 women’s team at State of Origin, which she will be doing again in 2020. Katie also got to travel with the victorious St George Illawarra Dragons NRLW team to the NRL nines comp in Perth in early 2020 as the sideline physiotherapist.
Outside of work you will find Katie exploring outdoors. She loves exercise, nature, animals and tea!
Brady Warren
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.
Brady Warren
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: Kiama and 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: Kiama and 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.
Jodie Hirst
Position: Dietitian
Location: Wollongong / Woonona / Nowra
Qualifications: Masters of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian
Jodie passionately believes health and nutrition work hand in hand. She loves working with people to help them achieve their health goals – by offering them a new perspective on nutrition, one that works for them. Mum to two busy, active (hungry) young boys, Jodie enjoys keeping fit in her ‘spare’ time by running and going to the gym. She also loves (would you believe it) food, whether it be cooking and entertaining at home, or eating out with friends.
Jodie Hirst
Position: Dietitian
Location: Wollongong / Woonona / Shoalhaven / Kiama
Qualifications: Masters of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian
Jodie passionately believes health and nutrition work hand in hand. She loves working with people to help them achieve their health goals – by offering them a new perspective on nutrition, one that works for them. Mum to two busy, active (hungry) young boys, Jodie enjoys keeping fit in her ‘spare’ time by running and going to the gym. She also loves (would you believe it) food, whether it be cooking and entertaining at home, or eating out with friends.
Anna Speirs
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Nowra
Qualifications: University of Notre Dame in Western Australia
Growing up in Perth, WA, Anna graduated from the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia. After graduating she worked in private practicing in South Australia and with the South Australian National football league. From there she headed to Japan working the slopes as a physio for three Winters. Back in Australia, she headed to the Pilbara before settling on our beautiful South Coast.
We are very excited to have Anna on board working from our new Nowra clinic. Using a mixture of hands on therapy, exercise prescription and education, Anna is passionate about getting people getting back to doing the things they love as well as possible.
Anna Speirs
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Nowra
Qualifications: University of Notre Dame in Western Australia
Growing up in Perth, WA, Anna graduated from the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia. After graduating she worked in private practicing in South Australia and with the South Australian National football league. From there she headed to Japan working the slopes as a physio for three Winters. Back in Australia, she headed to the Pilbara before settling on our beautiful South Coast.
We are very excited to have Anna on board working from our new Nowra clinic. Using a mixture of hands on therapy, exercise prescription and education, Anna is passionate about getting people getting back to doing the things they love as well as possible.