Meet Our Woonona Team

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

Scott Muttdon
Position: Owner / Operations Manager / Illawarra Hawks NBL Head Physio
Location: Kiama, Wollongong, Woonona
Qualifications: Bach App Sc. (Physiotherapy)
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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.

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.

Jenna Browne
Position: Physiotherapist
Location: Woonona
Qualifications: BaAppSci(Phty) Sydney University
Jo has extensive physiotherapy experience and has been practising for over 20 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, pelvis pain and working with our senior population.
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 20 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, pelvis pain and working with our senior population.
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.

Tiarne Ayres
Position: Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre & Woonona
Qualifications: Partner Training & Massage for Pregnancy – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2014), Diploma of Remedial Massage – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2013), Certificate of Pregnancy Massage – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2013), Certificate IV Massage Therapy Practice – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2012), Member of Massage Association of Australia (MMA) and Pregnancy Massage Australia.
After four years as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, Tiarne became qualified as a Massage Therapist. She is passionate about working with various types of clients including elite athletes to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Outside work, Tiarne is an avid fan of the Cronulla Sharks and Illawarra Hawks. She also couldn’t live without her running shoes, having completed Half Marathons and Trail Running, including the Coastal Classic. This fun-loving lady is married with three children, and loves spending time with family and friends.
Tiarne Ayres
Position: Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapist
Location: BaiMed Performance Centre & Woonona
Qualifications: Partner Training & Massage for Pregnancy – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2014), Diploma of Remedial Massage – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2013), Certificate of Pregnancy Massage – Pregnancy Massage Australia (2013), Certificate IV Massage Therapy Practice – Shellharbour TAFE NSW (2012), Member of Massage Association of Australia (MMA) and Pregnancy Massage Australia.
After four years as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, Tiarne became qualified as a Massage Therapist. She is passionate about working with various types of clients including elite athletes to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Outside work, Tiarne is an avid fan of the Cronulla Sharks and Illawarra Hawks. She also couldn’t live without her running shoes, having completed Half Marathons and Trail Running, including the Coastal Classic. This fun-loving lady is married with three children, and loves spending time with family and friends.

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.
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.

Nikki Courtney

Nikki Courtney


Alex Verass

Alex Verass


Callum O’Brien

Callum O’Brien


Melinda Sandon

Melinda Sandon


Claire Nicholls

Claire Nicholls


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!
Teale Vella
