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Physiotherapy (Tier One Clinician)
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Pelvic Health - Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy (Director)
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.
Position: Physiotherapist Location: Wollongong Qualifications: BSc (hons) Physiotherapy Sheffie... Read More
Harshini Mallgee
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.
Qualifications: BSc (Physiotherapy), University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Postgraduate... Read More
Melinda Sandon
Position: BaiMed WH team leader, senior women’s health physiotherapist
Location: Wollongong
Qualifications:
BAppSci (physiotherapy) Sydney University
Postgraduate training includes:
- Pelvic floor relationship to exercise, sport and musculoskeletal dysfunction
- Advanced clinical skills in POP/SUI (including pessary fitting)
- OAB and bladder dysfunction
- Genitourinary and anorectal pain
Melinda has over 17 years experience working in both the public and private sector, but in the last 8 years has focussed exclusively on female pelvic health.
She works in close consultation with obstetricians, gynaecologists and midwifes across the Illawarra, South Sydney to the Shoalhaven.
Melinda leads the women’s health team at BaiMed, providing support and mentoring to early years clinicians. Together the team integrate musculoskeletal and pelvic health management for women in every life stage, with a focus on helping them remain fit and active as the work through injury and dysfunction.
Outside work hours, Melinda loves distance and trail running and spending time at the beach with her four children.
Position: BaiMed WH team leader, senior women’s health physiotherapist Location: Wollongong Qua... Read More
Jess Holt
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.
Position: Physiotherapist Locations: Woonona, Figtree Qualifications: Exercise Science & Spor... Read More
Tristan Curry
Luke McIlwain
Luke is driven to helping individuals holistically improve their quality of life and overall health and wellbeing.
Having previously worked in a pain clinic for several years, he has developed a passion for helping those with persistent pain and a special interest in CRPS.
Outside of work Luke enjoys going on adventures with his partner and two dogs, playing basketball and keeping up with the latest in the NBA.
Luke is driven to helping individuals holistically improve their quality of life and overall heal... Read More
Jo 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.
Position: Physiotherapist Location: Woonona Qualifications: BaAppSci(Phty) Sydney University J... Read More
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