Our Team at Sapphire Coast and Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy
We have 18 physiotherapists supplying hands-on, evidence based physiotherapy to the residents of South-East NSW. Please click on the faces below for more information about each staff member, as well as their contact details.
Adam Woolacott
DirectorMusculoskeletal & Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
Matthew Lehoczky
DirectorPhysiotherapist
Renee Pirozzi
DirectorPhysiotherapist
Tegan Brotherton
Physiotherapist
Ben Munro
Physiotherapist
Andrea Rogers
Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
Edward Moore
Physiotherapist
Tye Sieger
Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning
Doris Koon
Physiotherapist
Beth Prowse
Physiotherapist
Ellie Walsh
Physiotherapist
Elise Harrison
Physiotherapist
Charlie Shepherd
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Sarah Manderson
Physiotherapist
Beth Warner
Physiotherapist
Jeremy Fernando
Physiotherapist
Naomi White
Physiotherapist & Hand Therapist
Adam Woolacott - Director
BAppSc (Physio) Hons MPhysio
Musculoskeletal & Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
Adam Woolacott is a Physiotherapist with a Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are health professionals with advanced postgraduate training in the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly back and neck pain.
Adam has over 20 years of experience in sports injury management, exercise therapy and chronic pain education. He has a particular interest in treating TMJ disorders, and performing Bike Fit and Running Assessments.
Adam works in the Bega clinic.
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Adam has recently completed the following courses:
- Optimising Cycling Biomechanics course
- Science of Cycling conference
- Bike fit: foot-pedal interface workshop
- Cognitive functional approach to managing persistent LBP
- Demystifying the Pelvis and SIJ
- Jenny McConnell Approach to the Problem Shoulder
- Running Repairs Course
- 3D Assessment & Treatment of the Lumbar Spine & Pelvic Complex
- AHTA Advanced Closed Trauma
Matthew Lehoczky - Director
BAppSc (Physio)
Physiotherapist
Matthew Lehoczky graduated from the University of Queensland before working in a hospital for a number of years, covering predominantly neurological and orthopaedic presentations. Matthew then transitioned to private practice physiotherapy, having worked in a number of clinics before moving to the region in 2011 and became a director in 2015.
Matthew has an interest in all aspects of physiotherapy, particularly chronic lower limb conditions and cervicogenic headaches. Matthew has a special interest in developing new graduate physiotherapists and is slowly completing an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Health Services.
Matthew is available in the Merimbula and Eden clinics.
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Matthew has recently completed the following courses:
- Early arthritis in athletes Symposium, La Trobe 2019
- Rescuing the older knee - Jenny McConnell
- Demystifying the Pelvis and SIJ – Taso Lambridis
- Fundamentals of Hand Therapy - Australian Hand Therapy Association
- Everyday Foot and Ankle
- Build the Ultimate Physio Team 2018 – Nick Schuster
- Business, Education and Leadership Symposium 2018 - Australian Physio Association
- Approach to the Problem Shoulder - Jenny McConnell
- 3D Assessment & Treatment of the Lumbar Spine & Pelvic Complex – Trish Wisby-Roth
Renee Pirozzi - Director
BAppSc (Physio) Hons
Physiotherapist
Renee Pirozzi studied physiotherapy at the University of Sydney and graduated with honours. After spending some time in public health, Renee joined Sapphire Coast Physiotherapy in 2009, became a director in 2011 and assisted in opening our Cooma Clinic and Jindabyne clinic.
Renee has a special interest in hand and upper limb injuries, post operative rehabilitation, dry needling and general musculoskeletal conditions. Renee has experience in workplace physiotherapy and aims to provide comprehensive physiotherapy services of high quality to the local community.
Renee works in our Jindabyne and Cooma clinics.
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Renee has recently completed the following courses:
- Level 1 Occupational and Workplace Physiotherapy – Australian Physio Association
- Wrist Workshop - Sarah McGee and Ben Cunningham
- Rescuing the older knee - Jenny McConnell
- Level 1 Dry needling – Australian Physio Association
- Demystifying the Pelvis and SIJ – Taso Lambridis
- Fundamentals of Hand Therapy - Australian Hand Therapy Association
- Everyday Foot and Ankle
- Business, Education and Leadership Symposium 2018 - Australian Physio Association
- Approach to the Problem Shoulder - Jenny McConnell
- AHTA Orthosis Fabrication: Mobilisation
- AHTA Advanced Closed Trauma
- 3D Assessment & Treatment of the Lumbar Spine & Pelvic Complex – Trish Wisby-Roth
Tegan Brotherton
B. Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Tegan Brotherton studied Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University with a keen interest in working in rural areas having grown up locally in Merimbula. Tegan has completed further training in Clinical Pilates through DMA Clinical Pilates for Physiotherapists applying many of the concepts and theories to general and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Tegan has a special interest in Women's Health Physiotherapy having completed her study through the Women's Health Training Associates. Tegan has advanced level 3 training in such conditions as incontinence, prolapse and overactive bladder. She has completed a special interest course on the relationship between pelvic floor, exercise and musculoskeletal conditions. Tegan also treats all conditions related to pre and post natal health having completed advanced training in Birth Choices and The Child Bearing year.
Tegan works in our Merimbula clinic.
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Tegan has recently completed the following courses:
- Advanced pelvic floor level 3: Pelvic floor relationship to exercise, sport and musculoskeletal dysfunction
- Advanced pelvic floor level 3: Prolapse and Stress Incontinence
- The everyday foot and ankle
- The pregnant pelvis: An integrated approach
Ben Munro
BSci(ExerciseScience) MPhysio
Physiotherapist
Ben Munro has been working in our practice since 2016. Ben is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and is working towards his full accreditation. His interests are in post-surgical rehabilitation and wound management.
Ben works at our Bega and Merimbula clinics.
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Ben has recently completed the following courses:
- AHTA Advanced Trauma (Open Trauma)
- AHTA Orthosis Fabrication: immobilisation
- APA 3D Assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine and pelvis - 2019
- Fundamentals of Hand Therapy
- Orthosis Fabrication: Mobilisation
- Advanced Trauma (Closed Trauma)
- AHTA Conference
- The everyday foot and ankle
- Jenny McConnell approach to the problem shoulder
- Kickstart to hand therapy – 2 week intensive
Andrea Rogers
B Physio M Physio
Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
Andrea Rogers joined our team after working for 8 years in the Victorian ski fields, hence she is well experienced in winter sports related injuries.
Andrea completed her undergraduate Physiotherapy studies at Latrobe University and then returned to complete her Masters of Physiotherapy at University of Melbourne. Andrea has also completed her Sports Level 2 with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Andrea has experience working with many neurological conditions in adults, including stroke, head-injury, and Parkinson's disease.
Andrea is an APSI Snowboard Level 3 Instructor and Ski Level 1 Instructor.
Andrea works at our Jindabyne and Cooma clinics.
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Andrea has recently completed the following courses:
- Parkinson's Warrior 'Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease Course'
- Enhancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy, Monash University
- 3D assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine with Trish Wisbey Roth
- Real Time Ultrasound and Exercise with Francine St George
- Ultrasound for Physiotherapists online course, University of Melbourne
- Fundamentals of Hand Therapy
- Treatment of the Pelvis and Lumbar Spine Level 2 Course with Barbara Hungerford
Edward Moore
B Health Sc M Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Edward Moore studied at the University of Sydney, graduating in 2015. Edward grew up in rural Corowa, so he is well aware of injuries and workplaces specific to rural areas. Edward enjoys skiing and, during a season at Whistler working as a Physio Aide, he helped manage a vast array of skiing and snow related injuries.
Edward worked at our Cooma and Jindabyne clinics before moving to the coast.
Edward has an interest in Occupational Physiotherapy, geriatrics, NDIS and chronic pain management.
Edward now works at our Bega clinic.
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Edward has recently completed the following courses:
- 2019 - 3D Assessment and Treatment of the Lumbar spine and SIJ with Trish Wisbey-Roth
- 2019 - Brief pain self-management program
- 2018 - 3D Assessment and Treatment of Cervical/Thoracic Spine and Ribs with Trish Wisbey-Roth
- 2017 - Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
- 2017 - The Everyday Foot and Ankle With Craig Allingham
- 2016 - Jenny McConnell Approach To the Problem Shoulder
- 2015 - Level 1 Dry needling with Jörgen Forsberg (APA)
Tye Sieger
B Exercise Science, Master Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning
Tye completed his Bachelor of Exercise Science degree at University of Wollongong and then completed his Masters of Physiotherapy degree at Univeristy of Technology in Sydney. He is currently studying his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy.
During his time at univeristy, Tye has worked extensively with sporting clubs ranging from amateur to professional. Tye has a keen interest in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, athletic development and strength and conditioning.
Tye grew up in Merimbula and is very happy to return home. Away from work, he spends his time by the beach or reading a good book.
Tye works at our Merimbula clinic.
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Tye has recently completed the following courses:
- Level 2 Australian strength and Conditioning Association
- Reconciling biomechanics with pain science
Doris Koon
B Exercise Science, Masters Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Doris Koon completed her Master of Physiotherapy at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Whilst studying, Doris worked as a physiotherapy assistant at a private practice, as well as at a variety of local sporting clubs.
Despite growing up along the coast, Doris has a special interest in snow sports and musculoskeletal injuries and has relocated to the Snowy Mountains.
Doris works in our Cooma and Jindabyne clinics.
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Doris has recently completed the following courses:
- Dry needling
- 3D assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine and pelvis
Beth Prowse
B Physiotherapy, GradCert SportsPhys
Physiotherapist
Beth graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Canberra, with a background in Exercise Science. She has broad interests within musculoskeletal and sports injury, particularly hockey, swimming and surf sports injuries.
Beth grew up in Pambula and is keen to be back in the community. She enjoys spending her free time at the beach, drawing or reading.
Beth works at our Bega clinic.
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Beth has recently completed the following courses:
- 3D Assessment and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
- Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain - Greg Lehman
- Lower Limb Tendons - From Assessment to Rehab
- Sports Level 1 - APA
- Cervical Spine A - APA
- Lyn Watson Shoulder Course Level 1
- Pain Physiotherapy - APA
- Buttock and Lateral Hip Pain Course - Alison Grimaldi
- Sports Level 2
- Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy
Ellie Walsh
B Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Ellie Walsh completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in Albury. She enjoys working in a rural community having grown up locally in Bega.
Ellie has clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient settings; including musculoskeletal physiotherapy, orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory and occupational assessment. Ellie has broad interests within rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and sports injuries, particularly neurological conditions and dizziness.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending her time at the beach and snow.
Ellie works at our Bega clinic.
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Ellie has recently completed the following courses:
- Aboriginal Cultural Competency training
- Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation in adults of all ages
- Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
- Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1
Elise Harrison
B Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Elise Harrison has a background in Exercise and Sport Science and completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Canberra. Elise has experience in musculoskeletal injuries, chest physiotherapy, NDIS populations and post-operative rehabilitation.
Elise spends much of her time outside of work in the outdoors climbing, hiking, mountain biking, running, skiing and swimming. Her love for such activities has given her a great respect for sports and the impact they can have on the body.
Elise works in our Jindabyne and Cooma clinics.
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Elise has recently completed the following courses:
- Pilates Matwork Course
Charlie Shepherd
B Physiotherapy (Hons), M ClinPhys (Musculoskeletal)
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Charlie Shepherd is a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist having completed his physio degree at Charles Sturt University and his masters at Curtin University.
Charlie has experience working in a number of private clinics and at the elite level of Sport as physiotherapist for the West Coast Fever in the Super Netball League. He has also been involved in a range of research studies investigating Tennis Elbow, Knee Osteoarthritis and Achilles Tendinopathy.
Charlie is particularly interested in treating chronic and long-standing pain as well as sporting injuries.
Charlie works in our Bega and Eden clinics.
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Charlie has recently completed the following courses:
- Level 1 Dry Needling
- Lyn Watson Level 1 Shoulder Course
Sarah Manderson
B Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Sarah Manderson completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra and has recently relocated to be closer to the coast.
Sarah has a broad interest in the areas of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. In particular, Sarah is interested in running, AFL and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Outside of work Sarah can usually be found in the garden or at the beach with her dog.
Sarah works in our Merimbula clinic.
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Check back soon to see the recent courses Sarah has completed.
Beth Warner
B Physiotherapy (Hons)
Physiotherapist
Beth studied physiotherapy at the University of Canberra, graduating with first class honours and the prize for overall academic achievement.
While studying, Beth worked as a physio assistant at a paediatrics physiotherapy clinic and enjoyed working with children and their families. She is interested in all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, particularly orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Beth has family and friends in the Far South Coast. When not working, she enjoys practicing yoga, cycling and bushwalking.
Beth works in our Bega clinic.
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Beth has recently completed the following courses:
- APA Spinal Cervical Course
Jeremy Fernando
B Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
Jeremy studied physiotherapy at Melbourne University and practiced in both the public and private sector in Victoria. He moved to Merimbula in 2004 and was a founding partner at Sapphire Coast and Snowy Mountains Physiotherapy before taking a sabbatical from physiotherapy to pursue his charitable endeavours.
A keen sportsman himself, Jeremy has special interests in Sports and Musculoskeletal injuries, Post-Orthopaedic Surgery Rehabilitation, Back and Neck pain, Shoulders and Lower Limb injuries.
Jeremy works at our Merimbula and Eden clinics.
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Having only just returned to physio, Jeremy hasn't completed any recent courses to list yet. Please check back soon.
Naomi White
BSc. Post Grd Dip Phys
Physiotherapist & Hand Therapist
Naomi White is a physiotherapist and hand therapist, with 40 years experience, 30 of these years in the Bega Valley.
Naomi is a founding member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
Naomi acts in a consultative and locum capacity since retiring from full time work in 2019.
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