Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy at Lake Cathie Physio involves 1 to 1 physio sessions where explaining your problem, teaching you the right exercises and relieving your pain are the focus of each session. Our Physiotherapists Barry, Sarah and Abbey all have extensive experience with a combined 45 years in clinical practice.

STAFF:

Barry Spencer

Sarah Spencer

Abbey Winter

Jack Hazelgrove

Barry Spencer – Physiotherapist
Barry grew up in Port Macquarie and has recently returned to the area with Sarah and their young family. He has a wide range of experience having worked in professional cricket for 10 years, established and managed Physiotherapy private practices and developed education and clinical care programs. He has undertaken further training in a variety of area’s including dry needling and western acupuncture, pilates, kinesiology taping, persistent pain management, athletic screening and development programs and headache treatment.

Sarah Spencer – Physiotherapist
Sarah studied and worked in London before moving to Australia. She has extensive experience having worked in public health and private practice. Sarah has a clinical interest in dizziness, Pilates, falls prevention and kinesiology taping. Sarah played elite level netball and understands the unique demands of elite athletes. In her spare time after running around after their three young children Sarah enjoys painting.

Abbey Winter – Physiotherapist
Abbey Winter is our new Graduate Physiotherapist. She grew up in Scone in the Hunter Valley, before moving to Orange to study Physiotherapy through Charles Sturt University. She is interested in post-surgical rehabilitation, pain management and hydrotherapy.

She is very excited to be a part of the team and learn all she can. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading and exploring her new home.

Jack Hazelgrove – Exercise Physiologist
Jack grew up in Bonny Hills and has returned home after completing his Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at the University of Canberra, followed by a stint working in Private Practice and with the Canberra Raiders. During this time, he gained a wealth of skills and experience in both high-performance rehabilitation and acute patient care.

Jack is specialised in exercise-based solutions to treat acute, sub-acute and chronic medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. His goal is to provide holistic quality care to all his patients and provide them with the skills they need to regain independence and quality of life.

When he is not in the clinic, Jack enjoys early morning exercise sessions at the gym and silently competing with his neighbours for the greenest lawn. Please do not hesitate to help him out with your best tips on lawn and garden care.

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