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David Peterson
Principal Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapist
David is an experienced practitioner who has spent the last 30 years involved in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports injury. He has worked extensively in the public and private health sectors locally and internationally.
David has a strong focus on movement and biomechanical analysis and the use of evidence based interventions to produce optimal outcomes for his clients. David also tutors in functional anatomy part time at Sydney University and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University. He has been the tour physiotherapist for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra since 2010. He also consults for the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra.
Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapist B.App.Sc (Physio), Master of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy. Dip.App.Sc (Acup)
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Nicola Schie
Senior Physiotherapist
Nicola gained her physiotherapy degree over 20 years ago. She then went on to get her Masters in Physiotherapy in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy.
Nicola is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked in Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Over the years Nicola has worked in a variety of clinical settings, which include private practices, sports teams, hospitals and for the armed forces. She has also lectured in anatomy to medical and allied health students. She has experience treating professional and amateur athletes, as well as those that shy away from exercise all together!
Nicola has a strong background and is highly skilled in treating Sports, Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic injuries, as well as Women’s Health which includes pregnancy , pelvic floor and chronic pain related issues.
B.Sc (Hons) Physiotherapy, M.Sc Physiotherapy (Sports & Exercise), APAM
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Please call us on (02) 9368 1824 or email to book an appointment with Cliffton.
Associate Professor Cliffton Chan
Senior Physiotherapist, Researcher, Educator
Cliffton brings a wide-range of experience from the public hospital system and private clinic settings. He has worked as a Senior Cardiac Physiotherapist and an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Logan Hospital, Queensland Health. Since his move to Sydney, he has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and physiotherapy at The University of Sydney as well as working in private practice. Cliffton has undertaken extensive post-graduate training in western acupuncture and dry needling, temporomandibular joint dysfunction management, and shoulder/elbow/wrist rehabilitation.
As a practicing physiotherapist, musculoskeletal anatomist and researcher, Cliffton works with an international multidisciplinary multi-institutional team to tackle global musculoskeletal health issues. His research has led to novel ways of clinically-measuring joint hypermobility in the upper and lower limbs, as well as forming the foundational framework for rehabilitating and preventing performance-related musculoskeletal disorders in orchestral musicians and dancers. His current research is in assessment and management of joint hypermobility and syndromic hypermobility, including craniocervical instability. Outside of consulting at Potts Point Physio, Dr Chan is Head of Anatomy and Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences at Macquarie University.
Ph.D, B.Physio (Hons 1), G.Dip.Music, G.Cert.EdStudies (Higher Ed), Dip.Sports.Nutrit, Certificates in Clinical Pilates (Matwork and Equipment), APAM
Penny McBride
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Penny McBride is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 20 years experience. Most recently she was the sole physio in the Torres Strait. She has worked with Potts Point physiotherapy in the past for many years and is the practice locum when the others take leave. Penny has just returned from touring the USA as trumpeter with the Cananes.
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Sarah Silva
Physiotherapist
Sarah graduated from her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at the Australian Catholic University as a Dean’s Lister. Having grown up dancing and teaching dance, Sarah developed a particular interest in human biomechanics, injury prevention and clinical pilates.
After working at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sarah gained experience in Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Fracture clinics, Cardiothoracics, Neurosciences and Geriatric Rehabilitation. This clinical experience has provided her with the skill set to treat a wide variety of of acute and chronic injuries.
Sarah is passionate about building working relationships with her patients to empower them with the necessary tools to return to their pre-injury status and achieve their functional goals.
BPhty, APAM
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Leon Li
Physiotherapist
Leon graduated from the University of Sydney with First Class Honours in 2020 and has a strong interest in sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions and orthopaedics.
During his time at university, Leon worked as a medic, providing first aid for various sports teams, clubs and schools around Sydney. On graduation, Leon worked for a year at Concord Hospital, rotating through a variety of clinical areas including orthopaedics, outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, acute care and ICU.
Since then, Leon has gained experience working in a diverse range of settings including private practice, defence, and rugby league. He is particularly passionate about treating and rehabilitating injured athletes to enable them to return to sports.
Leon exhibits a friendly, positive and energetic attitude. He strives to help patients independently manage their condition and achieve their goals. In his spare time, Leon enjoys keeping fit by running and swimming.
BAppSc(Phty)(Hons), APAM
Natalie Lipson
Office Administrator
Natalie, together with Louise and Taimoor, is here to help, from booking an appointment to any queries you might have! After a career in marketing and administration coordination, she has been on maternity leave for the past few years raising her 2 children. In her spare time, she loves to bake and enjoys the opportunity to travel with her family.
You are more than welcome to have a chat to her about any needs you may have and she will provide you with the necessary information you may need prior to commencing treatment with us.
Louise May
Administrative Assistant & Physiotherapy Student
Originally from Perth, Louise is now completing her Undergraduate Physiotherapy Degree at the University of Sydney.
Having completed a Master of Music Performance on Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium, Louise has had her fair share of injuries and is passionate about musicians’ health. She’s also a keen cyclist, certified Mat Pilates Instructor and enjoys reading and painting in her spare time. Louise is more than equipped to assist you with triaging your personal physio needs!
Taimoor Qureshi
Administrative Assistant & Physiotherapy Student
Taimoor is the newest member of our administrative team and is here to help with anything you may need. With a history in Personal Training and Exercise Science, Taimoor understands the needs of active individuals. He is also a qualified Sports Trainer and is currently the Head Trainer for the Southwestern Sydney Blues AFL team.
He is currently studying Physiotherapy and is getting closer to completing it every day