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Matthew Fernandez (Chiropractor) >
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Tom Brydson (Physiotherapist) >
Alison Punch (Physiotherapist) >
Emily Boulton Smith (Physiotherapist, Pilates Clinician) >
Frederic Impens (Massage Therapist) >
Matthew Fernandez (Chiropractor)
Bachelor Sport Science (UNSW)
Master of Chiropractic (Macquarie Uni)
With a background in swimming and surf life saving, Matt has been in private practice as a Chiropractor in Drummoyne since 2000. A lecturer and tutor in Patient Management (Rehabilitation) and Neurology at the Department of Health & Chiropractic at Macquarie University, Matt has published several articles in scientific journals and is a member of COCA and ESSA.
He actively attends various seminars from a number of different professions. Matt's willingness to learn from others broadens his outlook and keeps him upto date.
As a qualified Exercise Physiologist, Matt incorporates his expertise in exercise prescription into the rehabilitation component of Chiropractic care. His other clinical interests includeinstrument soft tissue therapy, Impulse Adjusting, cranial therapy, dry needling and sports core stabilisation. Presently Matt works with the West Tigers Toyota Cup U20's squad as their core strength and stability trainer. When not in practice, Matt participates in oz tag, ocean swimming, and waterpolo. Throughout the summer months he also volunteers his time teaching swimming skills and conditioning to surf life savers of all ages.
David Pugh (Physiotherapist)
B Sc (Chem) B App Sc (Physio)
David has a background in swimming and several years of Physiotherapy experience with sports teams. He has worked at five private practices and three public hospitals where he worked extensively in rehabilitation fracture management and aged care. David founded Sportslab in 2003. He has a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries and often visits with orthopaedic surgeons in order to stay completely up to date with surgical and non surgical treatment options for acute and chronic injuries. David works at both the Drummoyne and Double Bay practices each day and is an accredited New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Physiotherapist.
Tom Brydson (Physiotherapist)
B App Sc (Physio) MAPA
Since 2007 Tom has been the Team Physiotherapist to the Wests Tigers NYC Rugby League squad. He is also a member of the medical staff for Team CFS – a team of professional mixed martial arts fighters. He has worked with NSW Combined Catholic Colleges U18 boys and girls touch football teams. Tom has extensive experience working with elite level rugby league, rugby union, touch football and AFL players as well as elite level swimmers, tri-athletes and martial artists.
Tom graduated from the University of Sydney and is currently completing his Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy out of the La Trobe University, Melbourne. He worked in the public hospital system before moving to the Double Bay practice in 2006.
Tom works out of both the Double Bay and Drummoyne Clinics, in addition he also runs an extensive Home Visit Physiotherapy Service for appropriate patients and consults at several aged care facilities. Tom regularly attends to observe surgery with many of Sydney’s leading orthopaedic surgeons in order to stay completely up to date with both surgical and non surgical treatment options for acute and chronic injuries.
Tom is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and belongs to the Sports Physiotherapy Australia, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, and Aquatic Physiotherapy Special Interest Groups.
Alison Punch (Physiotherapist)
B App Sc (Physio) MAPA
Alison graduated from the Sydney University School of Physiotherapy in 2004. Prior to joining Sportslab in 2007, Alison worked in the public hospital system with extensive work in geriatrics, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and neurological physiotherapy.
Apart from her work in the Sportslab clinic, Alison also conducts home-visits to appropriate clients in the surrounding areas and consults for an Aged Care Facility. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Sports Physiotherapy special interest group. Alison has an interest in netball and football and has worked with rugby union and AFL teams in the local area..
Emily Boulton Smith (Physiotherapist, Pilates Clinician)
BSc (Hons), BPhty, Member APA/SPA/CWHPA
Originally from the UK, Emily graduated in PE, Sports Science and Recreation Management at Loughborough University (1998) in Leicestershire before working for the British Sports Trust and IMG in London. In 2001, Emily moved to New Zealand to study Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. After graduation, she was sponsored by the Central Coast Area Health Service here in Australia where she completed her first year rotations and one year as the Intensive Care Senior Physiotherapist. In 2003, she moved to Sydney to take up the position of Senior Physiotherapist in the Emergency Department at St Vincent’s Hospital. After three years of extensive critical care experience, Emily moved into private practice to focus particularly on Sports Physiotherapy and Women’s Health.
Emily has a special interest in treating the lower back and pelvis and is working towards credentialing in the postgraduate McKenzie programme. She has also completed further study in Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling and Women’s Health. She is starting the specialisation process in 2010 through the Sports Physiotherapy Masters Programme at La Trobe University. Emily is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and the Special Interest Groups Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA) and Continence and Women’s Health.
Emily is the Head Physiotherapist for SUANFC (www.suanfc.com) which involves providing services for six AFL squads throughout the year. She has a personal interest in netball and ITF TaeKwon-Do and has experience working with Representative Netball (Otago Rebels, Otago U21 NZ), Rugby Union, AFL and Wheelchair Tennis. Emily also has extensive experience in exercise in pregnancy as she was an Instructor and Trainers’ Trainer for ‘Preggibellies’ for two years.
Frederic Impens (Massage Therapist)
Dip. Remedial and Sports Massage (Australia)
Dip. Integrative Body Therapy (Australia)
Dip. Reflexology (Belgium)
Adv. Cert. Deep Tissue & Myofascial Release (Australia)
Adv. Cert. Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (USA)
Cert. Myofascial Dry Needling (Australia)
Cert. Foundation of Somatic practice (Aus. Rolfing Association)
Cert. Muscle Release Technique (USA)
Cert. Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (India)
Cert. Craniosacral Balancing (Belgium)
Frederic is the Senior Remedial Massage Therapist at Sports Lab.
Frederic, being a constant researcher of the human body and the healing arts, is a graduate of Australasian College of Natural Therapies and is an International recognised Remedial Massage Therapist.
His numerous skills include Advanced Remedial Massage, Cranial Therapy, Dry-Needling, and Spine & Joint Therapy. He has studied with numerous Master Teachers throughout Europe, Australia, United States and India.
Frederic's breadth of experience (since 2000) has brought many of his clients out of physical crisis. By releasing the pain and discomfort brought on by injury or the stress of everyday living.
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