PHYSIOTHERAPY I WOMEN'S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY | MASSAGE
Erina - Central Coast
Phone: (02) 4384 3395
MEET THE TEAM
Physiotherapy I Womens Health I Massage Therapy
We are a caring team of health professionals working together for your health, fitness and wellbeing.
Physiotherapists & Practitioners
Kirrily Curran
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Kirrily Curran graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2008. Since this time Kirrily has spent her time working in various private practice clinics on the Central Coast. She now has both a personal and professional desire to help women with pain and dysfunction in pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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Why Women's Health? Kirrily is a mum of daughter Ireland and son Melbourne. Following her first pregnancy in 2016, Kirrily has been on an exciting and eye opening journey through the world of pregnancy and new motherhood. She has focused her professional development on pregnancy and pelvic health courses and is a member of the WHTA (Women’s Health Training Associates). Kirrily has progressed to become a Level 3 (equiv.) womens health physio for the treatment of prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and has a post grad. degree in Sports physiotherapy.
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Interests:
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Women's Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise
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Pelvic Floor Birth Prep
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Prolapse & Incontinence Management
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Rectus Diastasis
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Mastitis Relief
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Pessary Fitting
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Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy
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Dry Needling
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PLEASE NOTE:
Kirrily's books are currently closed to new patients and past patients with new injuries/conditions. Current patients can book with Kirrily by calling reception.
Katey Molenaar
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Katey studied a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science before completing her Masters degree in Physiotherapy. She has physio experience at 2 previous private practice clinics, Manly United Football Club, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Acute Respiratory Ward, and Mona Vale Hospital in Neurological and Geriatric/Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.
Katey has a strong passion for women's health and is an APA certified level 2 Women's Health Physiotherapist. Katey assesses and treats a wide range of pelvic floor conditions for women across all life stages to help reduce their symptoms or pain and overall improve their quality of life.
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Katey is also a qualified teacher of intermediate & advanced reformer pilates and integrates her knowledge as a Physiotherapist to deliver safe and effective programs for rehab and fitness.
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Interests:
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Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy
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Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
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Pelvic Floor Birth Prep
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Postnatal Pelvic Floor Assessments
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Women's Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise
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Prolapse & Incontinence Management
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Mastitis relief
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Rectus Diastasis
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Exercise Prescription
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Clinical Reformer Pilates
Ashley Kenny
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Ashley graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015. Ashley spent her first two years working in the local hospitals in a range of clinical areas, and working with sporting teams on weekends. In more recent years Ashley has worked in private practice, developing her passion for Women’s health.
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Ashley is a member of the Women’s Health training associates and is trained in pre and post natal exercise, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence, pessary fitting, overactive bladder and sacroiliac joint pain management. Ashley is passionate about supporting women through life stages to help them thrive.
Interests:
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Women’s Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise
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Pelvic Floor Birth Prep
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Prolapse & incontinence management including pessary fitting
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Exercise during pregnancy and post natal
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Post natal return to sport and running
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Pelvic girdle, sacroiliac and back pain during pregnancy
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Overactive bladder/Urgency management
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Mastitis relief
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Osteoporosis prevention & management
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Tiara McLeod
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Tiara graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015, and has gained her experience working in hospitals, private practice and aged care. She is passionate about supporting and empowering women in their health and wellbeing, and has a strong interest in a career in Women's Health.
She has completed Introductory Women’s Health training with the Women’s Health Training Associates and is an APA certified level 2 Women's Health Physiotherapist. Tiara is also a 200 hour certified yoga teacher, has completed Therapeutic Yoga training with Unite Health, and has experience teaching safe and inclusive yoga classes.
Tiara enjoys spending her free time surfing, being outdoors, doing yoga and Pilates, walking and training her dog, and getting creative with painting.
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Interests:
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Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
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Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain
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Postnatal pelvic floor assessments
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Pre & postnatal exercise prescription
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Rectus diastasis
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Headache and TMJ disorders
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Therapeutic yoga
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Mastitis
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Dry needling
Danielle O'Connor
Acuneedling Midwife
Danielle is a Mum, Wife, Midwife and fierce supporter of women. With an overwhelming passion for wholistic care during pregnancy and early mothering, Danielle graduated from UTS in Sydney with a Bachelor of Midwifery. Almost 10 years’ experience as a Registered Midwife across all areas of Maternity Services in both public and private hospitals; she holds post grad qualifications in Acuneedling, Perinatal Mental Health and Childbirth Education. Danielle’s aim is to fill the gaps and empower women with the confidence to make informed choices about their body, baby and parenting. Danielle blends the ancient arts of Midwifery and Acupuncture to help women move through the perinatal period with joy and confidence which lays the foundation for a smoother transition to parenthood and future health.
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Danielle can help pregnancy clients with:
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Nausea/vomiting, hyperemesis, and heartburn
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Constipation
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Haemorrhoids, varicose veins and vulval varicosities
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Back/hip/symphysis pubic pain and musculoskeletal conditions
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IUGR
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Anaemia
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Emotional concerns and antenatal depression
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Insomnia
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Thrush/itching, pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes
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Restless leg syndrome and calf cramps
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Headaches and migraines
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Optimal fetal positioning
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Birth preparation & labour activtation
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She can also help during the early postpartum period with mastitis, blocked ducts, milk supply issues, afterbirth pains, and more.
Remedial Massage Therapists
Natalie Bell
Remedial Massage Therapist
Nat is an accredited Remedial massage practitioner, graduating from the School of Integrated Body Therapy with a diploma of Remedial Massage. Nat is able to assess and determine the best course of treatment for you ensuring a whole body approach is taken to improve overall vitality. ​
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Nat's areas of interest include
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Pregnancy Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Sports Massage
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Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue and Overuse Injuries
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Dry Needling
Having graduated from the Human Performance Centre in 2016 with a Cert 4 in Fitness, Nat has spent years working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor focusing on the mechanics of the body. Nat takes a whole body approach to injury to speed up recovery and get her clients back in the game as soon as possible.
Nat also has a strong passion for pregnancy massage and women's health. Being a mum herself, to sons Asher and Alby, she knows all the benefits of pregnancy massage to alleviate pregnancy related aches and pains, reduce stress and improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
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You may also catch Nat on the desk as one of our valued reception staff team members!
Rebecca Flint
Remedial Massage Therapist
Rebecca is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 21 years of hands on experience ranging from clinic practice to managing pamper cruises and supervising at the Nature Care College student clinic.
She works closely with Oriental health principles and uses a combination of acupressure, remedial techniques & gentle stretches to customise a beneficial treatment for each patient.
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Rebecca offers the following services:
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Pregnancy Massage
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Remedial Massage
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PLEASE NOTE: Rebecca is not affiliated with Medibank Private so patients will be unable to claim if with this health fund and its associated partners.
Stephanie Polmear
Remedial Massage Therapist
Stephanie is a remedial massage therapist with years of experience as a massage and beauty therapist. Steph has experience in treating clients with sports, remedial and relaxation massage.
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Steph offers the following services:
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Pregnancy Massage
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Remedial Massage
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Sports Massage
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Dry Needling
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Steph has a passion for fitness, having recently completed her personal training qualification and opening her own personal training business, Body FX.
Administration
Arja Binns
Practice Manager
Arja is our Practice Manager and keeps the Physiozest wheels turning day-to-day. Arja has previously worked on the desk at a number of large physio practices and is happy to help with any questions you may have.
She is currently studying a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. She has a keen interest in women’s health since having two children of her own and hopes that one day she can also support and help women achieve their health goals.
Ellah Smeeth
Receptionist
Ellah is one of our lovely receptionists here at physiozest. She is sure to make your day that little bit brighter with her friendly smile and can-do attitude.
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When she's not at work, you'll find her out on the footy field or at uni studying neuroscience. Ellah is well known in the oz tag & league tag community, often representing at state levels.
Sarah Johnston
Receptionist
Sarah started her journey at Physiozest as a patient and women’s health advocate after the birth of her two daughters.
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After a maternity leave break, Sarah was ready to delve into a new role where her customer service knowledge, organisational skills, and willingness to learn would thrive amongst a service she was passionate about and in a team, she believed in.
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Sarah is ready to deliver kind and positive patient relations and is on hand to actively listen, help and care for you in the best way possible.