Physiotherapy Narrabeen
The Sports Physio Clinic has been trusted by the Northern Beaches community for over 20 years. Our team provides expert care for sports injuries, back & neck pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, arthritis & everyday aches and pains.
Our Narrabeen physio team includes senior sports physiotherapists with experience at the AFL (GWS & Swans), Olympic & professional sport levels. We bring world-class knowledge to local community care and combine evidence-based treatment, hands-on therapy to help you recover and perform at your best.
Narrabeen Physio & Allied Health Team
Aaron Bruce
APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Aaron is a senior physiotherapist who works part-time at The Sports Physio Clinic in Narrabeen.
A former Australian representative in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (2008–2010), he has spent over 15 years around the sport as an athlete, coach, judge & physiotherapist, giving him a rare depth of understanding when it comes to adolescent and paediatric sports injuries — particularly in gymnastics and sports where growth plate and hypermobility related presentations are common.
Since 2018, Aaron has worked as Head Physiotherapist for the National Premier League men’s & women’s football teams, Head Physiotherapist for UNSW at the Australian University Games (Gold Coast 2019, Perth 2022) & as physiotherapist for the Perth Glory Women’s A-League squad during their 2022–23 Sydney relocation.
He has also covered UNSW’s Handball and Rugby programs at national level.
Aaron is a recently APA Titled Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist, holding Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2 qualifications with Level 1 Dry Needling experience.
Cora Joy
Physiotherapist
Cora Joy is a physiotherapist with a strong background in sport, Pilates and women’s health.
Originally from Ireland, she completed her BSc in Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin, graduating with First Class Honours in her final clinical placements
Cora has experience managing a broad musculoskeletal caseload, from acute sporting injuries to chronic pain and rehabilitation. She also has a growing passion for women’s pelvic health, supporting antenatal and postnatal clients with personalised, evidence-based care
As a qualified APPI Mat Pilates instructor (Levels 1–3), Cora integrates Pilates-based rehabilitation into her treatment approach, helping clients build strength, confidence and long-term resilience.
Cora provides care with warmth, clear communication and attention to detail, ensuring every client feels supported throughout their recovery journey.
Sam Hanchard
Physiotherapist
Sam Hanchard is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked across multiple sports and has traveled internationally as the Team Physiotherapist for the Australian Raptors Rugby Union, supporting the squad in both the UK and USA.
Sam is full-time at our Narrabeen clinic, where he runs our Strong & Steady Program & hydrotherapy classes alongside his clinical practice. He holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy, with his research focusing on chronic and gradual-onset injuries in surfing, and has completed both APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2 courses.
His professional experience includes roles with Knox Rugby Club, Bond University Rugby, Belrose Terry Hills Men’s Premier League & the Ocean Thunder Series.
Sam’s expertise in sports injury management and rehabilitation makes him a valuable asset to both our team and the athletes he treats.
Aiden Cox
Physiotherapist
Aiden is a highly skilled physiotherapist, currently completing his PhD on muscle architecture as it relates to return to sport outcomes in Elite AFL at the GWS Giants.
Since joining our team in 2022, Aiden has played a pivotal role at our Narrabeen practice, coordinating professional development across both of our clinics.
Aiden works closely with Sports Podiatrist Mo Maarj and the Sport & Exercise Physicians at the Narrabeen Sport & Exercise Medicine Centre, ensuring athletes receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
With extensive experience in sports injury management and rehabilitation, Aiden specializes in optimising athlete mechanics and performance.
In addition to his experience in AFL, Aiden has worked with Eastwood Rugby Union & Wests Tigers Rugby League Academy, where he has continued to increase expertise in high performance sport.
Yelson Qian
Physiotherapist
Yelson is a passionate & experienced physiotherapist from Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a strong focus on musculoskeletal and sports injury management, working across both Narrabeen and West Pymble practices.
He has extensive experience in elite and community sport, having toured internationally with the Australian Raptors Rugby Academy to the UK and the South Coast Blaze Netball to Fiji. He has also worked with UTS Bats (AFL Sydney Premier Division), Manly Sea Eagles (NRL), NSW Swifts, and NSW Netball High Performance Programs. He currently serves as the Physiotherapist for the North Shore Bombers Women’s Premier team.
Yelson holds a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Sydney. He is passionate about sports injury management, rehabilitation, and treating both acute and chronic injuries for patients of all activity levels, focusing on evidence-based interventions.
Matt Cameron
APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Matt Cameron brings over three decades of elite AFL physiotherapy experience to our Narrabeen clinic. As the Head Physiotherapist for the Sydney Swans from 1998 to 2020, he led injury rehabilitation and athlete performance, contributing to the team’s 2005 and 2012 premierships.
In 2021, Matt joined the GWS Giants as the Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, overseeing players’ recovery from injury through to their return to play. Since 2022, he has been consulting at our Narrabeen clinic, offering his expertise in high-performance rehabilitation & injury management to our patients.
Matt holds a PhD focusing on lower limb biomechanics, published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine “A Prospective Study of the Relationship between Lower Body Stiffness and Hamstring Injury in Professional Australian Rules Footballers”
Andrew Ryan
APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Andrew is a Director of The Sports Physio Clinic and has been Practice Principal since 2005, overseeing its growth from a single clinic in Narrabeen to the addition of West Pymble in 2010.
Originally a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Emergency and ICU, Andrew transitioned into physiotherapy, becoming an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist in 2007.
With extensive experience in elite sports, he has worked across Rugby Union & AFL at both national & international levels.
Alongside his role at the clinic, Andrew is part of the medical team for the GWS Giants and has worked with the Wallabies, Mitsubishi DynaBoars (Japan), Warringah Rugby Union & Gordon Rugby Union.
He is currently working very limited hours at the practices – but continues to bring a wealth of experience in high performance athlete care.
Please call 9981 4099.
Penny Hanlon
Physiotherapist – Women’s Health
In Australia, 1 in 3 women, 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 children experience bladder control problems. If that’s you (or your child), you’re far from alone — and you absolutely don’t have to just “live with it.”
Penny Hanlon is an experienced physiotherapist dedicated to helping women, men and children manage a wide range of continence and pelvic health concerns.
She provides evidence-based assessment and treatment in a supportive, respectful and completely confidential environment.
Pelvic health issues can feel confronting or embarrassing, but they are common — & highly treatable with the right guidance.
If you’re ready to feel back in control – you can contact Penny on (02) 9981 4099 or email (click here) to book an appointment.
Melissa Juergens
Accredited Dietician
Mel is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Sports Dietitian. In addition to her clinic at Narrabeen, Mel works with the GWS Giants AFL and Giants Netball as their head Sports Dietitian.
It is Mel’s mission to simplify diet and nutrition and help people see food as more than just calories. A balanced diet should not deprive you of foods you love but instead help you to be the healthiest, happiest version of yourself and enable you to thrive in our ever-changing world.
She takes an individualised approach to help people find a solution that is suited to them and their lifestyle. Everyone is different. Each individual has their own stresses, jobs, day to day routines, sleep patterns, hormone levels, biochemical makeup, taste buds, bone composition and many more.
With this in mind, how can it be that there is one way of eating that simply suits everyone? Mel finds diet patterns that suits an individual’s lifestyle, their body & helps them achieve individualised goals.
Ashley Gellert
Ash blends her extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a wide-ranging knowledge of Paediatric care.
She has experience working with children of all ages, from newborns through to adolescents, who experience developmental delays, have connective tissue disorders (hypermobility), genetic conditions, coordination difficulties, gait and postural concerns, and musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Ash has worked in some of Sydney’s finest schools and with a wide variety of sporting teams, leading their Physiotherapy programs and developing sport-specific screening tools; designed to flag injury risks and improve performance. Ash uses this experience, blended with her natural aptitude for fun, to ensure that all children and adolescents maximise their sporting and participation potential.
Ash holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition and a Master of Physiotherapy. She has completed a range of postgraduate Paediatric Physiotherapy training and continues to stay up to date with the most relevant evidence-based assessments and interventions, ensuring the highest quality of care is always provided to your child.
Georgia Bisset
Georgia is a highly versatile Physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience spanning early development, complex presentations, injury management, and rehabilitation.
She works with children and adolescents presenting with neurodiversity, connective tissue disorders (including hypermobility), genetic conditions, coordination difficulties, gait and postural concerns, as well as growth-related musculoskeletal injuries.
Georgia enjoys managing complex cases and is highly regarded within her professional network for her expertise in supporting individuals with POTS, complex pain syndromes, and general deconditioning.
Georgia is particularly passionate about supporting babies and toddlers in their early development by helping them explore their environments through purposeful, developmentally appropriate movement, fostering confidence, independence, and opportunities for early participation.
She has also worked in the sporting domain with school-aged athletes and alongside Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic teams. Her collaboration with the NSW Institute of Sport informs her approach to helping young athletes reach their full potential.
Michelle Ivins
Massage Therapist
Michelle is an experienced soft tissue therapist who has been part of our team since 2019. She provides professional, client-centred massage therapy designed to support both short-term relief and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Michelle uses a range of traditional and therapeutic techniques, including remedial massage and hot stone therapy, to address muscle tension, recovery from training, postural strain and general stress-related tightness. Her treatments are tailored to each individual — whether the goal is injury support, improved mobility, or simply time to reset and recover.
Working closely alongside our physiotherapy team, Michelle plays an important role in helping clients manage muscular discomfort, optimise recovery and maintain overall wellbeing.
Michelle consults from both our Narrabeen and West Pymble clinics.
HICAPS private health fund rebates are available.
Please note: rebates are not available for BUPA – please call to confirm your fund covers massage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No. You can book directly with one of our physiotherapists without a referral. A referral is only required if you’re claiming through certain schemes such as Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM), Workers Compensation, CTP, DVA, or some insurance providers.
What conditions do physios treat?
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues and injuries related to sport & exercise. This includes back & neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee pain, ankle sprains, muscle and tendon injuries, growth related conditions, osteoarthritis, post-operative rehabilitation & persistent pain.
We also provide Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, classes for Osteoarthritis and Hydrotherapy.
What can I expect at my first physio appointment?
Your first appointment is 45 minutes. We will discuss your injury history, general health, your concerns & what you actually want & need to get back to doing.
Physios are trained and qualified to assess and diagnose your condition with a physical examination.
A provisional diagnosis will be made and discussed, including any further investigations required – this may include referral for imaging (MRI, X-Ray) or for a GP or specialist opinion (Sports & Exercise Physician or Orthopaedic Specialist).
Together, we’ll map out a clear plan of action — focused on reducing pain, restoring function & getting you back to what you love as quickly and safely as possible.
Can I claim through my private health insurance?
The rebate you receive depends on your individual health fund and level of cover. Please bring your card to swipe on the day or you can claim from your fund later.
Does Medicare cover physiotherapy?
Eligible patients with a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan from their GP may receive a Medicare rebate for up to five allied health visits per calendar year.
A valid GP referral is required.
Do I need to have scans before I come to Physio?
Usually not.
In most cases, a physiotherapist can accurately assess your injury through a detailed history and physical examination without the need for X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans or MRI.
Clinical practice guidelines recommend that imaging is only used when it is likely to change diagnosis or treatment, as many scans show age-related changes that may not be the source of your pain.
If imaging is clinically indicated, we’ll explain why and can communicate with your GP or specialist to help arrange the most appropriate scan. Our goal is to ensure you receive the right investigation at the right time—avoiding unnecessary costs, delays, and radiation exposure where possible.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online at any time using our online booking system or by contacting one of our clinics during business hours (7:00am – 7:00pm).
Our reception team can also help you choose the practitioner or service that’s best suited to your needs.
The Sports Physio Clinic
Narrabeen
Narrabeen
Sydney Academy Of Sport,
Wakehurst Parkway
Narrabeen NSW 2101
