Bangalow Physiotherapy

04/07/2024

🎉🎉Welcome to the Physio Plus Team, Fernando!🎉🎉

Fernando came to Australia from Chile 2018 and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has training as a Pilates Reformer and Trapeze instructor, with work experience in assisted stretching🤸‍♀️🤸.
👍He believes in hands-on treatment partnered with exercise and knows the importance of fluid mobility, which helps heal the body through healthy movement💪🤸‍♀️🍎.
In Fernando's spare time, you can find him strolling along the beach with his wife and young son or surfing the local point breaks🏄🌊.

17/03/2023

New Mat class now available 🤸‍♂️

This new class is in partnership with Sydney University student placements and is on Monday’s at 3-4pm.

This class is only $10 per class and there are still spots available!

Please call our friendly reception staff to book in today.

11/03/2023

Welcome Ksenya,

Ksenya is our newest physiotherapist at Bangalow Physiotherapy.

Ksenya has opened up extra reformer/ Mat Pilates classes on Monday and Friday Morning and has availability for new physiotherapy appointments. Link below. (please call 0266 872330 for class bookings)

https://active-physiotherapy.au1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=97683&practitioner_id=1024231364460807566&appointment_type_id=122849

Ksenya is a Physiotherapist, who completed her degree at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She has experience in hospital and rehabilitation settings, working in a range of clinical areas including orthopaedics, rehabilitation, community health, cardio-respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Ksenya also has a diverse medical background having studied multiple streams of natural medicine and therapies, and also has a Science Degree majoring in Neuroscience & Biochemistry. Ksenya has a passion for health and wellbeing, and is committed to providing goal directed patient care across a broad spectrum of clinical areas.

Originally from Melbourne but now a Northern Rivers local of many years, Ksenya has a background in dance and pilates, qualified with a Certificate of Professional Pilates Instruction, and over 10 years experience in pilates training herself. She is passionate about combining her Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates knowledge to assist clients of all ages and abilities. She enjoys working collaboratively with patients and is committed to providing individualised care to meet their needs.

Outside of work, Ksenya loves taking her dog to the beach, boxing training classes, and baking cakes.

10/08/2021

We are open!

Under the current restrictions, Bangalow Physiotherapy/ Physioplus is considered an essential service. Appointments will continue as scheduled but classes are on hold and will be available via zoom ASAP. Telehealth services can also be arranged. If you have any concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact on 02 66872330.

23/04/2021

WELCOME TAYLOR!

Taylor is one of the newest members to the Bangalow Physiotherapy team!
Taylor completed her Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast in 2020. She has gained experience working with children through OT specific school programs and projects, towards developing fine motor skills, hand writing, emotional regulation and social skills.

She has a desire to provide therapy that is meaningful and tailored to each individual towards all aspects of independence and function.

Taylor has grown up on the Northern Rivers and is eager to give back to her community through Occupational Therapy services. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with friends and family.

07/02/2021

Meet the team:

Cally O’hara

After graduating from the University of Sydney in 2003 Cally built on her strong foundations at the Westmead Children’s Hospital and Greenwich Hospital, in particular in surgical, rehab, orthopaedics, chest physiotherapy, burns and musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.

Cally’s sporting background in netball, soccer, surfing and dance, soon led her to venture into private practice on the northern beaches of Sydney. It is this sporting interest which helped Cally hone her empathetic and consultative approach to her physiotherapy.

Cally returned home to the Northern Rivers in 2011 to take up a position at Bangalow Physiotherapy. She utilises a combination of hands on manual therapy, and a strengthening clinical pilates approach in her practice as a physiotherapist, with acupuncture used as an adjunctive therapy. She enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to develop personalised home exercise regimes to compliment her physiotherapy.

Bangalow Physiotherapy brings clients with a diversity of issues. Some of the conditions Cally treats include:- back and neck pain, sciatica, sports injuries, tendinitis, post hip/ knee/ back surgery, pre and post-natal women, growth-associated conditions in children, torticollis in babies, stubborn chest infections and pneumonia.

Cally’s commitment inspires ongoing development of her professional skills, including the Mulligan Concept, the Sarah Key Method, and Clinical Pilates for runners and pre/post-natal women. Cally’s ongoing interest in physiotherapy is guided by her passion to help people attain enhanced wellbeing and optimal physical functioning. She is committed to providing an individual and respectful approach with her clients to help each one set and achieve their goals.

30/01/2021

Meet the team!

Andy Irvine:

Andy Is a Northern Rivers local who has completed a Masters of Physiotherapy studies at University of Queensland in 2011, as well as a Bachelors degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He has worked in the northern rivers for the past 9 years and is experienced in treating various orthopaedic and musculoskeletal/sporting injuries. He also has a keen interest in shoulder pathologies and vestibular disorders.

Andy strives to achieve the best outcome for his patients utilising the most up-to-date evidence. His philosophy is to provide a quality physiotherapy service that meets a client’s individual needs and goals to better their current and chronic ailments.

In 2020 Andy became the owner and director of Bangalow Physiotherapy and is looking forward to working alongside the local community for many years to come.

01/03/2020

Read Kim's recent blog on Returning To Sport

When we return to sport, we often do this after an off season or an injury. At both times we are at greater risk of injury due to our downtime. I was once told by the physiotherapist for the Australian Ballet – Susan Mayes, that if a dancer in their company has 4 weeks holiday …

28/01/2020

Summer Holidays -

We hope that you have stayed safe and active over the Summer break. Our physiotherapists enjoyed their break. Kim walked the Routeburn track near Queenstown in New Zealand and Cally enjoyed the beaches at home.  If you are struggling to meet your physical goals, we are here to help you stay active ...

04/11/2019

Neck pain has numerous causes such as bad posture, anxiety and stress. It can present itself in numerous ways and can be debilitating in more serious cases. Come in and let us help you, today.

Neck pain can present itself in a myriad of different ways. It can be the result of whiplash after a car accident or of unknown causes, i.e. “I just woke up like this”. Pain coming from neck structures can refer to the head causing headaches, or down the arms, or even further down the spine …