Physiotherapy Caves Beach

01/05/2024

Last year two close friends were diagnosed with Osteoporosis. They were the last people I would have suspected of having poor bone density. Both were very active people, going to bootcamp, running and hiking, healthy diets and lifestyles and neither had symptoms.

Fortunately their doctors ordered bone density screening as part of a health check.

The good news is they both faced the challenge head on and with a combination of medication and simple tweaks to diet and exercise they have increased their bone density by 6 and 10 percent in only one year.

Healthy Bones Australia have recently updated their website and I would urge everyone to take a look at healthybonesaustralia.org.au. You will find factsheets and an easy to use risk calculator, advice about Calcium and Vitamin D and specific exercise guidelines which can be implemented yourself or under the guidance of a Physiotherapist.

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease affecting over 1.2 million Australians and leading to over 173,000 broken bones each year.

23/04/2024

Last minute appointments available with Nicola today !

Call 0410 043 175

22/02/2024

Meet our Team...Joining us from 4 March…

Carolyn Urquhart
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
University of Queensland

Carolyn has over 30 years of experience as a Physiotherapist and still finds it hugely rewarding to work with clients to problem-solve causes and solutions for their pain and dysfunction.

Carolyn is a great listener and motivated by the satisfaction of improving the quality of life of others.

Carolyn works part time at Physiotherapy Caves Beach and is also a valued member of the team at The Breast Centre in Gateshead, where she works as an Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner.

Carolyn’s many years of experience and dedication to ongoing education give her a depth of knowledge which significantly enhances her client care and outcomes.

21/02/2024

At Physiotherapy Caves Beach you will find a small enthusiastic and committed team dedicated to providing quality Physiotherapy treatments in a caring environment. Listening carefully to understand you and your goals is a priority for us; whether that’s running a marathon or getting on the floor to play with your grandchildren.

Our consultation times are generous to allow a thorough assessment and treatment and ensure clients leave with a clear understanding of their diagnosis, treatment plan and home exercises.

Operating in Caves Beach since 2015 and servicing south east Lake Macquarie and the northern Central Coast, we have developed strong ties with the community and enjoy close relationships with local GP’s.

Our rooms are bright and welcoming on the ground floor with easy access and parking.

No referral is needed to see a Physio.

Our team of Physiotherapists are dedicated to providing quality services in a caring environment.

13/02/2024

We treat a wide range of spinal, muscle and joint conditions in most age groups from school age children to the very elderly.

Conditions treated include but are not limited to:
· Headache and migraine
· Back and neck pain
· Whiplash
· Nerve pain and sciatica
· Osteoarthritis
· Acute/sporting injuries eg. Ankle sprains and muscle strains
· Plantarfasciitis and foot pain
· Tendon pain and injuries eg. Tennis elbow, Achillies tendonitis
· “Growing” pain in young adolescents
· Post operative rehabilitation
· Jaw pain

Our treatment style is very ‘Hands-on’ and we are happy to arrange to meet at Valentine Hydrotherapy Pool to provide a Hydrotherapy program if appropriate.

13/02/2024

Meet our Team...

Nicola Weaver - Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Applied Science
(Physiotherapy)
University of Sydney 1993

Nicola is another highly experienced member of our team. She has over 30 years of experience working in private Physiotherapy practices and loves the challenge of helping people feel strong, independent and capable, able to live their best lives.

Nicola is a qualified Pilates instructor and highly skilled at combining the strengthening and control principles of Pilates into her clinical treatments. She is a great believer in the benefits of exercise based treatments combined with manual therapy and regularly takes clients for Hydrotherapy sessions at Valentine Hydrotherapy Pool.

In the near future, Nicola hopes to be offering small group mat work exercise sessions for our clients.

13/02/2024

Meet our Team...

Stephanie Henderson - Practice Owner, Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
University of Sydney 1990

I am motivated by a desire to help people...to be the person that goes above and beyond.

I find the human body incredible and get deep satisfaction from using my knowledge to work with clients to problem solve even the trickiest conditions.

A love of learning is essential in the ever-changing world and continually updating my Physio skills is something I enjoy. More recently I have commenced study in the emerging field of Lifestyle Medicine which, as the name suggests, is the practice of using lifestyle factors (sleep, nutrition, excercise, breath) as medicine. Used in conjunction with traditional Physiotherapy, Lifestyle Medicine has the potential to improve outcomes significantly.

As the Principal/Owner of this practice, I have made it my priority to find like-minded practitioners to make up our team.

We laugh a lot and love what we do!