Our Physio Team

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Jamie Sibbick

Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Jamie graduated in 1996. He has worked in private practice for 19 years, 13 of those with Essential Physio (formerly Border Valley Physiotherapy). Jamie is experienced in treating sports injuries, work cover injuries, rehabilitation and general injuries. He is also qualified in dry needling, kinesiology taping and pilates.

Jamie is married with three teenage sons and is a keen sports enthusiast. In his spare time he enjoys coaching junior football, playing cricket & volunteering for his local Athletics Club.

 

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Georgie Davidson

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Yoga Teacher

Georgie Davidson is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, yoga and mindfulness teacher. For many years Georgie has been teaching movement, with her personal practice guiding her to explore creative ways to blend a contemporary knowledge of human movement with yoga and mindfulness to help people flourish in their lives.

Georgie teaches mindfulness programs in Adelaide and Mindful Movement Exercise classes at Lobethal. She provides conference presentations and mindfulness workshops to health and business leadership university students, workplaces and community groups.

Elsbeth Falster

CURRENTLY ON EXTENDED LEAVE

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 2012

Elsbeth has worked in public hospitals and private practice since 2013 in a wide variety of areas including orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics and community care. She has done extra study in Women’s Health, including mastitis and breast care, and has an interest in injury prevention and return to sport.

Elsbeth also has an interest in the performing arts and is a registered ballet teacher.

 

Susie Gordon

CURRENTLY ON EXTENDED LEAVE

Physiotherapist

Susan Gordon has over 35 years of experience primarily in private practice.

Susie graduated from Adelaide with a degree in Physiotherapy in 1985 and is committed to providing a holistic approach to treating patients.

Susie provides a hands on, one on one approach incorporating Muscle Energy, Mulligan, Manual, Myofascial and acupuncture therapies. Whilst not specialising in anything in particular, over the years she has developed an interest in spinal pain and enjoys the challenge that these somewhat complex issues can present, particularly in adolescence. Exercise programs, nutrition and lifestyle are important components of her treatment. 

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Jane Bearman

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Tai Chi Teacher

Jane is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist originally trained in the UK and AHPRA registered. Outside of Physiotherapy, she volunteers in the CFS as firefighter and Road Crash Rescue. Jane also practices and teaches Tai Chi and runs Tai Chi exercise classes to improve balance, fitness, strength, endurance and relaxation.

Her Physiotherapy interests are musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, falls education and balance, stroke rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory, BPPV Vertigo assessment and treatment, orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation, advanced dry needling, hydrotherapy, Tai Chi for strength and balance exercise, and home visits for rehabilitation in the home.

 

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Vanessa Holohan

Physiotherapist

Vanessa is an experienced Physiotherapist who has skills in a range of areas including occupational health, sports and general physiotherapy clinics.

Vanessa’s work in a specialist hand/upper limb clinic also provided her with the opportunity to volunteer in Bhutan, assisting the community and training local clinicians.

Vanessa is knowledgeable and confident in treating musculoskeletal injuries, and enjoys providing patients with education about their injury and recovery plan, as well as providing them with a progressive exercise program.
She has skills in workplace on-the-job assessments which can assist injured workers in their return to full capacity, and ergonomic assessments so that patients can reduce the risk of neck and back pain when working at their computer.

Vanessa’s interests include playing cricket, running with her retired greyhound and developing her skills in canine therapy and rehabilitation.

 

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Nicola Marsh

CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE

Physiotherapist & Yoga Teacher
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia, 2012

Nicola Marsh is a Physiotherapist and a Yoga teacher. Nicola is passionate about enhancing wellbeing and helping patients find new ways of being with the challenges of persistent pain using mindful movement. Nicola has special interests in persistent pain, lower back pain, hip/knee osteoarthritis and pain education.Nicola enjoys using education and exercise to help patients reach their goals, regain confidence and lead them on the road to recovery.
 
She is also qualified in dry needling, DMA Clinical Pilates and has done extra training in exercise and education to help patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. In her spare time Nicola enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, doing Yoga and catching up with friends and family.
 
 

Our Staff

Naomi Pringle is our Practice Manager & can assist with your enquiries for Williamstown, Birdwood & Lobethal Clinics.

Please do not hesitate to direct your enquiries to her on 8568 5455 or admin@essentialphysio.com.au

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