- Our team of clinicians between them have 80+ years of clinical experience – meaning that the collaborative approach between team members ensures patients enjoy the best possible care.
Alison Strudwick
Physiotherapist. B.App.Sc (PHTY) ; Grad. Dip. App Sc (Manip PHTY); Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management USYD 2018)
Alison is our Principal Physiotherapist with more than 30 years of experience. She is highly regarded within her profession and has done countless professional development hours throughout her career. Alison is a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist through completion a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy from Sydney University (USYD) .
She completed a Master of Science in Medicine ( Pain Management) through USYD in 2018 . Alison has developed a special interest in early intervention for patients at risk of developing persistent pain and individual pain management programs for chronic pain sufferers.
All areas of musculoskeletal management remain a passion with career highlight working on the Australian Medical Team during the Commonwealth Games 2018.
Kate Haasnoot
Physiotherapist
Kate is a physiotherapist of 16 years experience who now lives locally in Maitland.
Kate’s initial interest in physiotherapy came from her sporting background in basketball having represented Newcastle and the state in her junior years. After graduating in 2001 Kate completed her new graduate year at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital before moving back up to Newcastle to work in private practice where she has stayed aside from a 12-month stint working in the NHS in England.
Kate has extensive experience in private practice, treating a wide range of conditions from social sports people to elite athletes, injured workers, paediatrics, the elderly and everything in between. Kate has been atMaitland Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries since January 2017 and impresses with her strong work ethic and her dedication to her profession and her patients.
Kate has a strong interest and experience in combining clinical pilates into her patient’s rehabilitation plans. She is also very experienced in casting and trigger point dry needling.
Charlotte Cordes
Physiotherapist
Charlotte joined us in September, 2014. After studying in Germany, Charlotte started her physiotherapy career in private practice in 2003 in Berlin. From 2004 to 2008 she worked in private practice in Schwerin, Germany. She had a varied case load including sports injuries, musculoskeletal and neurological patients, general physiotherapy and supervising student physiotherapists.
Charlotte studied under Dr Frank Bartel (GGMM) Manual Therapy. She is a very keen runner, and loves nothing more than running while pushing her baby daughter. In Germany Charlotte’s clinic looked after SV Schwerin handball – one of Europe’s biggest sports. While on holiday and travelling with a friend in Australia her rental vehicle broke down. The Aussie who stopped to offer help is now Charlotte’s husband and father of their daughter.
Jack Shaw
Jack completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Newcastle University in 2017. As a keen sportsman from a very young age, Jack had several dealings with physiotherapists and it was this association that initiated his interest in the area. Jack has represented NSW in baseball and softball, as well as participating in numerous other sports including rugby league, football and tennis. Jack now keeps fit in the gym and has particular interest in high performance reconditioning. He has followed this interest by working with sports teams locally and by developing gym based rehabilitation programs .
Dom Vervaart
Physiotherapist
Dom has recently joined out team after completing his studies at Newcastle University. Dom has played rugby union at junior and senior level and is passionate about sport injuries management and prevention . Dom developed his initial interest in studying Physiotherapy when undergoing rehabilitation for recurrent ACL injuries at age 12 and 13. Dom plays guitar and is now following an interest in basketball.
Matt Chase
Physiotherapist
We are sad to farewell Matt Chase from our team . Matt has moved to the North Coast and we wish him well and look forward to hearing more of his career development .
Graham Storer
Myotherapist
Graham is a soft tissue specialist, qualified as a Myotherapist. He is a 50-50 partner in the business. He is currently on extended leave.