Bay Active Physiotherapy

Bay Active Physiotherapy in Double Bay, Sydney, NSW is categorized under Physiotherapists Specialising in Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Physio, Back Pain Physio.

Additional services by Bay Active Physiotherapy include Joint Pain Physio, Dry Needling, Headache Physio, Shoulder injury Physio, Sports Massage, Sports injury Physio, Musculoskeletal injury Physio, Deep Tissue Massage.

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WELCOME TO BAY ACTIVE PHYSIO

Whether your pain is due to sports injury, work stresses, accident, surgery, or wear and tear of everyday life, we can help you.

Specialised expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, coupled with the application of up-to-the-minute research, offers clients fast and enduring results.

We will isolate the root cause of your pain, treat the symptoms and with both manual therapy and expert exercise prescription work with you to prevent it returning.

We’re committed to helping our clients help themselves.

OUR TEAM

FLEUR BALMAIN – PRACTICE DIRECTOR
MAPA BApplSc (physio) MHlthSc (manip physio)

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiotherapist, Dry Needling Physiotherapist, Real Time Ultrasound Assessor of the core. Titled Member of the APA

Fleur Balmain is a hard working Director and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Bay Active Physio. She graduated in 2004 with her Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and in 2007 with a Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy.

Fleur has worked in many areas of physiotherapy through her early graduate years with experience in neuro rehab, palliative care, post operative breast cancer management, paediatrics, women’s health and orthopaedics. More recently she has dedicated her time to learning how to accurately diagnose specific spinal conditions and in order to treat them, decipher what their root cause is. More often than not, neck and back pain can be related to a postural habit (work or hobbies), a muscle recruitment or motor control dysfunction (typically developed post injury) or a derangement of the joints them selves (such as a disk bulge or facet joint arthritis).

When Fleur graduated with her Masters in Manipulative Therapy in 2007, she learnt to use a strong emphasis on evidence based diagnosis and management. This involves taking a thorough history, asking lots of very specific questions and ensures that you will be given the right treatment for your condition.

Fleur spent a couple of years working for Sarah Key, mastering the skills of manual therapy while maintaining her post operative skills at the Mater hospital in Crows Nest. She has been a clinical educator for the APA Spinal level 1 and 2 courses, works occasionally as a tutor at Sydney University and regularly mentors Master Physiotherapy students from La Trobe University.

 

Fleur became one of the Directors of Bay Active Physio in 2009 and is striving to develop a friendly, patient focused practice with the most up to date technology to achieve the best results. She now shares her time between management, exercise classes and one on one therapy and a couple of children at home.

PATRICK KEATING PRACTICE DIRECTOR
B Sc (Hons) (Physio) Dip MT

Manipulative Physiotherapist, Sports Physiotherapist, Dry Needling Physiotherapist, Bradcliff Method certified Breathing Physio.

Patrick studied at the University of East London UK, and graduated in 1993. He’s been working for 23 years in Private practice and Sports Medicine.

Patrick’s special areas of interest are Exercise prescription,   fitness, injury prevention, rehabilitation, dry needling, manipulation, BPD retraining and he’s a BradCliff method certified therapist.

He has performed at an elite level in various sports and has been a member of the NZ team at the World Championships at Kona, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in 1985.  He has competed in 30 marathons, many Iron Man Triathlons and played national league basketball.

Patrick was a physiotherapist for the Fiji National rugby team for 2 years and has worked extensively with New Zealand national sporting teams including the swimming team and the kayaking team for competitions including World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

Patrick was a clinical educator for 5 years at the School of Physiotherapy, Auckland University of Technology and is a member of Sports Physiotherapy Australia, and The Manipulative Physiotherapy. He attends regular training sessions, conferences, courses and lectures for ongoing professional education.

As a director of Bay Active Physio, Patrick shares his time between his family, kayaking, open water swimming, the Bronte Surf Life Saving club, where he is the Director of Education and Patrol Captain.

JANE PARRY
B.AppSc (Physio)

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Dry Needling PractitionerJane has over 15 years experience working as a physiotherapist in private practice throughout Sydney. Jane’s experience extends from being an in-house physiotherapist to an NRL team to providing team coverage to school boy Rugby and Soccer teams to treating the “’weekend warrior” sports person. At the later stages of her career Jane spent 6 years at a city clinic where her focus changed to treating and assessing ergonomic based injuries, and later as a Rehabilitation Consultant Jane developed skills in ergonomic workplace assessments and injury management.

Jane is a qualified Dry Needling Practitioner and is particularly interested in the positive results gained from Dry Needling in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, such as plantar fasciatis and Achilles tendonitis especially in runners.

Jane’s treatment philosophy is one of a partnership between Physiotherapist and patient. The physiotherapist role is to diagnose and guide the client who is encouraged to take an active role in their rehabilitation in both the heeling and injury prevention stages.

FIONA NAAYEN
B.AppSc (Physio)
Exercise Physiotherapist 

Fiona has over 15 years experience working in the public and private sector in Sydney and the U.K. She is the mother of 3 energetic children but has still found the time to previously own and run her own practice in Sydney but has, to Bay Active Physio’s delight, brought her expertise in exercise prescription and pilates classes across to us.

Fiona has always been interested in understanding how the body functions and in achieving optimal performance, both physically and psychologically. She strives to combine her Pilates instruction and practice with her physiotherapy knowledge and skills, thereby providing clients with clinical knowledge and experience based treatment.

Fiona believes that anyone, whether fit or never having done any previous exercise can benefit from the postural awareness and inner core strength that has become integrated into her daily life through Pilates. She thrives on being able to assist others in achieving this by giving them tools to understand and thereby manage their own bodies.

She is particularly interested changing people’s lives by helping people who have suffered chronic pain make it back to full functional capacity, and in doing so reduce their pain.

Fiona is a cancer rehab physiotherapist. trained and certified PINC Program.

BETHAN CHARLES-EDWARDS
B.AppSc (physio)
Physiotherapist (Special interest in Sports Injuries)

Bethan graduated from the University of Queensland with a specific interest in sports injuries. She has 15 years experience in private practice managing all age groups but with a particular interest in school aged children. Her sporting background, together with a specialist interest in sports physiotherapy, has developed her expertise in managing specific injuries such knee, ankle and elbow joint issues.

Bethan also works closely with plastic surgeons managing post operative recovery for breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks and face lifts. Bethan is available on Monday/ Wednesday/Saturday.

LINDA TIGUEMOUNINE
Massage Therapist (Dip. Remedial Massage) 

Linda is a talented Remedial Massage Therapist who has been working alongside Bay Active Physio since 2010. Originally from France, decided to make the move permanently here and establish her career as a Remedial Massage Therapist.

She enjoys working with patients who suffer from neck and upper back tension due to prolonged hours at the desk and high work stress. She has a great clinical approach to conditions of the shoulder and thoracic area and uses her firm remedial skills, as opposed to deep tissue techniques, to help eliminate pain and restore correct body function. If you prefer an effective but less painful style of massage, then Linda is the therapist for you.

She has a strong and effective massage technique that he adapts to suit your individual needs. Linda is also empathetic and open in her communication which ensures that you are getting the results that you require from your massage.

Linda also run her own mobile massage business: www.lindatigue.com

She has completed her qualification as a Remedial massage therapist at ACNT. Since she has gained her Diploma of Remedial Massage and diploma of Fitness, Linda keeps developping her skills, learning from the physios, gleaning the techniques and continuing the care of our patients once their symptoms are well managed.

Linda completed training courses including Myofascial cupping, clinical massage of shoulder/ thoracic region, Lymphatic drainage, Oncology Massage Therapy (Level 1).

LIZZIE REDDING
Practice Manager 

Lizzie joined Bay Active Physio in March 2012 as the new Practice Manager. She bears a warm smile at reception and a soft voice over the phone to meet your scheduling and enquiry needs. She has a wide and diverse work history ranging form Entertainer to Massage Therapist to Painter and Decorator to Project Manager. Lizzie is enjoying working with the small, friendly team at Bay Active and looks forward to being of service to you.

LYNNE MOORE
B.AppSc (Physio)
Senior Physiotherapist 

Lynne has over 20 years experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She has done post-graduate study in both Acupuncture and Manipulative Therapy.  Most recently Lynne has become interested in treating the TMJ (jaw) especially as it relates to other pain areas.  In accordance with Bay Active’s commitment to clinical excellence, Lynne has attended several courses this year including :

–          Specialist Treatment and diagnosis of Lumbar Spine & Pelvis Problems

–          Updated treatment and management of lower limb soft tissue injuries

–          Management & diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

RACHAEL SYMONDS
Dip.Physio, Dip.Manip, Cert.Occ Health
Manipulative Physiotherapist  

Rachael has over 20 years experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and comes to us with a varied background from hospital based rehabilitation, managing a gym, teaching exercise classes to private practices in NZ and in Japan. She has treated professional sports players and expatriates. She also set up an independent Occupational Health and Safety consulting business in NZ. Rachael has post graduate qualifications in Joint mobilisation and manipulation, Occupational Health, Dry Needling, Pilates and Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Rachael specialty is work related neck and back pain. Her passion is helping patients address joint and muscle imbalances, to be pain free in work, leisure and sport.

Rachael also works closely with plastic surgeons managing post operative recovery for breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks and face lifts. Rachael is available weekdays and Saturdays.

CAROL HOOPER

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy / Senior Physiotherapist 

Carol graduated with a Bachelor Honour’s Degree in Physiotherapy in the UK in 2004 gaining over 11 years of post graduate experience working in both private and public settings in the UK and Australia.

Carol has a keen interest in all aspects of health and sports, with extensive knowledge and skills in the management of numerous musculoskeletal conditions. She specialises in spinal problems, sports injuries, exercise prescription, injury prevention, rehabilitation, muscle imbalance & Pilates. Carol uses an integrated approach to treatment, drawing from a variety of techniques including joint mobilisations, soft tissue massage, acupuncture/dry needling, exercise prescription and education. She regularly reviews the most recent literature in order to provide the best evidence based management for her patients.

Carol has completed numerous post graduate training courses including Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute (APPI) Pilates, Manual Therapy, Swiss Ball, Dry Needling and Orthopaedic Medicine and incorporates these in her daily clinical practice for optimal recovery. She is also a fully qualified and skilled Acupuncturist.

Carol has extensive experience and success in sports injury and pre and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation treatment across a diverse population of all ages and abilities. She is very passionate about Pilates and regularly runs therapeutic exercise core stability classes to assist clients to improve posture, fitness, strength and flexibility. She also provides ‘one on one’ Pilates sessions, aimed at designing a specific individualised Pilates and functional based exercise programme for different patient groups.

Carol also works closely with cosmetic surgeons managing post-operative recovery for breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, neck and face lifts.

MATTHEW MESSINIS
B.Ex.Phys (UNSW) M.Phty (USyd) 

Matthew graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012 and has 4 years experience working in the Sydney private practice and sports sector treating clients of all ages and activity levels. As well as a strong clinical background, Matthew has worked with Sydney based football, rugby and AFL teams as a team physiotherapist.

Matthew has completed many post graduate courses including dry needling as well Gray Cook’s Selective Function Movement Assessment and uses these skills in his integrated treatment approach.

Matthew has a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology and a varied sporting background which ties in with his interest in biomechanics, exercise rehabilitation and sports performance. These skills make Matthew well equipped to getting his patients back to activity and health as soon as possible.

TOM DE JERSEY

Admin Team

Services

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
PERIPHERAL AND SPINAL JOINT MOBILISATION & MANIP
BRADCLIFF METHOD
NEURODYNAMICS
ONE-ON-ONE EXERCISE SESSIONS
ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC MODALITIES & DRY NEEDLING
AUTOMATIC TRACTION
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
GAITSCAN
REAL TIME DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
REAL TIME ULTRA SOUND
ERGONOMICS
MASSAGE & TIMETABLE
AFFILIATED SERVICES

Reviews

“I have always had very good experiences at Bay Active, both with physiotherapists and masseurs. Would recommend them to anyone for their intelligent, thoughtful and effective approaches to treatment.”

“Absolutely phenomenal team! Highly recommend Fleur and Linda!”