East West Physiotherapy

Release

Step 1 ”CHECK THE SPARK PLUGS”The Nervous System must be assessed and screened for any signs of Neuritis.
Modalities included at this stage include spinal mobilisation, cold laser, acupuncture peripheral nerve mobilisation/release orthotic therapy, jaw and cranial mobilisation.

Restore

Step 2 ”GREASE AND OIL CHANGE”The Myofascial System must be restored to Balance.
Modalities included here are commonly stronger techniques designed to remove any imbalances in the myofascial meridian system. This usually takes between 3 and twelve sessions. Session times vary between 30-90 minutes.

Retrain

Step 3 ”FINE TUNING AND PERFORMANCE”Dormant postural muscles must be activated and conditioned.

At eastwest we have one of the most modern and well equipped Pilates and strength training studios. Classes can be taken in either Pilates or strength and conditioning with one of our physios. Class sizes are small and personalised.
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Our Staff

Gavin Johnston
Principal Physiotherapist

Gavin has spent the last 20 years searching for a clinical model that supports his patient’s postural system. Now termed the neuro-myofascial web, it’s a highly plastic system which is continually adapting and remodeling.
Gav has studied with pain scientists, physiotherapists, dentists, osteopaths, chiropractors, myofascial specialists, podiatrists and acupuncturists and has created a uniquely holistic clinical environment at eastwest.
Following a long term interest in structural bodywork, Gav completed 500 hours training in KMI Structural Integration.

Silvia Gonzalez
Physiotherapist

Silvia graduated from University in Madrid in 1999 with a degree in Physiotherapy.
While working as a physiotherapist, she completed another 7 years of part time study in Osteopathy including cranial and visceral manipulation.
Silvia was Gavin’s lab partner at the recent KMI (Kinesis Myofascial Integration) Structural Integration certification, run by Thomas Myers, the author of Anatomy Trains. This holistic full body meridian based body work is what eastwest physiotherapy is now known for and what attracted Silvia to join our team. Gavin’s love of the foot is complemented by Silvia’s love of the head, neck and jaw.

Crawford Quinn
Physiotherapist

Crawford completed his Physiotherapy degree at Glasgow University in 2011. Since then he has worked as a sports physiotherapist at several professional Soccer clubs, including the Rangers Football Club in Scotland.
He has a strong interest in biomechanics and the alignment of the body through both soft tissue and manipulative therapy. Crawford has extensive musculoskeletal experience and is particularly good at getting patients back to full function after injury or surgery.
His role at eastwest is to provide challenging small group postural conditioning classes, all aspects of manual and movement therapies and to assist Gav with orthotics and foot alignment.

Neville Dunne
Bodywork and Massage Therapist

Neville has been a practising Bodywork Therapist since 2001. Over this time, he has gained many years of experience and honed his skills and expertise as a Structural Bodywork Therapist. His curiosity of the human anatomy has set him on a journey to help his clients reach their unique structural pattern.
Neville has a unique style in facilitating his clients in helping them to improve movement, flexibility and balance. Through this structural approach to pain management he can assist in unlocking those chronic pain patterns and restoring structural integrity. This allows the client to feel poised, confident and at ease in the body.

Vicki Wong
Physiotherapist / Pilates Instructor

Vicki completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 2014 and joins eastwest physiotherapy as a Pilates Instructor. She is passionate about bringing patients back to active life and enjoys seeing clients walking out of the clinic confidently with restored movement.
Vicki runs Pilates group classes as well as individualised 1on1 sessions.

Ingrid Shaw
Pilates & Gyrtonic trainer

Ingrid has been working in the Pilates industry since 1990 and holds a Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy. She is also a certified GYROTONIC® trainer as well as a Yamuna foot fitness practitioner. Ingrid is registered with the APMA – Australian Pilates Method Association and has served on the council as a member and Vice President as well as running the National Continuing Education for the Association for almost 10 years. Ingrid has pre and post natal teacher certification from “The Centre for Women’s Fitness” USA and is the inaugural recipient of the Centre’s “Womens Health” certification.
Ingrid has an extensive background in dance having danced professionally in a ballet company in Europe for many years.
She enjoys helping people rehabilitate from injury and to regain their healthy, pain free and able body.

East West Physiotherapy in Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW is listed under the best Physiotherapists offering services such as Joint Pain Physio, Acupuncture, Shoulder injury Physio.

Some other services offered by East West Physiotherapy include Myofascial Release Therapy, Sports Massage, Sports injury Physio, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Massage, Physiotherapy, Myotherapy, Remedial Massage.

Call East West Physiotherapy to make an appointment with our friendly staff.

Services

Holistic Physiotherapy

Sports Injuries

Foot Alignment & Orthotic Therapy

Postural Fitness Studio

Posture and Pain

Myofascial Bodywork

Kids Alignment

Pre-Employment Assessments

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Reviews

“Great Practice, competent and compassionate . Our family needs met for Orthotics & Physio and for me a Holistic approach to Back and leg length issues complicated by injuries- great results – less pain , more movement , better life.”

“If you are looking for the best physiotherapy in Sydney, go to East West Physiotherapy. I have suffered from AS since I was 20 with constant knee swelling amongst other regular aches and pains. After a bad skiing accident in 2005, I wasn’t upright and in enormous pain. Three physios later (all fabulous) I found Gavin at East West and haven’t looked back since. NO more selling knees, I’m straighter than ever and back at the gym doing boxing and pump classes. I could not be more grateful. The combination of traditional physio with guasha and acupuncture – and a physio who really cares about you as an individual (no text book method is ever relied on) – has really worked for me.”