Freshwater Physio

Freshwater Physio in Freshwater, Sydney, NSW is categorized under Physiotherapists Specialising in Remedial Massage, Neck Pain Physio, Rehabilitation Physio.

Some other services offered by Freshwater Physio are Orthotics, Sports Massage, Joint Pain Physio, Pregnancy Physio, Shoulder injury Physio, Soft Tissue Massage, Back Pain Physio, Physiotherapy.

Call the staff at Freshwater Physio to make a booking.

Staff Profile

Alex Donald
BAppSci (ExSpSci), MPhty

Alex has been treating locals for 7 yrs since graduating with a Masters from The University of Sydney. Starting his career as a sports scientist Alex quickly gained the background physiotherapy knowledge and expert experience to practice physiotherapy on elite level athletes.

Noticing that many of his patients were experiencing ongoing back and neck pain, Alex worked with leading physiotherapists and developed techniques and treatments specific to the daily lives of patients.
Whilst working in an industry heavily dominated by IT professionals with headaches and associated neck pain Alex was thrust into the forefront of dealing with such debilitating injuries. Alex has developed a comprehensive method to treat headaches that involves manual treatment, postural adjustment and exercise that fits with the individuals circumstances and needs.

​Alex incorporates Pilates into the treatment of back and neck pain. He takes a functional approach to treatment, getting you back to normal as quickly as possible.

Sarah Jarratt
BAppSci (Physiotherapy)
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Sarah has an extensive background in sport and exercise, and has combined this passion with her ‘hands on’ physio skills since graduating from Sydney University. Having played competitive netball and waterpolo, she has a great appreciation of the role of exercise based therapy in both the treatment and prevention of injury. Sarah has spent a number of years teaching group fitness classes in gyms around Sydney, from which she has developed a keen interest in Pilates-style core stability training. She incorporates this in the treatment of back and neck pain, and sport-specific rehabilitation. Sarah has also had extensive training in various dry needling methods such as trigger point needling, which can often be useful in the treatment of many musculoskeletal injuries.

Prior to establishing Freshwater Physio Sarah had a number of years experience in sports coverage, in particular as physiotherapist for the NSW Paralympic Football Team.
She takes a pragmatic approach to treatment, understanding the demands of our modern lifestyle on our bodies – whether it be home, work or sport related, she is keen to work with you to keep you as active as possible throughout the injury process.

Gemma Scott
​BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Sport & Exercise Medicine

Gemma qualified as a physiotherapist in Scotland in 2004. After spending a few years working in general areas of physiotherapy, amateur rugby and athletics, she moved to Dublin in 2008 to study
for her Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Trinity College.
Following her graduation in she secured a job with the Scottish Rugby Union and enjoyed the experience of working with two professional rugby teams and the Scotland 1st XV national squad, before then travelling extensively on the IRB World Series 7s circuit as the lead physiotherapist to the Scotland 7s mens rugby team for several years.
She then made the decision 3 years ago to move from Scotland to sunnier climes and settled in Sydney where she has continued to work in private practice and high level sport, including NSW netball and rugby union.

Gemma has recently returned from a year living and working in northern Italy with her partner, where he was playing professional rugby and she was engaged in the role of team physiotherapist.
Gemma employs a manual ‘hands-on’ approach to physiotherapy treatment, offering a range of effective soft tissue techniques, dry needling and joint mobilisations. She has a depth of experience
in movement analysis and identifying problematic movement patterns, and enjoys a forward thinking approach to exercise prescription and rehabilitation. She excels in the ability to provide
sport-specific programmes, allowing you to return to full fitness as soon as possible, and effectively applies these concepts to also treating everyday musculoskeletal injuries.

Services

Physiotherapy (back and neck pain, sports injuries etc)
Dry needing
Postural assessment
Group classes
Home exercise prescription
Rehabilitation
Pregnancy/Women’s health
Orthotics
Massage

Reviews

“I started doing Pilates at Freshwater Physio about a month ago, and it has been brilliant! The reformer classes are small so you get a lot of attention, they tailor the exercise to suit you and you can work at your own pace. All the equipment is new and it’s a very fun and friendly environment, I’d certainly recommend it!”

“Walked in with leg pain and walked out with the knowledge and practice to manage my condition. Very friendly staff with adaptable programs to suit my poor fitness. [Lazy person here.] I now go regularly to keep up my flexibility with more preventative therapies and general advice on good health practices.”

“What an incredible massage from Jackie. I am already looking forward to my next one and I highly recommend her.”

“Injured my back at work and was recommended this place by a friend. Alex was very friendly, professional and knowledgable and got to work quickly to help me out. I felt better after the first appointment! Very honest and approachable physio, highly recommended!! ”

“Relaxed, honest mostly explained treatments with ease and reassurance of
maintaining my health.”