Hornsby Physiotherapy Centre

About us

Our staff have a wealth of experience with the practice being established for almost 20 years. We utilize a “hands on” approach using evidence based techniques to ensure the optimal care for our patients.

Our highly trained team work closely with GPs, Sports Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, coaches and other health care professionals to ensure early recovery and return to activity.

We endeavour to give all our clients the highest level of expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of their problem.

Length of consultations

Your initial visit consists of a thorough evaluation of your injury or problem. During this first visit the physiotherapist will assess your problem, plan a management strategy and commence treatment. This usually takes about 60 minutes depending on the problem. Subsequent treatments are approximately 60 minutes. Please notify one of our staff if you have time constraints.

Our Team

Narelle Veverka

B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy),

M.Hlth.Sc (Sports Physiotherapy),

APA Sports Physiotherapist

Practice Principal for more than 20 years with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from Sydney University, Narelle has also qualified as an Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Sports Physiotherapist and Level 3 Sports Physiotherapist.

With wide experience in both hospital and private practice settings in Australia and the USA, Narelle has a special interest in the treatment of Sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation (particularly knees and shoulders) and the treatment of adolescent injury and syndromes, and has worked with many individual and team sport athletes in numerous sports.

Narelle worked at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa 2015 with the Australian Youth Girls Rugby 7s and at the Sydney Aquatic Centre during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She has been the physio for Rugby Union teams at Club, Schoolboy, State and National level including Australian Rugby Union National Gold Squad, Australian Schoolboys Barbarians, NSW Schoolboys 1st XV and NSWRU Men’s 7s Rugby. She is also involved with track and field, basketball and swimming, is a past Committee member of the NSW section of Sports Physiotherapy Australia and lectures Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy.

Alistair Burgess

M.Phty (Physiotherapy)
B.App.Sc (Exercise &Sports Science)
B.Sc. (Zoology)

Graduated from Sydney University in 1999 from Inaugural Sports Science class. Worked extensively with sports teams in Prehabilitation, rehabilitation & conditioning programmes at junior level.

Returned to University to complete a post-graduate Physiotherapy Masters Degree.

Alistair played rugby union at international level (NZ U19) and has significant experience in exercise prescription for a variety of sports and activities. He has interests across a number of different sports, and has worked across variety of different environments at State level, including coverage for soccer, AFL, rugby union as well as coverage for school sports, including swimming & athletics carnivals.

His specific interests are in strength based pelvic stability, shoulder stability and core activation for improved function for sports and everyday life. Ongoing education courses include Weight lifting/Power coach AWF Level 2, Sports Level 1, Mulligans Technique, Dry Needling; Lumbar & Pelvis level 1 (Hungerford), Physiotherapy Pilates and using Real time ultrasound to augment core stability and activation training

Adam Dallas

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Adam graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Having previous experience in both the private practice and hospital settings Adam uses his own experiences and passion for sport – playing Australian rules football and basketball – to develop his skills in exercise prescription and sports rehabilitation.

His specific interests are in injury prevention and management and orthopaedic rehabilitation for injuries of the lower limb. Adam has worked with various sporting teams including senior Australian rules teams, NSW Schoolboys Rugby 7s and Schoolboy/Junior Rugby 15s and basketball teams.

Lauren Ling

B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy) 2007
Certificate in Sports Level 1

Lauren graduated from the University of Sydney in 2007 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). She was the recipient of a Sports Scholarship during her University Study for her chosen sport of tennis.

Many years of experience in various private practices has enabled her to treat a wide range of injuries and gain an extensive knowledge of Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation, with a particular interest in Sports related injuries.

Lauren has completed various Continuing Education courses including Sports Level 1, Patellofemoral pain (knee pain) management and a casting course, allowing her to capably manage fractures within the practice. Her previous experience has provided her with opportunities to work with various local and representative sporting teams. She has worked for many years with the Rugby Union and Track and Field teams at Knox Grammar School.

With a focus on the implementation of correct manual handling techniques and exercise prescription for optimal recovery, Lauren is able to utilise this and has great success especially in the patient with work related injuries or back pain.

Hornsby Physiotherapy Centre in Hornsby, Sydney, NSW is in the category of Physiotherapists Specialising in Back Pain Physio, Physiotherapy, Shoulder injury Physio.

Additional services by Hornsby Physiotherapy Centre are Musculoskeletal injury Physio, Remedial Massage, Sports injury Physio, Joint Pain Physio, Soft Tissue Massage, Sports Taping, Neck Pain Physio, Orthopedic Bracing.

Call the staff at Hornsby Physiotherapy Centre to make a booking with our friendly staff.

Services

​ Sports Injuries

​ Back and neck problems

​ Post operative orthopaedic rehabilitation

​ Musculoskeletal injuries

​ Rheumatological conditions

​ Work related injuries

​ Adolescent injuries

​ Postural problems

​ Motor Vehicle accidents

​ Fitting of braces and taping

​ Abdominal muscle/core retraining

with Real Time Ultrasound

Reviews

“I have been going to this physio for nearly a year and a half now and the staff here are so friendly and lovely, yet professional at the same time. I have had most of the physios here treat my injury, but Lauren Ling has watched over the course of my injury for the past one and a half years and she’s great! I look forward to coming to the physio as she makes it fun and enjoyable. Would not hesitate to recommend Lauren and the rest of the physios at Hornsby Physio!”

“I’m a 60 y/o female turned up for session and noticed 15-16 y/o standing by observing. Was asked to lift my clothing at which time I asked Lauren Ling why he was standing watching to which she blithely replied “oh he’s here on work experience, you don’t mind if he watches do you? I certainly do mind and by the way what happened to patient privacy and asking permission first. I’ve never been back.”

“Waldo a few exercises then some heat and some tissue massage in a comfortable friendly relaxed environment where the emphasis is on getting you playing or just moving freely again… yeah relaxed as a Physio therapy practice can be. Staff are great and with plenty of experience amongst the guys and girls who don’t turn off on Fridays you will find your injury or just those stiff unused muscles and joints will be moving fluently in a short period of time. Fees are very competitive and with Medical fund rebate you just can’t go wrong. Did i mention they don’t switch off on Friday…active amongst the sporting community on the weekends they enhance their sports rehab skills through dedication to getting people back in action. Great practice and wonderful people. Why 4.5 stars…My injury is not 100% yet. Waldoeview”