Physiotherapist at Allambie, Collaroy and Elanora
After graduating from Sydney University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, Stephen spent 14 years in the UK, working both in the NHS and private practice. He finished his ‘sentence’ in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey.
Stephen’s breadth of experience (with elite, sub-elite, and casual athletes) gives him the tools to find the optimal pathway to recovery for each individual. Stopping everything is not always the answer.
Stephen took over Allambie Sports Physiotherapy in 2005 and opened Collaroy Sports Physiotherapy (with Phill) in 2015. Elanora Sports Physiotherapy became the third practice in 2019.
Sorry ladies, Stephen is married (she’s an English Rose) with 2 teenage kids. He likes the current profile photo as he still looks young – teenagers have aged him. He will also hold court on the relevant merits of the Shute Shield Rugby competition and grassroots rugby. He may be sliding into MAMIL land too.
Physiotherapist at Allambie, Collaroy and Elanora
Phill has a Masters of Physiotherapy from Griffith University and an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Sydney. He is a Co-director with Stephen at Collaroy and Elanora.
Phill is experienced in individualising rehabilitation programs post injury and surgery, to maximise return to function and performance. He has worked closely with elite athletes and in hospital settings. His level of care and empathy is second to none.
Growing up on the Northern Beaches and remaining an active member of North Curl Curl Surf Lifesaving Club, Phill has developed a special interest in the effective treatment of aquatic sports injuries, particularly swimming, surfing and ocean paddling.
Phill now has 3 whippersnappers and a long-suffering wife, because he works so hard and long.
Physiotherapist at Collaroy
Jackie graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 2005. Following her studies she gained experience in hospitals on the Central Coast, and then moved into private practice back home on the Northern Beaches.
Jackie was involved in several sports growing up on the Northern Beaches and it was through her active upbringing she discovered her passion for physio. She enjoys the challenge of treating any musculoskeletal or sports injury, and encourages her patients to develop self-management strategies for long term prevention.
Ever dependable and understanding, Jackie will be in your corner for the journey back to activity. Her cheerful and enthusiastic outlook complements her clinical knowledge.
Jackie enjoys going to the beach with her three young boys, walking around Long Reef headland with her chocolate Labrador and drinking lots of coffee!!
Physiotherapist at Allambie
Ryan was inspired to become a physiotherapist from his interaction with Phill and Stephen as a young 12-year-old. He saw the great reward that came from helping people get better, but recognised that their way was special. He wanted in and graduated from ACU in 2022.
Calm and thorough, with a sense of humour, Ryan is skilled at getting an accurate diagnosis and then setting about developing the pathway to return to fun. His own personal experience of recovery from injury serves him well in understanding how it feels to be injured.
Ryan grew up in Allambie, playing soccer. He as an amazing record of never losing a grand final (the tally is now 8 after his most recent one!). Ryan was born in England, but moved to Australia in his early years, however he has a weird affiliation with the mother country. He tends to support them in sporting contests. Also, he is a Man U fan…..
Physiotherapist at Collaroy
Alex, a.k.a “Kenny” of the South Park fame. Having graduated from ACU in 2024, Alex is across the latest and greatest research, and evidence based techniques to help you get back to fun and activity promptly. Alex was a student with us during his undergrad program, and so impressed us, that we gave him a job. He fits neatly into with our culture of genuine and sincere care, with a touch of comedy!
With a unique array of personal sport undertakings, Alex is the one to see for any of your niche sporting injuries! Whether it’s for ultimate frisbee, gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, climbing, surfing, windsurfing, or even slacklining. Alex has experience in it all, and understands how much it means to get back to them as quick as possible!
Physiotherapist at Allambie
James joins us from the proving grounds of the ACU Bachelor of Physiotherapy program — the very same one Erica teaches on! His training is highly regarded within the physiotherapy world, ensuring he’s across the latest research and most effective approaches to help you get back to the things you love.
Cool, calm and collected, James builds genuine relationships by taking the time to understand you as an individual. From there, he designs a rehabilitation pathway specifically tailored to your goals, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.
James hails from the north side of Sydney, and like all of us loves the beach and the coastal lifestyle. Active in sports growing up, he was mainly invested in basketball and rugby, dealing with injuries while playing these is where he developed his interest in physio.
With 5 years experience of hard labour working in landscape construction James has personal experience of the aches and pains that come with it and practically how to modifying work activities to best recover from injuries.
James can explain the complex rules of NFL to you, but loves a bit of NRL and UFC too- any sport with a 3 letter acronym really! He is also terrified of snakes.