My wife and I grew up in chilly Canberra so we’ve been enjoying the Coogee beach lifestyle these past 9 years. I’ve been working in a private practice, outpatient Physiotherapy setting for 18 years. Now, proud owner of Coogee Bay Physio.

I’m a regular runner along the Coogee to Bondi coastal path. I also enjoy swimming laps across the bay and playing tennis with the kids.

I love spending time in my garage on woodworking projects (currently working on a home made Pilates Reformer). I am also a terrible guitarist. I’m a husband, and proud Dad to three kids 6, 8 and 11 years old!

Longstanding back and neck pain problems are my specialty. I can help you to feel freer and more confident with lifting, bending and other day to day tasks that you might be otherwise hesitant to engage in.

Sudden onset, severe episodes of neck or back pain are surprisingly common. These episodes can be super painful. But usually, the “bark is worse than the bite”. It’s a good idea to visit us so we can rule out any concerning cause of your pain. From there, we can implement treatment to resolve your symptoms and get back to your usual activities.

People who love to run, hate it when they can't run... So it is very common for me to hear the following three questions from an injured runner- Why did I get injured? How do I fix it? When can I start running again? Answering the first of these questions is often very difficult. The reasons for why any type of injury occur are many and most often, I would argue that we can't ever know for sure why an injury happens. The good news is that such uncertainty doesn't prevent us from building well reasoned hypotheses to explain an injury. And from there we can piece together useful strategies for treatment and rehabilitation.

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If you have suffered a whiplash injury, particularly a high force injury such as a car crash, it is important to have the injury assessed by a doctor or physio. We can assess your condition to determine whether or not it is necessary for you to have diagnostic imaging such as an x-ray carried out. The purpose of the x-ray would be to rule out the presence of a suspected fracture to one of your neck bones. In the event that a fracture is present, you will likely be admitted to hospital for monitoring and treatment. Depending on the severity of the fracture, you could require surgery.

When the assessment reveals that there is no fracture, or no clinical signs of a fracture or other serious structural pathology, conservative (meaning non invasive, non surgical) management is indicated. This is where our role as physios is really important. If you’ve had a whiplash, and we know that there is no structural damage that has occurred to your neck, it is really important to commence a guided and graded return to your normal occupational and recreational activities sooner rather than later

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Managing a diagnosis of osteoarthritis is one of my favourite jobs as a Physio. It’s all about finding just the right amount of exercise and activity levels to keep your joint(s) happy right now, while at the same time building your capacity so that you can keep doing more in the future.

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Recovering from orthopaedic surgery needn’t be a scary process. We just have to ensure that we set up your treatment to avoid placing any inappropriate force through your healing structures. And as you’re ready, we can regain strength and mobility through specific exercises to get you back to normal again

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I am a AHPRA registered Physiotherapist licensed to practice in Australia

• Master of Physiotherapy. 2006. University of Canberra, Australia.

• Bachelor Applied Science (Human Biology). 2002. University of Canberra, Australia.

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE 40110)

My name is Martjie and as you might be able to tell by my name I grew up in South Africa, but I have also spent some time living in regional New South Wales. My interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation stemmed from my own personal experiences with sports injuries growing up. This naturally lead to me to complete studies in Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy.

Since graduating I have worked in hospitals and private practice, with a range of patient populations. I have found it particularly rewarding working with patients with longstanding pain problems. I enjoy learning about my patients goals, and tailoring a rehabilitation plan to achieve them. The fields of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology are continuously growing and I’m passionate about staying up to date, translating and applying the current research in to my clinical practice.

In my spare time I enjoy playing hockey, reading a good book, going bushwalking or camping.

I have a special interest in helping people in pain engage in their meaningful activities and take control of their health journey .I have experienced my own difficulties with chronic pain and injuries, which helps me have insight into the difficulties and challenges that are part of recovery. Exercise can be helpful not only for the body, but also for the mind, well-being and connecting to a community. I’m passionate about exploring what’s important to clients and giving them the support and tools to self-manage and achieve their goals.

My favourite activities involve nature, music, animals and food. I am always looking for recommendations to add onto my to-do list! I have been involved in sport my whole life, with my favourite sports being soccer and powerlifting.

The impacts of pain can be tiresome and overwhelming, particularly when pain persists. Whether it’s low back, neck, shoulder pain, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia, our sessions will be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Physical activity can be a useful tool to improve health, function and well-being. A chronic disease management plan will be tailored towards helping you explore movement options that you enjoy while also building the skills to self-manage your condition.

Physical activity has some wonderful benefits to health, especially to muscle and bone strength and improving balance. I am here to help you build the skills to manage your health and feel confident in continuing your hobbies and daily activities.

We know physical activity can be helpful and important for mental health, however it can be difficult to start or continue. I want to provide you with the safe space to explore movement within whatever your capacity and goals are.

Whether you’re a beginner at the gym or you’re already familiar, I can help you continue moving towards your goals. I have experience in providing programs with a range of different goals including building muscle and improving strength. I particularly enjoy teaching people the powerlifting lifts, which are squat, bench press and deadlift as they are a great and functional way to build strength.

• Bachelor of Exercise Physiology, UNSW 2022

• Exercise & Sports Science Association Accreditation