Catherine Ward graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2000.

Since graduation, Catherine has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, disability service, aged care, and community-based physiotherapy. Through this, she has developed a range of experience in areas including women’s health, particularly peri-natal physiotherapy, vestibular rehabilitation, management of cervicogenic headaches, back pain, sporting injuries, gym rehabilitation and hydrotherapy.

Catherine has worked at Northcare Physio, based predominantly at the Golden Grove clinic, since 2002. Outside of work, Catherine enjoys spending time with family and friends, and has a strong background in sport, particularly netball, swimming and athletics.

Khadija Khelwaty is a physiotherapist who graduated from Flinders University in 2016 with a Bachelor in Health Science (Principles of Physiotherapy) and Masters in Physiotherapy. Wanting to challenge her abilities, Khadija completed her graduate year in the beautiful Limestone Coast town of Naracoorte – working both in a private and public setting.

Moving back home to Adelaide, Khadija has recognised her interests in acute neck and lower back ailments, women’s health, and paediatric health. She also has an interest in neurological rehabilitation under the NDIS Registered Provider program at Northcare Physio.

Michael Callan is a physiotherapist who relocated to Adelaide early 2019, having spent the last decade in Perth. Originally from Canada, Michael moved to Perth in 2008 to study Physiotherapy at Curtin University. After completing his Physiotherapy degree in 2010, he began working in private practice.

In 2014, he went back to Curtin part-time and completed a Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Major) whilst working full-time in the clinic. He enjoyed the experience so much that he began working as a postgraduate clinical supervisor at Curtin for a few years prior to leaving Perth.

Michael sees a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain, shoulder pain, knee, hip and leg pain, muscle pain and nerve pain. He has worked with athletes and sport teams as well as in chronic pain clinics. He also has additional training in management of dizziness.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys exercise at the gym, golf and tennis, as well as spending time with his family and dog.

Tania Robertson graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) in 2009 and gained her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2011.

Tania has 4 years of massage experience and specialises in sports and deep tissue massage and relaxation massage. She has a background in sporting injuries and has experience working with two country football clubs providing pre and post game massage treatment. Tania has a keen interest in treating both sporting and occupational injuries to relieve muscular pain and imbalance.

Outside of work, Tania enjoys travelling the world with her twin sister and cheering on the Port Adelaide Football club and the Adelaide 36ers.

Kylie Loffler is a massage therapist who completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage at The Australian Institute of Fitness. She started her massage career working in sports with the SANFL Umpires and the Port Adelaide Football Club.

Kylie specialises in deep tissue and sports massage, and has a keen interest in helping people and takes pride in knowing that she is improving someone’s life by reducing pain and improving range of movement. Kylie has a nurturing touch and can adjust pressure to the client’s needs. Kylie provides advice and stretches for clients to perform at home to ensure treatment lasts after the session.

Kylie enjoys getting outdoors by gardening, going on hikes, and visiting the beach.

Lauren Goffredo is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who recently graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her main areas of interest include nutrition for geriatric health including modified texture diets, malnutrition and rehabilitation as well as cardiovascular nutrition, oncology, diabetes and weight management.

Lauren aims to achieve the best possible results for her clients by providing up to date nutritional care and education using evidenced based practice guidelines and clinical judgement. Lauren will support and motivate her clients throughout their journey to help them achieve optimum results.

Lauren consults every Monday at our Golden Grove and Salisbury Plain clinics. Book an appointment with Lauren online, or call the clinics direct.