Andrew Aish began working as a physiotherapist at our Salisbury Plain clinic in 1982. Some years later Andrew gained APA accreditation as a Sports Physiotherapist and followed his interests in sports and orthopaedic physiotherapy with involvement in local sporting clubs, State SANFL teams and in 2000 as a volunteer physiotherapist at the Sydney Olympics. Andrew has provided onsite industrial physiotherapy services since 2012.

Andrew Carr completed his physiotherapy studies in 1991, and worked in private practices in Adelaide for 3 years before working in the United Kingdom for 9 months at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington.

On his return to Adelaide, Andrew completed a Masters degree in Sports Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia (1997-1998) where his thesis investigated the strength and performance characteristics of the shoulder muscles in elite swimmers.

Andrew has worked in private practice throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the treatment and management of complex sporting and compensable injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Andrew has been physiotherapist for several sporting teams including Matrics Netball Club (1998, 1999), South Australian U17 Cricket Team (1999), Glenelg Football Club (2000, 2001, 2002). Andrew was a contracted provider of rehabilitation services to WorkCover SA from 2002-2012 and has extensive experience in all aspects of compensable physiotherapy and medico-legal work.

Meredith Ferguson graduated from South Australian Institute of Technology (SAIT) in 1981, completing post graduate studies in Ergonomics.

Meredith has extensive physiotherapy experience in both hospital and private clinics in Adelaide, Canada and the United Kingdom. Meredith works in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and hydrotherapy at our Salisbury Plain and Golden Grove clinics.

Crystal Waters graduated from St Georges, University of London in the UK in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Honours).

Crystal initially worked in several different areas of physiotherapy in the UK including neurological assessment and rehabilitation, case management and as a research assistant. She returned to Australia in 2011, working in a combined role in elderly care and private practice.

Crystal joined Northcare Physio in 2012 and has completed further training in dry needling and clinical pilates. She enjoys the variety of work and conditions that private practice work entails, particularly helping people of all ages to manage sporting injuries, degenerative conditions, headaches and post-operative rehabilitation.

Nick Deegan joined Northcare Physio in 2005, and has more than 10 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy working in a number of our clinics.

Nick spent several years as the worksite physiotherapist for GM Holden and VISY in metropolitan Adelaide. He started his career in the hospital setting at Royal Adelaide Hospital, and soon realised his passion lay within the private sector of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Lisa Tomney has been at Northcare Physio since 2010. Alongside her standard physiotherapy qualifications, Lisa has had further training and qualifications in dry needling, clinical pilates and women’s health in preventative pelvic floor exercises.

Lisa is involved in running  the ante-natal aqua exercise classes conducted in the purpose-built pool at our Salisbury Plain clinic. Lisa has a keen interest in hydrotherapy exercise programs more broadly, and also has experience in worksite assessments and suitability of jobs, together with pre-employment assessments.

Sri Chowdarappu completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2001 at the prestigious Manipal University, India. Before coming to Australia, Sri worked for 2.5 years in various hospitals and also as team physiotherapist for the national rowing team, National Games 2000, India.

Sri completed his Masters in Sports, Orthopaedic and Manual Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2005. Over the past 14 years he has experienced different cases in a variety of clinical settings ranging from private practice, to hospitals and nursing homes.

Sri joined Northcare Physio in 2005, and he has a keen interest in musculoskeletal conditions related to spine, elbow, wrist, ankle joints and headaches management. Sri has worked as worksite physiotherapist in industrial settings such GM Holden, VISY and Toyota manufacturing plants.

Sri has a special interest in early intervention management and workplace assessments.  He is a strong advocate of self-empowering patients in their recovery by means of education, active management and general health and fitness management. His other skills are pre-employment assessments, dry needling, myo-fascial release and McKenzie method.

In his spare time, Sri enjoys playing cricket and playing with his young daughter who gives him immense happiness and energy.

Prathyusha Doppalapudi graduated from Maniple University, India with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2001 and Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 2003.

Prathyusha has worked in private physiotherapy clinics in India before moving to Australia in 2002. She worked in the hospital system in NSW and SA for over 5 years including acute, rehabilitation wards, outpatients, paediatrics and fracture clinics. Some specialised areas include cardiac rehabilitation at Royal Adelaide Hospital, spinal injury and amputee rehabilitation at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre in Adelaide.

To further her career in private practice, Prathyusha commenced work at Northcare Physio in 2009. She has a keen interest in all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a special interest in spinal and back injuries, clinical pilates rehabilitation, and women’s health.

Outside work, Prathyusha enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and enjoys cooking, watching movies, regular walking and hikes.

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.

Jay James is a remedial and musculoskeletal massage therapist. Her massage therapy involves detailed assessment and treatment prescription based on the needs of the individual.

Jay’s techniques include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy myofascial release and effleurage. Treatment is designed to return the body to normal health after injury. Massage does this by increasing blood and lymphatic flow. Massage is particularly helpful in treating conditions related to lifestyle and repetitive strain injuries.

Lia Button is an exercise physiologist who recently graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology. She is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia and has been working locally in Adelaide with a wide range of clients.

Lia is passionate about educating and motivating people to take an active role in managing their condition, and providing them with the resources to continue to improve their health and well-being. She is looking forward to continuing to grow her experience with a wider range of people and conditions and learning more from the other team members at Northcare Physio.

Ellie Farabad is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of South Australia with a postgraduate degree; Master of Dietetics.

Ellie has a Persian background and can speak Farsi and Dari fluently. Ellie worked as a dietitian in Iran before immigrating to Australia, and is experienced in delivering evidence based nutritional advice tailored to individuals.

Ellie’s main areas of interest are healthy eating in different life span, nutrition in gastrointestinal issues such as Coeliac disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (FODMAP), diabetes management, weight management, cardiovascular diseases, allergy and food intolerances (elimination diet).

Ellie aims to provide support to help individuals achieve their health goals using her motivational interviewing skills.