Our Team

B.EXSCI, D.PHYS

Domenic Simeoni

CLINIC MANAGER

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Growing up in the United States, Domenic completed his Bachelors of Exercise Science at the University of Connecticut. He then pursued further education within the rehabilitation realm, completing a Doctor of Physiotherapy program at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Utilising his education in both Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, Domenic then spent several years working in outpatient physiotherapy in New York City, treating a wide variety of patients with musculoskeletal and sport related injuries.

Domenic has developed a passion for incorporating a variety of manual and exercise techniques into his approach to treating and preventing injuries in his patients. His approach to rehab is tailored to correcting strength and mobility imbalances around an injury, as well as improving posture and body movement mechanics to help prevent injuries in the future.

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Domenic is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Domenic is available at Quay Health Monday through Friday. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Riccardo Erba

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Riccardo graduated Physiotherapy in 2007 at Università Statale degli Studi di Milano – Italy, which allowed him to find a position in the intensive rehabilitation ward of The Ospedale Umberto I di Lecco on Lake Como. Here, he worked with people recovering from stroke and brain injuries and became responsible for the MSK outpatient clinic service.

In his time in Europe, he had the chance to travel around the world and learn from the best such as Shirley Sahrman (Exercises for Movement Dysfunctions), Gorka Vasquez (Nutrition integrated to Physiotherapy), Toby Hall (Evidence Based Manual Therapy), and Andrzej Pilat (Fascial Manipulation). In 2018, he completed a 6-year post-degree course in Osteopathy to ensure all his clients could benefit from a comprehensive, holistic approach.

His journey around the world ended in 2019 when he fell in love with Australia and decided to move to this side of the globe. Down under, he became a recognised Senior Physiotherapist mentoring junior physios and perfecting his skills by attending courses for headache management and shoulder rehabilitation. He also completed Dry Needling masterclasses, allowing him to integrate this versatile technique into his treatment.

Riccardo is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), AHPRA, and PINC&STEEL International. He has a keen interest in Manual therapy that he likes to combine with exercise and education to improve the most common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. When not in the clinic, he likes to play beach volleyball in Manly, surf on his SUP in Dee Why or bake a mean sourdough bread.

Riccardo is available at Quay Health Tuesday and Friday. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

B.APP.SCI (OSTEO), M.OSTEO, D.PHYS DIRECTOR

David Aboud

DIRECTOR

PHYSIOTHERAPIST & OSTEOPATH

Having completed both his Bachelor and Masters degree in Osteopathy at RMIT University in Melbourne, as well as his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University in Sydney, David is both an Osteopath and a Physiotherapist, allowing him to combine the vast array of Osteopathic techniques with the evidence based approach of Physiotherapy.

David is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Osteopathy Australia (OA), the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Sports Medicine Australia (SMA).

David is the practice principal, the clinics most senior Osteopath and Physiotherapist, and works at Quay Health full-time.

B.APP.SCI (OSTEO), M.OSTEO, B.SCI (ANATOMY), DIP. HEALTH SCI (MASSAGE THERAPY)

Marcus Ng

OSTEOPATH

Having completed his extensive study in 2008, Marcus has developed a keen interest in treating acute and chronic mechanical neck pain, repetitive strain injuries of the upper extremity and headache/migraine presentations. His practice is firmly based on the principle of structure and function, using a variety of direct and indirect techniques for the best possible outcome.

An avid basketball player & NBA fan, Marcus also shows keen interests in all types of sporting injuries, providing you with the best prevention tips and rehabilitation techniques that will allow you to get the most of out of your sporting performances, whether you are a weekend warrior or professional athlete.

B.APP.SCI (OSTEOPATHY), B.HEALTH .SCI (OSTEOPATHY)

Abbey Davidson

ASSISTANT MANAGER

OSTEOPATH

Abbey grew up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney surrounded by the ocean and covered in sand. She attended primary and secondary school in Sydney however moved to Melbourne to complete her five years of tertiary education at RMIT University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) with Distinction.

In 2017 Abbey was lucky enough to spend a month working in two Indian Hospitals. She enjoyed her time and admits it broadened her clinical knowledge and improved her skill set. She was humbled to provide much needed manual therapy to the local community.

Abbey played every sport imaginable growing up but her main loves are soccer and swimming, which continues to participate in, and utilizes her knowledge of sports into her treatment plans.

Diploma of Massage

Clint Stowers

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Clint has been a Remedial Massage Therapist for over 12 years, and has a specific interest in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage.

Having played competitive sport for most of his teenage and adult life, Clint is familiar with the stresses certain occupations and being active can have on the body.

Clint’s knowledge and love for sport and recovery is strengthened coming from an active family of national representatives. He has been fortunate enough to provide treatments for many of Australia’s high profile athletes as well as corporate clients.

Clint combines techniques from many familiar massage styles with his own unique approach that he has developed through experience to improve the soft tissue dysfunctions that can cause or exacerbate pain, and restrict movement. He has a passion for helping people and loves the feeling of knowing he has contributed to a persons recovery or has improved their quality of life.

Clint is available at Quay Health on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Diploma of Massage

Sarah Humphreys

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Sarah has been a remedial massage therapist for 14 years. She has experience with a variety of clients such as those with minor sport injuries, expectant mothers and stressed office workers with sore muscles.

Sarah is passionate about health, wellness and helping people. She understands that people who work from home and in office type settings can have difficulty transitioning from work life to home life. Sarah can provide guidance and tips on how clients can overcome this to reduce stress from trickling into their home life.

Sarah incorporates different styles of massage and stretching into her treatments. She is interested in learning new techniques in order to provide the best possible outcomes for her clients. She provides home-care advice to clients such as stretching, exercises and ways to help people improve their general well being.

Sarah is able to adapt her style and pressure to suit each individual’s needs. She is experienced in the following styles of massage:

• Remedial Massage

• Deep Tissue Massage

• Relaxation Massage

• Pregnancy massage

Sarah is available at Quay Health on Monday and Wednesday’s. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

BHSc (Podiatry)

Michael Melek

PODIATRIST

Michael Melek graduated from the University of Central Queensland and has gained extensive experience working in different private practice settings.

Michael has a special interest in biomechanics, movement and helping others. He has a strong knowledge of footwear, working at Footlocker for 4 years throughout university.

Michael enjoys an active lifestyle as well as competitive football. In his spare time he enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Michael’s primary goal is to incorporate his knowledge of anatomy, passion for health and love of Podiatry to provide the ultimate treatment and optimise wellness.

Michael is available at Quay Health Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday’s. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

BHSc (Podiatry)

Jessica Shehata

PODIATRIST

Jess graduated from Western Sydney University in 2016 and has gained extensive experience working in both public hospitals as a senior podiatrist and private practice settings across Sydney.

Jess has a special interest in improving people’s wellbeing and quality of life, through their lower limb health. Treating the body holistically from the soles of the feet upwards is how Jess chooses to approach her podiatric treatment and management plans with her patients.

Jess has gained experience in multiple areas of Podiatry, with her recent focus being on physical rehabilitation (e.g. post stroke and post-surgery etc), biomechanics and generalised foot care.

Having gained extensive footwear knowledge and experience, during her employment at both The Athlete’s Foot (during her study) and Rebel Sport Miranda (as their in-house podiatrist), Jess is well versed in fashion, comfort, and functionality.

Jess enjoys a social lifestyle with her friends and very large family, as well as travelling, keeping active, eating good food and finding the next best coffee in town. Jess has travelled to 12 countries so far and is always looking forward to her next adventure.

Jess’s fundamental goal is to incorporate her knowledge of podiatry and the lower limb with her passion for helping people, to provide all clients with customised treatment plans that allows them to achieve their goals and optimise overall health

Jessica will be available at Quay Health Monday and Friday’s. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Jennifer Lew

Chiropractor

Dr Jennifer Lew has been practicing for the past 8 years after completing her Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University NSW. She is a registered member through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Ultimately it was a combination of growing up in a Medical family (both parents are GPs) and a love of sport, health, fitness and performance that led Jennifer to pursue a career as a Chiropractor.

From a young age Jennifer was involved in an array of sports, competing at a National level in Athletics and Cross Country. This passion has continued into her adult life and had led her toMelbourne to play VFLW.

Jennifer believes that Chiropractic is about total health & wellbeing. The benefits of
Chiropractic span well beyond acute back pain and may lead to better sleep, posture, performance and overall health improvements. She enjoys treating an array of concerns and people of all ages.

Jennifer uses manual techniques such as Diversified and Thompson drop piece alongside gentler techniques such as SOT/Activator and soft tissue work. Dr Jen also utilises Dennerolland Scoliroll blocks for Scoliosis treatment, Webster/Inspiral techniques for Pregnancy care and integrates Functional/ergonomic exercise programs into your health care plan.

When Jen’s not working, she is often training or watching AFL/AFLW, dreaming of the next travel destination, or enjoying some dinner/wine with family and friends!

Qualifications

Bachelor and Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University) 2015

Inspiral: Kids Dynamic Development 2019
Scolicare and Spinal Orthotics 2017/2022

Chiropractic will be available at Quay Health Monday, Wednesday and Thursday’s. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Julliana Malanum

Receptionist

More info to come!

Reception is available at Quay Health Monday through Friday. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment or to speak to our office team.