Meet the team

Domenic Simeoni

Physiotherapist

Nerissa D'Mello

Physiotherapist

Riccardo Erba

Physiotherapist

David Aboud

Director
Physiotherapist & Osteopath

Helena Ford

Osteopath

Gary Heshiki

Physiotherapist

Marcus Ng

Osteopath

Jennifer Lew

Chiropractor

Patrick Payne

Chiropractor

Aree Wattanasittinoppakul

Remedial Massage Therapist

Clint Stowers

Remedial Massage Therapist

Jessica Jumaga

Receptionist

Abbey Davidson

Osteopath

Meet Domenic

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 private practice physiotherapy in New York City, treating a wide variety of patients with musculoskeletal and sport related injuries. Domenic is an avid and experienced runner and has a passion for helping fellow runners across Sydney rehab their 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.

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.

When to visit Domenic

As a Physiotherapist, most people visit Domenic when they are experiencing pain in the muscles or joints, or nerve pain. The pain may an acute injury such as a fall at home, a workplace accident or sporting injury, or it may be pain that has been there for a long time- what many call ‘chronic pain’ or ‘chronic intermittent pain’ if it comes and goes.

An incomplete list of what many people have visited Domenic for over the past decade includes:

  • Neck, back, and joint pain, including disc injuries
  • Postural back pain
  • Muscle strains and spasms
  • Nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel and sciatica
  • Headaches, migraine and jaw pain
  • Running injuries and injury prevention as well as
  • Sporting injuries

If you are experiencing an ache or pain and are not sure if Domenic can help, feel free to give us a call and request a ‘call back’ from Domenic his approach is most suitable.

How to make an appointment

To make an appointment with Domenic at our Bridge Street clinic (between George Street and Pitt Street) call clinic reception on 9252 2825. We’ll typically answer the phone between (7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. If we don’t catch your call, please do leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Alternately, you can book online at anytime (select ‘Physiotherapy’ as the service, then select Dr Domenic Simeoni).

What to expect at your first appointment

Your first appointment with Domenic will be about 45 minutes. During this time Domenic will discuss with you your medical history in relation to the reason for your visit, as well as other relevant information such as daily routines like office work or sports, which may be contributing factors.

Domenic will then carry out a number of movement based tests. These tests may include orthopaedic testing, a spinal examination, postural assessment, muscle testing, and neurological testing.

To carry out these tests it is often necessary for you to remove your outer layers of clothing, depending on which body part/s require assessment. You will never have to remove your underwear, and gowns and towelling are always available to cover areas that are not being assessed.

You will usually receive treatment on your first visit with Domenic unless it’s un-safe to do so.

Return and ongoing visits are usually 30 minutes long and offer treatment & periodic comparative assessments to work towards your goals.

How to make an appointment with Dr Domenic Simeoni

To make an appointment please call our Bridge Street clinic reception on 9252 2825 (7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday) or alternately, you can book online (select ‘Physiotherapy’ as the service, then select Dr Domenic Simeoni).

Meet Nerissa

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Nerissa found her passion for musculoskeletal and orthopedic rehabilitation after working as a student physiotherapist for a local Scottish rugby club. Her favorite part about treating orthopedic injuries is diagnosing the problem, finding ways to rehabilitate without surgical intervention, and educating patients so they can feel empowered to accomplish their goals.

 
Nerissa has completed further training in sports massage, post covid rehabilitation, entry level acupuncture and dry needling and Level 1 Women’s pelvic health. She is currently working on her additional acupuncture and dry needling levels, and is interested in gaining better insight into shoulder injuries and its associated rehab. 
 
Nerissa was born in Oman, moved to Canada when she was 11, and has recently moved to sunny Australia. She attributes her outgoing personality to her big family, and her encounters with individuals of different backgrounds when traversing through Europe. When outside the clinic, Nerissa can be found playing tennis, smiling at your dog, and trying to keep up with all her downloaded podcasts. 
 
Nerissa’s special interests include: 
  • Shoulder injuries- Rotator cuff pathology, instability, and bursitis management 
  • Ankle sprains
  • Tennis and other racquet sports injuries
  • Neck and upper back pain

 

Nerissa is available at Quay Health call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Meet Riccardo

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Riccardo graduated Physiotherapy in 2007 at Università Statale degli Studi di Milano – Italy, he started his career in intensive musculoskeletal care in the private practice setting. 

In his time in Europe, he had the chance to travel around the world and develop his manual therapy and exercise techniques from the best. 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. He is a 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, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

When to visit Riccardo

As a Physiotherapist, most people visit Riccardo when they are experiencing pain in the muscles or joints, or nerve pain. The pain may an acute injury such as a fall at home, a workplace accident or sporting injury, or it may be pain that has been there for a long time- what many call ‘chronic pain’ or ‘chronic intermittent pain’ if it comes and goes.

An incomplete list of what many people have visited Riccardo for over the past decade includes:

  • Neck, back, and joint pain, including disc injuries
  • Postural back pain
  • Muscle strains and spasms
  • Nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel and sciatica
  • Headaches, migraine and jaw pain
  • Running injuries and injury prevention as well as
  • Sporting injuries

If you are experiencing an ache or pain and are not sure if Riccardo can help, feel free to give us a call and request a ‘call back’ from Riccardo his approach is most suitable.

How to make an appointment

To make an appointment with Riccardo at our Bridge Street clinic (between George Street and Pitt Street) call clinic reception on 9252 2825. We’ll typically answer the phone between (7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. If we don’t catch your call, please do leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Alternately, you can book online at anytime (select ‘Osteopathy’ or ‘Physiotherapy’ as the service, then select Riccardo Erba).

What to expect at your first appointment

Your first appointment with Riccardo will be about 45 minutes. During this time Riccardo will discuss with you your medical history in relation to the reason for your visit, as well as other relevant information such as daily routines like office work or sports, which may be contributing factors.

Riccardo will then carry out a number of movement based tests. These tests may include orthopaedic testing, a spinal examination, postural assessment, muscle testing, and neurological testing.

To carry out these tests it is often necessary for you to remove your outer layers of clothing, depending on which body part/s require assessment. You will never have to remove your underwear, and gowns and towelling are always available to cover areas that are not being assessed.

You will usually receive treatment on your first visit with Riccardo unless it’s un-safe to do so.

Return and ongoing visits are usually 30 minutes long and offer treatment & periodic comparative assessments to work towards your goals.

How to make an appointment with Riccardo Erba

To make an appointment please call our Bridge Street clinic reception on 9252 2825 (7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday) or alternately, you can book online (select ‘Physiotherapy’ as the service, then select Riccardo Erba).

Meet David

PHYSIOTHERAPIST & OSTEOPATH

Dr David Aboud (Osteopath) completed both his Bachelor and Masters degree in Osteopathy at RMIT University, Victoria. After graduating, he spent the first four years of his career working in Melbourne alongside some of the most prominent practitioners within the Osteopathic profession. This helped establish him as an adept clinician amongst his peers with an enthusiastic thirst for knowledge. These early years helped shape his desire to continue learning and become a leader within the Osteopathic profession.

David’s passion for clinical excellence led him to accept a postgraduate position in the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Macquarie University, Sydney in 2014. While living in Sydney, David worked as a senior Osteopath in one of Sydney’s largest multidisciplinary centres. During this time, he developed an internship program for graduate Osteopaths in Sydney with a key focus on clinical excellence, evidence based practice and objective outcomes. He also worked closely with the directors on systematising procedures and creating a culture combining a strong work ethic with elite service delivery.

David presents a unique skill set as a practitioner that combines the vast array of Osteopathic techniques with the evidence based approach of Physiotherapy. He is able to draw upon objective assessment and outcome measures, while applying techniques and rehab protocols with proven therapeutic benefits. By educating his clients, David helps them understand the cause of their problem, the likely course of the condition and their options for managing and resolving the complaint.

As part of his Physiotherapy doctorate, David is currently involved in a large scale systematic review (the gold standard of research trials) that will determine whether MRI findings are a useful predictive tool for future neck pain. He is fortunate to be supervised by one of the world’s leading back pain researchers and works alongside other experts in the field of back and neck pain. David’s hope is to have the paper published in a high quality journal in late 2017.

With his experience in research and a keen interest in sports injuries, back and neck pain, David has quickly established himself as a leader in his field.

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

Meet Helena

OSTEOPATH

Helena is a dedicated master-qualified osteopath from the UK. Educated at the prestigious European School of Osteopathy in Kent, UK, Helena has mastered various techniques, including cranial, visceral, and structural osteopathy, with advanced studies in maternity and paediatrics and sports. With seven years of experience across diverse health settings, she offers gentle and effective care to both newborns and adults.

Helena’s holistic approach is also enriched by her personal training and sports rehabilitation background, allowing her to integrate rehabilitative exercises with osteopathic treatment.

Helena’s favorite areas to treat include:

  • Sports injuries 
  • Shoulder/neck/back pain 
  • Headaches
  • Pregnancy/ Postpartum related pain 

 

In her spare time, Helena enjoys powerlifting and Jiu Jitsu and spends lots of her time training. 

Helena is available at Quay Health call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Meet Gary

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Dr. Gary Heshiki (Physiotherapist) brings close to 20 years of experience as a Massage Therapist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He transitioned to Australia, where he earned his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree. His career spans working with a diverse range of clients, from individuals managing chronic pain to elite Division 1 University and professional athletes in California.

Gary’s approach integrates cutting-edge techniques like Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and manual soft tissue therapy. His commitment to continuous learning ensures the best possible outcomes for his patients. Gary combines his American expertise with Australian education, offering a distinctive set of skills to the Sydney CBD physiotherapy landscape.

Gary is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Working with Children (WWC) and the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

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

Why visit Gary

Preventative care is equally if not more important than reactionary physiotherapy treatment. Gary believes in helping restore proper joint motion and educating patients to take ownership of their body.

An incomplete list of what many people have visited Gary for over the past decade includes:

  • Neck, back, and joint pain, including disc injuries
  • Postural back pain
  • Muscle strains and spasms
  • Nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel and sciatica
  • Headaches, migraine and jaw pain
  • Running injuries and injury prevention as well as
  • Sporting injuries
  • TMJ


What to expect at your first appointment
All initial assessments (45 min) includes a systematic review of your body’s movement, both standing and lying down. 

Please note: You will be up and moving

Treatment will be movement based. Why movement? You can’t move where you can’t move. Our goal is to restore full range of motion and promote structural balance.

I use various modalities to help facilitate and tease out aberrant muscle motion and joint balance. I advise clients to expect the treatment to continue working over the next few days and to stay hydrated, especially if this is their first time with any sort of focused joint work. Every person responds differently to treatment and whatever discomfort you experience will only be temporary.

If you are expecting a passive style of treatment, Gary may not be the right clinician for you.

You will usually receive treatment on your first visit with Gary unless it’s un-safe to do so. Return and ongoing visits are usually 30 minutes long and offer treatment & periodic comparative assessments to work towards your goals.

How to make an appointment:
To make an appointment with Gary at our Bridge Street clinic (between George Street and Pitt Street) call clinic reception on 9252 2825. We’ll typically answer the phone between (7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. If we don’t catch your call, please do leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Meet Marcus

OSTEOPATH

Dr. Marcus Ng (Osteopath)

 

Having a strong interest in how our bodies work Marcus began his tertiary education at University of NSW majoring in Anatomy. Feeling a need to apply his extensive knowledge into a practice he completed a Diploma of Health Science (Massage Therapy) at Loftus TAFE before finally finding his way into Osteopathy.

 

Completing the Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies) and Master of Osteopathy from the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in 2008, Marcus brings a wealth of knowledge into the clinical setting.

 

Marcus has a keen interest in treating:

  • Mechanical neck pain
  • Repetitive strain injuries of the arm
  • Headache/migraine presentations
  • Sporting injuries
  • Low back pain

 

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.

 

As an avid basketball player & NBA fan; he shows an interest in all types of sporting injuries. Marcus can provide you with the best prevention tips and rehabilitation techniques that will allow you to get the most out of your sporting performance, whether you are a weekend warrior or professional athlete.

 

Marcus is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia (OA).

Meet Jennifer

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr Jennifer Lew completed her Bachelor of Chiropractic Science in 2013 and Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University NSW in 2015. She is a registered Chiropractor 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 continued into her adult life and had led her to the wonderful game of ALF which she played at a high level in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Jennifer believes that Chiropractic care is about total health & wellbeing and that the benefits of Chiropractic care span well beyond “acute back pain.” She strives to improve her client’s posture, performance, sleep and overall health. She enjoys treating an array of injuries and areas as well as people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences.

Jennifer uses manual techniques such as Deep Tissue Massage, joint mobilisations and manipulations, as well as gentler techniques such as Activator and soft tissue work. She also utilises Denneroll and Scoliroll blocks for Scoliosis, 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, going to Pilates, dreaming of the next adventure destination, or enjoying some dinner/wine with family and friends!

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

 

 

Meet Patrick

CHIROPRACTOR
Originally from Vancouver, Canada – started his academic journey in Chiropractic by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from University of British Columbia.
 
To further his studies, he decided to move to Sydney, Australia, where he successfully completed his Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie
University. Falling in love with the healthy lifestyle of the Northern Beaches, Patrick decided to make Australia his home.
With a foundation in Exercise Science and human kinetics, Patrick harbours a deep passion for sports and exercise. From his early years, he engaged in a diverse range of athletic pursuits, including elite-level ice hockey, basketball, golf, and skiing.
 
Patrick finds fulfillment in treating individuals across the spectrum, from elite-level athletes to families. He employs a diverse array of chiropractic manual methods such as Diversified and Thompson drop piece with more gentle approaches like Activator and soft tissue release.
 
He believes in empowering his patients through active engagement and seamlessly integrating targeted rehabilitation exercises into their personalised treatment plans. Patrick’s holistic approach ensures a comprehensive and effective strategy for enhancing his patients well-being and restoring their optimal health.

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

Meet Aree

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Aree is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist who holds a Diploma from TAFE Meadowbank and is also a member of the ATMS Massage Association.

She is experienced in a wide range of differing massage techniques, such as remedial massage, deep tissue, trigger points, relaxation massage and pregnancy massage.

Aree  is available at Quay Health on Wednesday and Fridays. Call (02) 9252 2825 to make an appointment. Or book online.

Meet Clint

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.

Massage style..

Clint is able to adapt his style and pressure to suit each individual’s needs. He is trained in, and very experienced in the delivery of:

  • Remedial Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Sport Massage,and
  • Relaxation Massage
What to expect at your first appointment

Your first visit with Clint will begin with a brief consultation surrounding your medical history relevant to your pain and/or injury. Clint will also discuss your preferred treatment style and goals for this session and beyond, before beginning the massage.

How to make an appointment with Remedial Massage Therapist Clint Stowers

To make an appointment please call our Bridge Street clinic reception team on (02) 9252 2825 (7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday) or alternately, you can book online.

Meet Abbey

OSTEOPATH

Dr. Abbey Davidson (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 time working in Hospitals in India. 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’s favourite areas to treat include: 

  • Headache/migraine
  • Neck pain 
  • TMJ/jaw issues
  • Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Sports injuries 
  • Low back pain

 

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.

Abbey is a registered practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia (OA).