Welcome to North Strathfield
SportsFizz Physiotherapy North Strathfield is located in the vibrant Bakehouse Quarter, central to a number of retail outlets and restaurants. Located on Level 2, we are easily accessible through the lift in the building's basement carpark on George St. We are also in close proximity to North Strathfield Station and Parramatta Road.
Meet the Team
Senior Physiotherapists
Tony Ayoub
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Bachelor of Applied Science Physiotherapy
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32 years involved in NRL working with teams such as Canterbury Bulldogs, Melbounre Storm, Newcastle Knights, Sydney Roosters. 18 years Head Physiotherapist Australian Rugby League Team.
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Tony is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 30 years of private practice & elite level sports experience.
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He started SportsFizz Physiotherapy in 1988 & commenced working in the NRL in the same year with the Canterbury Bulldogs.
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He has held Head Physiotherapy & High Performance Manager roles at several clubs over the 32 years he was involved with in the NRL.
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Clubs he has worked with include Melbourne Storm, Canterbury Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks & Newcastle Knights.
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He was appointed the head Physiotherapist for the Australian Rugby League team in 1999 until 2018 and the NSW State Of Origin Team from 2008 until 2010. He has also held positions with the West Sydney Razorbacks & Sydney Kings in the NBL.
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Tony is keen in utilising his vast knowledge & elite level sports experience to improve the quality of life of his patients & return them to a normal function as quickly as possible. His main areas of interest are spinal (acute & chronic), knees & shoulders.
Peter Moussa
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Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science
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Master of Physiotherapy
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Post-graduate in Sports Physiotherapy Level 3, Sporting Hip & Groin, and Prevention Vs Performance (Acute Load Management)
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Completed Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science and a Master of Physiotherapy at University of Sydney. Peter has worked as the Head Physiotherapist of West Tigers RLFC & Cronulla Sharks in the NRL, and Sydney Kings in the NBL. He has also worked with the Australian Rugby League national Team.
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Specific interests include Acute Sports Injuries, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Hip/Groin pathology and Prescriptive rehab Strength and Conditioning.
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Completed post-graduate courses in Sports Physiotherapy Level 3, Sporting Hip & Groin, and Prevention Vs Performance (Acute Load Management)
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Assisted in teaching on numerous courses in conjunction with orthopaedic specialist including hip/groin pathologies and First Aid & Injury Management in Rugby League.
North Strathfield Team
Eric Voung
- Physiotherapist
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Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
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Master of Physiotherapy
Certification in
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Trigger point dry needling
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Sports related rehabilitation
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Functional movement screening
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Advanced back screening.
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He has worked as a physiotherapist with various sports teams in all levels including NCAA basketball, football (American), and wrestling; and previously worked with the Wests Tigers RLFC.
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He is passionate about rehabilitation and getting people back to their activity and what they love.
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Specific interests include ACL and knee related rehabilitation, sport-specific rehabilitation and post-operative rehabilitation.
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When he is not in the clinic, you can find him in the gym lifting weights, playing sports or around Sydney trying to find the best eats.
Michael Tudehope
- Physiotherapist
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy)
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APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist
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Master of Sports Physiotherapy
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He has been working at SportsFizz for the past 11 years.
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After graduating university, he had experience working in the hospital system which provided him with practical knowledge and skills.
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He enjoys playing cricket and has an ongoing interest in fitness and strength which he uses with his other 'hobby' sports.
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He has an interest in biomechanics of movement and the way the human body works - a psyche he believes serves him well in the field of physiotherapy.
Emma Doutreband
- Physiotherapist
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APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
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APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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Member Australian College of Physiotherapy
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Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy
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B.App.Sc Physiotherapy
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Specialist Sports/Exercise and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who enjoys helping people reach their goals and return back to activities, sports and hobbies that they love.
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Passionate for managing all sports related injuries as well as complex musculoskeletal presentations, particularly shoulder, knee, spinal and tendon injuries
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Since 2013, she has worked at Sportsfizz Physiotherapy as well as with elite professional sporting associations (AFLW, AFL, VFL, NBL, NRL, Tennis Australia)
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Currently Senior Physiotherapist and Head of Rehabilitation for the GWS Giants AFLW program
Rob Harb
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
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B.SportExSc UTS
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Strength and Conditioning Coach & High Performance Coach
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Strength & Conditioning for junior and elite athletes.
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Exercise Rehabilitation for general population
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High Performance training with an emphasis on nutrition, metabolic disease, weight loss and lifestyle interventions.
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One of Sydney’s leading Strength and Conditioning Coaches with an extensive background working with elite athletes and teams.
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Over 16 years experience working in both professional sport and clinical settings. This includes working as a high performance coach for Basketball NSW as well as working with athletes from the NRL, NBL, NCAA, UFC/Boxing athletes and Professional Tennis players.
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Lectured in the fields of Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition.
Karla Bosna
- Exercise Physiologist
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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Bachelor Exercise Sports Science
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Certificate 3 & 4 Fitness
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Certificate in Science Of Nutrition
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Certificate in Advanced Nutrition For Fat Loss
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Expert in help everyday people move better, get strong & build their dream physique.
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Specialised in rehabilitation, not only with musculoskeletal injuries but with chronic disease prevention and management as well as strength training and nutrition coaching.
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Grew up playing tennis and have now worked in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years.
Stephanie Celik
- Rehabilitation Specialist
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Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport Science (Rehabilitation)
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Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage Therapy
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Certificate 3 & 4 Personal Training
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Certificate in dry needling
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Graduated from the University of Wollongong with a degree in Exercise Sport Science (Rehabilitation)
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Obtained a Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage Therapy and a Certificate in Dry Needling.
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She is a Rehabilitation Specialist, Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist Aide.
Karen Li
- Physiotherapist
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Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology
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Masters of Physiotherapy
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Post-Graduate course - Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
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Experience with teams at the grassroots and professional level. A highlight was working with the Sydney Kings in the NBL as a Physiotherapy Intern.
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Passion for working with active individuals of all ages and stages of rehabilitation, with interest in lower limb injuries.
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Outside of work, she enjoys grabbing coffee, playing basketball, going to the gym, and walking/running the Bay Run.
Lauraine Kumar
- Secretary
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20 years with SportsFizz
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Expert in Business Operation and administration
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Fluent in Arabic
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Invaluable member of Sportsfizz family, dedicated to helping others, as well as providing a welcoming environment for the clients
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Working tirelessly from booking an appointment with therapists, as well as assisting patients with relevant imaging and specialists centres.
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Committed to optimizing patient's recovery plan and making it as stress free as possible.