Workplace Physiotherapy

Our Staff

Consultant Physiotherapists

David Elvish - Managing Director

- 16 years experience with work-related musculo-skeletal injuries.

- Completed two post-graduate Masters Degree.

- Appointed an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant with WorkCover NSW since 1997.

- Completed a literature review titled 'The relevance of exercise presciption for lower back pain'.

- Presented at various conferences and courses on the prevention and management of work-related injuries.

- Undertakes regular training to peers and agents.

Lisa MacPherson

- Has 15 years experience with work-related activity and pain management programs.

- Has recently completed a Masters of Pain Management.

- Strong interest in understanding the importance of psychosocial intervention during physical conditioning programs.

- Appointed as an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant with WorkCover since 2002.

Karlene Russell

- Has 15 years experience with musculoskeletal injuries

- 5 years experience working in exercise based physiotherapy for clients with chronic neck and back injuries

- Able to implement group based exercise programs for chronic pain conditions

- Strong interest in postural based exercise and function

- Recent experience in training to work related groups on prevention of injuries

Exercise Physiologists
Phil Rees

- Has an extensive knowledge and experience of the co-ordination of work related activity programs.

- Professional experice as an Injury Management Advisor for a leading workers compensation agent.

- Has extensive knowledge of optimal utilisation of multidisciplinary approaches to assist with RTW.

Kristy Stone

- Experience in workplace assessment and application of work related activity programs.

- Advanced knowledge in acute musculoskeletal injury management.

- Extensive knowlegde and experience in chronic pain management programs.

- Knowledge and program design for chronic disease intervention

- Extensive experience and development of group exercise programs.

- 10 years experience in Hydrotherapy intervention

Lauren Hutton

- Experience working within the public healthcare system, coordinating exercise rehabilitation programs for patients with

chronic heart failure, pulmonary disorders and diabetes.

- Experience in delivering independent functional upgrading programs for injured workers.

- Experience working for a leading workers compensation agent, providing a range of coordinated case management

services to promote sustainable return to work objectives.

Clinical Psychologist
Dr Toby Newton-John

Psychologists
Sarah Campbell

Anna McDonald

Christie Mason

Other Network Team Members
Dr Marc Russo - Specialist in Pain Medicine

Dr Pek Ang - Psychiatrist

Administrative Staff
Kelly Vaughan

Tamaryn Panetta

Jessica Brighton

Hilary Hector