OUR TEAM

Physical Edge Healthcare Thirroul - Physiotherapy, Sports Injury, Rehabilitation & Nutrition Clinic was born to pursue a passion for empowering people to lead fully active, functional, and pain-free lives.

Greg Jones Senior Physiotherapist

Greg Jones

BPhty, M.A.P.A.

Physiotherapist

Greg is an experienced Senior Physiotherapist, with post graduate training in casting, sports injury, dry needling and Clinical Pilates. He is also the Practice Principal and Clinical Director of Physical Edge Healthcare.

University Training
Greg completed his Physiotherapy degree at Otago University (Dunedin, New Zealand).

Past Work Experience
He has over 15 years’ experience working in Private Practice as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Since graduating his career has taken him to New Zealand, the United Kingdom and back to Australia. Whilst working in the UK, Greg developed rehabilitation programs for hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements. Greg has worked with various sports teams including Illawarra Rugby, Wollongong Tech Waratahs and University of Wollongong Rugby Clubs. In addition to working with top athletes, he also treats people who are suffering from chronic and degenerative conditions.

Treatment Approach
Greg focuses on an evidence based approach that facilitates patient mobility, effective breathing, strengthening and conditioning.

Special Clinical Interests
Greg has a strong interest in spinal, shoulder, hip and knee rehabilitation and has developed an ACL rehabilitation program specific for the iPhone.

Personal Interests
In his spare time Greg enjoys surfing, swimming and sneaking to the snow. When not at work, he can often be seen floating around the shores of the northern suburbs.

Erin Brighenti | Physiotherapist

Erin Brighenti

BPhty, M.A.P.A.

Physiotherapist

Erin is a Physiotherapist with postgraduate training in Clinical Pilates, Sports Physiotherapy, Dry Needling and Women’s Health Physiotherapy.

University Training
Erin graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Past Work Experience
Erin has worked in private practice and on field with various sporting teams.
She has worked with the Canberra district NEAFL team and local soccer and rugby teams across her career as a physiotherapist.

Treatment Approach
Erin appreciates and understands the importance of personalised rehabilitation for every individual, including group physiotherapy sessions.

Special Clinical Interests
Erin has developed a passion in working with physically active individuals looking to achieve their goals. Erin’s main area of interest in Clinical Pilates is postural alignment and correcting poor lumbo-pelvic control which can contribute to overuse injuries. Also trained in Women's Health, Erin has a passion treating bladder and bowel, prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy and post-natal issues. She also enjoys treating spinal, knee and soft tissue injuries as she understands the limitations they cause having undergone two knee surgeries herself. As a result, she is passionate about returning clients to their pre-injury and sporting lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Personal Interests
In her spare time, you’ll see Erin playing touch football, hitting the beach or curled up with a good book.

Jack Nuske Physiotherapist

Jack Nuske

MPhty, BSc(ExSci), M.A.P.A

Physiotherapist

Jack is a qualified Physiotherapist.

University Training
Jack has completed a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Wollongong.

Past Work Experience
Jack has several years of experience as a sports trainer, assessing and managing on-field injuries, with numerous soccer teams from the junior elite level to senior amateur levels. He has worked as an intern at an elite-level junior football academy, assisting players through their rehabilitation journey and helping them achieve goals that focus on a safe return to sport/performance following injury. He also has experience working in a private practice setting as a receptionist/physio aide, assisting physiotherapists in the management of clients’ presenting with a diverse range of injuries or conditions.

Treatment Approach
Jack has a passion for developing tailored rehabilitation plans, with each individual person as he understands the importance of finding what works best for the client. He strives to use evidence-base practice to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Special Clinical Interests
Jack has a particular interest in injury reduction/prevention and returning to performance in sports. He also has a strong passion for assisting people with developing goals and working collaboratively with clients’ to help them achieve these goals.

Personal Interests
Jack is an avid surfer, and much of his spare time is spent in the ocean or on the beach. In the colder months it’s not surprising to find him swapping out his surfboard for a pair of skis. Having lived overseas and spent many hours on road trips, he welcomes any suggestions for adventure! He also loves saying hello to dogs!

Eike Prehn Physiotherapist

Eike Prehn

BSci (Phty), M.A.P.A

Physiotherapist

Eike is an experienced Physiotherapist with an extensive background in sports injury management and Clinical Pilates. Eike is passionate about helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals through personalised and effective treatment plans.

University Training
Eike completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Germany at the Hochschule fur Gesundheit (University of Health), providing a solid foundation in evidence-based practices and advanced rehabilitation techniques.

Past Work Experience
With experience in private practice and on-field support for soccer teams in Germany, Eike has developed a keen understanding of sports-related injuries and rehabilitation. Eike also has over 4 years of experience in personal training and strength & conditioning, further enhancing his ability to design comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Treatment Approach
Eike employs a tailored approach to optimise rehabilitation, focusing on client-specific goals and utilizing the latest evidence-based practices. This ensures each patient receives the most effective and personalised care.

Special Clinical Interests
Eike enjoys working with individuals aiming to achieve their goals, regardless of the size of the challenge. Special interests include spinal, foot, knee, hip, and shoulder rehabilitation, catering to both those in pain and those seeking to optimise performance.

Personal Interests
In his spare time, Eike enjoys training, cycling, walking along the beach, or playing soccer. He is also a passionate football fan and supports his home club 1. FC Köln. When he’s not involved in any sport activities he loves spending time with his dog.

Sara Grafenauer | Nurtitionist and Dietitian

Dr Sara Grafenauer

BSc (Nutr), MSc(Nutr, & Diet), PhD

Dietitian & Nutritionist

Sara is a PhD qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) and author.

University Training
Sara graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1995. In 2014 Sara also completed her PhD with research focused on dietary patterns and dietary change in weight loss.

Past Work Experience
Sara has worked for well over 20 years providing medical nutrition therapy to clients from a broad range of backgrounds, in both individual and groups settings. She has authored a text book with colleagues, titled Food, Nutrition and Health. Sara is an Honorary Fellow, lecturing regularly at the University of Wollongong.

With additional qualifications and experience in communications, public relations and marketing, Sara also manages the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, a small, research driven not-for-profit education business.

Treatment Approach
Sara strongly believes that the foods people choose to consume are very important to health and through an individual session, Sara helps people to eat better and feel better.

Special Clinical Interests
Sara’s particular interests include paediatric nutrition, early feeding, pregnancy and antenatal nutrition.

Personal Interests
She’s an inspirational Dietitian, and an excellent cook, focused on foods in season.

Emma McNair | Remedial Massage Therapist

Emma McNair

Dip. Massage Therapy, Cert IV Fitness, M.A.M.T.A

Remedial Massage Therapist

Emma is currently on maternity leave and will return May 2024.

Emma is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT).

University Training
Emma graduated from the Australian Institute of Fitness with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, as well as a Certificate 4 in Personal Training and 200 hours of yoga teacher training.

Past Work Experience
Over the past 2 years Emma has grown a private customer base throughout the Wollongong area, providing remedial massage, mobility training and yoga classes.

Treatment Approach
She is highly specialised in working on problem areas using a variety of massage and relaxation techniques combined to release tension and increase muscle strength and mobility. As Emma is also a yoga instructor and mobility coach, she incorporates all 3 skills to her treatments to deliver the best results.

Special Clinical Interests
Emma specializes in deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger-point release, muscle energy techniques, posture analysis and corrective exercises. Emma believes all injuries are unique to the individual and targets her treatments to the individuals needs to restore the client back to optimal health and posture.

Personal Interests
Emma’s interests include yoga, hiking, lifting weights and travel. She also enjoys being up-side down while hand-standing, getting salty in the ocean and finding the best coffee in town!


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Cali Pusell

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Wendy Wiseman

Wendy Wiseman

Administration

Wendy has worked in office administrative roles for many years, across a diverse range of businesses both here in Australia and overseas. She is a keen traveller and photographer who loves being active and outdoors with her family.

Meg Fox

Jacqueline Patton

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Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Administration

With a background in Computers/IT and Barista skills she is keen to learn more about the benefits of physio and Pilates! When she isn't running around outdoors with her two active kids, you will find her doing anything and everything that involves exercise and sport.

Nicola Robinson

Ellie Killick

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Physical Edge Healthcare
420 Lawrence Hargrave Drive
Thirroul, NSW, 2515
 

Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri 8:00am - 6:30pm

Sat 8:00am - 12:00pm

Sun Closed

 
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Mail

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Tel: (02) 4268 4884