Bookings are recommended for all of our therapists, to ensure that you can be seen at a suitable time. Please book early, since demand is high.
If you or family members are at all unwell or have visited a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days, please contact us before making your booking.
We do require online bookings to be made at least 12 hours before the desired appointment time. To make an appointment closer than that, please phone the Clinic.
Join us in welcoming Raoul, our newest team member.
Raoul is an experienced sports professional with a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and sports injuries.
He comes to us direct from England where he spent the last 5 years as a Sports Therapist, providing a wide range of treatments for sports injuries, including mobilisations, massage, rehabilitation and sports specific exercises. He performed diagnosis and assessment of injuries from a clinic base, and on-going patient care recovery during and after treatments.
In 2010, he represented England as one of two Therapists for the Masters (over 35s and 45s) Indoor Cricket team at the World Cup in Australia, and in 2011 he was head therapist for the Men’s, Women’s, Under 19 Boys and Girls World Cup English teams in South Africa.
He has a BSc (Sports Therapy) degree from London Metropolitan University in England, which, going back to 1848, is one of London’s oldest educational institutions.
Raoul is no longer with IC Sports Therapies, and we wish him well in his future.
It’s now that busy season of the year, and we recommend that you make your pre-Christmas bookings in the next week, to avoid disappointment.
During the holiday break we will be available by appointment, on December 28 – 30th so please phone to schedule your Christmas recovery treatments. Start 2016 in top shape.
We will resume normal hours on January 4th, 2016.
All people visiting the clinic during December will receive a gift. Clients referring new patients will go into a draw to win a Christmas Recovery Pack (normally $136.00). More details are here and on our Facebook page.
We wish everybody a safe, peaceful and enjoyable Christmas holiday.
Stephen’s first work experience was in the Newspaper and Printing industry, where he gained an appreciation for hot lead, page design and the power of printed communications.
This lead him on to University studies in English Literature, and to Auckland Teacher’s College in 1976.
There he discovered the fascinating new field of Computing, which led to a change of direction and studies to gain a second degree majoring in Computer Science and Demography.
He now has over 45 years experience in IT, having gained experience with a broad range of Apple, Microsoft and other technologies, building applications with a wide variety of development tools.
His strong IT background is supported by extensive experience covering all major business systems, including Accounting Systems, Payroll and HR, Desktop Publishing, Graphics and the Printing Industry, Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale.
Stephen has worked both in permanent roles and as an independent IT contractor in private, Local, and State Government spheres.
He developed the MyRecords system for Transport for NSW, which was subsequently nominated for the ‘Delivering Better Services’ award in the 2008 Premier’s Public Sector Awards.
He has extensive administration experience, has supervised staff, and is self-motivated and focussed on meeting project deadlines. He is flexible with his approach to work and is not afraid to implement changes.
Steve also operates a web hosting business providing web domains, web hosting and support for clients both big and small.
Stephen continues to learn new skills, last branching out into WordPress (for this and other sites), and he has also authored iOS apps for both International and Australian clients. After years of tuition from the finest therapist around, he can even deliver a satisfactory massage. 🙂
He remembers paper tape and punch cards, and much prefers Gigs of RAM, WiFi and the Internet!
Stephen holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English literature) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (majoring in Computer Sciences and Demography), both from the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
Stephen contributes to software “out there” as a WordPress polyglot…
Let our team enhance YOUR sports performance.
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Jason Maxworthy, PhysiotherapistJason is a passionate sports fan, in particular soccer and cricket, and has been playing for his local clubs for over 20 years. This passion and enjoyment for sport led him to becoming a Physiotherapist, to help others recover and get back into their sport as soon as possible. He has been treating a variety of patients for over 9 years now and has a real interest in knee and ankle injuries. |
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Lisa Barnes, Remedial Massage TherapistLisa is an ex Commonwealth and Olympic games gymnast who has been involved in sport for most of her life as a competitor, coach or judge. She completed a Human Movement degree & Diploma of Education and was a PDHPE teacher for over 15 years. She is still heavily involved with primary school PE programs and has a Certificate IV in Massage Practice. |
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Nicki Cooke, Principal TherapistNicki has a passion for making people better. Using remedial, sports and lymphatic drainage massage, and combining her personal sporting experience and training, and over 25 years in practice, she is able to assist people to recover more quickly than is usually expected. |
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Stephen Cooke, Practice ManagerSteve has over 40 years experience creating and supporting IT and business systems. He holds two Bachelors degrees from the University of Waikato in New Zealand, majoring in English, Demography and Computer Science.
His responsibilities include administration, web site, blog, social media, online stores, and the IT systems for IC Sports Therapies. |
IC Sports Therapies are pleased to announce another first! We have an innovative new HUMAC balance assessment and treatment tool, and it is available to all our clients. This system is the first such unit in a private practice* on Sydney’s North Shore, whereas these units are usually found only in University settings.
The new Balance System represents a breakthrough in computerised Balance Measurement and Training Systems. By coupling the Balance Software with the most popular balance board in the gaming industry, we are able to offer cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments for Athletes, Trainers, Physical Therapists, Exercise Scientists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Doctors, etc.
The Balance plate looks like a typical gaming board, but this one provides clinical grade accuracy. The Balance System is a static force plate combined with a Tilt system, allowing both static force and dynamic tilt measurements. These parameters are used in a variety of protocols to access and improve the capabilities of balance, orthopaedic and neurologic patients. In many cases the same display is used for all three types of patients, for both testing and exercise, on both stable and unstable surfaces. In addition, real-time biofeedback helps users better perform the exercises they are already doing, while making the exercises more engaging.
The HUMAC Balance System includes, amongst others, the following Measurement and Training Routines:
Tests can be performed anonymously, but individualised patient profiles can also be set up on the computer to track progress and results.This means we can test a patient, treat them, reassess them a few weeks later, and provide before-and-after comparison reports.
The Balance System retains all of the raw data collected from a test. Results can be reported using a standard Test, Progress, or Group Summary format, for reference by the patient themselves, or a referring doctor, physiotherapist or sports trainer.
The Balance System includes Down Hill Skier, Flight, Tilt Board, Breakout, and Pong games so Physical Therapy is always fun and exciting.
Be among the first of our clients to try it – ring us on (02)9477-3103 and book your time today!
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Colin is a Personal Trainer who has been training clients professionally since 2009. Colin gained his Cert III and Cert IV in fitness through AIF in 2008/9 and later studied Pilates and Yoga specialising in Reformer and Clinical Pilates through Studio Pilates in Brisbane. Colin has recently added qualifications in Swedish (Relaxation) Massage to his skill set.
Colin’s love of fitness started through playing numerous sports but it was his love of netball that moved him in the direction of Personal Training. Through playing netball for almost 20 years Colin was able to achieve the pinnacle of the sport by representing Australia on a tour of the Cook Islands in 2009.
Colin’s true passion lies in helping people, and through his Personal Training and Pilates experience he is looking forward to helping many people achieve their recovery and fitness goals.
In 2017 Colin added qualifications in Relaxation Massage to his skill set.
I have been doing a Mums and Bubs Pilates class with Colin and it is great! We have fun and exercise at the same time, something I would never have believed possible until I started this class. My almost 3 year old plays happily while my almost 1 year old stays in the class with me. Colin has magic baby skills and can often be seen holding my little girl after lulling her to sleep while instructing us mums. He tailors the classes perfectly depending on the mood of the small people and his happy and relaxed approach makes it a stress-free time for everyone. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who wants a full body work out or for anyone who has a small child and hasn’t found a class that suits their nap times 🙂
Colin left IC Sports Therapies at the end of September 2018, so his Pilates and Personal Training services are no longer available.
We don’t often advertise. We prefer to let our happy clients tell people about us. And to thank them, we have our “Refer a Friend” reward scheme.
If you’re a client of ours, and you refer a friend, we reward you with a discount* on your next treatment.
Simples!
We make a note in your file each time a friend tells us you referred them, and the rewards start to accumulate. There’s no limit on when your rewards can be redeemed, so you can save them up or even gift them to another family member.
Tell your friends about us, and let them tell their friends too.
*$10.00 if your friend has an hour’s treatment, $5.00 if they have a half hour.
To make an enquiry by email, please complete the form below and click Send.
Miriam Holder is available by appointment only, so please phone to arrange a time.
Miriam is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a deep fascination for effective and brave communications with Self and others that result in empowering and positive relationships and meaningful sustainable change.
Her entire tertiary education has focused on communication starting with studying languages, then studying the written word through editing and publishing; and, most recently learning about our psychological and internal worlds in counselling and psychotherapy. More specifically she is influenced by Existential philosophy which focuses on the ideas of choice, responsibility, and living an authentic life.
Also, living and working abroad has allowed her to learn about other cultures; and while feeling like the odd one out she managed to build a successful life for herself and her family. Being resilient was very much a part of this experience. This learning has also enabled her to listen to others on many different levels and come to understand how we come to be where we are … but also explore where we would like to be.
Aside from her private practice she is the Campus Counsellor at the Jansen Newman Institute for Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy, as well as being the Counsellor for a college of natural therapies and a college of beauty therapy. She has worked as a telephone counsellor and Relationships Educator with Relationships Australia covering topics such as anger, domestic violence, parenting, and managing after separation. She also works within the corporate world coaching leadership and executive development.
Miriam has been involved in counselling since 2000 (both here and in the USA) and has achieved the following qualifications:
Miriam continues to study and learn to deepen her knowledge and skill base, and also attends frequent supervision to improve and assist in her own reflective practice.
Miriam is a Clinical Member of CAPA (NSW) (Membership No. 39603), a member of PACFA Reg. Provisional 22140, as well as a member of the Institute of Group Leaders and the Jung Society.
Miriam is available by appointment only, and can also provide a rebate through Medibank Private.
Miriam has her own practice, Blue Healer, in High Street, Willoughby, NSW.
