Steve Cooke, Practice Manager

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…

Our Team

Where Massage and Physiotherapy (and more) combine

Let our team enhance YOUR sports performance.

Our team members

In no particular order…

Jason Maxworthy	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. Book Jason Now
	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. Book Lisa Now
	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. Book Nicki Now
Steve Cooke	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.

HUMAC Balance Assessment system

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.

Balance Assessment

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.

HUMAC Measurement and Training Routines

The HUMAC Balance System includes, amongst others, the following Measurement and Training Routines:

Clinical Test of Sensory Input Balance (CTSIB). This tests how a patient’s vision, vestibular and somatosensory systems interact, and if a deficit exists compared to a normal population. The patient is tested on both firm and unstable surfaces, with eyes open and closed.
Centre of Pressure – tracks a Patients’ COP while performing exercises with eyes open or closed. This shows variations in a patient’s Left/Right, Front/Back weight distribution while being tested.
Weight Shift – measures a patient’s ability to shift their weight back and forth, while hitting targets and keeping within a target zone.
Limits of Stability – this testing mode has targets for a patient to move a cursor to, and then hold on target for a selectable time, before moving to the next target.
Roadway – reports a patient’s ability to accurately weight shift, while keeping within the boundaries of a “roadway”.
Weight Bearing – displays how weight is distributed right to left or front to back.

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.

Fun

The Balance System includes Down Hill Skier, Flight, Tilt Board, Breakout, and Pong games so Physical Therapy is always fun and exciting.

Get with the program

Be among the first of our clients to try it – ring us on (02)9477-3103 and book your time today!

* so far as we know.

With the growth of the business

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With the growth of the business, and amazing loyalty of our clients, we require the services of at least one new therapist.
If you know anyone who is a Sports Therapist, Physio or Body worker, who you think would embrace the philosophy of our clinic, could you please let us know?

Our clinic

Our clinic is equipped with 4 spacious treatment rooms, plus a large Training and Assessment area.

The Blue Room — Treatment Room #1, the Blue Room, has a refreshing ocean theme

Picture of The Green Room — The Green Room, for electrical therapies

About

About Us

About our Philosophy, our Clinic, our therapists, and our Services and Prices

COVID-19

Precautionary Coronavirus Liability Release Form

Due to the 2019-2021 outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, we are taking extra precautions with the intake of each client, with their health history review, as well as with sanitation and disinfecting practices. Please complete our form (no earlier than the day before your appointment).

IC Sports Check-in Form

Please check in when you arrive at our Clinic.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the tissues of the body, and is now recognised as a primary tool in lymphoedema management.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical therapy with no need for painkillers, which makes it an ideal therapy to speed up recovery and cure various indications causing acute or chronic pain. Its main assets are fast pain relief and mobility restoration.

Balance Assessment

We offer our computerised Balance Measurement and Training System, which provides before-and-after comparison reports to track the results of treatment.

Exercises and stretches

A collection of Exercises and Stretches, including Shoulder Strengthening Exercises and Exercise Videos.

For New Clients

To help new clients to learn about what to expect before, during and after treatment

Emergency Services Support

Our ongoing support for Emergency Services personnel.

Refer a Friend

We like our happy clients tell other people about us. And to thank them, we have our “Refer a Friend” reward scheme.

Terms and Conditions

A few paragraphs about our Terms & Conditions, and link to our account payment methods.

Payments

For the convenience of our customers, we offer a number of payment methods.

Links

Some useful and interesting links both on and outside our site.

Referral Pads

We are happy to send out referral pads, with our compliments.

Privacy Policy

Who we are, what data we collect, and all that.

Our Philosophy

Our customers are the most important people in our corporate structure, so we strive to provide excellent care, information and treatment.
We abide by the codes of conduct within our industry and at all times strive for that to be the absolute minimum standard we achieve.
Treatment within the clinic is at all times collaborative and we expect our patients to provide full disclosure of any issues impacting on treatment.
We are first and foremost a Christian based company, and our ethics reflect these underpinning core values.
Treatment should be enjoyable, and humour is an essential part of what we do.

Easing your pain is our pleasure.

Nicki Cooke, Principal Therapist

Our Principal Therapist, Nicki Cooke — Our Principal Therapist,
Nicki Cooke

Qualifications

In continuous practice since 1995
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma of Sports Injury Therapies
Certificates in Functional Assessment
Level II Sports Trainer
Lower Limb Mechanics Level One
Onsen Therapy Volume One
Cancer Massage and More
Natural Fertility Management
Level One Lymphatic Drainage
Hot Stone Massage
Advanced First Aid
Sports First Aid
Remote Area First Aid
Accredited Cricket Australia Coach
Professional Member, Sports Medicine Australia
Fellow, Australian Traditional Medicine Society

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Nicki’s interests

Blowfly Cricket

As Inaugural President of a new brand of cricket for kids with disability, Nicki developed health and first aid policy, and liaised with Cricket NSW.

Blind Cricket

As an accredited Cricket Australia Coach, Nicki has worked with the Aussie Blind Cricket Team and both the NSW and ACT Blind Cricket Teams. She has also worked as Team Therapist and Trainer.
In 2008 she was on the organising committee which hosted the Inaugural Australian Blind Cricket Ashes, and acted as Team Therapist for Australia. She also acted as Tournament Therapist for the 2010 Nationals in Sydney.

Nicki and Richie Benaud — Patron of the Inaugural Australian Blind Cricket Ashes 2008 Tour, Richie Benaud, meets Nicki Cooke

Wheelchair Sport

Since 1998 Nicki has provided remedial massage, sports injury therapy and first response to athletes with disability. With experience at Olympic, Paralympic and World Cup level, Nicki has also travelled to Paris for the French Open (Wheelchair) Tennis, and worked with the WheelBlacks and Australian Steelers at International level.

Rehabilitation

The last 20% of recovery from injury, accident or illness takes 80% of the time and effort. It is challenging for therapists and frustrating for clients. Often a cheerful word and a fun approach to rehab helps to change mindsets and break down psychological barriers to progress. Research in neuroplasticity cause and effect has resulted in significant improvements for clients.

Masters Sport

Working with Masters Athletes requires a lateral approach, and Nicki feels that athletes at elite level in Masters sport have the most to gain from her experience. Usually therapists aspire to work with young elite athletes so Masters is an area with a paucity of therapy options. Thus she has found a willing and motivated group.

Indoor Cricket

Both N.Z. and Australia have benefited from Nicki’s care. In South Africa in 2011, for Opens, and Masters Gold Coast for Australia, the teams under her watchful eye made a clean sweep of all 5 grades.
The N.Z. teams at Masters level took bronze, silver and gold in South Africa in 2013, and their Over 40 Men’s Team took Silver in the 2015 Australian Masters Championships.

Nicki Cooke went to Adelaide for the 2019 Australian Indoor Cricket Masters Championships, as Team Therapist for the New Zealand Central and Northern masters sides.

Outdoor Cricket

Nicki was Therapist for the New Zealand Over 50s Cricket team at the inaugural Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Sydney in 2018. She fulfilled the same role at the Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, in March 2020.

Testimonials

Three generations trust Nicki to help

Nicki came to the rescue for my daughter with severe disability. She had been placed in the ‘too-hard basket’ for many disability therapists but Nicki saw the potential and wanted to help relieve her pain. She took the time to build trust and now my daughter shows such excitement when Continue Reading

Emma H. Turramurra IC Sports Therapies 07/09/2016
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You helped me with those pesky plantar fasciitis and ITB issues

Thanks Nicki for helping me to prepare for Ultra Trail Australia Pace 22. With only weeks before the event, you helped me with those pesky plantar fasciitis and ITB issues (love Shockwave Therapy!) I beat my goal time and had an amazing time doing it. Bring on next year! — Continue Reading

Holly D Normanhurst IC Sports Therapies 21/05/2018
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Highly knowledgeable and professional

At all times Nicki strived to secure the best possible outcomes for players, is highly knowledgable and professional. A team could not wish for a more competent, dedicated therapist.

Paul P. Hornsby Heights IC Sports Therapies 14/09/2006
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Robbie Kerr, NZ Over 50s World Cup Cricket Team 2018

Robbie Kerr NZ Over 50s World Cup Cricket Team 2018 IC Sports Therapies 15/02/2019
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Nicki, you have been our person of the tournament

Hi Nicki, the South African Rhinos <Over 50s Cricket World Cup> team has unanimously decided to give Sydney <their bejewelled rhino mascot> to you in appreciation of your support and service to the team and your passionate desire to make a difference to the rhino species. We know that you Continue Reading

ROGER Moult and the RHINOS South Africa IC Sports Therapies 06/12/2018
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The treatment was very professional

After the first encounter with Nicki (who has a lovely personality) I say the treatment was very professional, with results obtained. I’d highly recommend treatment at this practice because of Nicki’s professional approach and results.

Rick H. Northern Beaches IC Sports Therapies 30/09/2016
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Terms and Conditions

Easing your pain is our pleasure, but some Terms and Conditions do apply to our services.

Health Fund Rebates

Not all services are rebatable under health insurance schemes. Please check with your health fund beforehand. Please note that a therapist’s professional association membership does not guarantee health fund provider status. Health funds maintain their own requirements for provider status.

Late arrival

Time for your appointment has been allocated for you. Late arrival may result in a shortened session time in order that we can accommodate appointments following yours.
Full payment for your session will be required.

Late Cancellations or Missed Appointments

Late cancellations and missed appointments exclude others from receiving treatment, and inconvenience both the therapists and other waiting clients.

If you want to cancel a booking (made either online or in clinic), you can cancel by ringing us, by replying to the confirmation email that goes out to you at the time of booking, or by replying to our email/text reminder the day before your appointment.

If more than 24 hours notice is given, the booking can then either be cancelled or rescheduled to another time. If less than 24 hours notice is given, the full consultation fee will apply^[1]. We may however exercise our discretion in cases of emergencies and circumstances outside your control.

Our use of your Email address

We will use your email address to send you confirmation of your booking, and to send a reminder email the day before your booking.

We might also use it once in a blue moon to email you about booking-related matters (the last email was about a change to our Clinic Hours), but not about anything else. Such booking-related emails will have an Unsubscribe link. Your consent to receive such email is inferred from your giving us your email for a booking, and we understand that consent to be limited to booking-related matters. Just bookings.

For newsletters, product or marketing announcements, discount offers, and general good news, we ask you to please subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribing requires a double opt-in process, where you have to confirm your subscription request by reply email.

(We hate spam too.)

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates (a.k.a. Gift Vouchers) are valid for three years from the date of issue. Gift Vouchers are a receipt for a prepayment made for services at our Clinic. Should our Services and Fees have changed since that date, there may remain a difference to be paid at the time of redemption.

[1] “When Can You Legally Be Charged A Cancellation Fee?”, BucketOrange magazine