Our Team

Where Massage and Physiotherapy (and more) combine

Let our team enhance YOUR sports performance.

Our team members

​In no particular order…

Team Member Jason Maxworthy, Physiotherapist Jason Maxworthy, Physiotherapist

Jason 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 a couple of years now and has a real interest in knee and ankle injuries.

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Team Member Lisa Barnes, Remedial Massage Therapist Lisa Barnes, Remedial Massage Therapist

Lisa 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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Team Member Nicki Cooke, Principal Therapist  Nicki Cooke, Principal Therapist

Nicki 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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Team member Steve Cooke, Practice Manager
Steve Cooke
 Stephen Cooke, Practice Manager

Steve 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

Our HUMAC computerised Balance Assessment system in use.

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.

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

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The Purple Room
The Purple Room

About

About Us

About our Philosophy, our Clinicour 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.

Nicki at the Indoor Cricket Masters World Series, 2010
Nicki at the Indoor Cricket Masters World Series, 2010

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

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A wealth of experience and technique

Nicki has a wealth of experience and technique, and magically knows just where to find the spot on my body that is the key to unlocking problems. I always look forward to my appointments with her, and leave feeling so much better!

Patricia Reed IC Sports Therapies 27/05/2020

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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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You Nicki Cooke are more precious than gold!

I love this photo of Nicki and Declan with the beautiful paintings by Leeanne. Nicki thank you for being an amazing friend for over 20 years. Thank you for going above and beyond in treating Declan’s chronic pain. And for all the hours and hours of research you have done Continue Reading

Nicole M IC Sports Therapies 23/03/2022

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Lauren O.

Lauren O. IC Sports Therapies 27/04/2016

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I got my tendons back!

I finally got to see the tendons in my foot after only 2 sessions with Nicki following an avulsion ankle fracture and ligament damage as a result of motorcycle damage. I had begun to think the fluid in my foot would never dissipate and burst into tears when I finally Continue Reading

Diane C. Chatswood IC Sports Therapies 08/04/2017

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I had not slept for 3 months

After suffering back problems since I was 12 (over 15 years) and going through the usual drama of GP to physiotherapist and back to heavy duty painkillers, I was at the point where I was considering surgery and possibly unable to carry my own children while pregnant. I had not Continue Reading

Lauren O. Sydney IC Sports Therapies 14/02/2015

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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