About Us

Deb Mooney

Director / Senior Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist (APA Member)

Qualifications

• B.App.Sc. (Medial Radiation Sciences – Radiation Therapy)
• Master of Physiotherapy

Courses

• APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
• Integrated Dry Needling (Andrew Hutton) – Level 1 & 2
• APA Sports Taping / Kinesio Taping / Rock Taping
• Mulligan’s Concept – Upper & Lower Quadrant
• Dean Watson Headache Course -Level 1
• McKenzie Institute Part A and B
• Hip Differential & Prescriptive Diagnosis with Trish Wiseby-Roth
• 3D Assessment & Treatment of Cervical/Thoracic Spine & Ribs with Trish Wisbey-Roth
• 3D Assessment & Treatment of the Lumbar Spine & Pelvis Trish Wisbey-Roth
• Running Rehab: Running retraining & exercise performance
• Travelling & tutoring for the Australian Physiotherapy Association

About Deb

Deb is a Sydney University Masters Graduate of Physiotherapy. Being a keen dancer growing up in the Hills area Deb has also completed her Major 3 level in Ballet (Australian Dance Assessment Program) and has always been intrigued by the human body and how it works.

As a dance teacher, Deb has always been keen to make sure that she is able to educate her clients about their body and how it functions. This includes participating in continued education where Deb is now proficient in Dry Needling and Rock taping.

Deb’s has over 10 years experience in the competitive powerlifting world and has returned to ballet and lyrical in more recent years. She is excited to be able to combine and share her skills in dance with her strength from powerlifitng. Outside of the office Deb enjoys snowboarding and playing with the resident Inspired Physio mascot, Benjamin (a cutie patootie German Shorthaired Pointer puppy).

Sara Andriejunas

Senior Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist (APA Member)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Human Movement – University of Technology, Sydney
• Master in Physiotherapy – Sydney University
• Integrated Dry Needling (Andrew Hutton) – Level 1 & 2
• Neurokinetic Therapy – Level 1

Extra Courses

• APPI Clinical Pilates Levels 1 (lumbo-pelvic) and 2 (scapula-throacic)
• AMTA Treatment of Spine and Pelvis Dysfunctions Level 1
• APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
• APA Plaster/Fiberglass casting for upper/lower limb fractures

About Sarah

Sara completed her Master of Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney. She has been dancing for over 25 years and still performs regularly in professional Brazilian Samba with ‘Samba Brazil Entertainment’ and also works commercially for ‘The Showmasters Co’ and Sassy Entertainment.

Growing up she trained in jazz, contemporary, modern, cheerleading, BJP physical culture and went to school at Newtown Performing Arts for ballet and contemporary. Over the years Sara has been a cheerleader for the Wests Tigers, Parramatta Eels and Sydney Kings and has danced for a variety of events and shows.

Sara taught Physical Culture and was a National Opera House Finalist for all years she competed. This varied background in dance has all led to a passion for dance physiotherapy and helping girls improve their technique as well as injury prevention. With a particular interest in foot and ankle injuries, Sara loves to work with dancers of all styles as well as general population to help deliver individual and specialised movement based therapy.

Special interests

When not dancing Sara has a passion for all things travel, running, going to the beach and interior designing.

Nicole Axford

Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist (APA Member)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Human Movement- Macquarie University.
• Doctor of Physiotherapy- Macquarie University
• Diploma of Rehabilitation Pilates (Polestar)
• Cert IV in Mat work Pilates (Polestar)

Courses

• SMA Sports level trainer Level 1
• SMA Sports taping

About Nicole

Nicole completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University. She has been teaching mat and studio Pilates for the last 6 years, and during that time has become passionate about using movement to empower individuals to become the best version of themselves.

Nicole has always been passionate about dance and sport. Growing up she was a keen ballet dancer and also enjoyed competitive netball, running and athletics. She recently undertook an internship with the NSW Swifts Academy netball team and has enjoyed working with the athletes to prevent and manage injuries while optimising performance.

Nicole has also worked with the Manly Sapphires Premier League Netball teams and Manly Netball Association. She is interested in lower limb tendon injuries and has completed a research project investigating tendon pathology in the NSW Swifts netball team.

Nicole is enthusiastic about working with individuals to help them achieve their movement goals.

When Nicole isn’t in the clinic Nicole enjoys running, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Juliet Ridge

Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist (APA Member)

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physiotherapy – Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) Western Sydney University
• Diploma of Performing Arts (Dance) – Principal Academy of Dance
• Certificate in Ballet teaching studies – Royal Academy of Dance

About Juliet

Juliet graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, following attainment of a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University.

Juliet is also a registered Royal academy of Dance ballet teacher, with over 11 years experience providing dance specific conditioning. Her love for dance began with ballet over 20 years ago and expanded into many styles such as contemporary, jazz and acrobatics. After high school, her training specialised in contemporary while completing full time dance in Western Australia. She performed in various performances, competitions and charity events across Sydney and Perth during this time.

Juliet is passionate about injury prevention and helping others to perform at their best for all activities. Outside of the clinic and dance, she loves any activities that get her out into the sun like roller skating and bush walks.

Yvonne Koblar

Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist (APA Member)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (Sydney University)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Sydney University)
• SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer
• Level 1 Pole Instructor (ElevatED)
• Circus Training Australia Professional Development (Level 7 Trapeze / Level 9 Silks / Level 9 Aerial Hoop / Level 1 Tumbling & Acro)
• Level 2 Flexibility Dance Teacher / Health Professionals Intensive (Perfect Form Physiotherapy)
• Level 1 WAG / MAG Gymnastics Qualifications (Gymnastics NSW)

About Yvonne

Kristy Norvall

Exercise Physiologist

Accredited Exercise Physiologist / Accredited Exercise Scientist (ESSAM)

Qualifications

• Master of Exercise Physiology (The University of Sydney)
• Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science – Major in Exercise Rehabilitation (University of Technology)
• Diploma of Fitness
• L2 Advanced Boxing Course
• L1 Boxing Course
• Certificate of Nutrition & Diet
• Certificate IV Fitness (Personal Trainer)
• Certificate III Fitness (Gym Instructor)

Extra Courses

• APPI Equipment Level 1 (Lumbo-pelvic) and 2 (Scapulo-thoracic)
• APPI Matwork Level 1
• The Women’s Health Collective
• Exercise Physiology & Exercise Programming for Pregnancy
• Postnatal Considerations Prolapse & DRAM – Exercise Management
• PhysioRehab – CRP1: The Knee
• BEAT IT – Australian Diabetes Council’s Physical Activity & Lifestyle Program

About Kristy

Kristy is a graduate of the The University of Sydney with a Master in Exercise Physiology. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist Kristy’s philosophy is to use movement as medicine and help people improve their physical function so that they can live their best life.

Kristy grew up playing competitive netball and touch footy which led her into a career within the health and fitness industry, starting out as a personal trainer in 2009 leading fitness classes and one on one sessions at a number of gyms within the Hills district. Now as an Exercise Physiologist, Kristy is passionate about working with clients with varying complex health conditions / disabilities such as stroke and Cerebral Palsy and chronic injuries such as post orthopaedic surgery. Kristy has special interests in Neurological rehab and Women’s Health.

When Kristy isn’t at the clinic she enjoys spending time with her family and fur baby Evie!

Sara O'Brien

Receptionist

Sara has joined the Inspired Physio team as a receptionist after graduating high school and is studying Town Planning at university.

When Sara isn’t helping clients at the clinic she enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping and spending time with her family.

Caitlin O'Brien

Receptionist

Caitlin is completing a Bachelor of Health Science at Western Sydney University and enjoys working at Inspired Physio as it is towards the field she’d like to go after studying.

When out of the clinic she enjoys the gym, the beach and hanging out with her friends and her dogs.

Cindy van de Mortel

Receptionist

Cindy has been on the reception team at Inspired Physio for many years now and loves a great chat with clients while their waiting to see their practitioner.

When not at the clinic, Cindy loves spending time with her kids and grandbabies and is always up for a cuddle with her puppies.

Benjamin

Apprentice Mascot

Benjamin is our new Apprentice Mascot and is full of personality. Benji is a German Shorthaired Pointer bred for hunting birds and a love for the water. Benji isn’t a great hunter yet, he mostly enjoys his walks, meeting clients and getting pats from the lovely ladies at the Mature Age Class before taking a long nap.