Our staff

Physiotherapists

Chris Norgard

B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy), M. Sports Phty
APA Sports Physiotherapist
Practice Principal

Chris graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. After completing his allocation year at the John Hunter Hospital he travelled overseas to America where he worked as a physiotherapist for a large health care facility with staff from around the globe.

Chris then returned to Newcastle working in several clinics before going into practice with Darren in 1998. Chris has worked at various sporting events and for various teams including working as a physiotherapist at the Olympic Village in Sydney 2000.

In 2005 Chris completed his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at Griffith University and in 2006 he became an APA Sports Physiotherapist. Chris continues to have an interest in Sports Physiotherapy and after working as a physiotherapist for 17 years, he has a wealth of knowledge treating a wide variety of conditions.

Darren Glendenning

B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy), M. Sports Phty
APA Sports Physiotherapist
Practice Principal

Darren graduated with a physiotherapy degree from Sydney University in 1993. In 2005, he completed his Sports Physiotherapy Masters at Griffith University in Queensland. In 2006 he became an APA Sports Physiotherapist.

Career Highlights include:

• Physiotherapist for the Australian Defence Force on a United Nations Mission in East Timor (August - November 2003). Flight Lieutenant in Royal Australia Air Force Specialist Reserve (Physiotherapy Mustering since 2002).
• Physiotherapist for the Irish Olympic and Paralympic Teams (2000 Sydney Olympics).
• Physiotherapist and athlete for the Australian Bobsleigh Team (North American and European Trips 1999-2000).
• Physiotherapist for Western Suburbs Rugby League Club (2007 - current).

Nicole Hobday

B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy)
APA Physiotherapist

Nicole graduted from LaTrobe University in Melbourne in 1992 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. After initially gaining a broad range of experience in large teaching hospitals in Hobart and Melbourne, she spent 2 years working and travelling in the United Kingdom, Europe and South America.

Following her return to Australia in 1998 Nicole has worked in several private practices and with a range of sporting teams including AFL, rugby league, netball and touch football at amateur and elite level.

Nicole has a particular interest in using clinical Pilates as part of her treatment and rehabilitation of a large range of injuries.

David Renfrew

B.Phty (Hons)
APA Physiotherapist

David graduated with honours from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2005. He completed an allocation and senior Grade One year at the Royal Newcastle Hospital before leaving for the UK where he worked for several years in outpatient clinics in London.

David returned to Newcastle in late 2010 and joined the Lambton Physiotherapy team at the start of 2011.

He has been involved with many sporting teams and client types both here and abroad and is experienced in treating a wide range of injuries.

Emma Searle

B.Phty
APA Physiotherapist

Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from Newcastle University in 2009 with a distinction average and joined the Lambton Physio Team upon completion of her degree. Emma has a keen interest in all sports, particulaly tennis and the assessment and treatment of tennis associated injuries.

Emma will be attending to women's health issues and looks forward to furthering her knowledge and skills in this area.

Massage Therapists

Michelle Brown

Massage is defined as the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for a curative & relaxing effect. Soft tissues are made more pliable through massage to promote circulation and blood flow and bring about positive effects: physical and psychological changes for general wellbeing.

Massage therapy is extremely beneficial to people leading busy lifestyles suffering from home and work related stress. Massage will not only aid with mental relaxation but will also help relieve physical symptoms of back and neck pain that comes from sitting for an extended period of time at a desk or from physical labour.

Michelle has extensive experience with therapeutic and remedial massage and is very professional in her approach. She has worked along-side many physiotherapists throughout her career. Michelle offers 30 & 60 minute massages and is available by appointment only on Monday through to Thursday afternoons.

Do yourself a favour and book in so that you can experience first hand the benefits of massage from a skilled practitioner.

Reception

Meet Rebecca, Ashlea and Margaret at reception: