Our Physiotherapy Staff are all members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and we have special interests in Sports,Pre and Post-Operative and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, with a strong emphasis in ongoing professional education and development.
KRISTIN HAIGH
Principal Physiotherapist & Owner
Kristin is the Principal Physiotherapist of Woollahra Physiotherapy, and has had over 30 years of Clinical and Educational Physiotherapy experience. She has completed her Level 3, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sports Physiotherapy Course at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, and is committed to ongoing Education and Research. She is a current member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association ,Sports and Musculoskeletal Special Interest Groups. Her dedication for herself, and her staff for continuing education is essential , to ensure best patient care and acknowledging professional development and up -to -date research for creating evidence- based assessments, diagnosis and treatments .
Kristin’s special interests include: Musculoskeletal ,Sports and Orthopaedic conditions .
Her Professional Development and Continuing Education most recently includes :
*Level 3 Sports Physiotherapy Course and Qualification at the Australian Institute of Sport,Canberra.
*2018 Radiology Updates The Stadium , Sydney
* 2018 Dry Needling
*2019 The Musculoskeletal Scientific Research Symposium, Sydney University, Sydney.
*2019 Running Rehab( Dr Christian Barton,La Trobe Exercise and Sports Rehab.
*2019 Surgical versus Non Surgical Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (Knee)
*2020 Pilates Reformer Qualification and Clinical DMA Pilates Training .
*2022 Foot and Ankle Physiotherapy Course with Sue Mayes (Physiotherapist for the Australian Ballet)
*2022 Women in Sport Congress WISC 2022(MCG Melbourne )
*2022 The Athletic Hip and Groin Symposium (La Trobe University)
*2023 The Hip Academy with Alison Grimaldi
*2023 The Advanced Lumbar Spine and Pelvis (Sydney University and Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Australian Physiotherapy Association )
*2023 June ‘The Dancing Hip’ Sue Mayes [Physiotherapsit Australian Ballet ]
*2024 ‘ How I Rehab’ Conference [ Sportsmap Group Melbourne ] Essendon Football Club
Topics included: Achilles Tendon rupture,AC Joint ,Hip Pain ,Recurring Hamstring,Injury Prevention,Athletic Shoulder, Lisfranc,Soleus,Back pain and non Operative ACL Rehabilitation . There were Concussion and Rehab Running workshops.
*2024:Women in Sport Congress WISC2024 Sydney
ALI McGILL
Ali is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist, particularly interested in sports injuries and pre- and post-orthopedic rehab. She has completed a Masters in Physiotherapy as well as BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.
Her background in Exercise and Sport Science and experience as a Strength and Conditioning coach means she has a keen interest in assessing and treating acute and overuse sporting injuries. She is also passionate about injuries of the shoulder, hip and knee. Ali continues to further her knowledge as a clinician with Dry Needling, Pilates and Strength & Conditioning training and is dedicated to helping her patients return to the activities they love, whether that be exercise, work or recreation.
When she’s not in the clinic Ali enjoys swimming, playing social sport, travelling and surf lifesaving.
ADRIAN THOMAS DAVIES
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Adrian holds a master's degree in Physiotherapy and an undergraduate degree in Sports Science. With experience in private practice, public hospitals, and sports settings, Adrian has a broad experience of supporting patients with acute injuries, overuse injuries, and supporting patients following an orthopaedic surgery. He has a particular interest in patients presenting with shoulder, knee, or elbow problems.
Adrian’s clinical approach is informed by his background in exercise rehabilitation and his passion for using evidence-based techniques, from using strength and conditioning and pilates exercise principles to manual therapy. He has his own blog which he posts to fellow healthcare professionals on the latest clinical research. He is committed to using this latest research to empower and support his own patients towards a full recovery to the activities they enjoy.
Outside the clinic, Adrian enjoys taking part in endurance events from 5km runs to triathlons. You will commonly find him running around Centennial park or along the coastal paths.
Caroline Zanelli
Caroline is a qualified Pilates instructor and nutritionist. Caroline first fell in love with Pilates in 2016 when she was working as a nutritionist in a clinic with a Pilates studio attached. After a few years of her own practice and development, Caroline completed her Pilates training at Elixr School of Pilates. Since then, Caroline has taught at different physiotherapy clinics, working with clients to assist injury rehab and/or overall fitness. Caroline teaches a combination of studio, mat, and reformer classes, as well as one on ones. Caroline works with her clients to improve posture, strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness.
CAM HAWKINS
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Cam is an experienced physiotherapist and qualified clinical mat and reformer instructor. Originally from New Zealand, he completed his Physiotherapy degree at the University of Otago. With an extensive background in sport, Cam played professional cricket for the better part of 5 years for the Otago Volts in New Zealand. In this time he learnt from some of the best physiotherapists and high performance coaches in the world. Since his career as a professional cricketer cam has gathered extensive knowledge working in some of the best private physiotherapy practices in Sydney. He has also recently spent time overseas working at at the prestigious Wimbledon Tennis Club in London.
With a particular interest in patients with spine, hip and knee problems. Cam applies a mixture of hands on physiotherapy such as dry needling and massage and exercise therapy such as clinical pilates and strength and conditioning training to treat his patients.
Outside the clinic, you will most certainly find Cam in the water along one of eastern suburbs beaches. He also loves spending his weekend playing guitar or snapping up landscape photographs with his camera.