The Team
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Hung VuongPhysiotherapist
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Maya KhannaPhysiotherapist
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Deb EvenissExercise Physiologist
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William PerrettExercise Physiologist
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Jess MerciecaExercise Physiologist
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Katie AustinMassage Therapist
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Ann RossPhysiotherapist
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Julia GiblinPhysiotherapist
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Rob KerferdPhysiotherapist
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Denise PivettaPhysiotherapist
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Amanda BaxterPhysiotherapist
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Jennie WhitakerPhysiotherapist
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Jacqueline WalfordPhysiotherapist
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Darren PivettaPhysiotherapist
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Simone SzaboPhysiotherapist
Hung Vuong
Physiotherapist
Hung Vuong
Physiotherapist
Hung is a registered physiotherapist who moved to Australia from the U.S. to pursue a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at Macquarie University. Hung gained his skills and experience from clinical placement across multiple healthcare settings in hospitals, private practices and sports in Sydney. With an interest in calisthenics and tennis, Hung brings a unique understanding of movement and performance to his practice.
Hung believes in treating the whole person with personalized, evidence-based care. His approach combines thorough assessment, effective treatment modalities, and patient education to empower individuals in their recovery journey. Whether recovering from surgery, managing injuries or returning to sport, Hung is committed to helping patients achieve their optimal health and movement goals.
Outside of work, Hung enjoys playing tennis, doing calisthenics, spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends and family. Hung loves Sydney beaches and is on a quest to visit as many beaches in Australia as possible.
Hung looks forward to supporting you on your path to better health and improved quality of life.
Hung believes in treating the whole person with personalized, evidence-based care. His approach combines thorough assessment, effective treatment modalities, and patient education to empower individuals in their recovery journey. Whether recovering from surgery, managing injuries or returning to sport, Hung is committed to helping patients achieve their optimal health and movement goals.
Outside of work, Hung enjoys playing tennis, doing calisthenics, spending time outdoors and hanging out with friends and family. Hung loves Sydney beaches and is on a quest to visit as many beaches in Australia as possible.
Hung looks forward to supporting you on your path to better health and improved quality of life.
Maya Khanna
Physiotherapist
With 20 years experience as a musculoskeletal and rehabilitation physio, Maya enjoys teaching people how to get the best out of their body, no matter what stage of life they are in.
Maya previously worked as a senior physiotherapist at Mt Wilga Private Hospital and has extensive experience in pre and post operative rehabilitation, persistent pain and managing complex or chronic conditions,including a special interest in Long Covid. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor and has recently completed her Women’s Health training.
Maya loves to build rapport with her patients to ensure they receive individualised treatment and education delivered with compassion and empathy.
Deb Eveniss
Exercise Physiologist
Deb Eveniss
Exercise Physiologist
Deb is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Master of Clinic Exercise Physiology.
Deb began her health and fitness career working as a personal trainer after obtaining her Certificate III and IV in Fitness. Here she developed a keen interest in healthy aging, falls prevention and cancer and exercise. Deb then decided to further her knowledge and experience by further study and becoming an exercise physiologist.
Deb has a keen interest in helping those with cancer, neurological conditions such as MS, HD, PD and stroke and brain injury survivors. More recently she has been researching and treating fatigue conditions including Long Covid, ME/CFS, POTS and EDS. Deb strongly believes that “movement is medicine” and wants to help people enjoy all that safe and healthy movement can bring.
In her spare time Deb is heavily involved in parkrun, soccer, trail running, hiking, kayaking and raising two very busy teenagers.
Deb began her health and fitness career working as a personal trainer after obtaining her Certificate III and IV in Fitness. Here she developed a keen interest in healthy aging, falls prevention and cancer and exercise. Deb then decided to further her knowledge and experience by further study and becoming an exercise physiologist.
Deb has a keen interest in helping those with cancer, neurological conditions such as MS, HD, PD and stroke and brain injury survivors. More recently she has been researching and treating fatigue conditions including Long Covid, ME/CFS, POTS and EDS. Deb strongly believes that “movement is medicine” and wants to help people enjoy all that safe and healthy movement can bring.
In her spare time Deb is heavily involved in parkrun, soccer, trail running, hiking, kayaking and raising two very busy teenagers.
William Perrett
Exercise Physiologist
William Perrett
Exercise Physiologist
Will is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who completed his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Technology Sydney. Through clinical placement, Will gained extensive experience in age-related conditions, working with older adults to learn the benefits of resistance training in maintaining strength and balance. Will also obtained an insight into neurological conditions as he completed a placement in a specialised clinic working with conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke and MS.
Prior to becoming an exercise physiologist, Will has worked as a learn to swim instructor and squad swimming coach where he developed his passion for teaching others. In this role, Will gained extensive experience working with children and people of all ages. Will believes that exercise is for everyone and that it’s never too late to get started. He is passionate about helping people improve their health and their lives through the power of exercise.
Outside of work, Will pursues his own goals in running, swimming, triathlon and strength training. He is always pushing towards a new personal best and looks forward to helping you reach yours.
Clinical special interest areas- Strength and conditioning, Paediatrics, Older adults.
Jess Mercieca
Exercise Physiologist
Jess Mercieca
Exercise Physiologist
Jess is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who has completed her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales. Through clinical placement Jess gained experience in private practice seeing a range of conditions with a special interest in Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy.
Jess gained further experience working in a private hospital, seeing patients post-operatively and assisting in their recovery through a combination of gym-based exercise and hydrotherapy. Furthermore, Jess treated patients with chronic pain, muscle atrophy and cancer.
Jess ensures each client is treated as an individual with consideration of the various lifestyle and psychological factors that interplay with recovery. Her focus is to empower people through exercise and guide them towards self management.
Outside of work Jess is interested in strength training, swimming and hiking and enjoys the beach nearby her home.
Jess gained further experience working in a private hospital, seeing patients post-operatively and assisting in their recovery through a combination of gym-based exercise and hydrotherapy. Furthermore, Jess treated patients with chronic pain, muscle atrophy and cancer.
Jess ensures each client is treated as an individual with consideration of the various lifestyle and psychological factors that interplay with recovery. Her focus is to empower people through exercise and guide them towards self management.
Outside of work Jess is interested in strength training, swimming and hiking and enjoys the beach nearby her home.
Katie Austin
Massage Therapist
Katie Austin
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Katie is a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist with over 10 years experience. She will tailor a treatment to suit your needs and goals, using various techniques to get your body functioning through the use of Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy. Over the years she has worked with athletes in the NRL and Olympians and has taught the Dip. Remedial Massage course.
Her interests around Massage is to help people maintain a pain free life. Her particular interest is to help and treat clients who are training for specific events or to aid their training. As a Mum herself, she knows the benefits of massage, and enjoys helping women through and after their pregnancy. She also enjoys treating neck issues and seeing people move more freely.
Away from work Katie enjoys spending time with her family – her two little kids keep her busy! She enjoys staying active and running regularly. When she gets the chance, Katie loves cooking and travelling, with Machu Picchu having been a highlight!
Ann Ross
Physiotherapist
Ann Ross
Physiotherapist
Ann is a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
Ann graduated from Sydney University in 1983. She returned to Sydney University in 1994 to study for a
Post Graduate Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
She has worked in private practice for over 35 years, including running Burns Bay Physiotherapy in Lane
Cove for 26 years with my sister.
As part of my commitment to the physiotherapy profession she served on numerous state and national
Australian Physiotherapy Association committees over an 8-year period, including 1 year as the NSW
Vice President.
She worked in a variety of practices before starting Burns Bay Physiotherapy in 1996. She ran this
practice for 26 years. Overall, she has over 35 years of experience in private practice.
Ann continues to pursue her interests in understanding and applying the latest research in the field of
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, plus her years of experience to achieve the optimal results for her
clients. She has particular interests in back pain, lower limb problems, shoulders and chronic pain.
Outside of work Ann enjoys spending her time cycling, gardening, and spending time with her family.
“My passion is to achieve great outcomes for my clients so that they can enjoy the best possible quality
of life. Whether your pain is of short or longstanding nature, I am keen to work with you to achieve great
outcomes.”
Julia Giblin
Physiotherapist
Julia Giblin
Physiotherapist
Clinical special interest areas:
Prevention and Rehabilitation of functional impairments, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle injuries, complex and chronic back related conditions,
Womens Health and functional whole body assessment.
Personal interests: Spending time with my family and friends. Travel, Running, Hiking, Food
Originally trained in Germany, Julia has gained Australian accreditation.
She has experience in orthopedic and surgical conditions as well as functional impairments.
She sees the human body as one whole and is always pushed to identify the source of a problem. Hands on manual therapy. being functional and regain/retrain ideal conditions.
Keeping up to date and developing skills on PD courses.
Motto: there is always room to improve
Rob Kerferd
Physiotherapist
Rob became interested in anatomy, exercise, and the human body when he began going to the gym in high school. He began researching and managing his own injuries with exercise and from that point, physiotherapy stood out as a career for him.
Rob developed his skills and gained experience in private practice, musculoskeletal, sports physiotherapy and post-surgical rehabilitation at the Australian Catholic University where he completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Rob believes in managing patients with a combination of hands-on techniques and exercise. He aims to involve the patient in the decision-making process to optimise results such as reducing pain and increasing function in work, sport, or day-to-day living.
Outside of physiotherapy, Rob enjoys living an active life including cycling and regularly going to the gym and outdoors with friends and family.
Denise Pivetta
Physiotherapist
Denise has been practising for more than 20 years, since graduating from her Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University, in both hospital and private practice settings. She has developed a special interest in treating postural neck and back pain, shoulder injuries and foot and ankle pain, as well as rehabilitation following hip and knee surgery.
Denise experienced first-hand the benefits of improving core muscle strength and stability after having her first child, and this led to her undertaking Clinical Pilates courses.. She has since applied this knowledge widely in the clinic for the treatment and prevention of pain and poor posture, utilising the principles learned from from 15 years of practising and teaching physiotherapy- based Pilates. Denise has vast experience as an educator, teaching everything from Get Fit to Ski classes, to Physio Pilates and Prenatal Education classes. She feels great satisfaction in seeing her clients learn more about their bodies and how they can move better.
She particularly enjoys working with women during and after pregnancy to help them feel stronger and fitter, as well as those who are generally deconditioned following surgery or illness.
Away from the clinic, Denise loves to share a delicious meal with her family and friends, enjoy the great outdoors, get lost in an engrossing book or enjoy community at her local church.
Amanda Baxter
Physiotherapist
Amanda Baxter
Physiotherapist
Amanda is passionate about injury prevention and patient education, empowering you to take part in your recovery to be your best self.
She also teaches regular small Group Physiotherapy classes at our Berowra clinic. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Movement Science, and a Masters in Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney.
Amanda has hands on experience with work placement at Westmead Children’s Hospital, St Joseph’s Rehab Hospital, Northern Sydney Lung Rehab Clinic and a private practice – Sports, Spinal & Rehab Solutions, Hornsby. She is also experienced in Aged Care, rehabilitation, falls prevention and manual handling training and assessment.
Amanda also has a strong background in personal fitness training, nutrition coaching and Pilates. She loves all kinds of sports and physical activity and spending time with her family, including her husband and two children.
Jennie Whitaker
Physiotherapist
Jennie Whitaker
Physiotherapist
Jennie trained in Sydney and has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy and a Master of Management. Jennie has almost 25 years clinical experience in the Public Hospital system. Jennie enjoys treating a range of conditions in general physiotherapy, and has several years experience in her areas of clinical special interest: hand injuries/conditions and women’s health – including pregnancy, ante and post natal education and pelvic floor management for women of all ages.
Jennie has managed the Physiotherapy Department for Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals for 12 years, has been a member and chairperson for the OH&S; Committees of Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals and has been a member of the APA council. She is delighted to be working at Berowra Physiotherapy on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Jennie has managed the Physiotherapy Department for Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals for 12 years, has been a member and chairperson for the OH&S; Committees of Nepean and Hornsby Hospitals and has been a member of the APA council. She is delighted to be working at Berowra Physiotherapy on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Jacqueline Walford
Physiotherapist
Jacqueline Walford
Physiotherapist
Jackie trained as a physiotherapist in Birmingham, UK qualifying in 1987. She worked in London before immigrating to Australia in 1995. After working for another private practice for 7 years Jackie decided to start Berowra Physiotherapy in 2003. This was also the year she took the exam to become a credentialed McKenzie therapist.
Jackie has also completed level 2 sports course and regularly attends post graduate seminars and courses. Jackie takes a very functional approach to treatment seeing it as a partnership between therapist and patient and keeping exercises simple and manageable.
Darren Pivetta
Physiotherapist
Darren Pivetta
Physiotherapist
Darren has worked as a physiotherapist for over 25 years and has a passion for helping people to move at their best.
He believes in taking a whole-person approach to assessment and injury management, taking into consideration the various factors that contribute to a person’s recovery or ability to improve their performance. He utilises specific advice, education, hands-on therapy and tailored exercises to help people achieve their goals. He is trained in dry needling (Western acupuncture) and teaches Physio Pilates.
Darren has extensive experience and training in treating all types of musculoskeletal problems, neck headaches, postural issues, chronic pain, orthopaedic and sports injury rehabilitation and athletic performance improvement.
On the weekend you will find Darren out playing on the football field, spending time with his family and friends, outside enjoying God’s creation or trying to catch that perfect wave.
Simone Szabo
Physiotherapist
Simone Szabo
Physiotherapist
Having worked as a physio for many years, Simone has had a wide variety of experience in both public and private physiotherapy settings, working the last 7 years in private practice. Simone has developed a special interest in treating foot and ankle injuries, running injuries, jaw pain (TMJ) and posture- related back and neck pain.
Simone has vast experience working with elite sporting teams and athletes including Premier League football, rugby, track and field, Australian baseball, and swimming.
Simone is passionate about helping people move well and stay active. She has a plenty of experience in running video analysis, and hands on manual therapy as well as dry needling / acupuncture, and helping develop and retrain ideal movement.
When not in the clinic, you will find her out running, at the beach or spending time with family and friends.