Russell Tuckerman APAM

Principal Physiotherapist

Russell Tuckerman Physiotherapist in East Gosford
  • Completed B. App. Sc. degree in Physiotherapy at Sydney University in 1987
  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association since graduation
  • Practising for over 33 years and been in business in East Gosford for over 27 years
  • Married to his beautiful wife, has two adult children and has lived on the Central Coast for over 30 years
  • Loves golf, kayaking, walking and travelling.

Professional interest areas:

  • Back pain, pelvic pain and hip problems
  • Shoulder pain and shoulder bursitis management
  • Postural assessments and core muscle strength
  • Accredited BOUNCE back Instructor (for back pain and neck pain management)
  • Accredited PD Warrior’s Instructor (for Parkinson’s Disease management)
  • Sports injuries with particular focus on golf, football, cricket and rugby
  • Most recently developed a Men’s Health program for post-prostatectomy patients with pelvic floor problems and men recovering from prostate cancer treatment
  • Involved in research into prevention of low back pain and helping patients PREVENT re-injury
  • Gait assessment and orthotic prescription

Melissa Jackson APAM

Physiotherapist
B.Physiotherapy ( Honours)

Melissa Jackson
  • Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at Newcastle University in 2020
  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • APHRA, SIRA, DVA and NDIS registered
  • Previously worked in Nepean Hospital before joining East Gosford Physio
  • Sports Medicine Australia Level 1 Sports Trainer and Royal Life Saving qualifications.
  • An enthusiastic and bubbly physio who enjoys music, basketball, hiking and Pilates.

Professional interest areas:

  • Musculoskeletal problems especially backs and pelvis, hips, knees and feet
  • Interest in neck and shoulder problems, especially bursitis
  • Chronic pain problems and complex problems
  • Interest in Chronic disease and problems associated with aging
  • Falls prevention and balance problems
  • Accredited PD Warrior Instructor to help people with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Accredited Keep Moving Instructor (our brain, balance and strength class)

Liza Whitfield APAM

Senior Physiotherapist

Liza Whitfield - Physiotherapist
  • Completed Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University in 1988
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Works part-time with a fun and busy life away from physiotherapy
  • A Terrigal Trotter (running group) and regularly seen on the Central Coast endurance sports circuit
  • Lives locally on the Central Coast with her busy family
  • Loves travelling, bush walking, cycling, and exercising with friends

Professional interest areas:

  • Sports injuries including running and cycling problems
  • Surgical rehabilitation particularly hips and knees
  • Core stability and postural correction
  • Neck pain and neck problems
  • Back pain
  • Hip pain
  • Feet and complex foot pain
  • Is an accredited PD Warrior instructor.
  • Balance and vestibular problems

Evan Adair APAM

Senior Physiotherapist
BEx&SpSc (ACU), MPhyty (USyd)

Evan Adair
  • Completed Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (ACU), Master of Physiotherapy at Sydney University
  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Also works at a Sports Physio Practice in the Hills District
  • Physio for an Australian Ice Hockey Team
  • Has worked with elite rock climbers, AFL players and Netballers
  • Recently bought a house on the Central Coast with his wife to become part of the local Physio community.

Professional interest areas:

  • Believes “knowledge is power” and strives to educate his patients to help them recover faster
  • Uses a combination of hands on treatment and teaching patients how to move  better  to alleviate pain
  • Accredited in the use of Dry Needling techniques for fast relief of musculoskeletal pain
  • Has a special interest in back and neck pain and the management of headaches
  • Has a special interest in sports injuries and sports rehabilitation
  • Trained in Strength and Conditioning and applies this to his patient’s recovery as part of our Pain to Performance model

Martin Kwasner

Exercise Physiologist

Martin Kwasner- Exercise Physiologist
  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Masters Degree in Public Health
  • Exercise Scientist, experienced in prescribing exercise for clinical populations since 2001 and has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer with elite athletes at the Victorian Institute of Sport
  • Australian Diabetes Council Accreditation to manage diabetic clients with education and exercise
  • Has been a professional dancer and holds a strong interest in dance rehabilitation
  • Interests include horse riding and family .

Professional Interest Areas:

  • Passionate about the holistic management of injuries and treating the whole person with our Pain to Performance model
  • Sports injuries prevention and management
  • Using exercise for rehabilitation from injury specially in Back Pain and is a Bounce Back Instructor
  • Post Total Hip and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
  • Accredited PD  Warrior instructor and runs the  advanced high level  “Wednesday class” with great results.
  • Special interest and highly trained in Persistent or Chronic pain management, working closely with pain specialists.

Chathura (Chad) Basnayake APAM

Physiotherapist

Chad Basnayake physiotherapist at East Gosford Physio
  • Graduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2018 from Australian Catholic University.
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Chad is our most recent addition to the East Gosford Physio Team, and has settled in quickly, with his excellent Physio skills, injury knowledge and relaxed nature with patients.
  • Chad is passionate about using exercises to treat pain and prevent injuries from recurring, which aligns with East Gosford Physiotherapy’s Pain to Performance philosophy.
  • Chad worked as an on field sports Physiotherapist with elite Soccer, AFL and Rugby union teams in Sydney and has provided physio assistance at a number of private schools.
  • Chad has a strong intertest in sports injuries and high performance. He has a background in cricket and strength and conditioning, so he can advise you on how to use exercise to stay injury free

Professional Interest Areas:

  • Orthopedic injury rehabilitation, particularly ACL and other knee injuries.
  • Postural and movement pattern causes of recurrent and chronic pain.
  • Manual therapy and massage to help acute pain.
  • Treatment of lower back pain through graded exercise programs.
  • Rehabilitation of athletes during their return to sport phase to prevent re-injury.
  • Helping patients prevent niggles from becoming major injuries.
  • Empowering patients through education, home exercise programs and self-management tools.

Blake Elliott APAM

Physiotherapist
B.Phty

Blake Elliott
  • Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University
  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Recently moved to the Central Coast from the North Coast of NSW
  • Worked and studied at Nepean Hospital, Robofit ( Neurological Rehabilitation) and private practice in Port Macquarie
  • Played Rugby League throughout school and uni and interested in all sports and keeping fit and healthy
  • Passionate about Touch Footy and Rugby League

Professional Interest Areas:

  • Sports Injuries and Sports Rehabilitation  and Improving sports performance.
  • Rehabilitation and recovery of weakness and dysfunction with Strength and Conditioning.
  • Musculoskeletal problems – especially backs and necks
  • Interest in hip and pelvic problems especially bursitis
  • Falls prevention and balance problems
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Accredited Keep Moving Instructor ( our brain , balance and strength class)

Lindy Radmann APAM

Senior Physiotherapists and Registered Lymphoedema Practitioner
BSc Physiotherapy

Lindy
  • Completed BSc degree at WITS university in South Africa in 1991
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association since 2005
  • Practicing for over thirty years of which 15 were in her own practice.
  • Member of the Australasian Lymphology Association
  • Qualified Lymphoedema practitioner since 2009.
  • Happily married for 26 years and has two adult children.
  • Has travelled extensively and lived in South Africa, Australia and most recently in Germany.
  • Loves travelling, spending time with family and friends, walking her dog, reading and painting.

Professional Interest Areas:

  • Lymphoedema trained Physiotherapist passionate about helping those living with Lymphoedema achieve optimal quality of life.
  • Offers full Lymphoedema management including lymphatic drainage, bandaging, garment fitting, exercise prescription, monitoring and education.
  • Management of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and helping ladies recover from surgery and treatment.
  • Years of experience in Musculoskeletal issues.
  • Neck, shoulder and elbow pain.
  • Back, hip and leg pain.
  • Improving neck, shoulder, back and hip pain through hands on techniques as well as through prescription of graded core strengthening exercises based on
  • Bounce Back and kinetic link training.
  • Postural Alignment and core strength assessments and treatment.
  • Training in SIJ/Pelvic diagnosis and treatment.

Marcus Kent APAM

Physiotherapist
B.Physiotherapy (Honours)

Marcus Kent
  • Completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Newcastle University
  • Member of Australia Physiotherapy Association
  • APHRA, SIRA,, DVA and NDIS
  • Previously worked in aged care and disability sectors
  • A friendly and enthusiastic physio wanting to help you recover from pain and injury
  • Passionate about music, surfing and staying active and healthy
  • Loves playing sport – especially basketball and touch football

Professional Interest Areas:

  • Musculoskeletal problems – especially low back, shoulders and knees
  • Rehabilitation after hip and knee  replacement surgery
  • Sports injury rehabilitation and injury prevention
  • Falls prevention and balance problems
  • Interested in conditions of aging and chronic disease – especially the management of arthritis and degenerative
  • Hydrotherapy and pool based rehabilitation
  • Accredited Keep Moving instructor (our brain, balance and strength class)
  • Previous experience in disability and passionate about bringing equity of treatment to all patients