Meet Our Team

Jane Chang - Associate Physiotherapist 

M Phty (Masters of Physiotherapy) University of Sydney, B Sc (ExSci)

Women's Health Special Interest

 

Jane graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. She is committed to delivering the best care to patients by integrating the latest evidence based practice in her treatments. Jane understands the importance of incorporating exercise into patient rehabilitation to facilitate recovery, she completed the Matwork instructor certification with Studio Pilates.

 

Jane has experience in treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in neck, shoulders and low back pain.

 

In her spare time, Jane enjoys staying active by visiting the gym, snowboarding and bush walking.

Edward Yip - Principal Physiotherapist 

B AppSci (Phty) USYD APAM SMA

APA NSW PBA Committee Member

JAW & TMJ Pain Special interest

TMJ Physiotherapist 

Edward is the Principal Physiotherapist at Balmain Physiotherapy by Sydney Allied Health Group. Having graduated from the University of Sydney, Edward is a highly experienced physiotherapist who prides himself on his ability to make a positive and long term difference in his patients’ lives. He enjoys working with patients to understand not only the cause of their musculoskeletal injuries or dysfunction but also to understand the whole individual including their interests and lifestyle. This ensures he is implementing a bespoke management plan to each patient based on his comprehensive assessment and their individual needs. 

 

He educates and works to empower you so you have a clear understanding of the root cause of the problem. He uses a range of hands-on techniques and exercise prescription and is proficient in the use of some more specialised forms of manual therapy, dry needling and joint mobilisation techniques. 

Edward has a particular interest in treating headaches, neck and jaws pain especially temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) but also still enjoys treating general musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. He also has extensive experience working with knees and shoulders pain patients of all age groups.

 

Outside of work, Edward enjoys reading, playing golf and hanging out with Katsu the Shiba. 

Natalie Norris - Exercise Physiologist 

B Exercise Physiology UNSW, ESSAM, 

Natalie is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of New South Wales. Natalie’s professional career has involved working with a diverse range of clients including those with musculoskeletal, metabolic, neurological, cardiac and mental health conditions.

 

Natalie has a special passion for using exercise in the management and prevention of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. She provides evidence based treatment and works collaboratively with her patients, ensuring the best health outcomes possible.

 

Outside of work Natalie enjoys playing sports, taking her dog Ollie for a walk and spending time with her family and friends. Natalie has competed at a National level in athletics.

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Marc Sia - Exercise Physiologist 

B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) USYD, HONS Class I
ESSAM, 

Marc is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of Sydney with 1st Class Honours. During his studies, Marc gained experience working in a wide range of areas including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic disease management (e.g. osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes etc.) and various mental health conditions. Marc has also spent 2 years working in the disability sector, helping to run group and individual exercise sessions with kids and adults with neurological deficits. Marc is passionate about helping individuals reach their personal health goals through client-centred, evidence-based exercise interventions. He believes that when prescribed critically, exercise is a powerful tool that can be used to address specific conditions and improve overall well-being for all individuals, at any age or stage of life. Marc adopts a holistic view of an individual’s health and strives to understand patient’s lives and goals as best as he can to apply a tailored exercise intervention.

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Outside of work, Marc has participated in various sports at both an elite and recreational level and still continues to enjoy local social competitions and friendly games with friends. Outside of work, he also enjoys finding great food destinations and exploring other countries!

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Areas of interest:               Chronic Disease Management

                                                (incl. Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Diabetes etc) 

                                                Injury Rehabilitation

                                                (incl. shoulders, knees and lower back)

                                                Exercise & Mental Health     

 

Programs & Classes           Seniors Exercise Class (60 years +)

                                                (Balance, Strength and Fitness) 

 

Languages:                        English

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Emma Job - Exercise Physiologist 

B Ex Phys UNSW ESSAM AES AEP
Beat it Program 

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Emma completed her Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales in 2018. She believes exercise is beneficial for everyone, and gained experience working within neuromuscular rehabilitation, mental illness, chronic disease management and physical activity for kids during her studies. Emma believes in a biopsychosocial approach to health and wellbeing, and that exercise can positively influence all of these factors if prescribed correctly. Outside of work, Emma loves to stay active by going to the gym, walking her dog, swimming and playing netball.  

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Areas of interest:               Chronic Disease Management

                                                (incl diabetes, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis)

                                                Exercise & Cancer

                                                (during treatment and post-treatment)

                                                Injury Rehabilitation

                                                (incl shoulders, knees and lower back)

                                                Exercise & Mental Health     

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Programs & Classes           Beat it 

                                                (Diabetes Exercise Class)

                                                Seniors Exercise Class (60 years +)

                                                (Balance, Strength and Fitness) 

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 Since completing her training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s High Risk Foot clinic, Jacqui has enjoyed treating a wide variety of patients. She has worked extensively with athletes and performers in a clinic specialising dance and sport related injuries, as well as with more vulnerable patients in diabetic and aged foot care practices. It was from this broad base of experience that she discovered her passion for resolving her patient’s postural and biomechanical issues with the use of modern sports rehabilitation techniques and custom-made orthotics when necessary. Always sensitive to her patients careers, hobbies and lifestyles, Jacqui takes a whole body approach to treatment, tailoring recovery programs according to her patient’s goals.

Jacqueline Sleep - Senior Podiatrist

B Pod (La Trobe), AAPSM, SMA