Our Physiotherapists in Port Macquarie
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Our Team of Physiotherapists
At Port Macquarie Physio & Pilates, we aim to provide the local community with well-rounded physiotherapy, with our focus always being on customer care and an individual approach.
Our wonderful team of physiotherapists brings with them knowledge developed over years of work, study, travel, and postgraduate education. They are all driven by a passion for helping people improve their quality of life. We provide a team of physiotherapists with different areas of focus to address a wide range of needs.
Catherine McLean
B App Science (Physio)
Catherine has been a physiotherapist for 24 years, working for several years overseas and in Melbourne before settling in Port Macquarie.
Catherine has worked in all areas of physiotherapy including musculoskeletal, hospital rehab, aged care, sports and occupational health. Catherine’s love of sports physiotherapy saw her working with rugby union teams, hockey teams, cycling, dance schools and the Australian Masters Hockey team which she is still involved with.
An area of particular interest to Catherine is clinical Pilates, a movement based rehabilitation treatment using Pilates equipment. Additionally, Catherine is a Level 4 Clinical Pilates practitioner in movement based classification.
When she is not at work Catherine has 2 energetic young children and loves keeping fit by cycling, playing hockey and hiking.
Scott
Scott has been working as a physio since 2012, honing his skills in the Emergency Departments of Liverpool, Sutherland and Shoalhaven hospitals. During this time he gained extensive experience treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Scott had continued to grow his musculoskeletal expertise with special interest in post re-hab, casting/plastering and treating back, hip and shoulder injuries.
His background in Health & Exercise Science fuels his interest in developing exercise programs post injury or surgery, and to support return to sport/work plans.
Kathy Lawrence
B App Science (Physio)
Kathy has been working as a physiotherapist since 1984. After she graduated she travelled extensively, working in North Queensland, United Kingdom and country hospitals. In 1990 she settled in Port Macquarie and established herself in private practice.
With over 30 years of experience in manual therapy, sports and exercise based physiotherapy, Kathy has an interest in complex spinal conditions, chronic arthritic conditions, women’s health and adolescent conditions.
Kathy is constantly updating her skills. As well as manual therapy and sports physio, she’s trained in dry needling and kinesio taping. Additionally, Kathy is a Level 4 Clinical Pilates practitioner in movement based classification.
When she is not at work Kathy visits her 3 adult children and has a keen interest in travelling, hiking and playing golf.
Pip
Pip joined the Port Macquarie Physio & Pilates team in early 2023. She works across a range of physiotherapy fields, predominantly in musculoskeletal and rehabilitation settings. Pip is also trained in Clinical Pilates, which applies a movement-based classification and treatment approach to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
She enjoys working with clients to achieve their physiotherapy-based goals and keeps herself fit and healthy through jogging, hockey, surfing and an outdoor-based lifestyle.
Louis Voutas
B App Science (Physio) PGD App Sc (Manip Physio)
Louis has worked as a Physiotherapist, mostly in Port Macquarie, for over 32 years. Louis gained post graduate qualifications as a Level 2 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in 1991 from Sydney University. It is in this field that his true passion lies. Louis has had experience in a variety of settings from public and private practice, aged care and as a clinical educator.
Louis’ additional qualifications as a manip therapist provides a unique skillset and enables him to treat more complicated spinal conditions.
Louis has many interests outside of work. He is a member of the Port Macquarie Sunrise Rotary Club and also enjoys pursuing his interest as a guitarist and electric bass player with other local musicians and bands.
Georgia White
Bio to come
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