About Us
Bodyfocus Physiotherapy
Why Choose Bodyfocus Physiotherapy In Rhodes
If you’re looking for physiotherapy in Rhodes, then look no further. At Bodyfocus Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists provide a well-rounded approach to health and wellness, by providing the very best in injury management, rehabilitation, exercise prescription and education to our clients. No matter what stage of your fitness journey you are in, we can help!
Our areas of expertise are General Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Dry Needling and Radial Shockwave Therapy
Our key to success is our individualised hands-on approach to both rehabilitation and exercise prescription, to help injured and healthy athletes alike. By the conclusion of your rehabilitation program, you will have the strength needed to safely resume your regular activities, as well as the knowledge of self-rehabilitation techniques to minimise the risks of re-injury.
We are located conveniently in the Rhodes Shopping Centre, on level 8, just above Reading Cinemas.
We have been proudly servicing the Rhodes community as well as the surrounding communities of Liberty Grove, Newington, Meadowbank, Concord, Concord West, Ryde and Putney since 2005.
Who We Treat
Our physiotherapists have extensive training and experience in treating athletes from a wide variety of disciplines, including the Rugby, Soccer, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, tennis, Crossfit and more. Not an athlete? Well, the good news is you don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from receiving world class injury rehabilitation.
We also love treating anybody who wants to overcome their pain or injury. Building off our broad base of experience, your rehab program will be tailored specifically to you and your individual goals. Our mission is to help restore your prior level of function whether you are post-operative, a weekend-warrior or a professional athlete.
Our Promise
We will treat you as an individual and your experience will be as unique as you are! You will always receive personalized 1 on 1 attention and we guarantee that you will never feel like “just another patient” in a patient-mill.
We will not only service you, but also empower you to continue your therapy independently by providing you with an education on the foundations of rehabilitation. We love nothing more than seeing our patients to the finish line.
You can book your physiotherapy appointment online with us here. We now also offer online Physiotherapy Telehealth consultations.
Meet the Team
Our highly trained health professionals use a wide variety of techniques designed to restore function, range of motion, flexibility, resolve injury, alleviate pain, and many other benefits. At Bodyfocus, we pride ourselves in the utilization of many different manual/hands-on skills that we use to treat soft tissue and joint problems, pain, injury, various diseases, and musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Jay Kasthuriarachchi
Senior Physiotherapist
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Masters of Sports Physiotherapy (La Trobe)
Jay is a relaxed yet attentive and thorough physiotherapist whose passion lies in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He has worked in private practices in North Sydney and Richmond, as well as doing sports coverage work over a variety of sports including Gridiron, Football (Soccer), Rugby Union, Rugby League, AFL and is currently the lead physiotherapist of the West Tigers Under 21’s (Jersey Flegg). This opportunity has allowed him to spend time with the NRL squad, assisting with the rehab of their injured 1st grade players. He was also recently part of the medical team working at the GoldCoast Commonwealth Games in April 2018.
Jay has recently completed his postgraduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. This course allowed him to learn of senior physiotherapists at the GWS Giants, and Rugby Australia, learning their rehab techniques and long term injury prevention strategies. Jay is extremely knowledgeable and skillful with the ability to lead you to excellent results. He will find out why you cannot perform at your peak and develop a treatment plan that addresses your goals.
Jay also has had experience playing cricket, having played 1st grade cricket for the North-West Sydney Hurricanes in the Sydney Shires Competition and understands the frustration that “weekend warrior” athletes have with missing out on playing sports due to an injury.
He has completed advanced training in:
- Advanced Hip and Groin
- Sports Level 2 (APA)
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 2
Jonathan Lau
Physiotherapist & Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
Master of Physiotherapy
(Sydney University)
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
(Sydney University)
Jonathan himself has been a patient at many physiotherapy practices and has become disillusioned by the short-term ‘fixes’ and ‘bells and whistles’ employed by many in the industry. Jonathan’s goal as a physiotherapist is to assist his clients in finding the root cause of their pain instead of treating the symptoms. Jonathan also strongly believes in empowering and educating his clients to be active participants in their rehabilitation, rather than create a dependence on him. His goal is to help people become strong and robust individuals who can play their sport and perform at their occupation without negative impacts to their health.
Jonathan has been training with weights for 7 years, so he is proficient with the bodybuilding and powerlifting principles. As an exercise physiologist, Jonathan is also experienced with treating individuals with trauma, and is educated in utilising behaviour change principle to encourage individuals to manage their chronic pain. Jonathan also really believes in looking at the individual and not the condition, and likes to employ an holistic approach to treating pain
Kevin Wong
Physiotherapist & Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
Masters of Physiotherapy
(University of Sydney)
Bachelors of Exercise Physiology
(University of New South Wales)
Kevin is a detailed yet easy-going individual who enjoys combining his experience working as a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist to treat patients with a combination of manual therapy and exercise medicine. He has had previous experience in private practices in Castle Hill and Parramatta, within the aged care industry as well as providing sports coverage for the Western Sydney Twos Blues. These opportunities have provided him with experience in treating patients from all walks of life, from centenarians to front-rowers.
Kevin has had previous experience in powerlifting and understands the common injuries of the gym-goer. He combines his knowledge of anatomy and exercise programming so that you are able to continue training around the injury instead of taking time off and losing your progress. He is able to assess and analyse your form to implement changes which will aid in reducing pain and improving performance.
Kevin grew up playing plenty of basketball before exploring the sports of bouldering, surfing, snowboarding and boxing. Currently he is focussed on Brazilian jiu jitsu and competes regularly through out the year. He understands the unique nature of the grappling sports and will apply his knowledge and experience to treat your conditions and optimise your performance.
He has completed advanced training in:
- Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1
- Prehab 101 by Jacob Harden
- Coaching Explosive Speed Course by the Academy of Sport Speed Australia
Raj Sampelly
Physiotherapist
B. Physiotherapy
Raj is a Graduate of Australian Catholic University where he completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. He is an avid sports enthusiast who played representative cricket throughout his junior years which has forged a special interest in Musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. Having played many different sports he understands the frustrations that accompany an injury and what is required to provide rehabilitation for an effective and timely return to sport.
He believes in using a holistic approach to treatment to find the underlying issue. He currently uses current evidence based practices mixed with hands-on manual therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Outside of physiotherapy, he still plays cricket for the Epping Bulls Shires competition and Social Indoor and outdoor soccer. When he is not playing sports loves to spend time with his dog (Rambo) and also enjoys playing some social poker.
Courses Completed
– APA Segmental Dry Needling level 1
– SMFA level 1 certified
– SFMA level 2 certified
– Neurokinetic Therapy level 1
– Pain free performance specialist(PPSC) certification
– Jarrod Powells – The Shoulder Simple. Scientific. Modern certified
Dr Louis Darmizin
Chiropractor
B.Chiro.Sc, M.Chiro.
From early childhood, Louis was exposed to Chiropractic due to his scoliosis and constant back pain. Being only 10 years of age, he was unable to participate in social and sports activities in fear of being in pain. Upon seeing the benefits of Chiropractic for his back, Louis focused his life on helping others achieving a pain free and healthy lifestyle.
Louis graduated with a Bachelor and Masters of Chiropractic Science from Macquarie University. After practicing in the best clinics in Sydney, he is now the founder of Dynamic Spine Clinic. He is a very passionate and motivated practitioner that makes your problems his own.
Louis has a extensive knowledge in posture and back related injuries. He combines his treatment with soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation and lifestyle advice. His treatments are individualized to suit each patient in order to achieve the best outcome possible.
Louis has a passion for soccer, tennis and rugby. He also earned local, regional and state level competition titles as a squad swimmer.
His goal is to inspire, educate and encourage his patients to reach a happy and enjoyable lifestyle. He believes that Chiropractic care is an essential tool to maintain wellness, improve posture, eliminate pain and stress.
Benjamin Chiu
Massage Therapist
Diploma Of Remedial Massage
Benjamin is an amazing therapist who receives rave reviews from all the clients he treats. He is passionate about helping people feel better, move better and live better. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, relieve muscle tension or re-energise your body, Benjamin would love to treat you, using the latest and most effective techniques. Firm in pressure and able to mix it up with soothing strokes to help your body let go and relax. He specialises in sports, remedial and deep tissue.
Benjamin is covered for all health funds.
Kevin Jalop
Myotherapist
B.Health Sci. (Myotherapy)
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kevin is a highly sought after myotherapist who also has a background in remedial massage and personal training. He is extremely passionate about helping people feel better, move better and live better. Kevin would love to treat you, using the latest and most effective techniques. Firm in pressure and able to mix it up with soothing strokes to help your body let go and relax. He specialises in sports, remedial and deep tissue.
Kevin is covered for all health funds.
What makes Bodyfocus Physiotherapy service different?
Our elite group of health professionals establish a relationship built on trust with every patient and work with you to find a solution to the challenges you face. Restoration of function is the key objective — to get you back to doing the things you love. Its professional care delivered with personal empathy.
A Bodyfocus Physiotherapist’s goal is to break the cycle of injury to prevent future re-injury. It’s a comprehensive, evidence-based approach. You’ll receive quality one-on-one time with true experts in the musculoskeletal field. Often times it can be a collaborative effort between your Bodyfocus Physiotherapist and other health professionals – they do whatever is necessary to get you on the quickest path to recovery.
They are focused on targeting & eliminating the root cause of your pain or injury, not simply addressing the symptoms. This approach is built on a treatment process developed by industry-leading healthcare professionals and proven through years of evidence-based research. The approach is comprised of direct engagement with injured tissues through mechanical stimuli and manual interventions to initiate tissue re-modelling—turning movement into tissue healing. Movement is health.
Providing physiotherapy in Rhodes since 2005.
