Physiotherapists

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Colin Thompson 


  • B.App.Sc.(Physio),Grad.Dip.App.Sc.(ManipPhty)

    Colin has 42 years’ experience as a physiotherapist and founded Hawkesbury Physiotherapy in 1986. He graduated from The University of Sydney in 1980. In 1984 he completed a Post Graduate year in Manipulative Therapy. Colin is a titled member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association of Australia.


    He has worked with a variety of sporting teams including Rugby, AFL, Hockey, and Rowing.


    Colin has a special interest in Equestrian Sports and was sole Physiotherapist for International riders at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and has lectured nationwide on horse rider related injuries and rider performance.


    Colin also has an extensive background in Hand Physiotherapy and casting.


    He has a special interest in knee pathology and acute and chronic spinal problems.

    He is a Level 2 practitioner in the “Watson” technique in the treatment of migraine and headache.

    He has an extensive background in Hand Physiotherapy and casting.

    His interest in orthopaedics and post-operative rehabilitation have led to development of work hardening programs involving hydrotherapy and gymnasium work.

  • Formal Qualifications and Training

    Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 1980 – Sydney University

    Post Graduate Diploma (Manipulative Physiotherapy) 1984 – Sydney University

    Levels 1 & 2 Watson’s Headache Institute 2012/2013 – Sydney

  • Memberships

    Australian Physiotherapy Association

    Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association


Craig Nicholson 


  • B.App.Sc.(Physio),Grad.Dip.App.Sc.(ManipPhty),Grad.Dip.App.Sc.(Sports Sc.)

    Craig graduated from The University of Sydney in 1982 and has completed post graduate degrees in Exercise and Sports Science and Manipulative Physiotherapy. He is a titled member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Association of Australia. He joined Hawkesbury in 1988 and became a partner in 1991.


    Craig has also been involved in the Clinical Education Program of Undergraduate Physiotherapist students since 1992.


    Craig has a background in athletics, was a schoolboy State runner and a preferred runner in the City to Surf for many years. He has been a successful competitive golfer for many years and currently competes as a road cyclist.


    Craig was a Physiotherapist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games working in the Polyclinic within the Athlete’s Village and at the Athletics Stadium. He was the Team Physiotherapist for the Athletes of the Country of Bermuda at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.


    Craig was also the Physiotherapist for the Windsor Wolves in the NSW Cup and Jim Beam Cup over a period of 10 years.

  • Formal Qualifications and Training

    Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 1983 – Sydney University

    Post Graduate Diploma (Sports Science and Exercise) 1986 – Sydney University

    Post Graduate Diploma (Manipulative Physiotherapy) 1987 – Sydney University

  • Memberships

    Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Association of Australia

    Member Australian Physiotherapists Association

    APA Accredited Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Mark Wilson 


  • B.App.Sc.(Physio)Grad.Dip.Sports Physio,APA Sports Physiotherapist

    Mark has been working at Hawkesbury Physiotherapy since 1995 and became a partner in the practice in 2000. Mark has a special interest in sports related injuries including Rugby League, Triathlon, Swimming and Mountain Biking. Outside of Physiotherapy Mark enjoys Golf, Mountain Biking and playing guitar.


    Mark worked as Physiotherapist for Sydney City Roosters NRL team from 1991 – 1995.

    He was a Course Convener for Sports Medicine Australia Level 1 sports Trainer Course 1994.

    Physiotherapist for Representative Teams at State Netball carnivals.

  • Formal Qualifications and Training

    Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) 1991 – Sydney University

    Post Graduate Diploma (Sports Physiotherapy) 1997 – Sydney University

    Levels 1, 2 and 3 Sports Physiotherapy courses

    APA accredited Sports Physiotherapist

  • Memberships

    Sports Medicine Australia and Australian Physiotherapy Association

Christine Karehana


  • B.Physio., Dip.remed.massage.

    Christine graduated as a Physiotherapist from Western Sydney University in 2022.  She has a passion for assisting patients with musculoskeletal injuries, working with them closely through their recovery.


    Christine has previous experience supporting a variety of patients ranging from children with developmental issues to adults and the elderly affected by injury and movement disorders.


    Apart from Physiotherapy, Christine has a Diploma in Remedial Massage, an excellent adjunct to her Physiotherapy skills.


    Christine’s patient caseload includes private patients, Workers Compensation, Third Party patients,  NDIS and DVA.


    When she is not working with patients, Christine enjoys playing netball and tennis, watching rugby league and having fun in the great outdoors.


  • Formal Qualifications and Training

    B.Physio., Dip.remed.massage.

  • Memberships

    Member of The Australian Physiotherapy Association

Exercise Physiologists

Mark Zhang


  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

    Mark GRADUATED FROM The University of Sydney in 2022, completing the course at the end of 2021, with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology).  Mark’s practical experience in relation to Exercise Physiology includes Worker’s Compensation, in an inpatient mental health setting, cardiac rehabilitation, private practice across funding schemes and working with those living with developmental differences.

    Mark has also worked for a number of years in the aged care sector in delivering services in a client facing role.


    Mark provides tailored exercise and assessment services to those across diverse health populations, including those living with cardiometabolic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.


    The funding schemes that he provides services to include Chronic Disease Management Plans, Workers Compensation and NDIS. He also sees patients for privately funded sessions. 


    In Mark’s time away from work, he enjoys weightlifting and cardiovascular physical activities (including running and cycling).

  • Formal Qualifications and Training

    Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)


    Accredited Exercise Physiologist


  • Memberships

    Member of ESSA 

Patients can usually be seen on the day of referral; emergencies are always seen immediately.

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