The team

Gaven Williams

APA Tier 2 Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist

Gaven began his career as a physiotherapist in 1984. In 1990 his first Campbelltown practice, Macarthur Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Center, was opened in Lindesay Street.

Gaven has undertaken post-graduate training allowing him the titles of Tier 2 Musculoskeletal and APA Sports Physiotherapist. In 1999, Gaven commenced working as an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant for WorkCover NSW. In this role he assesses injured workers who have received extensive physiotherapy treatments but still were unable to make a full recovery. His highly regarded experience and reputation allows him to make recommendations for appropriate treatment plans to the treating physiotherapist and insurance companies.

Gaven has worked with a wide variety of people from Olympic and wheelchair bound athletes, professional footballers and the elderly. He was the physiotherapist for the West Tigers and the Magpies for a decade. He has a particular interest in managing complex pain and movement disability with manual therapy and remedial exercise.

As a keen cyclist, Gaven can provide assessment and recommendation of bike setup, the only available service of this kind in Campbelltown. In addition to his busy clinical work, Gaven is also regularly invited to give presentations to share the wealth of his clinical experience with doctors and physiotherapy students.

Wei-Ju Chang

APA Tier 2 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Wei completed Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the National Taiwan University in 1998. He worked in a major teaching hospital in Taipei for five years, where he gained experience in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and orthopaedics and spinal surgeries. In 2003, he moved to Adelaide to pursuit further study and was awarded the highest academic achievement when graduated from Master of Orthopaedics, Sports and Manual Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2005.

Wei joined Macarthur Physiotherapy in 2006. He regularly attends various continuing education courses and conferences to update his knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal disorders. He specialises in complex spinal and peripheral joint pain disorders, including temporomandibular joint problem. He also provides Dry Needling Plus and male pelvic floor rehabilitation services.

Currently pursuing PhD research at Western Sydney University, Wei is investigating the role of neuroplasticity in the development of chronic low back pain and developing a novel therapy for knee osteoarthritis. He has been awarded prestigious NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship for his PhD study.

Luke Gomez

Masters in Physiotherapy University of Sydney 2012

Luke received a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 2012. Prior to this, Luke completed an Undergraduate degree in Exercise science at the University of Wollongong.

Luke has been the head Physiotherapist at Macarthur Rams SC for the past 3 years, and has 6 years of sports Physiotherapy experience in football, Oztag and Rugby League.

Luke is based at our Ingleburn facility and has a passion for developing Athletic Performance and Injury prevention programs. His main interest is treating sports injuries, particularly ACL rehabilitation programs.

Jessica Jackowski

Masters of Physiotherapy University of Western Sydney 2014

Jessica has worked at Westmead Hospital gaining experience in a wide variety of areas before starting at Macarthur Physiotherapy in 2016.

Jessica has a particular interest in treating acute musculoskeletal and sports injuries, as well as chronic conditions. She encourages an active and integrated approach to treatment with a particular focus on exercise and functional based rehabilitation.

Joshua Ioannidis

Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy), first honours University of Sydney 2014

Josh completed his Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney, graduating with first class honours in 2014. He then commenced a traineeship at Campbelltown Public Hospital gaining experience in orthopaedic and rehabilitation prior to joining the Macarthur Physio team in 2016.

Josh is primarily based at the Park Central clinic where he provides post-operative physiotherapy care for orthopaedic patients. He also works with musculoskeletal and sports injury patients which is his key area of interest.

Kate Ryan

Masters of Physiotherapy, Griffith University Gold Coast 2016

Kate graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2016. Prior to completing her Masters, Kate completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Ballarat in Victoria.

Kate is very passionate about, and particularly interested in treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries. This is stemmed from having competed at a high level in both athletics and hockey.

In addition to this, Kate also has experience in hydrotherapy, aged care and disability services, treating Vestibular conditions, and has recently begun to build experience and expand her knowledge in Paediatrics, having recently completed a Paediatrics course through Monash University.

Kate is currently treating clients at our Lindesay Street Clinic and is committed to providing holistic and functional treatment plans for each individual.

Ewen Johnson

BAppSc (Ex&SpSc) Masters of Physiotherapy, Sydney University

Ewen Graduated with an undergraduate in Exercise and Sports Science and then with his Masters in Physiotherapy at Sydney University.

After completion of his studies, Ewen began work in the public sector at Fairfield Hospital. During this time Ewen gained considerable experience within Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Medical and Rehabilitation settings.

Having played rugby Union, cricket and golf most of his life, Ewen has sustained various injuries which have allowed him to empathise and understand the complexities of injuries and rehabilitation. Ewen has special interest in sporting injuries, post op orthopaedics and a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions particularly around the neck, shoulder, knee and ankle.

Ewen is currently at our Park Central clinic.

Luke Jenkins

Masters of Physiotherapy, Sydney University

Luke received a Masters of Physiotherapy degree from Sydney University in 2015. Luke went on to work at Campbelltown Public Hospital gaining experience in a wide range of clinical presentations before starting at Macarthur Physiotherapy.

Luke is based at our the Lindesay Street Clinic two times per week where he provides evidence based treatment for a range of musculoskeletal presentations. He spends the remainder of his time working on a PhD at Western Sydney University investigating the role of the nervous system in the transition from acute to persistent low back pain.

Luke encourages an active treatment approach to musculoskeletal pain that supports self-efficacy, optimism and resilience.

Samantha Turner

Myotherapist, Dip. Remedial Massage (2010), Dip. Fitness (2009)

Samantha specialises in working with clients with musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation. She has worked alongside a variety of Allied Health professionals including Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. She has worked with representative level athletes including Cronulla Sharks U20’s side, Sydney Roosters First Grade team and many Ironman/Triathlon participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Sports Rehab Massage
Trigger Point Release
Relaxation Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Chinese Cupping
Dry Needling
Active Release Technique
Pre and Post event Massage