Staff

Jay Wildrick

Physiotherapist

Jay graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has over 5 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and has gained valuable experience in both the hospital environment and private practice setting working both practicals included South Sydney Sports Medicine (MSK), Rankin Park Hospital (neurological rehab) and Toronto Private Hospital (neurological and orthopaedic rehab).

Jay has a passion for pain management and neurological rehabilitation, in his own words he finds that field compelling and rewarding. He has a natural drive to help patients with complex cases, with conditions that have a huge effect on their quality of life.

Jay is excited to work alongside Dr Peter Spittaler and gain extensive experience in treating clients with neck and lower back issues, and having the opportunity to work with specialist surgeons and general practitioners to ensure a holistic treatment plan for his clients.

Jay uses a combination of her manual therapy and exercise prescription skills to achieve this. He frequently attends surgery and mentoring groups to further his physiotherapy knowledge, particularly in chronic pain management.

Bartholomew Henrick

Psychologist

Bart graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology) and has a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Bart works with a wide range of clients, presenting with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. He specialises is chronic pain.

Bart is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused approaches, along with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. Bart is a registered provider for Medicare, SIRA (Workcover NSW), and for SDRO Work and Development Orders (WDOs).

Bart offers assessments and reporting for legal purposes. Bart prides himself in offering a relaxed environment where clients can feel safe and supported.

Laura Otton

Dietitian

Laura is an enthusiastic and friendly Dietitian who is passionate about food, health and people. She is committed to working collaboratively with her clients to make simple healthy lifestyle changes that are practical, sustainable and tailored to their individual needs.

Laura strives to provide her clients with the skills and knowledge to empower them to make lifestyle changes and achieve their health goals. She has experience providing nutrition counselling in oncology, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, PCOS, neurological conditions, healthy eating and weight management. Laura aims to help people develop a positive relationship and love for food.

Louise Bailey

Reflexologist

Louise Bailey has been a reflexologist for 17 years and a Reiki Master for 15 years, prior to becoming a reflexologist she worked in the disability mental health industry for some years. She is also a wife and a mother of 3 grown children.

Louise is a natural therapist, who loves using mind-body-soul connection in medicine. She helps facilitate change in people through connections and grounding to one self and others to achieve their desired outcome/wellbeing.
Reflexology stimulates specific pressure points on your feet, ears, hands, back and collarbone that correspond with an area of the body that is being treated.
Highly effective in reducing stress, pain and inflammation throughout the mind, body and soul, encouraging a calm and deeply relaxed state to enable the body to help heal itself.

Reflexology effects the nerve pathways and encourages the release of toxins, removes congestions, release energy blockages, and balances all body systems, leaving clearer communication between them. Clients achieve a sense of clarity, relaxation, wholeness, wellness and vitality.

Dr Peter Spittaler M.B.B.S.(SYD.), F.R.A.C.S.

Consultant Neurosurgeon

Dr Spittaler is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years experience in the medical industry. He currently operates out of his private rooms in Hamilton, and is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at John Hunter Hospital, in Newcastle, NSW. He operates at Lingard Private Hospital and Newcastle Private Hospital.

Dr Spittaler is constantly striving to ensure his patients receive the best care possible, and is interested in researching the future of medicine within Australia and across the globe.

Dr Spittaler is the only surgeon in the Hunter region to perform navigated sacroiliac joint fusion surgery.

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