Staff

Kristy Hord

Physiotherapist

Kristy graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy. She has over 9 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and has gained valuable experience in both the hospital environment and private practice setting.

Kristy has extensive experience in treating clients with neck and lower back issues, and has worked with several specialist surgeons and general practitioners to ensure a holistic treatment plan for her clients.

Kristy loves seeing her clients get the best possible results and she uses a combination of her manual therapy and exercise prescription skills to achieve this. She is frequently attending courses to further her physiotherapy knowledge, particularly in chronic pain management.

Kristy has a love of all things outdoors and you’ll probably find her out and about at one of the local hiking trails or down at the beach enjoying a dip.

Elliot Meers

Physiotherapist

Elliot graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has a strong passion in both musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy and has gained valuable experience in a number of areas of physiotherapy, including a year with the Newcastle Knights Reserve Grade Team in 2017.

Elliot has extensive experience working with local specialist surgeons, sports physicians and general practitioners to ensure that his patients get the best possible outcome.

Elliot understands the importance of listening to and valuing his patients and focusses his management around educating his patients about every aspect of their injury and the most current treatment methods available to help resolve their problem.

Beyond his clinical work, Elliot has engaged in post-graduate study through a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Victoria.

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.

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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