Meet the Team at ExL Physiotherapy Carlingford

Meet the Team

Dean Hammerton

APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist

Bio

Dean has a varied employment history, having worked as an exercise physiologist prior to ambarking on his Doctor of Physiotherapy. Dean has worked in gyms, trained and treated national and international level athletes, performed fitness assessments, “Work, health and safety” and delivered health and well-being programs to Border Force officers. Dean has also competed internationally in Martial arts and had a career teaching it. Because of this varied experience, Dean’s treatment philosophy is holistic, aiming not just to address pain, but to improve on other facets of the client’s life.

Language: English

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy (Macquarie)
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (ACU)
  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 and 2
  • Advance Lumber Spine and Pelvis
  • Advance Dry Needling
  • The Complete And Advance Upper Quadrant
  • Everyday Shoulder Allingham Course
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association Member ( APAM)
  • Member Of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (MESSA)
  • Directional Preference Pilates Trained
  • Exercises For Pregnancy

Podiatrist at ExL Physiotherapy Carlingford Akka Parajuli

Podiatrist B. Podiatry, MA. Pod A (University of Newcastle)

Bio

Akka is an Accredited Podiatrist with the Australian Podiatry Association. She always had a strong interest in making a difference in people’s lives. With this in mind, she studied and completed Bachelors of Podiatry from University of Newcastle in 2013. Akka has a special interest in diabetes management, lower limb biomechanics, paediatrics, gerontology, general foot care and surgery. Akka loves working with people collaboratively to improve their foot health and in turn their quality of life. She particularly enjoys working with people with biomechanical needs, and prescribing and modifying orthoses to fit those needs.Akka is committed to providing evidence-based, patient centred care and the best possible podiatry treatment and health outcomes.

Language: English

Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Podiatry
  • Bachelors of Business Administration
  • Advance Biomechanics and Orthotic Casting, designing & fitting
  • Lower limb Kinesiology taping

Rukshana Master

Chiropractor Masters in Chiropractic, Macquarie University

Bio

Rukshana Master, graduated with a Master’s Degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University, Sydney. She also has an overseas degree in Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Rukshana has over 8 years of experience including in private practice in Sydney and in hospitals overseas. Rukshana has worked in clinics around North and Western Sydney. Rukshana is honest and passionate towards a holistic approach to Chiropractic Care and Wellness. She possesses a thought-provoking approach to educating families on the principles of wellness. Rukshana believes that through structural, nutritional and emotional adjustments, we become more balanced and connected. She aims to encourage and empower others to make better lifestyle choices especially through ethical and nutrient dense food choices.

Language: English, Hindi, Gujrati, Marathi

Qualifications

  • Master of Chiropractic – Macquarie University
  • Member of the Chiropractic Association of Australia (CAA)
  • Member of the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association(ICPA) – USA
  • Webster Technique Certified (ICPA)
  • Work cover membership – Australia
  • Bachelors of Physiotherapy – Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (India)