Management Team
Daniel is a practicing titled APA Neurological Physiotherapist and former Occupational Therapist. He has a special interest in managing multi trauma rehabilitation cases and working with clients who have complex tone presentations. He also has a clinical focus on neurodegenerative conditions including movement disorders and rare genetic myopathies.
Alicia has worked in various Neurological settings within Australia and abroad. She has a particular clinical interest in pressure care, wheelchair prescription and seating systems. Alicia is a current member of Occupational Therapy Australia and holds a Certificate IV in Assessment and Training. Alicia oversees the day-to-day operation within Neuro Alliance and believes compassion, collaboration and respect are cornerstone to any business.
Baxter is our facility dog who has undergone an intensive training program with Miracle Assistance Dogs. He is working full time in Neuro Alliance’s centre supporting individual clients and groups. Baxter is learning every day and is still a teenager, please check before patting him so he is not distracted. He brings a smile to everyone’s face and we love having him as part of our team.
Tim oversees the hydrotherapy pool and clinic spaces at both the Adults clinic (1 Poynton Place) and Paediatric clinic (7/1 Poynton Place).
Jess is the Clinical Manager for the Neuro Alliance adults service. She oversees the intake and allocation of new referrals, coordinates the caseloads of the clinical teams, and implements service development for areas where a clinical need is identified. Jess works very closely with the remainder of the Management Team to ensure that the day-to-day running of Neuro Alliance meets the expectations of both clients and staff.
Anna is the Clinical Manager of the paediatric team. She oversees the intake and allocation of new referrals, coordinates the caseloads of the clinical teams, and implements service development for areas where a clinical need is identified. Anna works very closely with the remainder of the Management Team to ensure that the day-to-day running of Neuro Alliance Paediatrics meets the expectations of both clients and staff.
Laura overseas the day-to-day systems that help Neuro Alliance function. She liases with management, staff and clients to create a seamless experience.
Laura supports and co -ordinates the wider admin team to help with the smooth running of the business from Reception, CSC and Accounts.
She is our technology co-ordinator and behind the scenes creates processes to support workflow.
Laura supports and co -ordinates the wider admin team to help with the smooth running of the business from Reception, CSC and Accounts.
She is our technology co-ordinator and behind the scenes creates processes to support workflow.
Client Services Team
Casey is the referrals coordinator for the Neuro Alliance Paediatric Service. She has wealth of experience in customer service and will support clients and families on their intake journey. Casey assists with bookings, service agreements and funding checks.
Annie, is our Scheduling Coordinator and brings over 20 years of medical office expertise to Neuro Alliance. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to customer service helps our clients and clinicians maximise their time. Annie is devoted to mastering the ins and outs of Neuro Alliance scheduling to ensure everyone gets their care needs met. With her wealth of experience and passion for learning, Annie helps keeps our scheduling tasks running smoothly.
Karen is our newest member of the client services team. You will hear her lovely Scottish accent chatting to everyone in both our adults and paediatric buildings. Karen was born in Scotland and has spent her time between Australia and the UK. Karen has extensive experience working as operations manager for various companies. Karen is passionate about client service; making sure that she presents a warm, professional, patient and client centric environment to everyone coming into Neuro Alliance.
External Engagement and Strategic Development
Paige leads Neuro Alliance’s social media presence and marketing campaigns. She coordinates internal and external events, develops marketing collateral, and oversees website content. Paige also manages recruitment, ensuring the team continues to grow with skilled, passionate professionals aligned with Neuro Alliance’s values
As Clinical Quality Lead, Stewart oversees the clinical systems that support how Neuro Alliance implements evidence-based practice. This includes developing systems that improve staff capability, auditing our teams clinical outcomes and collaborating with research institutions to improve the quality of our clinical services.
Accounts
Harriet is responsible for accounts receivable. She works closely with the wider administrative team to support a clients funding. She maintains financial records, up-to-date billing systems and carrying out billing duties; generating and sending out invoices along with allocating, following up, and collecting payments. As part of her Accounts Receivable duties, she also works with all departments within our organisation to ensure that all financial transactions are carried out effectively and efficiently. Harriet is also our compliance officer, making sure all documentation is up to date.
Lauren works with the accounts team to support the billing and invoicing process. This includes liaising with plan managers, clients and other supporting bodies. She ensures that finances are managed effectively and that customers are billed correctly and paid on time. She works with the greater admin team to ensure processes are running smoothly. Lauren is here to answer any of your billing questions or concerns.
Allied Health Assistants (AHA)
Emily is an integral part of our Neuro Alliance team working as an Allied Health Assistant. She works both in the gym and in the pool supporting clients with their specific programs and goals set by the therapists. You may also see her supporting reception.
Physiotherapists
Di has over 20 years’ experience working across a variety of settings including public and private hospitals, community, and aged care. She enjoys working a variety of clients, with a particular clinical interest in neurodegenerative conditions, brain injury, and dementia. Di also has a special interest in stroke recovery and secondary stroke prevention, working with the University of Newcastle in a research role. Di enjoys seeing clients in the clinic, community, and hydrotherapy pool, working collaboratively to achieve their goals and maximise their participation in life.
Anna-Rose has worked in a range of neurological settings in both private and public health settings. She has a special interest in working with people who have complex therapy needs. She is highly competent in managing people who have a diagnosed movement disorder. Anna-Rose is PD Warrior trained and is highly skilled in the prescription of exercise as one of the tools used to manage Parkinson’s Disease.
Tim has broad experience across hospital, rehabilitation, and community settings. He currently works with adults with neurological conditions and NDIS participants with complex physical needs. Tim is passionate about neurological physiotherapy, optimising mobility, hydrotherapy, and promoting safe, meaningful physical activity. He is currently completing a Master of Clinical Neurological Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) at Flinders University, due for completion in late 2026.
Craig oversees the amputee service at Neuro Alliance as well as providing private services through Evolution Physio and Rehab. Craig has many decades worth of experience working with the amputee population. He has worked across both the public and private sectors in NSW. He has extensive knowledge and skills in rehabilitation following prescription of a new prosthesis. He has a clinical focus on maximising a person’s function with their prosthesis including training to participate in adaptive sports.
Matt has a strong background in neurological, general and amputee rehabilitation built from extensive experience working across a range of settings in the public hospital system. He enjoys working with a variety of presentations and providing clinic, community and aquatic based therapy with a focus on combining education, exercise and a collaborative team-based approach to problem solve and maximise function. Matt is also our Student Coordinator and will oversee all university clinical placements across all disciplines.
Jess has a background of experience working across various public hospital settings. She has a strong interest in working with complex neurological conditions within an aquatic environment. Jess completed the APA Aquatic Physiotherapy Level 3 course in 2022, providing her with advanced skills and knowledge of using specific techniques in our pool to achieve client goals, improve carryover to their land-based function, and improve their quality of life. Jess also enjoys managing upper limbs impacted by neurological conditions, especially those affected by stroke, having completed StrokeEd’s Analysis and Retraining of Upper Limb Function Post-Stroke and Upper Limb Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) courses.
Sarah is a titled APA Paediatric Physiotherapist with experience supporting children with complex medical, therapy, and equipment needs. She has a special interest in working with children with cerebral palsy, functional neurological disorder, developmental delay, and neurodegenerative and genetic conditions. Sarah enjoys delivering both land-based and hydrotherapy interventions and is committed to family-centred, evidence-based care. She completed her Masters in Paediatric Physiotherapy in 2024 and continues to pursue ongoing professional development to provide quality and evidence-based care to her clients.
Paige has experience across a wide range of neurological conditions, with a special interest in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and amputee rehabilitation. She also works with complex MND clients, supporting exercise prescription, respiratory care, palliative management, and training for support workers and families. Paige’s passion for neurological rehabilitation drives her professional development, recently completing her APA Neurological Physiotherapy Level 2, Zebrafish SCI Rehabilitation, APA Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Management, and various other advanced neuro mobility courses.
Tash has an experienced background working with all ages across the lifespan in the private practice/community setting. Tash’s passion area is paediatrics and she enjoys mixing fun with hard work to achieve optimal outcomes for her clients. In her time working within the paediatric space, Tash has developed her skills in casting, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and developmental milestones. Tash enjoys supporting clients with a wide range of developmental, physical and neurological needs to build on skills and help day to day functioning. With experience working with conditions such as cerebral palsy, SCI, brain injuries, CMT, hypermobility, genetic conditions and syndromes. Tash loves working in settings appropriate to the individual’s therapy goals and can conduct community visits, centre visits, home visits and/or school visits to provide therapy in all settings relevant and meaningful.
Nicole enjoys working with a variety of neurological clients and has a special interest in spinal cord injury, stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions. She is passionate about supporting clients to achieve their goals and maximise their function through tailored, functional exercise programs and a collaborative, person-centred approach. Nicole has completed her APA Neurological Physiotherapy Level 1 and is committed to continuous learning in order to provide quality, evidence-based care.
Emily has been working in the neurological space for over five years and is passionate about a diverse range of clinical presentations including brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. She has a special interest in cerebellar conditions, functional neurological disorder and particularly enjoys gait retraining and integrating sensory autonomic systems. Emily has completed additional training in cerebellar ataxias, chronic pain and clinical Pilates, allowing her to provide in-depth assessment and treatment approaches. Emily has an engaging and innovative approach to therapy and is a firm believer that anyone can achieve meaningful improvement in their function with appropriate input and motivation from their physiotherapist.
Breanna relocated from the Central West NSW and has been working in Newcastle and Central Coast region in private practice for the last 3 years treating a range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. During this time, she has developed a special interest in a range of neurological conditions particularly spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke rehab. Breanna is passionate about helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals with an evidence-based collaborative approach. She is MS Get a Head Start certified and has completed her APA Neurological Physiotherapy Level 1.
Stewart is a physiotherapist who specialises in working with people who have persistent concussion, vestibular issues and neurological fatigue. He is also passionate about helping young stroke survivors and people with rare genetic myopathies. He takes a person-centred approach to his therapy planning and will help any client problem solve how they can achieve their movement related goals. Stewart is currently completing his PhD at the University of Newcastle, investigating new ways to improve post-stroke fatigue to help the people in our local stroke community.
Lauren’s key interests include acquired brain injuries, lower limb amputations and Parkinson’s Disease. She has undertaken professional development in stroke lower limb retraining, lower limb amputee management, and PD Warrior. She especially enjoys helping clients with to relearn key lower limb motor functions like sit-to-stand transfers, ground transfers, reactive balance, and efficient gait patterns. Lauren prioritises evidence-based interventions, and education to achieve meaningful outcomes with her clients.
Grace works with a diverse range of clients with a particular passion in Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation. She is committed to ongoing professional development and has recently completed training in Zebrafish SCI Rehabilitation, PD Warrior Level 1, Epworth lower limb spasticity assessment and management, along with ongoing education in amputee and neurological rehabilitation. Grace has experience managing a wide range of neurological conditions and uses a goal-directed, collaborative approach to deliver creative and engaging therapy programs that promote independence and help clients achieve meaningful personal goals.
Emily is passionate about supporting clients with neurological conditions, helping them achieve their goals and improve their functional abilities. She takes the time to get to know each client, ensuring their unique needs are addressed in a personalised and meaningful way. Emily’s clinical interests include stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injuries, and movement disorders. She prioritises evidence-based, functional approaches and creates engaging treatment plans that empower clients to reach their full potential.
Maddy works with a diverse cohort of clients across the lifespan who have neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions, including muscular dystrophies, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other genetic or progressive disorders. She has a clinical interest in working with amputees and individuals with spinal cord injuries. Maddy enjoys working in a variety of settings, from one-on-one sessions to group therapy, as well as in the pool, gym, or through home visits.
Rob brings a unique blend of life experience, empathy, and dedication to his physiotherapy practice. His journey into the profession was driven by a passion for helping people overcome physical challenges and achieve their personal goals – whether that’s returning to sport, managing a condition, or simply enjoying life to the fullest. His approach is rooted in continuous learning and evidence-based care. Rob believes that staying current is key to providing the best outcomes, and he actively seeks out new techniques and research to refine his skills and enhance the quality of care he delivers. With a calm, supportive presence, Rob empowers clients to take an active role in their recovery. He’s motivated by the positive impact physiotherapy can have and takes great pride in helping people reach their full potential.
With experience across the lifespan, Zena has found her greatest connection with paediatric clients. Zena’s playful nature and empathy allow her to build strong, meaningful relationships that support engagement and progress. Zena brings a wealth of experience in hydrotherapy and clinical Pilates, thoughtfully integrating these evidence-based modalities into her therapy to support motor learning, strength, and functional outcomes. Zena is committed to her ongoing learning and continually expands her clinical toolbox to better serve her clients. Zena brings warmth, creativity, and clinical excellence to every session, making her a valued member of the Neuro Alliance team.
Alissa has a range of experience working in both the public and private hospital systems. She has a particular interest in the delivery of community based neurological services. Alissa has a special interest in managing people with complex therapy needs including those complex tone presentations. She is skilled in the delivery of novel, yet challenging exercise programs to people with a range of neurodegenerative presentations. Alissa is currently on maternity leave.
Speech Pathologists
Amanda has extensive experience as a community-based Speech Pathologist as well as many years in acute and rehabilitation hospital settings. Her area of speciality is neurological conditions and she enjoys assisting people to manage their communication and swallowing difficulties to enhance their quality of life and overall function. Amanda is Speak Out® qualified and has a special interest in Parkinson’s Disease, MND, stroke and TBI. She enjoys helping people reach their full potential in their communication skills and swallow function.
Jess has over 10 yrs experience working with neurological and acute presentations across private hospitals, aged care facilities and outpatient clinic services across the Newcastle and Maitland areas. She has a specialist interest in dysphagia management and dementia caseloads and enjoys working closely with clients to achieve their personal goals and work on functional strategies to support independence. Jess is Speak Out® qualified and has recently completed training and development of skills to support individuals with Voice Banking.
Ashleigh has worked in hospital and community settings, primarily in the early intervention space. She has a special interest in complex communication, speech sound disorders and paediatric feeding. Ashleigh is a strong advocate for evidence-based practice and is certified in multiple programs including Hanen, PEERS, Westmead Feelings Program, Sounds Write and many more. She is passionate about creating inclusive environments that celebrate their child’s strengths and how they communicate
Brittany has worked in community settings in rural and metropolitan areas. This was primarily in the early intervention, school-aged and young adult space. She has a special interest in complex communication needs, paediatric feeding, and trauma-informed practice. Brittany is a strong advocate for evidence-based practice and is certified in multiple programs and areas particularly around complex communication, feeding and language development. She is passionate about creating inclusive environments that celebrate a client’s strengths, how they communicate and supporting them to achieve their personal goals.
Clare has extensive experience in paediatric community settings, mainly in early intervention. She has a special interest in early language development, speech sound disorders, and ear health and hearing. Clare is a strong advocate for evidence based practice, and is certified in multiple programs including Hanen. Clare loves being creative and play based, and enjoys using music and song in therapy. She is passionate about coaching parents and carers and building their confidence to support their child’s goals. Clare believes in celebrating strengths and individuality, and takes a family centred approach to therapy.
Grace has experience working with individuals across the lifespan. She started her career working with children and then moved into the adult disability, aged care and neurological settings. Grace has a particular interest in supporting clients with swallowing difficulties, end of life care and neurodegenerative diseases. She strongly believes in providing education so that clients can make informed decisions about their own care. Grace has experience with voice banking, voice cloning and setting up specialised high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems. Grace is Speak Out and Key Word Sign trained and loves to think of creative communication solutions for those with complex communication needs.
Georgia has experience working with a diverse range of clients across the lifespan, although she has a particular interest in working with adult clients to assist with communication and swallowing needs. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have suffered from a stroke or traumatic brain injury, as well as those with neurodegenerative disorders. Georgia is dedicated to helping them build functional communication skills, and addressing any concerns they may have. She finds joy in working closely with clients, ensuring therapy is both engaging and enjoyable. Georgia’s interests lie specifically in Aphasia and Dysarthria therapy, she also enjoys prescribing Augmentative and Alternative Communication solutions and working with complex communication needs. She is passionate about learning and keeping up to date with new research.
Exercise Physiologist
Caitlin is an ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologist with over five years experience working across a broad range of neurological conditions. She has a particular interest in supporting people living with spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease, delivering evidence-based exercise programs designed to improve strength, mobility, confidence, and overall functional capacity. Caitlin has completed training in PD Warrior, LSVT BIG, and Zebrafish SCI Rehabilitation, equipping her to provide safe, goal-focused, and individualised exercise interventions. She takes a collaborative, client-centred approach and is passionate about the role of exercise in improving long-term independence and quality of life.
April is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a special interest in limb loss and Multiple Sclerosis. She is passionate about neurological rehabilitation and supports clients to build strength, endurance, and confidence to improve everyday function and independence. April takes a collaborative, client-centred approach, creating engaging, goal-driven exercise programs. She brings enthusiasm, problem-solving, and positive energy to every session and is committed to ongoing professional development.
Scarlett is an ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologist, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) from the University of Sydney. Scarlett enjoys working with a wide range of neurological conditions and has specific training in exercise prescription for Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, running both our PD Warrior and MS Strong exercise classes here at the Neuro Alliance Clinic. Scarlett is passionate about supporting individuals to improve their physical and mental health, enhance their functional capacity and work confidently towards their personal goals. She takes a collaborative, client-centred approach and enjoys delivering goal-focused exercise programs in a supportive, fun and engaging environment.
Meet Kahlee, our ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Neuro Alliance. With a diverse background in private and public health settings, Kahlee is dedicated to enhancing functional capacity and well-being for individuals with neurological conditions. Specialising in Dementia, Parkinson’s, and Spinal Cord Injury, Kahlee takes joy in helping individuals achieve personal goals and meaningful life changes. Drawing on 5 years as a biomechanics researcher and 2 years as an exercise scientist in neurological rehabilitation, Kahlee brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Currently, she also serves as an AEP clinician and researcher in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, showcasing her commitment to holistic care. Kahlee is here to support your journey towards improved health and independence at Neuro Alliance.
Occupational Therapists
Alice graduated from Western Sydney University. She has worked in both rehabilitation and community settings across Sydney and Hunter regions. Alice has a special interest in assistive technology, from low-cost items to more complex items including seating and positioning. She gets great satisfaction in supporting people to live their best life.
Anna graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2005 and has worked in public health and private practice in rural NSW and the Newcastle/Hunter area since this time. She enjoys the variety of working with children and adults with a range of physical and neurological needs to help them engage in daily activities that are meaningful and important to them.
Anna is a current member of Occupational Therapy Australia and works alongside her qualified therapy dog Jazz with some of her clients providing Canine Assisted Therapy.
Anna is a current member of Occupational Therapy Australia and works alongside her qualified therapy dog Jazz with some of her clients providing Canine Assisted Therapy.
Kellie has over 20 year’s experience as an OT, working with people of all ages with complex disabilities, primarily within their homes, residential facilities and in the community setting here in the Hunter & Port Stephens region. Kellie enjoys working closely with her clients and their families to facilitate their goals, promote independence and safety, as well as finding opportunities to their increase participation in daily activities that are meaningful to them. She has interests in assistive technology, simple to complex seating and positioning, minor and major home modifications, pressure care prevention and treatment, manual handling and has a special interest in community accessibility.
Natalie is our Lead Upper Limb Therapist, bringing more than 15 years of specialist experience in neurological upper limb rehabilitation. She is deeply committed to supporting clients with complex neurological needs and helping them achieve meaningful functional improvements. Her extensive training and clinical expertise include Motor Relearning, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), individualised Neurological Splinting, paediatric Bimanual Therapy, Sensory Retraining, and Upper Limb Spasticity Management
Dom graduated from the University of Newcastle and has over ten years’ experience working in multiple different OT roles. She started her career in Sydney in private practice, hospital and community. Since moving to the UK eight years ago, she has worked in many different cities in various teams in many different settings, predominately with a focus on rehabilitation in stroke or other neurological diagnoses. Dom has spent the past 5 years living and working in London, working within one of the world’s top-rated neurological hospitals, having rotated between inpatient and outpatient settings within the hospital. Dom is passionate about intensive upper limb therapy, splinting and creative neuro-rehab.
Emma is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of Sydney and has over 25 years’ experience across public hospitals and community health settings. She completed a Master’s degree at the University of Newcastle in 2022, researching how power mobility impacts occupational participation for people with obesity. Emma is passionate about enabling safe, autonomous, and meaningful participation through accessible assistive technology, seating, and postural care solutions.
Emma Graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2016 and has worked in the community mainly in the paediatric space in NSW as well as working overseas in London as locum OT for two years alongside some travel. She is passionate about working on meaningful goals with clients and their families that are functional, fun and client centred. She has special interest for working with children with neurological conditions and interventions such as upper limb therapy and finding the best assistive technology solutions to improve function and participation. Emma also works in the adult upper limb space and has recently completed the Analysis and retraining of upper limb function after stroke. Emma is accredited in the assisting hand assessment which is an assessment for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (2-18 years old).
Sarah graduated from the University of Newcastle and has experience working in the healthcare industry in both hospital and community settings. She is passionate about helping people with neurological conditions to live as independently as possible and ensuring that they can safely participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. Sarah has a particular interest in Assistive Technology, seating systems and the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
Kane graduated from the University of Newcastle, having experience across a variety of clinic and community therapy environments. He is deeply passionate about supporting adults in the neurological field, to discover and harness their unique abilities to sustain their independence, health, and well-being. With a strong interest in cognitive retraining, assistive technology, upper limb rehabilitation and seating systems. Kane is dedicated to empowering individuals to continue engaging in meaningful daily activities.
El graduated from the University of Newcastle and primarily works within paediatrics, supporting children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, and physical needs. El also provides intervention to adults with a focus on upper limb rehabilitation. Clinical passions include assistive equipment, upper limb intervention and supporting individuals with limb differences. Recent CPD includes Analysis and retraining of upper limb function after stroke, ASTRIS PME Clinical Summit Day, and training in courageous conversations.
Rachael graduated from the University of Newcastle, bringing valuable paediatric experience across various settings, including clinics, schools, and community environments. Passionate about a holistic approach, Rachael is dedicated to helping children and families achieve meaningful goals and reach their full potential. She focuses on creating a supportive, client-centred environment where children can have fun while developing essential skills. Rachael is equally committed to working closely with families, providing them with strategies to support both their children and themselves in their caregiving journey.
Maryam (Maz) graduated from the University of Newcastle and has worked in the paediatric hospital and community space. She has also spent some time volunteering as an OT overseas and helped to establish the OT role there. Maz is passionate about working with clients and their families to achieve goals that are meaningful to them in a way that is fun and rewarding. Maz has a keen interest in working with children with neurological conditions and developmental delays at an early age to assist them in reaching their milestones through collaborative interventions with families.
Maddie graduated from Charles Sturt University and transitioned into the workplace rehabilitation sector. Maddie has experience working within the NDIS space supporting clients and their families to achieve their goals. She has an interest in pressure management, seating and positioning and complex assistive technology to support people to have greater independence. Maddie is passionate about bringing evidenced based practice to life and educating clients and their families to get the most out of therapy.
Introducing Jaz!! She has been trained as a Therapy Dog by Therapy Dogs NSW. She lives with and works alongside our Occupational Therapist Anna with some of Anna’s adult and paediatric clients. Jaz is a friendly, quiet, and kind 3yr old Cocker Spaniel girl who loves a pat, chasing a ball and generally just being with people. If you would like to meet her please let our staff know and Anna can bring her into your appointment when Jaz is in the clinic.
External Providers
The following external providers regularly attend our premises to see their clients. While they are not Neuro Alliance employees, we do have a close working relationship with them and we value their high level expertise.
Dr Roslyn Mozer is a Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist with over 13 years of clinical experience assessing and managing neuromuscular disorders. Dr Mozer has a special interest in spasticity management and imploys a holistic approach with patients, carers, therapists and orthotists in attempting to improve patient function.
Dr. Alex Dennis is a Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine based in Maitland. He completed his medical degree at Newcastle University and specialist training in rehabilitation medicine at John Hunter Hospital. He holds appointments as a Staff Specialist at Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospitals.
Dr. Dennis’ areas of expertise include:
• Spasticity management, including ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection
• Neurological rehabilitation, including post-stroke care, Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative disorders
• Spinal cord injury medicine
• Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic and trauma rehabilitation
• Amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic prescription
• Management of musculoskeletal conditions
Prior to becoming a doctor, Dr Dennis worked as a physiotherapist in rehabilitation. This allows him to approach his patients’ care from a multidisciplinary perspective to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Dennis is an Associate Lecturer at Newcastle University. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of doctors while integrating cutting-edge research into his clinical practice.
Dr. Dennis’ areas of expertise include:
• Spasticity management, including ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection
• Neurological rehabilitation, including post-stroke care, Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative disorders
• Spinal cord injury medicine
• Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic and trauma rehabilitation
• Amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic prescription
• Management of musculoskeletal conditions
Prior to becoming a doctor, Dr Dennis worked as a physiotherapist in rehabilitation. This allows him to approach his patients’ care from a multidisciplinary perspective to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Dennis is an Associate Lecturer at Newcastle University. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of doctors while integrating cutting-edge research into his clinical practice.
Dr. Jayatilake, who obtained Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM) in 2022, completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester in the UK. After moving to Australia, she earned a Masters of Public Health from the University of Newcastle in 2016 before beginning her Rehabilitation training. Currently, Dr. Jayatilake serves as a Rehabilitation Physician at John Hunter Hospital, specialising in Neurological conditions, Amputations with prosthetic prescription, Traumatic Brain Injury, Orthopaedics, and trauma rehabilitation. She is dedicated to advocating for her patients and supporting them and their families throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Tim has over 20 years of experience prescribing a range of orthoses in challenging clinical environments. He undertook his Prosthetic and Orthotic training in the United Kingdom and Sweden. Tim can assess and prescribe custom orthoses for the range of complex presentations we treat at our Neuromuscular Orthoses clinic.
For referrals to see Tim please submit a referral form
Edwina brings over 20 years of dedicated nursing experience to Neuro Alliance, specialising in continence care and clinical advisement. Edwina serves as a clinical nurse advisor for Coloplast, bringing a wealth of expertise in bladder and bowel management. Edwina is passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare with a patient-centred focus, ensuring safe and effective treatment for all clients. She offers telehealth appointments for convenient access to her specialised care and holds a continence clinic at Neuro Alliance once a month.
For referrals or consultations, please contact us at reception@neuroalliance.com.au and we will assist with connecting you to Edwina.