Meet the Team from Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services
Learn more about their special interests and how they can help you achieve your goals!
Learn about us – our methods and Philosophy.
Our Team of Physiotherapists
Sharon Hennessey
Physiotherapist & Practice principal
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Sharon has had a passion for treating hypermobility throughout her 24 years as a physiotherapist. Sharon has skills in rehabilitation and problem solving of management of road blocks that can derail rehabilitation.
Dr X.Chen
Physiotherapist
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Dr Chen is a post doctoral physiotherapist with a special interest in hypermobility. Dr Chen has a passion for management of complex neck issues and their relationship to headaches, migraine, jaw issues, shoulder problems, balance and POTS/dysautonomia.
Marlisa Kwan
senior Physiotherapist
Marlisa is highly motivated to assist her hypermobile patients. She is available for treatment of clients of all ages and also has an interest in school age children with appointments after school and on Saturdays. Marlisa also does home visits for those clients who are unable to travel to the practice.
Belinda Breust
senior Physiotherapist
Belinda is an experienced physiotherapist who has a broad knowledge base including a passion for using Pilates as a tool for rehabilitation. Belinda has a special interest in spinal issues of the back and also has experience in rehabilitation of ballet and dance injuries.
Lucy Yan
senior Physiotherapist
Lucy is an experienced physiotherapist with masters degrees in both Sports physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (spinal) physiotherapy. Lucy utilises Pilates in her rehab approach and has a special interest in neck, back and shoulder issues.
April Meggs
senior Physiotherapist
April has worked with and treated a diverse range of patients in private clinic and hospital settings for over 10 years. April is passionate about genuinely listening to patients with hypermobility in order to help them achieve personal health goals and be their best self.
Maria Yee
senior Physiotherapist
Maria first developed curiosity for hypermobility while studying in Physiotherapy school. Her ex-ballet classmates who were then training to be professional dancers were reporting patella and shoulder dislocations, and she got busy practicing strapping their joints up.
Elissa Mak
ASSOCIATE Physiotherapist
Elissa holds a bachelor of Exercise Science as well as a Masters of Physiotherapy. She has an encouraging, caring, patient-centered approach to cater her treatment towards an individual’s personal goals.
laurel hoppis
associate physiotherapist
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Laurel holds a Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science as well as a Doctor of Physiotherapy. She has a genuine passion for listening to patient’s stories and providing individualised treatment programs for all her patients
Our wonderful reception team
JENNIFER
PRACTICE MANAGER
Jen is our wonderful practice manager who prides herself on her professionalism and can-do attitude. In addition to looking after our physios and reception team, Jen keeps the day to day operations running smoothly, ensuring all our patients have the best experience at Not Just Bendy.
Kirsty
SENIOR RECEPTIONIST
The first thing you’ll notice about Kirsty is her smile! Kirsty has a happy and approachable demeanour and has the ability to make all our patients feel welcome. Kirsty’s dedication to patient care will ensure you are in good hands during your treatment journey.
CHLOE
RECEPTIONIST
Always friendly, always smiling – Chloe has a passion for helping people and enjoys getting to know the variety of people who walk through our doors. As a physiotherapy student, Chloe is especially excited to grow her knowledge and awareness of hypermobility.
LiLy
RECEPTIONIST
Lily takes pride in her work ethic and has a genuine desire to help our patients (and the rest of the staff!). Our resident ‘cool kid’ and tech guru, Lily is always the first to put up her hand to assist where needed.
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