| North Parramatta Physiotherapy prides itself on its highly qualified, friendly and experienced staff who enjoy working as a team to ensure high quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment. All our staff are registered with the NSW Physiotherapy Registration Board, are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and are registered to provide care to patients who are entitled to treatment under the WorkCover Scheme, Third Party Scheme, The Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Scheme. |
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| Peter Knapman Peter Knapman completed his Physiotherapy degree in 1981, and after hospital work, completed his post graduate diploma in Sports Sciences in 1992. He set up work in Private Practice in 1987. Peter has always had an interest in sports injuries and has covered many teams including the Youth Socceroos, Parramatta Eels, Wentworthville Metropolitan Cup, Parramatta and Dundas Rugby Union and Parramatta Eagles soccer. Due to his involvement at Westfield Sports High, Peter is particularly interested in managing and treating elite adolescent athletes as well as diagnosing and treating the developing athlete. Peter has completed his level 3 Sports course and continues to strive to optimise performance whether his clients are elite sports people or the general community. |
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| Mary Knapman Mary Knapman graduated from Sydney University in 1984 and after 4 years of hospital and private practice work, set up in Practice with her husband Peter. She has worked in the practice ever since with short periods off to have 3 children. She has completed the course for the McKenzie method of treating spines and passed the credentialing examination. She has a special interest in treating backs and necks and showing people how to look after their backs to prevent further episodes. Mary is also involved in programmes aimed at treating the symptoms of and living with arthritis through Tai Chi. This approach has also been incorporated into hydrotherapy programmes for arthritis sufferers. She and Peter have always had as their goal providing quality care in a relaxed and friendly environment. |
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| Marnee McKay Marnee graduated from Sydney University in 1993 and achieved her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy in 2000. Marnee has worked with Peter and Mary Knapman at North Parramatta Physiotherapy for 12 years and in that time has offered physiotherapy coverage to sporting teams such as; Parramatta Eels Rugby League, NSW Athletics, North Queensland Hockey, NSW Hockey, Ryde Hunters Hill Hockey Club and Dundas Valley Rugby Union. Marnee has participated in many ongoing educational courses including Sports Physiotherapy and McKenzie. Marnee prides herself on her friendly approachability and educating her patients about their injuries and is currently enjoying the balance of work and motherhood. |
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| Vanessa Barnes Vanessa completed her Physiotherapy degree in 2002. With a prior degree in Psychology, Vanessa was drawn to Physiotherapy by a keen interest in both sporting and non-sporting injuries. Vanessa is a registered Dance Teacher and has a special interest in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of dance related injuries. Vanessa has attended many ongoing educational courses related to dance injuries and their link to lower limb biomechanics, as well as other sporting and overuse injuries. Vanessa has provided physiotherapy coverage to Dundas Valley Rugby, Parramatta Power Soccer and Melita Soccer teams. Vanessa is enthusiastic and committed to providing quality care in her new career. |
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| Office Managers Margaret Cutland and Maree McDonald have happily and kindly welcomed patients into the clinic for over 10 years. Their personal attention and professionalism ensure all issues related to your physiotherapy visit are taken care of. Margaret and Maree are happy to answer any questions, both in person or over the phone that you may have about your physiotherapy visit or future arrangements. They can usually arrange an appointment for you within 24 hours. |
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