
CPSARA
CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTING AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION NSW INC
CPSARA aims to provide both sporting and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological conditions.
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There are many sports, events and levels of competition for you as an athlete to pursue. Participation in sport can be just for fun and fitness but can also be pursued to International and Paralympic level!
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health professionals
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Physiotherapists

Cara van Wyk
APA Titled Research Physiotherapist
NeuroCentric Paediatric & Neurological Physiotherapy
Cara is an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about working with babies, children, adolescents and young adults. She is the director of a small early intervention and rehabilitation physiotherapy practice in the Illawarra.
In addition to her clinical roles, Cara is the lead physiotherapist for the ParaMatildas National Football Team and current chair of the NSW Branch APA Paediatric Physiotherapy Committee.
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Her qualifications include Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of International Public Health and Master of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice (by research).

Andrew Webster
(MAPA MMPAA FACP)
Body Balance Physiotherapy Randwick
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists 2015)
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Andrew has a wide array of clinical experience ranging from elite and sub elite sports injuries to complex musculoskeletal presentations involving the spine and the peripheral joints.
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His philosophy of care involves a comprehensive examination leading to a diagnosis and a decision on an appropriate treatment strategy including an exercise and self management programme for an enduring recovery. He has a strong focus on manual therapy, adopting a “hands on” approach primarily in treatment.
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“Andrew completed his Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2015. This is considered the pinnacle of clinical expertise within the profession.”

Craig Boettcher
Titled Sports Physiotherapist
Regent Street Physiotherapy
New Lambton, Newcastle
Craig is the founder of Regent Street Physiotherapy which he opened in 1999. He graduated with Ist Class Honours from The University of Sydney in 1992 and has worked in private practice in Newcastle for 23 years. Craig has a special interest in the assessment and management of shoulder and back injuries. Craig was awarded his PhD in 2010 by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, for his research into shoulder function, and is currently an Honorary Associate researcher with the Faculty.
During his career as a physiotherapist Craig has attended and presented at numerous courses and conferences including presentations at the World Congress of Physical Therapy, Vancouver 2007, the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Port Douglas 2010, and the Australian Physiotherapy Conferences, Sydney 2009 and Melbourne 2013, and is a presenter at the Level 3 Sports Physio course which is the final level of training for Physiotherapist’s attaining their Sports Title.
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Craig is a Titled Sports Physiotherapist and has worked with local, State and National teams in many different sports. He has worked with the Australian Swim Team for over 8 years attending the Olympics, 3 World Championships and 2 Commonwealth Games with the team. He has also travelled internationally with the Australian women’s softball, and Paralympic swimming and basketball teams. Locally he has worked with the Newcastle netball state representative teams for many years. He is an NSWIS and Hunter Academy of Sport preferred provider, and presents frequently for the Coast and Valley Swimming Association.

Stephanie Taylor
Lead Physiotherapist, The Little Physio
Stephanie opened The Little Physio in 2019 with the intention of creating a practice that embodied her values of excellence in clinical care, empowering families and collaborative evidence based care.With over 15 years of clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy, Stephanie's practice follows the philosophy that therapy is most successful when treatment is specific to each individuals direct needs, whilst including the wider developmental picture.
Stephanie, PT graduated from University of Sydney with first class Honours. Stephanie quickly found her love for paediatric physiotherapy and has spent many years since developing an unparalleled set of clinical skills in this area.
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Massage therapist

Vinya Andriannakis
Remedial Massage Therapist, Level 2 Sports Trainer
Hands on Fitness
Vinya Andriannakis is a passionate Clinical Scientist, Sports Medic/ Sports Trainer Lev. 2, Remedial Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer. Vin works with dancers and athletes of every level and every code as well as office workers, children, and hard working stay-at-home parents. She has lectured with NSW Sport and Recreation, worked with the Sydney Swans, treated dancers during Australian tours, trained high level Gaelic football teams and provided first response medical care on the athletics tracks throughout NSW. With over 20 years experience, Vin applies her various disciplines to help people manage chronic pain and injuries.
Specialties:
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Advanced Remedial Massage - Sports Medical
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Student in Podiatric Medicine
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Dry Needling Procedures and Cupping
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Injury Management / Rehabilitation
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Sports and Orthopaedic Taping
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Biomechanical Analysis
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Chapman's Reflexes - Neurolymphatics
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LGBTQ+ safe space
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Occupational Therapists

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other specialists

Dr Edward Butterworth (MB.Ch.B)
Elevate CBD Medical Centre, Sydney
Dr Edward Butterworth is the designer of the PZ foot orthotic which has been used to help in the treatment of many posturalimbalance problems including scoliosis, flat feet, heel pain and now the recently reported locomotor difficulties of Cerebral Palsy. Dr Butterworth now sees patients at the Elevate CBD Medical Centre in Sydney (9252 2225) but also has trained health practitioners throughout Australia. Contact details are available through the website.
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Link for more specialists
No recommended health professionals in your area?
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Australian Physiotherapy Association can help you find physios in your area, including physios with expertise in neurological conditions.
To find neurological physiotherapists, click on the link below and follow the steps:
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Enter your postcode and state
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Enter radius
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Choose: Neurology
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Press search, for a list of neurological physiotherapists in your selected area
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Note: Most physios who see people with neurological conditions will be able to administer the Ashworth Scale, which may be required for international classifications for athletic.
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Stephanie Taylor
Lead Physiotherapist, The Little Physio
Stephanie opened The Little Physio in 2019 with the intention of creating a practice that embodied her values of excellence in clinical care, empowering families and collaborative evidence based care.With over 15 years of clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy, Stephanie's practice follows the philosophy that therapy is most successful when treatment is specific to each individuals direct needs, whilst including the wider developmental picture.
Stephanie, PT graduated from University of Sydney with first class Honours. Stephanie quickly found her love for paediatric physiotherapy and has spent many years since developing an unparalleled set of clinical skills in this area.

