This purpose-built facility has been designed in consultation with global industry leaders including elite sports practitioners, Allied health professionals, and sporting clubs.
Our range of health services, programs, and cutting-edge equipment will be accessible to everyone in need of rehabilitation, remedial services, and general fitness, including elite sportspeople and people of all ages and abilities in our community.
Our Team
We have put together a team of the best in the business that will ensure that our clients receive the best possible healthcare in Geelong.
physiotherapist, clinical pilates physiotherapist, women’s health physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, dietitian/nutritionist, podiatrist, hand therapist, myotherapist, and yoga instructors.
20+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE
in the Geelong market and brings a fresh approach to rehabilitation, fitness and wellbeing that is unique to the region.
As a physiotherapist and healthcare professional,
GSMC founder – NICK JARMAN knew there was a better way of delivering allied health services in Geelong region – especially in the musculoskeletal, pain & chronic illness areas.
Having experience with some of the world’s leading Allied healthcare providers and sporting teams, along with private clients he was frustrated that not everyone could access the same leading fitness, and rehabilitation treatment that normally only the elite sporting players have access too.
Nick experienced first-hand when he required a range of health disciplines to treat his own musculoskeletal injuries & chronic pain after a serious accident. Nick wanted to make a difference for other patients and create an environment where clients feel like they are a part of a health community working together to achieve their health, wellness, fitness and recovery goals, without conflicting advice, limited access to health professionals and travelling to different facilities to engage in different treatments that proved to be time consuming and expensive.
And so GSMC was born – offering a cutting edge, team approach to your health and fitness based on global expertise and best practice that will enhance Geelong’s healthcare system and ensure that EVERYONES’S HEALTHCARE MATTERS.
Meet the Team.
Meg is another local in Geelong. Meg completed her secondary study at Sacred Heart College and went on to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Ballarat at Australian Catholic University.
Meg is a keen athlete and has grown up playing for and is still currently playing Netball for St Mary’s sporting club and hence the reason for her strong interest in sporting injuries and rehabilitation.
Meg has a keen interest in Orthopaedic rehabilitation and will work part time at SJOG hospital on the Orthopaedic ward working closely with some of Geelong’s leading Orthopaedic surgeons.
Meg also has a keen interest in Clinical Pilates and Women’s Health Physiotherapy, particularly pre and post-natal physiotherapy.
Meg enjoys living a very active lifestyle, playing netball, running, pilates , walking her dog and camping.
Meg Blood
Physiotherapist
Geelong Sports Medicine Centre is excited to have Ned Harris on board. Ned is a passionate Geelong Local completing his Year 12 studies at St Joseph’s College and followed his interest of sport graduating in Physiotherapy at ACU in Ballarat.
Ned is an elite athlete in his own right and is currently playing at Newtown and Chillwell Football Club as well as being on the Geelong Football Club VFL list and playing at this level he understands what is required in footballers and athletes injury management.
Ned has an excellent understanding of anatomy, injuries and rehabilitation and GSMC knew that he was the right fit for their team.
Ned Harris
Physiotherapist
Richard is a Sports Masters Qualified Physiotherapist with extensive experience working across a range of Elite and Professional Sports.
He has worked as the Head Physiotherapist at Melbourne City Football Club (A-League), at the AIS in Canberra and the past decade at the St Kilda Football Club (AFL). He is now excited to use his skillset to help people within the Geelong community and spend more time around home with his wife and 3 kids.
With Human Movement and Physiotherapy degrees, his strengths are based around exercise prescription, movement analysis and correction. His particular interest is the rehabilitation of lower limb musculoskeletal injuries, especially in the sporting and orthopaedic fields.
Richard Citroen
Physiotherapist
Tahlia is another local Geelong Physiotherapist and completed her Year 12 studies at Sacred Heart College and then went on to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree at ACU Ballarat.
Tahlia has a keen interest in sporting and orthopaedic injuries particularly of the shoulder, knee and ankle. She utilises the most recent research to educate and empower her patients, as well as manual therapy, Pilates programs, exercise and self-management strategies.
Tahlia has spent many years working alongside local Football & Netball clubs, assisting in the management, treatment and prevention of sporting injuries.
Tahlia is excited to utilise the elite facilities at Geelong Sports Medicine Centre, to help provide the best care to suit each patients’ needs and provide an exceptional rehabilitation experience.
Tahlia Berg
Physiotherapist
Meet Tash, a highly experienced Physiotherapist with over 20 years in private practice. She also holds a degree in Human Movement. Tash’s passion lies in movement analysis and correction, exercise prescription, posture, and core strengthening. She embraced Clinical Pilates early in her career, recognising its significance for Physiotherapists and was one of the first to bring it to Geelong.
Tash’s clinical interests encompass Clinical Pilates, chronic health condition management, osteoarthritis care, women’s health (pre and postnatal), and addressing neck and back pain.
Outside of work, Tash enjoys family life with her husband and two sports-loving boys, actively participating in their sports activities.
Natasha Baker
Physiotherapist
Drew is a physiotherapist with specialised experience treating people with concussions and mild brain injuries using research-based treatment. He provides therapy for neck-related headaches, dizziness, fatigue, neck pain and difficulty returning to life, plus Concussion management and post-concussion syndrome.
A former firefighter – Drew followed his passion for helping people and understanding how the body works and when he is not at GSMC, you can find him working at Concussion Central and in the hospitals with Barwon Health.
Drew McInnes
Physiotherapist
From sports to senior health, Syd brings experience in community health, rehabilitation, and elite sports, having worked with the AFLW Fremantle Dockers and @stmaryssportingclub Women’s Senior Football team as a sports trainer. When she is not busy being a physio you will find her coaching rowing or participating in a regatta herself.
Sydney Arnold
Physiotherapist
Graduating with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2017. Ady has experience using pilates to rehabilitate injuries, as well as facilitate return to exercise for people with persistent pain, post-surgical patients and postpartum women.
Adrienne Ingram
Physiotherapist & Pilates
Dr Soomro brings a new service offering to GSMC and is an incredible addition to our team.
His impressive career includes serving as Team Doctor with Cricket Australia and being part of the Medical Advisory Panel for the ICC (International Cricket Council). Additionally, he is the Port Melbourne FC team doctor and a Captain with the Australian Army Reserves as a specialist Medical Officer.
Dr Soomro has over 13 years of experience in Sports Medicine and Performance Science, speaks seven languages, and has covered 37 international cricket games, including his role as Head Doctor for the Pakistan International Cricket Team.
With a PhD in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, a Master’s in International Public Health and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, he will greatly enhance our clinic’s offerings, fostering scientific advancement and innovation whilst delivering exceptional care to our clients.
Dr Naj Soomro
Sports Doctor
With a wealth of experience in neurological rehabilitation for over 15 years, Megan has a special interest in treating clients with Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms (PPCS) and Vestibular Disorders. She was a founding member of Victoria’s first multidisciplinary Concussion Clinic and has travelled to the USA to complete her training. Megan treats clients with Vestibular disorders such as Vestibular Neuronitis, vertigo and migraines, and other neurological conditions causing dizziness and balance problems.
- Concussion (Children and adults)
- Vestibular
- Pilates for neuro patients
- Hydrotherapy for neuro patients
Megan Hamilton
Concussion and Vestibular Physio
With almost 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings including rehabilitation hospitals. gyms and allied health clinics. Shes also taught at VFA Learning for over 10 years – educating future Personal Trainers and Allied Health Assistants.
Years as a gymnast and track cyclist has given Sarah lived experience of injury and pain. She understands what is involved managing these conditions and the effectiveness of using exercise to aid recovery.
Sarah’s special interests include
• Persistent pain especially with exercise
• Movement efficiency
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Fear/anxiety around returning to exercise following injury
Sarah Healy
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew, an Exercise Physiologist, brings a robust foundation in Strength and Conditioning and exercise science to our team. His career has seen him actively involved in high-performance sports programs, particularly with elite youth basketball players at the Western Heights Secondary College High-Performance Program. Additionally, Andrew has contributed his expertise through coaching roles in various local sports.
Andrew left his role in the landscape construction industry to pursue his dream of assisting others, and his lived experience and outstanding dedication to client care set him apart.
Andrew Sadowy
Exercise Physiologist
From acute sports injuries to post-surgical rehab and Clinical Pilates, Ali’s passionate about guiding individuals through chronic conditions and supporting women in pregnancy and post-birth recovery.
In winter she is your go-to for all skiing prehab and rehab of injuries and you’ll often find her hanging on the slopes.
Ali McKenzie
Physio and Pilates
Allied health assistant Katie Liddle, a local from Geelong with experience in disability hydrotherapy and rehabilitation, supports clients in their rehabilitation journey. Katie is passionate about aiding the community in achieving better health outcomes, stating, “I love helping the community support their health and make a positive difference in their lives.” Katie works alongside physiotherapists in both the pool and gym settings, ensuring that clients perform their rehabilitation exercises correctly.
Katie Liddle
Allied Health Assistant
Wills interest in Osteopathy was sparked when he had a shoulder injury competing in surf lifesaving Ironman events
A former St Joeys boy, he has a special interest in sports injuries, neck pain, headaches, and TMJ (Jaw).
Will Paatsch
Osteopath
Danni has gained valuable experience for over 15 years. Her resume includes the 2007 FINA world swimming championships, the Western Bulldogs Football Club and seven seasons at the Geelong Football Club, treating the players during the glory years from 2007 to 2014. Danni has a keen interest in sports, especially cycling, running and gym and is trained to assess and physically treat myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction that affect movement utilising the many modalities used in Myotherapy, including dry needling.
Assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions.
- Sports injuries, headache, low back pain
- Deep tissue massage, dry needling
DANNI HUDGELL
Myotherapist
Denise brings years of experience managing complex injuries, sports massage and general aches and pains. She also is trained in dry needling and has a keen interest in Cycling, Triathlon, Duathlon & Trail Running. Denise has a long list of loyal followers who believe she is Geelong’s best sports masseuse
DENISE O’LOUGHLEN
Massage Therapist
With a qualifications as an Exercise Scientist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Yoga & Pilates Teacher, and Personal Trainer, Hayley brings 10 years of experience to the table and is a true all rounder.
Hayley Colvin
Remedial Massage
With a keen interest in running and extensive training in running technique analysis, Jake is passionate about helping athletes, triathletes and sports enthusiasts reduce overload and injury risk. He strongly believes in providing the highest standard of treatments to facilitate fast recovery times, utilising a range of cutting-edge techniques such as functional foot orthoses, shockwave therapy, dry needling and lower limb strength and conditioning. Jake is committed to keeping athletes on the field and helping those in pain get out of it as quickly as possible.
Jake Sheridan
Podiatrist
With a wealth of experience in sporting and occupational injuries, Kate has worked with the NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, and most recently, contracted to the military alongside working as an injury management advisor with Bunnings.
Armed with additional qualifications in strength and conditioning,
Kate’s special interest areas encompass:
– Management of unstable shoulders
– Addressing chronic/persistent back pain
– Handling stress responses and fractures
– Overseeing conservative or post-operative ACL rehabilitation
– Managing tendon pathology
Kate Lyons
Physiotherapist
Emma is the behind-the-scenes face of GSMC, the big thinker and partner to GSMC founder Nick. She brings a background in sports management and marketing, having worked in the sporting and events industry throughout her career and held national roles with organisations including the Australia Football League and Fosters. She has worked across many sporting properties, including horse racing, the Grand Prix, the World Surf Pro, and the Olympic Games. Her role with Foster’s also took her to Dubai, where she managed some of the world’s greatest beer brands before returning home to Geelong to raise her two daughters and undertake local roles in the region.
Emma Jarman
Director | Business Development
A Team APPROACH to your health & fitness
Our innovative patient care model brings expertise from across the business to be part of your community working together to achieve your health & fitness goals. Our purpose-built facility provides patients with access to state-of-the-art equipment and treatment in one location.