MEET THE PHYSIOS

Our Physiotherapists are passionate about getting you better and love what they do. Our Physio team work together to ensure they are using the most effective treatments and their patients are achieving optimum results.

Megan Schneider Parkyn - APA Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Areas of Interest:

  • Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Clinical Pilates for Post-natal women/General Musculoskeletal injuries (Reformer & Mat)

  • Back Pain & Neck Pain

  • ACL Rehabilitation

  • Osteoporosis Management

  • Rehabilitation for injuries associated with gymnastics, circus & pole fitness

  • Teen athlete injuries

More about Megan:

Megan has completed her BSc in Sports and Exercise Science, holds a Masters of Physiotherapy, and is a Certified Pilates Instructor. She is comfortable treating a variety of injuries and conditions, including but not limited to musculoskeletal/sports injuries, neck and back pain, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, osteopaenia/osteoporosis, and pre- and post-natal management: exercise prescription, pregnancy-related pelvic pain, rib pain, and mastitis. Megan’s keen interest in preventing and managing injuries stemmed from years spent training, performing and coaching Circus, including aerials, tumbling, acrobatics and handstands. Megan believes in helping empower each client to achieve their goals utilising her skills in exercise prescription, manual therapy, taping and education.  

Megan’s background in pilates training, and her understanding of musculoskeletal conditions, allows her to draw on the foundations of pilates principles to provide a tailored approach to treating a variety of injuries and conditions. Megan finds pilates to be particularly beneficial for individuals who experience acute or chronic back and neck pain, scoliosis, osteoporosis, hip impingement and chronic glute weakness. Not only does she incorporate pilates, where appropriate, in an individual’s injury rehab, but she also offers clinical pilates sessions for individuals and small groups. Megan took her pilates and rehab experience into our Thrive gym where she leads and has observed great results in “Thrive Spines”, our small group clinical pilates class for individuals who experience neck or back pain. In addition, Megan leads a number of our Thrive Pilates Mat and Reformer classes. 

Megan has been involved with the New South Wales Gaelic Athletic Association (NSWGAA) and the Women’s Sydney Irish Rugby 7’s teams, providing physio coverage at sports tournaments. Her involvement comprises field assessments and treatment of acute injuries and concussions, advice and taping to manage underlying injuries during the game, warm up and prehab education and advice, and long-term management and rehabilitation of injuries in the clinic.  

Having been exposed to multiple areas of physiotherapist, including neurological rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation and paediatrics, Megan is a well-rounded physiotherapist. 

Outside of work, Megan is very passionate about health and fitness, and enjoys keeping active through Circus, pilates and running. She also enjoys baking, particularly making cakes for friends’ birthdays. 

Availability:

  • Tuesday - Friday in the clinic (early and late appointments available)

  • Megan also teaches Thrive Reformer, Thrive Mat and Thrive Spines during the week

Classes with Megan are eligible for a Private Health Insurance rebate.

Mark Corry - APA Physiotherapist

Areas of Interest:

  • Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Back Pain & Neck Pain

  • ACL Rehabilitation

  • Shoulder Rehabilitation

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Orthopaedic Physio (Pre & Post Op)

More about Mark:

Mark graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin in 2020. Since then, he has gained experience working in Private Practice in Cork, Ireland, delivering comprehensive treatment and advice to patients, and using evidence-based techniques with sound clinical reasoning.

Mark recognises the importance of understanding his clients’ full story before prescribing an appropriate rehabilitation plan to meet their individual and sporting goals. 

He has previous experience with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) – providing pitch-side physiotherapy cover for the U13 boys’ and U13/U15 girls’ Emerging Talent Programme. He has also worked in the Medical Centre at Munster Technological University in Cork, working closely with university students playing for various sports teams at a high level.

Mark greatly enjoys working with the sporting population. Having suffered recurrent hamstring injuries in adolescence, he understands the frustration of being unable to play. Mark’s philosophy is ensuring the client meets key criteria at each phase of rehabilitation, allowing them to progress with the correct intensity and at the appropriate time. Mark believes that a tailored exercise program helps you to become a more robust and better performing athlete than you were pre-injury. 

Further areas of interest include pre- and post-operative physiotherapy treatment and ACL rehabilitation. Mark is committed to providing excellence in care after witnessing the positive impact physiotherapy had on his mum in her post-surgical rehabilitation. Mark is dedicated to diligently following the rehabilitation protocols that identify his client’s level of ability at each stage. This aids exercise progression at the right pace, thus allowing clients to return to their normal activities with minimal delay. 

Mark plans to complete his ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Accreditation this December to further expand his knowledge in Strength & Conditioning for his clients. He is a big advocate of exercise for the body and mind, and enjoys working with all age groups.

Mark is new to Sydney and loves travelling. Outside of work he enjoys listening to music, hiking, running, GAA and going to the gym.

Availability:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday in the clinic

  • Mark also teaches Thrive Strength, Osteo-Blast Class and Prime Movers Level 1 & 2 during the week

Classes with Mark are eligible for a Private Health Insurance rebate.

Kathryn Melvin - Women’s Health APA Physiotherapist & APPI Pilates Instructor

Areas of Interest:

Women’s Health Physiotherapy

  • Pre- and Post-Natal Pelvic Health 

  • Urinary stress incontinence 

  • Overactive bladder

  • Painful Sex

  • Constipation 

    Sports and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy

  • Sport & Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Orthopaedic Physio (Pre- and Post-Op) 

  • Clinical Pilates for Pre- and Post-natal Women & General MSK injuries (Reformer & Mat) 

  • Paediatrics 

  • Chronic Pain, Back Pain & Neck Pain 


    Skills/Certification:

  • APA Introductory Women’s Health Physiotherapy Level 1

  • APA Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Physiotherapy

  • Pelvic Health Community Mentee and Member 

  • 6 Week Women’s Health Mentoring Program 

  • Certificate for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation from The Siobhan O’ Reilly Centre

  • Matwork Pilates Certification (APPI)

  • Clinical Pilates Training under Reform Physio and Pilates Malahide

More about Kathryn:

Kathryn is an experienced Physiotherapist who loves working with people of all ages and activity levels to help them achieve their personal goals.

With a special interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Kathryn loves helping women with conditions that may arise from throughout a woman’s lifespan.  From pregnancy related changes, to incontinence, sexual dysfunction, endometriosis and menopause, Kathryn can assist you with pelvic concerns you may have. She has completed certificates in the Introductory Women's Health Physiotherapy and Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Physiotherapy courses through the APA. Kathryn is also trained in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, post-chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

She is highly skilled in a range of hands-on treatment, exercise prescription and holistic management. Kathryn graduated from University College Dublin with a First-Class Honour’s degree in Physiotherapy. She then worked for in a private practice in Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland with a diverse caseload including sports injuries, orthopaedic surgeries, chronic-pain, paediatrics, geriatric, and post-cancer treatment rehabilitation. Kathryn then decided to move Down Under, where she worked in a busy private practice in Sydney’s CBD. Kathryn has an evidence-based approach to treatment, using patient-centred goal-setting to achieve optimal results for each patient’s specific needs. 

Kathryn is also an Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) Certified Pilates Instructor (Level 1, 2 and 3) and offers patient-specific and goal-orientated rehabilitation sessions. She is an advocate for the use of Clinical Pilates for pain management, improving function, injury prevention and rehabilitation.  

Kathryn is a firm believer that exercise is medicine. She loves keeping active through running, swimming, cycling, yoga and pilates. Kathryn is passionate about the power of exercise to keep people healthy both physically and mentally. She uses exercise prescription to enhance movement, reduce pain, prevent/rehab injury and ultimately get people back to doing what they love. 

Kathryn is a highly empathetic and caring physiotherapist, and values research and evidence-based practice, making her the ideal person to work with to overcome pain/injury, and exceed your fitness goals. 

Availability: 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in the clinic 

  • Kathryn also teaches our Thrive Reformer, Thrive Mat and Thrive Spines classes 

Classes with Kathryn are eligible for a Private Health Insurance rebate 

Stuart McKay - Senior APA Physiotherapist & Practice Principal

Areas of Interest:

  • Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Complex cases

  • ACL rehabilitation

  • Shoulder rehabilitation

  • Back Pain & Neck Pain

  • Orthopaedic Physio (Pre- and Post-Op)

More about Stuart:

Stuart became a Physiotherapist to fulfil his passion of helping people take control of their health and bodies. He has developed a proactive approach to injury management where rapid pain relief and restoration of function are central to his treatments. Throughout his career, Stuart has become increasingly aware of the importance of education in the recovery process. As a result, educating patients about their injuries, long-term management, and preventative measures are as important as the physical treatments provided at Total Physiotherapy. An Eastern Suburbs local, Stuart is proud to be operating a patient-focused Physiotherapy practice in his local community.

Prior to practising as a Physiotherapist, Stuart obtained an Exercise Physiology degree at the University of New South Wales, followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. He has always worked in Private Practice, spending 5 years at a busy Sports Injury Clinic in Randwick before establishing Total Physiotherapy. During his career, Stuart has worked with a range of sporting teams, including 6 years at Randwick Rugby, along with other club and representative teams. More recently, Stuart has developed a strong association with his old cricket club, the University of New South Wales. He has always had a love for sport, competing at high levels of Cricket, Rugby and Athletics.

Outside of work, Stuart loves spending as much time as possible with his young family. He still tries to fit in some sporting pursuits, the most recent being a marathon. Golf is being floated as the next challenge, however his wife might have something to say about that!

Availability:

  • Monday-Thursday in the clinic

  • Stuart also teaches Prime Movers Level 1, Thrive Strength & Thrive Rehab

If you are a new patient who has been referred to Stuart, please contact Reception on (02) 8322 3898.

Classes with Stuart are eligible for a Private Health Insurance rebate.

Roisín Whitford - Senior APA Physiotherapist & APPI Certified Pilates Instructor

Areas of Interest:

  • Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Trauma, Fractures & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 

  • Clinical Pilates for Musculoskeletal Injuries (Mat)

  • Knee Injuries & ACL Rehabilitation

  • Shoulder Rehabilitation (Instability, Dislocations & Rotator Cuff Injuries)

  • Spinal Conditions

  • Rheumatological Conditions/Chronic Pain 

  • Bone Health – Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Management

Skills/Certification:

  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1

  • Pilates for Runners; Pilates for Hypermobility; Pilates for Osteoporosis

  • Matwork Pilates Certification (APPI)

  • Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1 & 2

More about Roisín: 

Roisín is an experienced Senior Physiotherapist who takes pride in achieving functional/sporting goals with patients, taking a proactive approach to patient-centred care. She is highly skilled in a range of hands-on treatments, exercise prescription and holistic management. Roisín qualified with a BSc (First Class Honours) in Physiotherapy at the University of Limerick, Ireland in 2015.

After graduating, she moved to East London, United Kingdom and worked in the NHS for several years completing physiotherapy rotations. During the course of her career, Roisín worked in Private Practice in Ireland for a Sports Injury Clinic working with the local GAA teams in injury recovery and prevention, as well as workplace injuries and general musculoskeletal conditions. In 2018, Roisín was promoted to a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and completed specialist musculoskeletal rotations. In 2021 Roisín progressed to the role of a Specialist Trauma Coordinator Physiotherapist. This involved coordination of all acute trauma and orthopaedic injuries in the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. This included x-ray interpretation, diagnostic imaging requests (CT and MRI), streamlining A+E pathways for patients and leading an acute trauma clinic.

Roisín joined our team in June 2022 after a 3 month trip through South East Asia. Outside of work, she loves staying active, relaxing at the beach with a good book, paddle boarding and travelling around Australia.

Availability:

  • Monday - Friday in the clinic (Early & Late appointments available)

  • Roisín also teaches Osteo-blast Class & Thrive Rehab

Classes with Roisín are eligible for a Private Health Insurance rebate.