ALLIED HEALTH
Podiatry
Bulk billing with care plans.
Got a foot concern? Our Podiatrist can assist.
We are thrilled to introduce you to Will Delahunty, our new Podiatrist. Will is passionate about keeping people moving and pain free to allow them to live an active healthy life.
Providing expert advice on the assessment and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions and injuries, our Podiatrist can assist with symptoms listed below and more:
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heel pain, bunions, hammertoes
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ingrown toenails and fungal toenails
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diabetic foot care sports injuries
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children’s gait abnormalities and orthotics.
Will Delahunty is available Monday and Wednesday at Toukley Allied Health 8:30am-4:30pm
Physiotherapy & Rehab Gym
Phone: 4396 1999
Practice Principal
John Ruzicka
PhysioPhix offer comprehensive, individualised treatment for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Treatment at PhysioPhix typically involves a combination of techniques and exercises that address the whole body. This approach fixes the cause of your problems rather than focusing on the site of your symptoms alone. The result is effective pain relief with prolonged improvements in power, strength and performance for a better quality of life.
Patients Treated:
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private patients
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workers compensation
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Veteran’s Affairs
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third party/motor accidents
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chronic disease management (CDM) Pplan (Medicare Rebate).
Conditions Treated:
Back and neck pain, sports injuries, headaches, rotator cuff problems, arthritis pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, scoliosis, foot, heel and ankle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, tennis elbow, dizziness and vertigo, whiplash, bursitis, joint replacements, nerve pain, trochanteric bursitis, hip and knee pain and post-operative rehabilitation. www.physiophix.com.au
Occupational Therapist & Counsellor
Elwyn ten Brink
Phone 4352 8600
Community Occupational Therapist services include:
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home and functional assessments
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education of clients & carers on strategies to maximize home safety and function
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recommendation, design and application for funding assistance for home modifications (both minor and major modifications)
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recommendation of equipment/aids to maximize function & application for funding assistance as required
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assessment and education in use of disability equipment and manual handling technique.
Counselling services include
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grief and loss counselling including separation and adjustment issues
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personal development and training in stress and anxiety management
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family, parenting and relationship enrichment counselling
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solution-focused therapy, sensory modulation, acceptance and commitment therapy, psycho-education and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques utilized.
Elwyn provides bulk-billed services for those referred by their GP on Enhanced Primary Care Plans or on Mental Health Care Plans.
Clinical Psychologist
Diana Bentele
Diana is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the College of Clinical Psychologists in the Australian Psychological Society. She is registered to provide services under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Car Program and also with the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority for services concerning Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents.
Diana works with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology.
Appointments are available on weekdays as well as on Saturdays.
Areas of expertise include:-
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mood disorders
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anxiety disorders
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grief and loss
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stress management
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sleep disorders
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chronic pain management
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adjustment counselling
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chronic or terminal illness
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life transition and adjustment
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self esteem and social skills training
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assertiveness training.
If you have any questions you can call Diana on 0404 315 410.
Feast for Health - Dietitian
Chelsea Pettersson
Chelsea is a friendly and passionate Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist, who belongs to a team of dietitians at Feast for Health. As a motivated member of Feast for Heath and Toukley Family Practice, Chelsea is dedicated to empowering people to create healthy relationships with food to achieve a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys helping people learn more about the relationship between healthy eating and overall health, by providing you with individualised dietary interventions that are easy to implement and sustainable in the long term to reach your health goals. Chelsea enjoys the diverse range that dietetics has to offer, however, she has a keen interest in weight management, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Chelsea looks forward to meeting you, to help you achieve your health goals.