Meet The Team

The team at Physio Health Clinic is led by Andrew Michaels, an experienced physiotherapist who has been involved in rehabilitation for a range of conditions from strokes, to sporting injuries, to common back or neck pain.

He has recent experience working in hospital settings with neurological conditions as well as musculoskeletal conditions in private practice and sporting environments. Since graduating from the University of Sydney with a Master of Physiotherapy degree, Andrew has worked in a range of environments with a large variety of clients and conditions. His treatment and approach to rehabilitation are evidence-based with a combination of hands-on treatment, advice/education and exercises to tailor treatment plans for your specific goals.

Anwar graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Newcastle. Helping people to achieve optimum recovery and improve their physical function is her main career goal.

She has a strong interest in treating people with musculoskeletal injuries and a compassionate approach to improving function in those with chronic pain.

Anwar uses an evidence-based approach with her treatment and is always on the lookout for new ways to better manage and prevent injuries. Anwar also has special interest in women health where she has to chosen to complete further studies and is currently complete more course work to increase her understanding and apply that to her practice as a physiotherapist.

Rachel has played a wide variety of sports and understands the need for the body to be at the highest physical and mental condition to perform at its peak. Before completing her studies, Rachel played soccer for a number of years and completed her career playing super league level. With her love of health and fitness, she went on to graduate with an applied Exercise Physiology degree from the University of Sydney.

After completing her studies Rachel took up running, and in 2015 completed the New York City Marathon. She has since taken part in several Sydney running events over the years. Rachel has represented the Australian Heart Foundation in a few runs and has raised vital funds for cardiovascular research. Rachel also has a number of years’ experience as a swimming coach; teaching from beginner level to squads and stroke correction. Rachel now uses her experience when training her clients and understands the importance to plan and prepare no matter what level to achieve your goals.