Our Team

Damien has over 13 years of experience working in a private practice environment and is the principal practitioner/director in multiple clinics. He draws on his wealth of experience treating elite-level athletes to the everyday person, helping them to manage all types of conditions.

Damien has further postgraduate studies in:

• Diagnosis and management of hip disorders
• Migraine management
• Kinesio Taping – Instructor level
• Spinal Diagnosis
• Dry needling – Advanced Level
• Western acupuncture – Advanced level
• Active Release Techniques (A.R.T)
• Core, shoulder, and sport-specific rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Selective Foundational Movement Screen (SFMA)
• Breathing works – BradCliff Breathing Method
• EXOS Sports Performance
• Dynamic neuro stabilisation (DNS) – Level C
• WorkCover accreditation

Having travelled to the United States to learn A.R.T. from the founder and internationally recognised Dr Michael Leahy, Damien is one of the most qualified A.R.T. providers in Australia. Today, Damien has completed over 13 A.R.T courses.

Damien specialises in sports-specific chiropractic, spinal diagnosis, lower limb sporting injuries and corrective exercise therapy. His experience stems from working with various elite-level athletes from various sporting fields. Damien is a member of Chiropractic Australia and Sports Chiropractic Australia.

Domenic is an Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA). Domenic has more than 10 years of experience working with the general population, corporate health and WorkCover, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) right through to junior and elite-level athletic development.

Domenic is also the Corporate Health and Lifestyle advisor for Asics Australia, Genea and Nexia. In 2017, his passion for education led him to join the EXOS education team as an international consultant. As part of the EXOS team, Domenic delivers the EXOS coursework internationally, collaborating with coaches from around the world. Domenic has had the pleasure of working with athletes and teams from a broad spectrum of sports. This has guided his understanding of the subtle difference between the physical requirements of specific athletic pursuits.

Domenic’s scope of work includes devising rehabilitation programs within private practice, alongside Workers' Compensation and CTP cases.

Services

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider
• Workcover accredited
• Corporate Health
• Injury rehabilitation
• High-performance strength and conditioning
• Chronic disease management

Memberships

• Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)

Suhaanan is a physiotherapist with experience in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree and is currently studying for his Master of Sports Medicine at Melbourne University. He has worked with athletes from amateur to professional levels and with a variety of rugby union clubs ranging from social to semi-professional teams.

This experience provides Suhaanan with an understanding of how to manage his clientele effectively and efficiently. Suhaanan focuses on thorough assessments to help provide the best understanding of your condition and will use manual therapy techniques and corrective exercises tailored to your needs.

Suhaanan is particularly interested in strength and conditioning as well as looking into the biomechanical analysis of movements and their relevance to performance in not only sports but also daily activities.

Suhaanan has further accreditation in:

• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
• High - Performance Rehabilitation
• Dry Needling
• Workcover accreditation
• SMA Sports Trainer Level 1

Suhaanan is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals through efficient and proven methods which incorporate a large focus on progressive rehabilitation. Suhaanan believes in providing a holistic treatment approach to ensure his patients are able to perform at their optimum level in all aspects of their life including sports, work, and everyday activities.

Learn more about Suhaathan's work at Norwest 4DHP  

Kathy is a graduate of Macquarie University, completing her bachelor degree in Business Administration majoring in Event Management. Before joining 4D Health & Performance, Kathy has had experience working in Sales, Recruitment and Human Resources.

Kathy is a Crossfit and weightlifting enthusiast. Kathy has developed a keen interest in the health and fitness industry particularly rehabilitation and injury prevention. She continues to work closely with our health professionals to ensure our clients are provided with the highest quality of care and support.

Completed Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) in 2021, currently studying his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University. Over the past 4 years, Jack has managed to obtain his Level 2 Professional Strength and Conditioning accreditation through ASCA, working on our High-Performance program which involves managing athletes across multiple different disciples of all competition levels. He spent some time with Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs working in the Rugby 7's Women's Academy, National Junior and Emerging Academy, delivering on-field and gym-based programs. In the past season, Jack has also worked alongside our other practitioners with Eastwood Rugby Club with S&C duties as well as a game day Sports Trainer.

Further Accreditation / Registration

• ASCA Level 2 Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach
• SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer

Navneet is an accredited Exercise Physiologist and a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. Navneet has accumulated a variety of insightful exercise physiology experiences working with musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation, chronic disease management and pelvic floor health.

Navneet completed her honours research project in first class working with one of the top functional electrical stimulation rehabilitation researchers in NSW and studied the effects of functional electrical stimulation rehabilitation in persons with neurological injury or disease such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and peripheral nerve disease. Navneet’s scope of work includes designing rehabilitation programs within private practice, WorkCover and chronic disease management.

Services

• Injury rehabilitation
• Chronic disease management
• WorkCover accredited

Memberships

• Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Learn more about Navneet's work at Norwest 4DHP  

Jason is a physiotherapist who graduated with Honours 1st Class from the University of Sydney. He has served as the physiotherapist for Australian PGA golf as part of their medical team. Additionally, he holds ASCA accreditation as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. He is also a member of the Musculoskeletal, Sports and Exercise, and Acupuncture and Dry Needling National Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Jason has a strong enthusiasm for using manual therapy and exercise-based approaches to treat sports and musculoskeletal injuries, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. Over the years, Jason has gained extensive clinical experience working in hospitals, private clinics, and sports teams. He treats a wide range of patients, from everyday individuals to local and international athletes at various levels, including amateurs and elite professionals. He collaborates closely with orthopaedic specialists and sports physicians.

Jason places a high value on thorough clinical assessments, ensuring his patients fully understand their injury or pain and the available management options. He offers expertise in accurate diagnosis, manual therapy, movement enhancement, and individualised exercise rehabilitation programs, to get you back to what you love to do.

Actively involved in multiple local and overseas seminars, he keeps himself updated with the latest physiotherapy research and clinical rehabilitation systems.

   Jason offers consultations in English, Cantonese (廣東話), and Mandarin (國語).

Further Accreditation:

• Dry Needling - Advanced level
• Integrative Acupuncture (Australian Society of Acupuncture Physiotherapists)
• Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy
• Men’s Health Physiotherapy
• Ultrasound for physiotherapists
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) Level C & Certified Exercise Trainers
• Headache and migraine management
• Upper Limb Sports Rehabilitation
• Shoulder Pain & Instability Rehabilitation
• High Performance Hip & Groin Injuries
• ACL Rehabilitation
• Athletic Ankle Injuries
• Running Injuries Rehabilitation
• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
• Certified Personal Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine)

Learn more about Jason's work at 4DHP Sydney CBD  

Aino specialises in Remedial and Sports massage and treating clients with pains and aches due to sports and active lifestyles. She aims to modify treatments according to each client's needs and background.

As well as working as a Massage Therapist Aino works as a Personal Trainer and a CrossFit trainer gives her a deeper view of understanding the musculoskeletal pain caused by training. Aino’s mission is to extend pain relief and also to educate clients about physical health and injury prevention.

Aino’s treatments involves different kind of soft tissue techniques like, deep tissue, sports massage, active and passive release techniques, joint mobilisations, myofascial cupping, functional assessments, and corrective exercises.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Diploma of Remedial Massage
• Cert IV in Fitness
• Cert III in Fitness
• CrossFit Level 1
• Joint Mobilisations
• Myofascial cupping

Learn more about Aino's' work at 4DHP Sydney CBD  

Luke is an Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduate, with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science. Luke is passionate about using exercise for the management and rehabilitation of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and metabolic conditions. Luke is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach, who has worked with a variety of individuals including elite and youth athletes and the general population. He is committed to providing individualised support to clients to help them improve all aspects of their lives and achieve their goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science (ACU)
• Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (ACU)
• SIRA Workcover Accreditation
• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
• SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer

Services:

• Worker's Compensation and CTP
• Medicare
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• High Performance Strength and Conditioning
• Chronic Disease Management

Seb is an Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Sport Scientist and Remedial Massage Therapist. These unique modalities provide Seb with a variety of integrated skills that ensure clients receive the best up-to-date and evidence-based treatments. Having over 10 years’ experience in health and rehabilitation, Seb has established an interest in functional and corrective exercise prescription for the treatment, management and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic complex medical conditions.

Seb has extensive experience in the health and rehabilitation industry, running injury prevention programs with elite level football clubs, working alongside A-league Match Officials for their preparation, treatment and recovery on match-day. He also gained valuable experience treating patients at Physio Fitness, The Movement Clinic, Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Ward, Westmead Hospital Cardiac Catheter Lab, Auburn Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, IPAR Occupational Rehabilitation Services and Advance Hydrotherapy Rehab Centre.

Seb has a lifetime passion for exercise and sport, having had success in State Representative Football (Soccer). Outside of the clinic and supporting Arsenal FC, you’ll find Seb rock climbing and going on adventures in the Jeep Wrangler.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of (Applied Science) Exercise Physiology from University of Sydney
• Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy
• Master in Dry Needling
• Accredited SFMA Level 1 & 2
• Diploma in Health and Fitness
• Certificate in Athlete Support Services

Treatment specialities

• Complex musculoskeletal injuries
• Sport Rehabilitation
• Functional & Corrective Exercise Prescription
• Core Stability & Postural Restoration
• Chronic Pain Management
• Diabetes Management
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Post-Operative Rehabilitation
• Trigger Point & Myofascial Pain
• Active Release Techniques (Art)
• Muscle Energy Techniques (Met)

Mason (or Mace) is a physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015 with First-Class Honours and has since completed his Masters of Sports Medicine, granting him titling as a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and additionally a Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Mace has worked predominantly in private practice since finishing university, with a focus on sporting injuries, shoulder-to-hand injuries, and male and female pelvic floor presentations including pelvic pain, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and sexual pain. He is heavily exercised-focused on rehabilitation however he understands the role and importance that hands-on therapies have in recovery and rehabilitation for both the athlete and the everyday person.

Throughout his career Mace has worked with local and state-level senior and junior rugby league and union teams, and national and international level powerlifter, strongman, bodybuilding, and CrossFit athletes through injury and reconditioning for competition; however, he uses his own experience playing rugby league and union, and tennis, as well as dance and powerlifting to understand athlete’s presentations and best manage their cases.

Mace is new to Sydney with a focus on athletic and shoulder-to-hand injuries, however, is happy seeing all forms of patients. He prides himself on thorough investigations and communication with doctors, specialists, personal trainers and coaches, and sporting personnel to ensure no one falls between the gaps in their recovery and that everyone is on the same page. He has a strong exercise background and uses exercise modalities in all their forms to develop meaningful and progressive programmes to get his patients where they need to be.

Further Accreditation:

• Dry Needling - Masterclass and Pelvic Floor (CPDHC)
• Upper Limb Sports Rehabilitation
• Emergency Radiology Interpretation
• KLT Strength and Conditioning Level 1
• ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1
• Gravity Fit Sports Training Level 1 + 2 + 3
• APA Spine Physiotherapy Level 1 + 2
• APA Advanced Shoulder Rehabilitation
• APA Post-Prostatectomy Rehabilitation
• APA Pain Physiotherapy Level 1

Learn more about Mason's work at 4DHP Sydney CBD  

Dr Shae Famularo graduated from Macquarie University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Chiropractic. With a dedication to health and fitness, in her 9 years of clinical practice, Dr Shae has had the privilege to work with a diverse range of professional, elite, and recreational athletes including CrossFit games, Olympic games athletes, and Commonwealth Games medalists. Treating both acute and chronic injuries as well as managing rehabilitation programs.

Applying her knowledge of years of working in multidisciplinary clinics, Dr Shae has developed a treatment strategy involving functional assessment, soft tissue and techniques, movement programs and the utilisation of corrective exercise and rehabilitation manual therapy to manage and care for sporting and lifestyle injuries.

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate studies, Dr Shae, with an upper limb and shoulder special interest, continues to be able to offer advanced care through her further qualifications in:

• Dry needling
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
• Dynamic Neuro Stabilization (DNS)
• Certifications in Cervical and Lumbar diagnosis as well as migraine management from CDI
• Upper Limb assessment, rehab and treatment (FICS)
• Prescript Level 1 biomechanics and corrective exercise certification

In addition to this, Dr Shae has extensive experience with active release style techniques, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation and shockwave therapy.

Dr Shae has been privileged to be a part of the clinical treatment teams for CrossFit Regional Championships, the Sydney City2Surf, and several triathlons, marathons, and endurance-trail run events.

Dr Shae is available at our Norwest Clinic and is looking forward to helping you be your best physical version.

Learn more about Shae's work at Norwest 4DHP  

Thibaud (T) is a passionate Strength and Conditioning Coach with over seven years of experience in the industry. He most recently served as a Performance Manager for AUSA Hoops, where he oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for representative, state, and national-level basketball players. His extensive experience includes a notable tenure in the NBA and NBA G-League with the Houston Rockets and RGV Vipers.

His USA experience began with a stint in the NCAA for the University of Texas RGV which followed a season with Newcastle Knights development squads along with an internship with the Newcastle Jets.

In addition to his coaching roles, Thibaud is also an educator, currently teaching Exercise and Sport Science at Macquarie University. His comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience make him a valuable asset to athletes seeking to enhance their performance and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Jessica is an ASCA Level 1 Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach who has spent the last few years working with a variety of athletes in professional and semi-professional team environments as well as youth athletes in high schools across Sydney. She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) at the University of Sydney and is passionate about working alongside individuals to achieve their fitness goals.

Corey is a Strength and Conditioning coach, with a Bachelors degree in High Performance Sport from the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Corey is passionate about helping athletes become fitter, stronger, and faster, and he is dedicated to helping each one reach their fullest potential. Through his study, Corey has learnt how to effectively improve athletic performance through exercise, with the ability to coach and train athletes of all ages and all sports. With 4 years coaching experience, Corey has coached athletes from amateur and recreational level, to semi-pro and professional level. Corey is committed to creating a training environment that encourages both personal and physical growth and sees each athlete as more than just their sporting success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in High Performance Sport (ACU)
• ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach