Our Team

Nicole Stewart

Credentialled McKenzie Therapist
B.App.Sc (Physio), B.H.M.Sc

Nicole graduated from the University of Sydney in 1997. She has extensive experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. As a post graduate she has studied McKenzie therapy and is a credentialed McKenzie Therapist. Nicole has a wide background in sports with a specific interest in rowing and netball injuries as well as neck and lower back pain.

Luke Hinton

B.App.Sc (Physio)

Luke graduated from the University of Sydney’s Physiotherapy program in 2008. Luke has come from a background of playing soccer and swimming. He enjoys treating injuries associated with these sports having firsthand experience of pain and injuries. Luke has worked extensively with sports teams including Rugby, AFL, Soccer and Basketball.

Andrew Walker

M.Phyt, B.App.Sc (Exercise & Sport)

Andrew graduated from the University of Sydney’s Masters of Physiotherapy program whilst also holding a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sports Science. Having experience at a high level of Football and Athletics, Andrew has a keen interest of injuries affecting the lower limb – particularly the ankle and knee. Andrew has been the lead physio for East Coast Eagles Premier Division AFL team for the past 3 years and counting, working extensively with the players injuries both on and off the field.

Ben Renshaw

M.Phyt, B.App.Sc (Exercise & Sport)

Ben is a graduate from the University of Sydney’s Masters of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science programs. He has a playing background in representative Basketball and Rugby Union, as well as extensive experience coaching swimming at both junior and elite levels. Ben has a particular interest in the prevention of swimming related overuse and tendon injuries. Ben has been Physiotherapist for local netball associations, swimming and rugby clubs and is currently working with the East Coast Eagles AFL Team.

Matthew Stewart FACP

Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
M.Hlth.Sc (Sports Physio)
B.App.Sc (Physio), B.Sc (Syd)

Matthew graduated with distinction from the University of Sydney in 1997 and completed his Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy in 2001. He attained Fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapist in 2008 and is one of Sydney’s leading Specialist Sports Physiotherapists.

He is Founder and Clinical Director of Sports Physio Norwest and is responsible for the training and continued professional development of all our physiotherapists.

Nicole Cruceanu

B. Physiotherapy

Nicole graduated with a Bachelors degree from ACU. Having experience in both performing and teaching elite dancing, Nicole has a passion for improving dancers’ health through muscle retraining and injury prevention. She is a current member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS).

Nicole also enjoys treating running-related injuries and ankle/foot pain. She has worked with both soccer and AFL teams and is currently the team physiotherapist for the Women’s East Coast Eagles AFL team.