Physiotherapists
Bruce Connor
B.App.Sci. (Physio)
APA Sports Physiotherapist

Along with Paul Wise and Paul Lew, Bruce established the WHSSPC in 1994. Initially he shared his clinical time with the role as head physiotherapist at Essendon Football Club, a role he continued in until the end of season 2005. From 2006 Bruce changed roles, with Paul Wise taking over as EFC head physio with Bruce remaining as a member of the EFC physiotherapy team until early 2012. This has allowed him to increase WHSSPC clinic time and take up the position as clinic manager. Bruce brings more than 25 years sports physio experience to WHSSPC and very much enjoyed overseeing the development of our new facilities through 2007 and 2008.
Professional Qualification
| 1982 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Melbourne
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| 1999 | APA Sports Physiotherapist |
Professional Honours Awarded
| 1998 | Life Member, Essendon Football Club |
Professional Associations
| Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| APA, Sports Physiotherapy Group |
| Sports Medicine Australia |
Professional Experience
| Team Coverage |
| Australian rules football |
| 1981-82 | Essendon FC Trainer |
| 1983-86 | Essendon FC Physiotherapist |
| 1989-2005 | Essendon FC Head Physiotherapist |
| 2006-2011 | Essendon FC Physiotherapist |
| 1990 | Victorian physiotherapist |
| 1996 | Victorian physiotherapist |
| 2001 & 2002 | International Rules Physiotherapist |
| Employment |
| 1987-88 | Cannons Sports Club, London |
| 1989-97 | Prahran Sports Medicine Centre |
| 1990-94 | Moonee Ponds Physiotherapy Centre |
| 1994-Present | Windy Hill Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic |
| Offices Held |
| 1994-96 | AFL Physiotherapists Association, Treasurer |
| 1997-2003 | AFL Physiotherapists Association, President |
| 1998 & 2003 | "Football Australasia" Conference Organizing committee |
| 2001-2003 | 2001-2003 AFL Medico legal working party |
Paul Wise
B.App.Sci. (Physiotherapy)
APA Sports Physiotherapist
Paul was a cofounder Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic in 1994. Until 2005 he was the senior clinician and manager of the clinic whilst being a long term member of the physiotherapy team servicing Essendon Football Club. From 2006 until 2011, Paul was head physiotherapist at EFC but has elected to take 2012 off football to spend some time travelling with his family. Outside this, he is once again back at Windy Hill Clinic contributing his extensive sports physiotherapy experience to our team.
Professional Qualification
| 1986 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
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| 1999 | APA Sports Physiotherapist |
Professional Honours Awarded
| 2005 | Life Member, Essendon Football Club |
Professional Experience
| Team Coverage |
| 1984-86 | Essendon FC Trainer |
| 1983-86 | Essendon FC Physiotherapist |
| 1987-2005 | Essendon FC Physiotherapist |
| 2005-2011 | Essendon FC Head Physiotherapist |
| 1990 | VFL State of Origin, Assistant Physiotherapist |
| 1995-97 | Victorian Netball 17 &under Physiotherapist |
| 1997 | Victorian Netball 21 &under Physiotherapist |
| 1997 | Victorian Netball Open Physiotherapist |
| 2002-03 | AIS AFL Academy Squad, Physiotherapist |
| Employment |
| 1988-89 | Hawthorn and Reservoir Physiotherapy |
| 1989-94 | Oak Park Physiotherapy |
| 1994-Present | Windy Hill Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic |
Emma Cransberg
B.Physio B.App.Sci (Human Movement)
P.Grad.Cert. Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehab
Emma joined WHSSPC physiotherapy team in 2002. She combines a unique understanding of overall function with her specific interest and expertise in the pelvic floor region. This enables Emma to provide a rare speciality to the service she is able to offer, combining it with her broader human movement and physiotherapy base. In addition Emma provides our hydrotherapy service which complements the management of other clients at WHSSPC and provides this service to have a specific need for water based therapy.
Qualification
| 1995 | Bachelor of applied science in Human Movement, University of Ballarat
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| 2000 |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, LaTrobe University
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2004
2011
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Post graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Pink Pilates Cancer Rehabilitation Certification
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Professional Associations
| Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| Continence and Women’s Health Group |
| Aquatic Physiotherapy Group |
Professional Experience
| 1994-1995 | St John of God Hospital, Ballarat. Aquatic Rehabilitation and Pre and Post natal aquatic therapy |
| 2001 | Darebin Community Health Centre. Physiotherapist
Warringal Private Hospital. Acute orthopaedic and cardiovascular physiotherapy
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| 2002-Present | WHSSPC |
Special Interests
- Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Pre and post pregnancy musculo skeletal physiotherapy
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation and continence related pelvic floor dysfunction
- Aquatic therapy for rehabilitation
Chris Mackenzie
B. (Physio)
Chris joined our Physiotherapy team here at Windy Hill in mid 2011 after having completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at University of Melbourne in 2008. He is a keen athlete continuing to play Volleyball at the State League level whilst completing his Masters of Physiotherapy in Sports.
Qualification
| 2008 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne |
Professional Associations
| 2008 - Present | Member Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| 2008 - Present | Member Sports Physiotherapy Group |
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Mark Fraser
B.App.Sci. (Physiotherapy)
Mark joined our physiotherapy team in 2003, having graduated from Latrobe University physiotherapy school in 1992. His experience as an AFL footballer, and umpire and 8 years sports physiotherapy experience at McKinnon give him a unique and valuable understanding of the sports environment. In 2008, Mark was appointed physiotherapist to the AFL umpires and match day runner for Matthew Knights at EFC. In 2009 he joined Paul Wise, Bruce and Paul Lew in an expanded physiotherapy team servicing Essendon FC whilst continuing as physiotherapist to the AFL umpires. In 2010 his already diverse variety of roles with the AFL was be broadened as Mark took over as Chairman of the AFL's Match review Panel. Unfortunately this resulted in him ceasing his involvement with EFC but he continues as Physiotherapist to the AFL Umpires and as a much valued senior clinician here at Windy Hill. In addition, Mark is taking over in 2012 as our clinic manager.
Qualification
| 1992 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
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Professional Experience
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1995-2003
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McKinnon Sports Medicine Centre
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| 2003-Present |
WHSSPC
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Other Experience
| 1989-1994 | Senior player Collingwood Football Club |
| 1995-2000 | Senior player Essendon Football Club
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| 2001-Present | AFL Umpire |
| 2004 | Clinical Pilates Level 1 (DMA)
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| 2006 |
Dry Needling for Pain Relief Level 1
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Amanda Schulz
B.Physio (Hons), Post Grad Specialist cert. in Physio (Exercise for Women)
Amanda joined us in January 2009 and has since been an extremely positive addition to our physiotherapy team. Coupled with her clinical here at Windy Hill, Amanda continues her long association with Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club in the Victorian Amateurs.

Qualifications
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2004
2007
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), University of Melbourne
Post Graduate Certificate (Exercise for Women), University of Melbourne
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Professional experience
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2005-2008
2009-Present |
Physiotherapist, Station Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy, Melton
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Physiotherapist, Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic
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Other experience
| 2004-05 | Sports Trainer, 2005 Deaflympic Games |
| 2006 | Sports Trainer, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth games |
| 2008 | Pregnancy aqua instructor, Melton Waves Leisure Centre |
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2005-Present
2010
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Physiotherapist, Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club
U 19 Tournament Physiotherapist, Federation of Oceanic Rugby Union, Samoa |
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