Bruce Connor
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 |
| 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
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 |
| 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
Physiotherapist
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 |
| 2000 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy, LaTrobe University |
| 2004 | Post graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor RehabilitationPink Pilates Cancer Rehabilitation Certification |
| 2011 | Pink Pilates Cancer Rehabilitation Certification |
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 |
| 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
Physiotherapist
Chris graduated from The University of Melbourne with Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2008 and has since been working in private practice. He joined Windy Hill Physiotherapy in 2011.
Chris attends regular professional development training and is qualified in dry needling and bike assessments. In 2012 he completed a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy, gaining the title of APA Sports Physiotherapist
Outside of the clinic Chris plays in the Victorian Volleyball League and enjoys cycling.
Qualification
2012Masters of Physiotherapy (Sports)
| 2008 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne |
Professional Associations
| 2008 – Present | Member Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| 2008 – Present | Member Sports Physiotherapy Group |
Other Experience
| 2009 | Physiotherapist, Volleyball Team Australia Women, Vietnam Cup |
| 2009 | Physiotherapist, Uni Blues Volleyaball Team, Australian Volleyball League |
| 2009-2011 | Physiotherapist, Melbourne University, Australian University Games |
Mark Fraser
Physiotherapist
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 addition to his role as a senior clinician, Mark is our clinic manager.
Qualification
| 1992 | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, La Trobe University |
Professional Experience
| 1995-2003 | McKinnon Sports Medicine Centre |
| 2003-Present | WHSSPC |
Other Experience
| 1989-1994 | Senior player Collingwood Football Club |
| 1995-2000 | Senior player Essendon Football Club |
| 2001-2007 | AFL Umpire |
| 2004 | Clinical Pilates Level 1 (DMA) |
| 2009-2010 | Physiotherapist AFL Essendon Football Club |
| 2007-Present | AFL Umpire Physiotherapist |
| 2006 | Dry Needling for Pain Relief Level 1 |
Amanda Schulz
Physiotherapist
Amanda graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2004, commencing work in the private sector in 2005. She joined the team at Windy Hill Physiotherapy in 2009, where she divides her time between musculoskeletal and sporting consultations, hydrotherapy rehabilitation classes, and Pilates-based rehabilitation classes.
Amanda has many years of experience working with a variety of sporting teams at local, national and international level. Her sports coverage has included Aussie Rules Football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, netball, and rugby 7s. Most recently, Amanda was involved in the successful U17 State Netball team campaign (2014) and the Victorian Flames ANL team (2014). Amanda continues her involvement with the PNG Women’s Sevens Rugby team, touring internationally.
Amanda has a passion for continuing education, most recently completing her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (2015), gaining her title as an APA Sports Physiotherapist. Amanda is qualified in dry needling and Pilates, and recently completed a Bikefit training course, a service that will be added to her clinic work in 2016.
Qualifications
| 2004 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), University of Melbourne |
| 2007 | Post Graduate Certificate (Exercise for Women), University of Melbourne |
| 2015 | Masters of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne |
Professional experience
| 2005-2008 | Physiotherapist, Station Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy, Melton |
| 2009-Present | Physiotherapist, Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic |
Other experience
| 2004-05 | Sports Trainer, 2005 Deaflympic Games |
| 2006 | Sports Trainer, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth games |
| 2008 | Pregnancy aqua instructor, Melton Waves Leisure Centre |
| 2005-2012 | Physiotherapist, Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club |
| 2010 | U 19 Tournament Physiotherapist, Federation of Oceanic Rugby Union, Samoa |
Carli Harris
Physiotherapist
Carli joined WHSSPC physiotherapy team in 2015. She is a very experienced physiotherapist who has had 10 years of experience with AFL U18 teams at Oakleigh Chargers and with AFL Metropolitan and Country squads. Carli is a fantastic addition to our team and we welcome her to Windy Hill Physiotherapy.
Qualification
| 2004 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy(Honours), LaTrobe University |
| 2008 | Post Graduate Certificate Sports Physiotherapy |
Professional Associations
| Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| Sports Physiotherapy Association |
| Sports Medicine Australia |
Professional Experience
| 2005-present | Physiotherapist U18 AFL Oakleigh Chargers |
| 2005-present | U18 AFL Victoria Country Physiotherapist |
| 2005-Present | U16 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Physiotherapist |
Dr Wendy Bower
Physiotherapist
Wendy joined WHSSP in 2015 and has extensive experience as a clinician in Women’s and Men’s Health. Wendy has international experience as both a clinician and researcher. She has undertaken extensive research in disorders of the urinary tract in children and adults. Her post-doctoral work was undertaken at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and she returned to Australia in 2013 from an appointment as a Professor at the Clinical Institute in Denmark. She is still continuing her research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Qualifications
| 1986 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney |
| 1994 | Masters of Applied Science, University of Sydney |
| 1998 | Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney |
| 2008 | Postgraduate Diploma Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Professional experience
| 1987-1991 | Physiotherapist, The Western Sydney Area Health Service |
| 1991-1994 | Physiotherapist, The Continence Promotion Centre |
| 1994-2001 | Consultant Physiotherapist, Western Sydney Continence Management and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation |
| 2001-2005 | Post-doctoral Research officer Assistant Professor, Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2007-2010 | Clinical Audit Co-ordinator, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2011-2012 | Professor, Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Paediatrics, Aarhus University, Denmark |
| 2013-2014 | Senior Research Fellow, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University |
Other experience
| 1992-Present | International Presenter at Continence,Urology and Paediatric conferences |
| 2001-2013 | Post-graduate teaching on continence University of Melbourne, University of Antwerp, Imperial College London |
| 2007-2009 | Undergraduate teaching Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Liana Fitzpatrick
Physiotherapist
Liana graduated from La Trobe University after completing her Physiotherapy degree and has formed a particular interest in musculoskeletal as well as sports related conditions. She has a passion for helping people improve their quality of life and helping athletes improve their performance. Liana uses a wide variety of rehabilitation exercises and strength programs, which can be implemented through pilates classes to help people return to full function after an injury. Outside of the clinic Liana is heavily involved as a physiotherapist for her local football club. Liana has a passion for athletics, in particularly middle distance running.