THE TEAM | physiotherapy

Meet the Team

We are each passionate about creating an environment to let everyone achieve their goals in sport and life.

Senior Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

Aaron Bruce

A senior physio and former gymnast, Aaron graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2017 and has since completed his specialisation as a Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Aaron has a particular interest in adolescent sporting injuries and is passionate about keeping athletes doing what they love.

Aaron’s passion for physiotherapy stems from his extensive background in competitive gymnastics. Working with athletes for the last 15 years as a coach, judge and physiotherapist. At a young age, Aaron also competed in gymnastics for Australia at an international level giving him first hand experience as an athlete. Growing up on the Northern Beaches and living locally in Freshwater, Aaron is also a keen surfer, skier, runner and scuba diver.

Owner and Physiotherapist

Dr Mark Stewart

Dr Mark Stewart has over 25 years’ experience as a physiotherapist and has been involved in gymnastics for over 15 years.

He completed a Masters in Public Health in 2000 and received his PhD from the University of Sydney in 2006. Mark's research involves in looking at outcomes and treatment of Whiplash Associated Disorders. As a clinician he specialises in the management of spinal pain (including whiplash), exercise based treatment for chronic conditions and sports injuries.

Mark is a director of two other successful physiotherapy clinics, Kensington Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at the University of New South Wales and Mater Clinic Physio at the Mater Hospital. His work at these clinics along with his research and teaching work has lead him to become a respected leader in physiotherapy in NSW.

Senior Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

Claire Rees

Claire is a Title Sports and Exercise physiotherapist who is passionate about adolescent health with a primary focus in injury prevention. She recently completed her Masters of Performance Health Management.

Claire has most recently worked with the Australian Sailing Team as their Physiotherapist in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Olympic games. Having previously worked with the Australian Rowing and U23 teams, Giants Netball, Giants AFLW, NSWIS Rowing and Sailing programs as well as work at the AIS she has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

She is passionate about injury prevention and adolescent athletes, using her knowledge and experience to create plans to keep athletes competing at their highest level.

Senior Physiotherapist

Lucy Clay

Lucy brings over 12 years of elite sports physiotherapy experience, working with high-performance athletes in world-class clinics across Sydney and London.

As a former lead physiotherapist for multiple Sydney AFL clubs, she has extensive expertise in managing complex injuries, return-to-sport rehabilitation, and injury prevention for athletes who place high demands on their bodies.

Using a combination of exercise-based rehab, Pilates, hands-on treatment (including dry needling), and clear education, Lucy helps athletes of all levels return to training with confidence, resilience, and reduced injury risk. She recently completed APPI Pilates equipment training and integrates Pilates-based strength, control, and stability work into specific rehabilitation programs.

Accredited Hand Therapist

Chen LI

Chen is an Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) and Certified Hand Therapist (USA) with over 10 years of experience treating hand, wrist, and elbow conditions in adults and children.

She specialises in splinting, casting and rehabilitation for a wide range of hand and upper limb conditions, with a special interest in wrist pain, sports injuries and complex hand trauma. She works collaboratively with hand surgeons, general practitioners and allied health professionals to help patients achieve the best outcomes.

Chen is a member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and affiliate member of the NSW Hand Surgery Association. She consults in English and Mandarin.

To make appointments with Chen, call 1300 334 263, or book online at https://www.handtherapyexperts.com.au.