Chris Bailey
TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Chris is a Titled Australian Physiotherapist Association (APA) Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, completing both his Physiotherapy degree and his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy with more than 15 years of experience in the field.
Chris has extensive experience as a Sports Physio and in providing management and rehabilitation injuries most recently in his position as the Head Physio at Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL). Prior to this, he held the Head Physio of the Australian Men’s Rugby 7’s Team for 4 years. This included working for the National Rugby 7’s team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Prior to this Chris worked in the NRL as the Head Physio for the St George Illawarra Dragons, and as Physio & Rehab Coordinator for the Manly Sea Eagles. Earlier on in his career Chris worked with the ARU National Rugby Academy, as well as providing match day coverage for other local sporting teams including Manly United Football Club and the Warringah Rats.
Chris has worked in private practice for nearly half of his career as a Physio where he see’s all types of sporting injuries spanning a variety of ages. Chris believes education is critical in a successful outcome post sports injury and rehab.
Chris brings his experiences from a High Performance setting, working with elite athletes, to the general public to provide an unrivalled injury management service.
Contact Chris directly: chris.bailey@hprsphysio.com.au
Luke Heath
TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Luke is a titled Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Sports Physiotherapist who holds a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, Graduate Entry Masters in Physiotherapy and an Undergraduate Degree in Sports and Exercise Science. Luke is currently working in overseas in Qatar at world renowned rehab facility named Aspetar. Luke has substantial experience in sports physio and the rehab setting over the past 10 years, working as the Head of Medical Role with Sydney FC’s A-League team and the Senior Physiotherapist and Rehab Co-ordinator roles at the GWS Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL) over the 7 years he spent with the club. Luke has also worked in the ARU Sevens program and at the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Rugby League Club as the Physiotherapist for the Junior Program. Luke also previously worked for the ARU in their National Rugby Academy with up and coming young professional athletes, as well as covering the local Manly Warringah Netball competition, Warringah Rats and Avalon Bulldogs where he managed sports injuries across a wide range of ages.
Luke has also spent many of his early years as a Sports Physio in a private practice setting that exposed him to to a wide variety of sporting injuries in both weekend warriors and young aspiring athletes alike.
Luke's background, along with his passion for combining the best in Sports Physio and Strength and Conditioning practices, makes him the ideal practitioner in a sports rehab setting. Having worked in both private practice and professional sport, Luke aims to bring High Performance to the general public.
Contact Luke directly: luke.heath@hprsphysio.com.au
Antonietta Del Pinto
PHYSIOTHERAPIST & STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
Antonietta is a physiotherapist passionate about sports rehabilitation. She has also completed a Masters of High Performance Sport at ACU. She believes rehabilitation isn’t just about returning to sport but also returning to a higher level of performance. Antonietta is the current Head Physiotherapist at Sydney FC for the Women’s team. Previously she has worked in numerous sports a as Head Physiotherapist for Melbourne City Women’s team.
Prior to this Antonietta has also worked multiple years at Inner West Magpies AFL in the Premiere AFL NSW division as head physiotherapist for their mens 1st grade and also worked at APIA Leichhardt FC in the National Premier League. Before these roles Antonietta has used her physiotherapist skills with different rugby, AFL and football teams in NSW.
Antonietta also has a ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning qualification and also combines her physiotherapy work by working in the S&C field. She currently also holds the role of Athlete Development Manager at St Andrews Cathedral School.
Contact Antonietta Directly: physio@hprsphysio.com.au
Harrison Nicholson
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Harrison completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Canberra where he was awarded for Excellence in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and has since made the move to the sunny Northern Beaches after growing up in Northern NSW. Whilst studying, Harrison worked with a variety of sporting teams and populations including U19s ACT Brumbies Rugby Union, ACT Griffins Rugby Union, ACT Brumbies Senior Academy and top squad, Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club, Yarabi Football Club, and Yass Wellness Centre. Harrison also worked as a personal trainer for 4 years prior to beginning work as a physiotherapist.
Prior to studying, Harrison played high-level cricket in the NSW junior ranks, and more recently has been a junior national-level powerlifter.
Harrison has recently been appointed Rehabilitation Physiotherapist for Manly Sea Eagles Jersey Flegg U21s.
Harrison has a strong passion for sports injury rehabilitation whether it’s a weekend warrior from the fun run, or an elite athlete. Harrison is passionate about working with individuals towards their goals and return from injury.
Contact Harrison Directly: physio@hprsphysio.com.au
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