Physiotherapists

Paul Hazell

APA Sports Physiotherapist

Principal physiotherapist Paul Hazell is a qualified PE teacher and physiotherapist who has been practicing sports physio for the past 18 years. Officially recognized as an APASports Physiotherapist in 2006, Paul was the senior physiotherapist of the Newcastle United Jets football club from 2007 to 2011 and has a wealth of experience with all the major football codes in Australia. Having previously worked with Balmain Rugby League Club, Sydney Swans AFL Club, Randwick Rugby Club and the Australian Women’s Soccer team, “The Matilda’s”.

In 1995 Paul created Hunter Physio at The Nineways Broadmeadow and has continued to work with athletes of this region including his involvement as a consultant for the New South Wales Institute of Sport and Hunter Academy of Sport. Paul’s expertise includes management of all lower limb injuries with thorough assessment and complete biomechanical assessment, paramount to resolving your injury.

Paul has an interest in the management of difficult pelvis and hip complaints particularly the inter-relationship between pelvic and Lumbar Spine dysfunction,which can lead to altered nerve function and how this can have an effect on other lower limb injuries. This may be following a slip or fall, a sporting injury or after childbirth. These injuries require correction of pelvic alignment, restoring normal muscle balance around the pelvis and re-activating the core muscles which stabilize the pelvis. Being an active triathlete and an ex representative footballer, Paul understands the need to keep active during your rehabilitation and therefore will endeavor to give you options to work around the limitations of your injury.

Nicole Ambrose

Physiotherapist

Nicole Ambrose graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995.She has been practicing physiotherapy for 15 years.Nicole has vast experience in the following

• Sports Physiotherapy
• Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurological
• Women's Health

Within these 15 years Nicole's clinical training included working in the UK where she gained valuable experience in sports physiotherapy and manual therapy for a period of 2 years. Prior to pursuing her passion in private practice she gained valuable experience in public and private hospitals. 

Nicole currently teaches physiotherapy at the Newcastle University. Nicole is also a consultant physiotherapist for the Newcastle Dance Academy and for Circus Avalon.

During 2008 and 2009 Nicole was the Newcastle Jets Womens Soccer team physiotherapist. She continues to treat and work with junior and senior male and female soccer players programmes.

Nicole's sporting interest began at the age of 5. She has represented NSW in Track and Field and was selected in Australian Hockey Teams. Nicole has also represented Australia in Floorball.Whilst playing in the team she also provided the team with physiotherapy services.

Nicole's expertise includes management of all lower limb injuries.This includes the back , pelvis and hip region. She has expertise in sports specific treatment and rehabilitation and sports injury prevention.

Nicole has a keen interest in knee, ankle and feet injuries.