Renew by Montefiore

Acupuncture and TCM

Acupuncture can be used to help relieve and release muscle tension, improve circulation, enhance immunity and balance the nervous system and hormones.

The fine needles rebalance your body’s energy and stimulate the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine to help balance the autonomic nervous system, influence hormonal release and induce neuroplastic changes in the brain, in other words fight the illness or symptoms. Acupuncture is part of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) which focuses more on the causes of disease and is based on finding patterns of disharmony and restoring health.

These effects make acupuncture a valuable complementary therapy for various health conditions, including

• Chronic Pain
• Arthritis
• Back and or Neck Pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Knee Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Digestive issues
• Menstrual Pain or Hormonal Imbalance
• Sports Injuries
• Nerve Pain, including facial or TMJ pain.
• Fertility
• Cognitive decline

Exercise classes

At Renew by Montefiore we offer personalised and small group land-based exercise classes designed to suit your individual needs and capabilities.

We offer:
1. PE Classes (Physio Exercise) – small, supervised Physio exercise classes.
2. STAR Classes (Strength and Resistance) – group classes using the HUR pneumatic resistance technology, which is a technology leader in equipment for senior exercise, rehabilitation, and wellness.

Under the guidance of a Physiotherapist, both these classes focus on injury prevention, safe technique and general strength and conditioning whether you are recovering from an injury, aiming to prevent an injury, or simply looking to improve your health and wellbeing.

Pre-Screening
To create a program suitable for you a Pre-screening is required. This allows the Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to identify the key areas you are wanting to work on and what flexibility or strength work you require.

Your progress is reviewed as prescribed and new exercises are introduced when you are ready to ensure you continue to progress with your overall fitness, flexibility, and strength.

Rehabilitation

We understand that every patient is different, which is why we provide tailored rehabilitation physiotherapy treatments. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a longer-term condition, or dealing with chronic pain, our physiotherapists are here to help with your rehabilitation.

Hydrotherapy Services

The warm water, helps relax sore muscles and loosen up stiff joints, improving range of motion, coordination and balance, muscle strength and reduces pain in a safe and enjoyable environment. The buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure of the water supports the body, taking the weight off any inflamed, injured and/or painful joints. Hydrotherapy is ideal for people with chronic disease, pre or postoperative surgery and general immobility. It is a popular, fun and therapeutic form of exercise.

At Renew by Montefiore we offer:

1. One on one Private Physiotherapy sessions or semi-private sessions
2. Aqua Circuit Classes
3. Independent Drop-In Practice (Outside of supervised sessions)

After an initial assessment or private session, you can purchase a 5 or 10 pack Hydro pass and or be eligible for an Independent drop-in practice session which are lightly supervised sessions whereby you attend to perform your own rehabilitation set up by one of your Physiotherapists.

A prescreening Hydrotherapy Form will be sent to you before your initial session to ensure you are eligible to participate in the Aqua therapy.

Renew Hydrotherapy Schedule

Henry Chien

Henry has a very practical hands-on therapeutic approach and is driven to empower patients to be able to take control of their own health through his professional guidance, advice, and education.

Henry strongly believes in person-centred care approach and that it is a collaboration between the patient and clinician throughout the rehabilitation journey, working with patients to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Over the last 20 years he has gained a vast wealth of experience having worked in a variety of acute fast paced setting including St Vincents Hospital, Greenwich Rehabilitation Hospital, Westmead Private Hospital, Delmar Private Hospital, Montefiore Residential Care.

Henry has a passion for Physiotherapy and has keen interests in Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal streams of Physiotherapy.

Special Interests
• Spinal Pathology
• Shoulder, LBP and SIJ Dysfunctions.
• Osteoarthritis management.
• Pain management
• Parkinsons Disease management (PD Warrior Program)
• Strength and conditioning exercise programming
• Biomechanical analysis

Qualifications
• BAppSc (Physiotherapy)
• Cert (IV) in Frontline Management
• Dry Needling (Level 1 & 2)
• Orthotics fitment and customisations
• Inter X
• PD Warrior Program
• Member of APA

He has previously supported student education programs as a clinical educator with Sydney University (School of Physiotherapy), ACU (School of Physiotherapy), UNSW Biomedical engineering faculties.

Penny Elliott

Penny is a very experienced private practice physiotherapist, exercise professional, and lecturer working with local and international clients and students.

Penny has a personal background in dance, and a particular interest in biomechanics and movement analysis, often working with hypermobility. Her dedication to specific exercise and rehabilitation as well as her commitment to expanding her knowledge has allowed her to excel in her own health and fitness journey. She is passionate, primed and ready to share her knowledge and experience with her clients.

Her career began at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, moving into private practice 2 years later, at Sydney University. Working across a wide variety of sports, a highlight of her time there, was the opportunity of being Physio at the Australian Uni Games.

The Physiotherapy Posture and Fitness clinic was home for 20 years, where, as a senior Physio, Penny worked closely with well-known Physiotherapist, Francine St George, author of The Back-Pain Handbook.

After completing her Master’s degree, Penny’s other area of interest became the TMJ and craniomandibular region. She works collaboratively in this area along with other dentistry professionals.

Special Interests

• TMJ, craniomandibular pain and upper cervical spine
• Complex lower back pain
• Pre and postoperative management of complex lower back pain
• Hypermobility and dance-related injuries
• Lumbo pelvic and hip pain related to pregnancy and/or hypermobility

Qualifications

• BAppSc (Physiotherapy)
• Masters of Health Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Cert IV WHS
• Member of APA

Natalie Simon

Natalie has a gentle, pragmatic and all-encompassing approach that supports and empowers individuals and carers to enhance their lives and wellbeing. In practice, Natalie listens first and then works with the individual to assess, formulate, plan and execute positive action.

Natalie has been in practice for over 26 years and has gained vast experience working at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, the former Prince Henry Hospital, NSW, as well as completing extended secondments in Albury Wodonga Hospital. With a special interest in sport and exercise, Natalie went on to become an Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist, a Director of Physiofit Rehabilitation Solutions Pty Ltd (an Exercises Rehab business that specialises in evidence-based exercises), and an Assistant Physiotherapist for several elite sporting teams, including the first grade St George Illawarra Rugby League Team.

Natalie has lectured both nationally and internationally in the areas of postural assessment, exercise rehabilitation, chronic back and neck pain and injury prevention.

Natalie holds an Advanced Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Sydney Institute of Chinese Medicine and has completed over 600 hours of training in Guangzhou Hospital and Anhui Hospital, China.

In practice, Natalie combines her Chinese and Western medicine background and years of clinical and community experience into her diagnosis and treatments.

Special Interests
• Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Diseases, Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS)
• Neck and Back Pain and SIJ dysfunctions
• Headache and TMJ pain
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Chronic Fatigue
• Depression and Anxiety
• Sports Injuries
• Woman’s Health
• Tendinitis

Qualifications
• BAppSc (Physiotherapy)
• Advanced Diploma TC, (Anui and Guangzhou Internships)
• Member of APA and ANTA (Australian Natural Therapies Association)