Allied Health Professionals

Mr Daniel Attia

Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Mr Daniel Attia graduated from a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in 2014. Since then, he has worked in both private practice and rehabilitation sectors. This has enabled him to gain a wide range of experience treating patients of all ages suffering from musculoskeletal, degenerative and sporting conditions.

Furthering his interest in private practice, Mr Attia completed the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Therapy: Part A-D, Dry Needling and Sports Taping courses. This has equipped him in managing key areas of interest such as low back pain, post-operative rehab and sports injuries.

Whether you are experiencing aches and pains, returning to sport or work, Mr Attia is very passionate about meeting your needs. He is highly motivated and ambitious in assisting his patients reach their goals and improve their lifestyle.

Outside of work hours, Mr Attia enjoys travelling with his wife, food and cooking, playing soccer, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Mr Daniel Attia has joined the team at Doonside Medical Centre and offers the following services:

• Patient Education
• Massage
• Joint Mobilisation Techniques
• Traction
• Exercise Prescription
• Postural Education/Correction
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Heat and Ice Therapy
• Pain and Swelling Management
• Pre and Post-Operative Care
• Return to Sport/Work Programs
• Taping
• Dry Needling
• Cupping

Special interest: sport injury, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, rehabilitation and return to work or sport.

Mr Daniel Parker

Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science, Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

With more than 17 years’ experience working as an Exercise Physiologist (since 2007), Mr Parker can help guide you with the right exercise program to help with weight loss, chronic pain management (such as back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain), chronic disease management (such as heart disease and diabetes), reduce your risk of falling, improve you general health and quality of life.

Special Interest:

• Weight loss exercise program (home-based or gym-based)
• Hydrotherapy program prescriptions
• Chronic joint/s pain management
• Fall prevention programs
• Chronic disease management (such as exercise program for heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease) 

Ms Bushra Hashemi 

Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Master in Nutrition and Dietetics 

Ms Bushra Hashemi is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with an interest in food science and its impact on how our bodies work. She completed a Bachelor of Nutrition Science at the Australian Catholic University, and a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics at the university of Sydney in 2023. 

Her professional focus centres on using evidence-based approaches to assist individuals in improving their health and well-being . Ms Hashemi aims to help clients manage a range of health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, nutritional deficiencies, and weight management. 

Ms Hashemi is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles whilst also considering cultural food behaviours. She strives to empower individuals through personalised nutrition plans that encourage physical well-being and an enjoyment of diverse foods. 

Special Interest:   

• Weight management 

• Nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition 

• Diabetes 

• Kidney disease 

• Cardiovascular disease, high cholestrol 

• Irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel symptoms 

• Eating disorder 

• Other Chronic Medical Conditions

Ms Mrudula Matthew

Clinical Psychologist
B.A Psychology, M.Sc.Psychology, M.Phi.Clinical Psychology

Mrudula is an experienced “Clinical Psychologist” who has been practicing as a psychologist since 2008. She achieved her Bachelor of Psychology originally from India. She migrated to Australia in 2018 and has been practicing as a registered psychologist since 2019. She has completed two years of clinical psychology registrar program with AHPRA and earned certification as a Clinical Psychologist in 2021.

She has been involved in the psychosocial management of wide range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD and bipolar disorders since 2013. She is well experienced in managing chronic pain using a biopsychosocial approach.

Mrudula has always been passionate about healing the wounded minds with the support of evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. She believes that the psychotherapy is all about helping the individual to find the true self through the therapeutic relationship vested in unconditional love, acceptance and genuineness.

She is committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Special Interest: chronic pain related mental health issues, wide range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar disorders, personality disorder, phobia. Ms Mathew do not accept referral of eating disorder and ADHD.

Memberships:

Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Registered Medicare Provider

Mr Karsten Hansen

BA Psych, PostGradDip Psych

Karsten graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of New England in 2013. Prior to this he worked 25 years the corporate sector in London, Tokyo and Sydney. He also holds a Master of Business from London Business School, and is a Sloan Fellow from the same school. Karsten’s psychological practice has included several years with focus on a broad range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders. He also has significant experience with personality and psychotic disorders.

In the past four years he has worked in a high school as a counsellor developing in-depth experience with teenagers and young adults and the broad range of challenges they face in today’s very complicated and demanding environment.

Karsten also has comprehensive experience with a broad range of issues that impact work and work-life balance and how this can lead to mental health challenges.

Mr Hansen is now practicing at Claremont Meadows Medical Centre, sister clinic of Doonside Medical Centre and has been looking after patients of Doonside Medical Centre there.

Claremont Meadows Medical Centre is located at Shop 1, 182, Sunflower Dr, Claremont Meadows and it is only less than 20mins drive away.

Special Interest:

• Any psychological issues in children and teenagers,
• ADD, ADHD, phychotic disorder
• Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ODD, personality disorder

Mr Aneesh Kesha

Bachelor of Health Science ( Podiatry), Member of Australian Podiatry Association

Mr Aneesh Kesha holds Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) and has more than 12 years

experience in podiatry.

Mr Kesha is a member of Australian Podiatry Association and has been providing teaching to next generation podiatrists for many years.

Mr Kesha offers wide range of podiatry services including but not limited to: diabetes foot care, foot pain, plantar fasciitis, nail care, orthotic, biomechanical assessment, painful callus and corns and other foot and nail procedures such as ingrown toe nail procedures.

Mr Kesha offers bulk billing services to patients with valid EPC referral.

Special Interest:

• Wide range of podiatry services 
• Diabetic foot care, general foot care, nail care
• Foot pain, plantar fasciitis, callus, corn
• Biomechanical assessment, orthotic
• Ingrown toenail procedures

Mr Mark Soliman

Bachelor in podiatric medicine, member of Australian Podiatry Association

Mr Mark Soliman has been providing modern and comprehensive podiatric services to the northern parts of Sydney as well as rural NSW, QLD, and VIC for many years. Mr Soliman prides himself as a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and has completed a bachelor’s degree in Podiatric Medicine. Working in local and rural communities across Australia, Mark has developed a keen interest in the management of systemic illnesses with foot manifestations, particularly in older adults.

Special interests: Diabetes, Neurovascular complications, Ulcerations, fungal infections, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and callouses as well as biomechanics and footwear education.

Mr Soliman offers bulk billing services to patients with valid EPC referral.