Our belief is that every person deserves world class treatment and best practice. Athlete or not.

We aim to empower our patients to take control of their health through accurate diagnosis, education and application of best practice Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates and exercise intervention.

Our experience


Simon Mole

With over 30 years professional experience, Simon Mole is the only APA Specialist Sports Physiotherapist in the Hunter Region with expertise in the shoulder, elbow and knee.

Holding a Master’s Degree in Health Science (Manipulative Physiotherapy) Simon Mole developed advanced skills in the treatment of spinal pain, headaches and jaw (TMJ) pain, and dizziness. His Master’s treatise investigated the links between working postures and the development of neck pain.

In 2007, Simon Mole was awarded the title of Specialist Sports Physiotherapist by examination from the Australian College of Physiotherapists, with the shoulder being his area of specialisation. Simon previously completed the Australian Weightlifting Federation Club Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach Licence course and has been an accredited coach.

Simon Mole regularly gives back to the physiotherapy community, lecturing both nationally and abroad in the fields of sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, the shoulder, elbow and knee, injury prevention and rehabilitation. He consults to the Australian Institute of Sport, Northern Territory Institute of Sport, South Australian Sports Institute and New South Wales Institute of Sport. Simon is also a consultant with the Australian College of Physiotherapists as both a facilitator and examiner for the specialist Sports Physiotherapy Training Program.

His passion, dedication and mastery of sports physiotherapy has allowed him to work with the world’s most elite athletes at the highest levels.

  • 2018-2019

    Athletics Australia - Wheelchair track athletics team

    1998-2004

    Australian Men’s Waterpolo

    2002-2002

    Darwin Mosquitoes Rugby Union for Australian Country Championships

    1996-1999

    Balmain Tigers Australian Rugby League

    1996-1999

    St Josephs College, Hunters Hill Rugby Union

  • 2009 Australian Team Physiotherapist

    BMX

    2001 FINA World Championship

    Team Physiotherapist Men’s Waterpolo

  • Dehli 2010 Australian Headquarters Physiotherapist

    Weightlifting, Judo and Wrestling

  • London 2012 Team Physiotherapist

    Wheelchair Rugby – Gold Medal

  • London 2012 Australian Headquarters Physiotherapist

    Weightlifting, Judo and Wrestling

    Athens 2004 Team Physiotherapist

    Men’s Waterpolo

Logos for BMX World Championships, Athens Olympics 2014, Delhi Olympics 2010, London Olympics 2012

Kate Ancliff

Kate has over 15 years professional experience and specialises in musculoskeletal, spinal, sports and post-operative management.

She has completed her certification examination in Clinical Pilates which makes her the one of the few Physiotherapists in the Newcastle region with this qualification. Kate conducts one-on-one and small group Clinical Pilates Classes by appointment as well as consulting patients.

Since graduating in 2008 Kate has continually improved as a professional and completed numerous courses in sports physiotherapy, clinical pilates, plaster & fibreglass cast application, orthotic prescription, thermoplastic splint construction and hand therapy.

Kate prides herself on educating her patients about their injury and therefore helping them to optimise their body function and go on to enjoy their lives.

Natalie Hebblewhite

Natalie graduated with her Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 2011. Upon completion, Natalie has spent time working in Canada, Sydney and more recently in Newcastle.

She has experience treating patients of all ages in a variety of clinical areas; such as musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, post-surgical, sports injuries, paediatrics, and neurological rehabilitation.

Natalie has a keen interest in treating children, adolescents and adults with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. She has completed her Clinical Pilates certification with APPI. She is currently completing her Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through the University of Queensland.

Natalie enjoys treating patients with the use of manual therapy, Clinical Pilates, exercise prescription and health promotion, and has a strong passion to make a difference in people’s lives.

Tim Gough

Tim is an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist having achieved a Master of Sports Physiotherapy through the University of Queensland in 2024. This has given Tim a deeper level of clinical reasoning, further understanding of musculoskeletal injuries and pathologies, and a higher standard of assessment and treatment skills. He has previously completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Health & Exercise Science (Hons.) from UNSW. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM), a member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (MACP) and a Rowing Australia Community Preferred Provider.

Tim places value in getting a specific diagnosis as part of his assessment, to give the right treatment and best outcome for his patients. He enjoys seeing a wide range of sports related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular interest in treating the shoulder, hip and groin as well as juvenile athletes. He has worked with a wide variety of sports including AFL, basketball, soccer, rowing, swimming and rugby league having previously been a pathways physiotherapist for the Newcastle Knights U21 team.