Furqan graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Furqan’s breadth of working experience in this space has enabled him to acquire a particular interest in orthopaedic post-operative rehabilitation and sporting-related injuries. In addition to his work at Sports Focus, Furqan is the resident physiotherapist for the under-20s and First Grade Mounties Wanderers Football Club (NPL1). Prior to this, Furqan worked at the Royal North Shore Hospital. During his time there, he gained valuable experience in the areas of orthopaedic post-operative care, casting, and the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Furqan has also worked for a multitude of school and general sports teams in the specialised management of football and basketball injuries. He treats with a strong focus on exercise therapy to ensure that clients are empowered to continue pursuing the activities they enjoy despite injuries or pains they may suffer from. In his own time, you will likely find Furqan either playing pick-up basketball at the park or going for short hikes across Sydney. He bears a particular affinity for the Victoria Falls walking track.

Furqan graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honour... Read More

After working in the health and fitness industry for many years predominantly as a clinical Pilates instructor, Sacha graduated from Macquarie University with the Doctor of Physiotherapy degree.

She has a passion for women’s health and continues to focus on training in that area with the desire to help patients reach their goals and become the best version of themselves. Her qualifications in Pilates and fitness consist of a Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology, Certificate IV in Matwork Pilates, Certificate IV in fitness (Personal Training) and Certificate III in group fitness. Sacha leads our Pilates based exercise programs at Our Castle Hill rooms and is available for all your rehabilitation needs with a specific interest in rehab and exercise prescription for pre / post-natal women and their physical care during the child bearing year.

Her ongoing training and education in pelvic floor conditions and treatment, together with careful examination and assessment gives Sacha the competencies to care for women of all ages and stages in their life.

Please contact our Castle Hill rooms on 02 8850 0797.

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James Lau completed his Masters of Physiotherapy degree in 2013 at University of Sydney. He previously did his training in Toronto, Canada receiving a Bachelor & Honors in Science specialising in Neuroscience and Health Studies.

He has done several courses after university such as fascial dry needling, functional movement assessment, and soft tissue mobilisation techniques. James is located at our Northbridge Physiotherapy & Pilates and Willoughby Physiotherapy locations. His passion lies in sports and he is one of the physiotherapists for the West Harbour Pirates Rugby Club where he assesses and treats on and off the field and provides a structured rehab program for the players

He plans to further his training and knowledge in functional screening with SFMA (selective functional movement assessment) level 2 and FMS (functional movement screening) Level 1 and 2 in the near future.

Although he misses the snow in Toronto and a proper white Christmas, he has settled into Sydney lifestyle and has adopted the Sydney Swans as his team to follow in replace of the Toronto Raptors.

James Lau completed his Masters of Physiotherapy degree in 2013 at University of Sydney. He previ... Read More

Steve graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 and prior to that completed a Science degree at the University of Newcastle. Steve has worked as a physiotherapist for over 23 years. After first working in the public health system Steve moved into private practice at Sports Focus Physiotherapy Liverpool in 1996. He is now located at our Castle Hill Physiotherapy and Mt Pritchard Physiotherapy locations.

Steve has worked with many elite sports teams and sportspersons over the years ranging from local to national, including Penrith Panthers Rugby League, Mounties Rugby League, Michael Wendon Swimming and the NSW Open Water Swim Team, Netball NSW, Hockey NSW and The Australian Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams.

Steve has special interests in golf related injuries and biomechanics, and is an accredited TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Specialist. Steve is a consultant Physiotherapist for Hockey NSW and looks after the NSW Mens AHL Team.

He is Head Physiotherapist for Mounties Rugby League. Steve provides a musculoskeletal screening service and Pre-Pointe Assessment for dancers, and has a special interest in treating spinal and pelvic conditions and uses Muscle Energy Techniques. Steve is qualified to perform dry needling and is a preferred provider for New South Wales Institute of Sport, Australia Post and Wesfarmers.

On weekends Steve loves to cycle with friends and regularly participate in charity rides such as the MS Sydney to Wollongong ride.

He was named as Physiotherapist for the NSW Swifts Netball Team on the 1st November 2017 for the 2018 season commencing on the 29th April 2018. Sports Focus Physiotherapy is also providing a sponsorship to the NSW Swifts.

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Jason graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Macquarie University. Additionally, Jason has completed a Sport and Exercise Management degree at the University of Technology Sydney. After completing over 1000 hours of placements in various hospitals, private practices and sports, Jason started working at Sports Focus in our Castle Hill location and Sydney South West Private Hospital through our practice in Liverpool. Jason has worked with the youth soccer programs at Marconi and Hills Football with both girls and boys over the past few years. Jason has special sporting interests in basketball and netball as well as soccer, which originate from his personal playing experience. Jason’s experience working in a hospital outpatient department and private practices peaked his interest in working with people recovering from joint replacements and long term knee and ankle rehabilitation. Jason also finds satisfaction in making important changes in the general population through treating neck and back pain.

Jason graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Macquarie University. Additionally, ... Read More

Giuseppina completed her Diploma Of Remedial Massage Therapy in December 2020 while she has been collaborating as volunteer massage therapist of Marconi Stallions Football Club, treating the mean team’s soccer players. She was a soccer player herself in the local team in her country Italy so interested in athlete related injuries treatments. She is passionate in natural therapies as she is certificated by DoTerra in Aromatherapy Massage since 2017, also she is been certified in Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue as specializations by Australian College of Sport and Fitness. Giuseppina enjoys treating people in different stages of life as she believes massage can help in many different ways.

Giuseppina completed her Diploma Of Remedial Massage Therapy in December 2020 while she has been ... Read More

Craig graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 and has over 26 years’ experience as a physiotherapist. Craig worked in the public health system and then overseas before returning to Australia and starting in private practice. Craig has a great deal of experience in dealing with sporting injuries, orthopaedic conditions and work based injuries. He has an interest in running, pain management, headache management, chronic pain, golf related injuries and biomechanical disorders and is qualified to perform dry needling. Craig is located at our Castle Hill Physiotherapy location.

Craig has been involved in the management of players of many sporting teams including NSW Swifts, Baulkham Hills Netball Association, Baulkham Hill Cricket and Blacktown Softball Associations. He enjoys the social interaction involved with physiotherapy and the satisfaction with helping clients. He enjoys all sports but particularly golf and baseball.

Not only is Craig a keen sportsman himself, he has also owned and operated his own practice in the past so understands the pressure involved in getting athletes and workers ready for a smooth and efficient return to sport or work.

Craig graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 and has over 26 years’ experience as a phys... Read More

Lesa Hogan began at Sports Focus Physiotherapy Castle Hill soon after it opened in 2005. Lesa graduated from the University of Sydney in 1986 and has been a practicing Physiotherapist for 34 years working initially in the public system then combining travel and work in England for a few years before returning to begin working as a private practitioner in Sydney. She owned and operated her own practice in Guildford for 13 years and as part of this developed and a Movement Improvement program for dealing with chronic pelvis, back and neck pain which has fed into “Spine Care” at our Castle Hill Physiotherapy location. Lesa also worked as a Clinical Supervisor with Sydney University and an “Enhanced Primary Care” lecturer at the University of Western Sydney.

Her Spine Care at Castle Hill entails a functional core and spinal exercise and stretching regime individually tailored for each client’s needs. It follows a thorough hands on assessment and treatment consultation and has proven very successful in the management of many spinal conditions. She has also worked with many sporting teams over the years as Team Physiotherapist..

Lesa Hogan began at Sports Focus Physiotherapy Castle Hill soon after it opened in 2005. Lesa gra... Read More