Meet the Team
Craig Macdonald
Principal Physiotherapist
B. App. Sc. (Physiotherapy) with Distinction, M.A.P.A., SCENAR Therapist Level 3
Craig has been practicing physiotherapy since 1999. He has extensive experience in a full range of sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Craig uses thorough assessment, an individual approach to each patient and the latest treatment techniques to gain the best results for his patients.
Craig is one of the most experienced SCENAR Therapy trained physios in Australia and has been recognised with the qualification of Certified SCENAR Practitioner TM. This is the highest qualification available in SCENAR Therapy. Craig’s passion for SCENAR Therapy comes from his own dramatic recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome using SCENAR therapy. He has a special interest in treating people with complex health problems and problems that have been unresponsive to other therapies.
Craig utilises a full range of physiotherapy techniques including Integrated Dry Needling, Manual therapy and Exercise Prescription to gain the best outcome for his patients.
When not at the clinic Craig can be found with his wife and five young children, or paddle boarding and swimming at the local beaches.
Annabelle Marcot
Physiotherapist
BSc. (Hons) Physiotherapy, AACP Acupunture, APPI Pilates, GLA:D
Annabelle is an experienced senior sport and musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. She graduated from King’s College London in 2009, where she received her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. Annabelle gained extensive clinical experience working in private and public services in London and Oxford before moving to Sydney.
Annabelle enjoys applying the latest evidence-based treatment to help her patients recover to the best of their abilities. Her special interests are treating dancers, including pre-pointe assessments. She also likes to focus on pilates-based strength and movement control.
Annabelle will be leading our small class programs, including GLA:D for osteoarthritis.
In the UK, Annabelle enjoyed competing in triathlons, modern pentathlon, and horse riding events. She also ran London and Paris Marathons.
Annabelle moved to Bondi Beach where she joined the SLSC community and is now settled in the Northern Beaches. In her spare time, you will catch Annabelle doing Yoga, running along the beach and swimming. She is happiest outside with a piccola and her young family.
Daniel Gschwind
Physiotherapist
B.Sc.Physiotherapy, B. Health Management
Please Note: Daniel is currently on leave and will return late 2024.
Daniel comes with a wealth of knowledge, including 8 years of international experience in Germany, specialising in orthopaedic rehabilitation. In addition to this, Daniel has studied a Bachelors Degree in Health and Management in 2015 and achieved international accreditation in Australia since 2018.
With a diverse skill set, Daniel has worked as an integral member of interdisciplinary medical teams; focusing on hip, knee, spine and shoulder injuries and post operatives. Since that time he has expanded his proficiency to include specialised musculoskeletal expertise working in and around the Northern Beaches.
Daniel is always looking to enhance his scope of practice, currently studying a studio rehab Pilates course – incorporating the functional movements of Pilates to provide diagnosis, injury management and ongoing resistance and prevention training.
Daniel’s philosophy in very much a “hands on approach” and prides himself on patient-centred care. He offers a range of effective soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisations, thorough biomechanical analysis, and exercise prescriptions for each individual client.
When not in the clinic, Daniel can be found both on and off dry land, enjoying his love of soccer on the field, or surf photography in the ocean. With a passion for the outdoors, Daniel enjoys an active lifestyle with his young family.
Danielle Hui
Remedial Massage Therapist
Danielle’s journey with remedial massage began after experiencing job-related stress living with consistent pain and tenderness from extremely tense muscles. She was introduced to Remedial Massage Therapy and found the benefits of softening, lengthening and most importantly relaxing the skeletal muscles helped to decrease pain, increase ease of mobility and improve posture. Danielle’s positive personal response opened up her passion for what she considers the ‘Art of Healing’. Following this experience she studied and practiced the strong and powerful effects of ‘Touch Therapy’. She has a Diploma of Remedial Massage and has been a Remedial Massage Therapist since 2011. She is a current professional member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
Danielle discovered she has a rare gift for true compassion and deep empathy for those in pain due to injuries, stress or even lifestyle choices. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal itself and desire to help people holistically, complements her Remedial Massage Therapy. She provides stress and pain management by providing relief through targeting specific muscles requiring work in a gentle and nurturing manner.
Remedial Massage Therapy can provide the following benefits:
- improved flexibility
- increased range of motion
- better sleep patterns
- more relaxed nervous system
- increased ability to manage life stressors
- better understanding of self care
Danielle blends various massage styles to best suit the individual. She utilises a combination of techniques including Remedial Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, and Swedish Massage Therapy. Additionally, she has experience in On-Site Workplace Corporate Massage.
Danielle loves the Northern Beaches. She is a member of the local community Pop Choir in Seaforth and enjoys ‘Rueda’ dancing (Cuban Style Salsa). During warmer weather, she swims at the rock pools along the Northern Beaches. We know you will love your massages with Danielle where you are in good hands!
Nicola Ellis
Front Desk Superstar
Nicola loves working with people and experiences a great deal of satisfaction in helping others.
Having majored in Health Studies during her Diploma of Teaching, she believes that in order to live life to the fullest, maintaining health must be a priority. A mother of three high achieving sporty sons and keeping physically active herself, she has experienced firsthand the benefits of physiotherapy.
Outside of the clinic, Nicola enjoys dancing, Curves workouts, coastal walks and socialising with family and friends.
Connie Sutton
Front Desk Superstar
Connie loves getting to know different types of people and having a good laugh. She values the importance of being kind to others which helps make your experience at Back To Health Physio as bright as possible.
Connie is currently completing a Bachelor of Psychology at University and enjoys spending her spare time reading, Irish Dancing, doing arts and crafts and cuddling with her dog.
