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OUR STAFF

Luke Friedlieb - Physiotherapist

Luke graduated from the University of Ulster in 2000. He worked in Melbourne and Belfast before he returned to his home town of Wagga in 2003. Luke has developed an excellent rapport with GPs, surgeons and specialists, allied health providers, sporting groups and community organisations. Luke is passionate about being a physiotherapist and is keen to promote what Extend HealthCo stands for. Luke has a particular interest in working in cancer rehab and in building strength in patients of all ages..

Denise Bailey - Occupational Therapist

Denise Bailey is an Occupational Therapist, with a passion in home based functional assessments and with identifying equipment and services to promote independence for clients in the home. Denise enjoys meeting with clients and conducting Aged Care Assessments and Functional Capacity Assessments, with a focus on self care, domestic and leisure activities of daily living. Denise studied Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University and graduated in 2009 and has 13 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, in the Wagga Wagga area. Denise enjoys meeting clients within Wagga Wagga and surrounding towns.

Eva Reichstein – Occupational Therapist

Growing up on a property in the Riverina, Eva has always been passionate about supporting rural communities and providing opportunities to those in the country. After working in the disability and aged care sector for 18 months, Eva moved to Albury to study a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University, graduating in 2024.  Completing a university placement at Extend, Eva came back to join the team having loved the collaborative approach to health and working alongside different allied health disciplines. Outside of work, Eva loves being outdoors, dabbling in farming, spending time with friends and has too many hobbies to fill her spare time.

Ben Melton – Physiotherapist

Ben grew up locally on a farm at Mangoplah before moving to Wollongong to study a Bachelor of Exercise Science at the University of Wollongong followed by a Master’s of Physiotherapy at The University of Technology of Sydney. After graduating in 2023, Ben has gained experience working in an ICU as well as Rehab and respiratory units.

Ben has an interest in strength and conditioning, sports injury prevention/management as well as working with patients who live with neurological conditions. Outside of being a physiotherapist Ben is a keen musician often playing for local functions. He also enjoys playing AFL and helping out on his family’s farm.

OUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Mary, Sam, Fiona and Clodagh

These wonderful ladies keep Extend HealthCo running smoothly. From appointments to invoices, health fund rebates to exercise classes, Mary, Sam, Fiona and Clodagh will be able to assist you.

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