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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.

Tracy Phegan – Dietitian and Nutritionist

As a dietitian and nutritionist, Tracy has the expertise to assist you in achieving your health and nutrition goals. She provides an evidence-based nutrition service with practical advice and support to help you improve your health and wellbeing. Tracy completed both her degrees through Charles Sturt University in Wagga, and throughout her career, she has enjoyed working in the Riverina as both a community dietitian and in private practice. Tracy is passionate about tailoring diet and lifestyle recommendations to your individual needs and assisting you to make realistic changes that can be maintained long term.

Hannah Kingsland – Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Hannah graduated from UNSW in 2020 as an Exercise Physiologist. She then moved to Wagga to work and start a family. She enjoys working with clients to help them manage their chronic conditions to help them improve their overall daily function and quality of life. Hannah works with a variety of different clients including those through NDIS funding, WorkCover and Medicare.

Sophie Forlico - Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Sophie has always had a keen interest in health and human movement. She grew up in Griffith, was educated in Sydney and remains very much – a country person. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2018 with the intention of studying physiotherapy. Throughout her studies her interest diverted toward exercise physiology as she felt like she could make a bigger impact on people’s lives with a more wholistic approach to their health needs. She then completed a Masters of Exercise Physiology from the University of Sydney in 2021. Sophie has experience working with complex, multi layered mental and physical health needs and sees the impact her profession can make on people’s lives.

Sophie recently made her return to the Riverina with the hope to help make a difference for those in her local community. On a personal note, she enjoys keeping herself active and enjoys regular Pilates and yoga, is a keen cook and avid reader.

OUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Mary, Debbie, Sam and Clodagh

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

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