Amanda Xuereb - Physiotherapist
Amanda is a passionate physiotherapist with a background in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, alongside a growing expertise in women’s health. She graduated in 2015 with a Master’s in Physiotherapy following a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, and has since built an extensive career in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries and women’s health issues.
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Originally from Sydney, Amanda relocated to Newcastle four years ago, where she has continued to expand her knowledge and experience. After becoming a mother, Amanda developed a deep passion for supporting women, particularly through the physical changes and challenges that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. She is dedicated to helping women regain strength, confidence, and well-being at all stages of their journey, whether they are recovering from an injury, managing pain, or navigating the demands of motherhood.
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Amanda is committed to providing holistic, tailored care for each of her clients and is always looking for ways to deepen her understanding of women’s health. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, and exploring Newcastle’s beautiful outdoors.
Chrissy Kemp - Massage Therapist
Chrissy is a Massage Therapist who believes massage therapy is an incredibly important and enriching profession. She embraces a woman-centred philosophy and has facilitated empowering and therapeutic relations with women through her work as a Massage Therapist and Midwife. Her true passion lies in supporting women through natural therapies with a holistic approach. She understands anatomy, the musculoskeletal system and the emotional impacts life stressors can have on these systems.
Through her massage therapy, she encompasses the emotional, physical, social and cultural wellbeing of women and their babies on board. She brings to her role integrity, goodwill, and a determination to make a difference in women’s health. She is calm, organised, and a patient person and anyone who experiences her massages senses her warm and caring nature.
Sarah D'Arcy - Physiotherapist
Sarah established Bump Recovery Physio in 2021 after she experienced an emergency caesarean, giving birth to her beautiful son, Henry. During her recovery, it became evident the growing need for more physical support for all women before and after birth.
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Sarah covers all things antenatal and postnatal - whether it is during your journey to fall pregnant, during pregnancy, shortly after giving birth, in between pregnancies, or years after you've given birth; she will look after all of your physio needs.
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Sarah grew up in the local area before moving to Orange, NSW to complete her physiotherapy degree through Charles Sturt University, where she graduated with Distinction. She then moved to Sydney where she worked in both the public hospital system and private practice. During her time in the hospitals, Sarah gained experience in a broad range of services including surgery, medical, musculoskeletal, ICU, maternity and women’s health physiotherapy. Sarah’s private practice experience (both in Sydney and locally) has also been diverse, covering women's health and all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, including dry needling. She has undertaken further training in the area of women’s health, driven by her passion in this area.
Sarah is a committed physiotherapist and is always looking for opportunities to expand her knowledge to grow as a clinician. Sarah is highly ambitious and applies herself in all areas of work and life. She is driven by her desire to help all the Mummas out there be the best versions of themselves. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, being outdoors, and socialising. She enjoys new experiences and is always willing to try new things.