Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy

Did you know?
🛠 Over 90% of tradies experienced work-related injuries or pain in the past year, with 90% of these injuries caused or worsened by work.
🛠The average time off work due to serious workplace injury is 5-6 weeks, which is time many tradies simply can’t afford.

Tradies are disproportionately affected by injuries in the workforce compared to other jobs and rely on their bodies as their tool for the demands of their role.
Physiotherapy can play an important role in assessing and treating using a range of interventions and can offer guidance on injury management and return to work.

Investing in your health early and adopting work-safe strategies can help prevent injury and reduce the risk of an acute injury developing into a chronic condition.
Call us on (02) 49550143 to get in touch and organise your first consultation.

Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy's on-site hydrotherapy pool will re-open to normal trading hours from Tuesday 30th July onwards. We would like to thank all of our patrons and participants for your patience during this time, and look forward to seeing you back in soon!

Hi all, hopefully our last update of this kind! The necessary repair work has been scheduled for Monday 29th July, so our hydrotherapy pool will be closed for an additional day. Our land-based classes and Physiotherapy services are still available. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this time as we rearrange appointments and will keep you updated as best we can. We thank you for your cooperation and kindness during this time!

Pool Closure Update

Our hydrotherapy pool will remain closed for Thursday 25th and Friday 26th July while we are continuing to work on repairs. We appreciate your patience with our team as we contact pool users that were scheduled for independent or supervised hydrotherapy this week. We will keep you update. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Our pool will be closed today and tomorrow due to urgent maintenance. Our facility is still available for our land-based classes (Strength and Balance, Chair BEARS) and physiotherapy consultations. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we contact clients scheduled for pool usage and apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

This week kicks off National Pain Week 2024. This year's theme of "Pain Changer" aims to break down barriers and stigma for people experiencing chronic pain and seeking care and support from healthcare professionals as well as family and friends. Do you live with chronic pain or know someone who does? Lending your voice and experience to the national conversation will help bring awareness to the challenges people living with chronic pain face, and help shape the future of chronic pain management in Australia.

Be a painchanger today and complete the 2024 National Pain Survey.

A huge happy birthday to Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy’s mermaid Dannielle! We hope you had a day as amazing as you! 🧜‍♀️

Still on a positive high from spending time with the guys from yesterday.Being able to spend some time with you guys and correctly fitting you all in your new clarinet proof gear meant the world!

PS…HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIELLE! 🎉

New Ladies Gossip empowered coming soon! 🤪

www.fashionfish.com.au

Today's the Day! Come along to Newcastle Aquatic at 11 today to check out the range of 100% chlorine resistant men's and women's swimwear courtesy of Fashion Fish Swimwear. We look forward to seeing you soon!

In the lead-up to our upcoming Team Day on the 17th, we thought we'd share some flashback photos of our last Team Day, featuring an ice bath session!
A big thanks to our special guest Estelle from Rational Health for the Breathwork and ice bath workshop.
*A reminder that tomorrow we have special guest Fashion Fish at 11am for our very first fitting day! Come along and try on their range of men's and women's swimwear.*

National NAIDOC Week, observed in the first week of July each year (from Sunday to Sunday), serves as a time to honor and appreciate the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides an opportunity for all Australians to engage with and learn about the enduring traditions and stories of our First Nations. Through various activities and events held across the country, you can actively support and connect with your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. We will be posting across this week to link resources and promote health and wellbeing for Indigenous communities in Newcastle. You can find and participate in local NAIDOC week events via their site here:
https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events?title=&postcode=2304&state=All

Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy are proud to collaborate with Fashion Fish Swimwear! We are hosting our first ever fitting day on Thursday 11th July at 11am. Come into our clinic to browse or try-on the range of 100% chlorine resistant women's and men's swimwear from Fashion Fish.
We are very excited for our upcoming fitting day but will also be making options available in stock at our clinic if you miss out.
Check out their website to browse their range online: https://fashionfish.com.au/

A reminder that Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be closed on Wednesday 17th July for our staff Team Day.
We thank you for your cooperation and will be back in action Thursday with our normal operating hours.

From Monday 1st July, Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be open from 7am for physiotherapy consultations and our 7:15am independent pool session. Call or email us if you'd like to book your consultation or pool spot.
We look forward to seeing our early bird clients from next week onwards!

Meet Gabby!

We are very happy to welcome Gabby on board to our team at Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy. Gabby is going to be working alongside Michelle at our clinic over the coming weeks, bringing her knowledge and creativity to the role. Read through our interview to learn more about Gabby and how she will be an invaluable addition to our team here.
We are very excited to have Gabby join us, so please give her a warm welcome when you see her!

Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be closed Monday 10th June - we wish all of our clients and staff a lovely King's Birthday long weekend. We will be back for our normal trading hours Tuesday 11th June.

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT - DANNIELLE💪

Dani has been a long-term client of ours at Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy - if you visit us, you might catch her pumping iron in the gym to Madonna, or hear her infectious laugh from the pool.
Dani has been working very hard kicking goals over the last 11 months, and this week celebrated a total of 44kg weight loss! A huge congratulations to Dani on her fitness journey - we love to see you each week and are grateful to have our very own hydro mermaid!

Today, on World MS Day, we unite under the theme of “My Diagnosis”. Their collective mission is to champion early and precise diagnoses for individuals navigating life with multiple sclerosis (MS). Together, we will work together to foster informed, caring communities and systems that support and empower people diagnosed with MS. Many of the symptoms associated with MS can be managed through physical activity and exercise. Check out MS Australia’s website for more information about the benefits of exercise, or claim their free, evidence-based guide to adapting your lifestyle with MS.
https://www.msaustralia.org.au/news/exercise-and-ms/

Looking to join our Strength and Balance class, but hesitant to join because of pain or mobility issues? Interested in getting involved in a group exercise class, but looking for an alternative to conventional gym-machine equipment?

Our chair-based class could be for you!

We are taking expressions of interest for Chair Based Exercise And Reconditioning (Chair Bears) class for a Wednesday morning time slot. Join us to help build your strength and confidence with a variety of seated exercises under the guidance of our experienced physiotherapists, with the option to build up to standing-based versions.
If you are interested in joining our class in the future, we would love you to get in touch with us, either via signing on via our reception team or via email or phone. Call us on (02) 49550143 or email us via [email protected] and have the first chance to join once our new class kicks off!

On May 17th 1990, the World Health Organisation officially declassified homosexuality as a disease. While we commemorate this milestone and other strides made toward LGBTQIA+ rights, we must acknowledge there are still more challenges ahead. In the last year alone, 35% of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Australia have been subjected to verbal harassment, and a staggering two-thirds of LGBTQIA+ youth have faced abuse related to their identity. Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy stands against homphobia, transphobia and biphobia. We are committed to combat discrimination today and year-round to promote the health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ Australians and work together to foster inclusion within our community.

So, who we are looking for?
💚Someone who has the same energy, direction and vision for Physio as we do. 
💚Someone who likes variety in their caseload, and enjoys building professional relationships with long-term clients
💚Someone who likes being part of and creating a community around movement.
💚”Your energy precedes you” in all that you do.
If any of this sounds like what you’ve been looking for please send us a short video of yourself explaining “why us and why now?” (Don’t be nervous - have fun with it)

You can email this to us at [email protected]

May 7th is World Asthma Day. Asthma affects 2.8 million Australians and is the leading burden of disease in children under 15 years. World Asthma Day (WAD) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) for the World Health Organisation (WHO).The theme of this year’s World Asthma Day is “Asthma Education Empowers”. It is our job as health professionals to assist in increasing awareness of the impacts of asthma and do our part to provide education, resources and empower clients managing their asthma. Asthma Australia is a fantastic wealth of information, which also provides asthma educators to link people between their appointments and keep them on track. Check out Asthma Australia for more information.
https://asthma.org.au/support/how-we-can-help/

A reminder that Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be closed to mark ANZAC Day Thursday 25th April.
We will resume normal trading Friday 26th April.

One of Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy's core values is inclusivity. We offer a safe space for anyone to visit.

Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be trialling Monday afternoon Aquacise classes from the 8th April. Join us from 5:15pm for a full body strength and conditioning workout using a variety of resistance-based water equipment in our clinical hydrotherapy pool. Call us on (02) 4955 0143 to book your spot, or sign up with our reception team in-person. Spots are limited, so get in quick!

What is an Exercise Physiologist and How Do They Help?
An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a 4-year, university-trained Allied Health professional who is an expert in exercise prescription. They will work with you to design a specific exercise program tailored to your injuries, health status, and goals.
Exercise Physiologists are specialists in:
- Injury Rehabilitation (Knee, Neck, Lower Back, Hip, Shoulder)
- Weight loss
- Diabetes – Type 1 & 2
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Depression and Anxiety
- Falls Prevention
- Fatigue
- Arthritis and Osteoporosis
We are very lucky to be working with Hunter Rehabilitation and Health to provide our clients with an offer to get started with a member of their experienced exercise physiology team - 50% off initial assessments for the first 10 clients to claim! Click this link below to claim the offer, or give the team at Hunter Rehab a call (02) 4016 4446 to make an appointment or request a call back!
https://ivlv.me/4NaDF

🐰PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS🐰
A reminder that Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy will be closed Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April. We will resume normal trading Tuesday 2nd April. We wish our lovely clients a happy and safe long weekend!

Have you joined our Mailing List yet? Sign up and receive updates on services and classes at Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy, and be the first to know about announcements and upcoming offers through email. You can subscribe to our list at the bottom of our website homepage, or click on the link below:
https://www.newcastlehydrotherapy.com.au/

Today marks International Women's Day 2024. The campaign theme for this year is Inspire Inclusion. We would like to inspire inclusion across physiotherapy and celebrate the women behind Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy in our physiotherapy and administration teams. Let's continue our work in-clinic in valuing and supporting women through all ages and stages of life together!

We are very excited to announce that our senior physiotherapist Sarah Colston is officially the new owner of Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy! Sarah Colston has been a vital part of Newcastle Aquatic for 12 years, and is committed to the core of collaborative, client-first care that Charlie Finlay-Jones established from opening his own practice in 1994. Sarah is also committed to making relevant changes to help continue to grow and evolve Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy to support current and future clients.
We would like to thank the previous owner Charlie for his hard work and passion to create and develop the business as it is today and congratulate him on his amazing professional career as a physiotherapist. We wish him all the best in his retirement and his new journey in finding the perfect waves!

Cryptosporidiosis has caused multiple swim centres in Newcastle to close their pools over the past week. NSW Health protocol states that people who have had diarrhoea should avoid swimming for at least TWO WEEKS after your symptoms resolve.
Please help us keep everyone safe and healthy.