Our mission at Hastings Physio and Health is to provide the local community with a premium health hub.
As we don’t have enough space at our Hermitage Medical Centre premises to offer additional services, we have expanded to a second location. The additional centre at the NEW Bunnings Oxley Corner complex offers a wider range of services for you, including Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Massage, Occupational Therapy, Women’s Health, Lymphoedema Management, Pilates and Tai Chi. It is a purpose-built practice with 8 large treatment rooms, 3 private rooms and a very spacious, air-conditioned rehabilitation gym.
Not only do we strive to get you the best results in healthcare, but we want you to enjoy the journey. Our friendly staff will ensure you have the best experience by treating you like family.
Principal Physiotherapist – Guy Terkelsen Like many young Aussies, I grew up playing lots of competitive sport. I was fortunate enough to represent my town, state and country in several sports including soccer, water polo and rugby union…but not without injury.
Having to overcome multiple injuries to ensure I was at my peak to play at a high level meant that I had many trips to my local physiotherapist as a teenager. This is where my physiotherapist became a household name. He was more than just my physio, he was like family. He met me at a state of vulnerability and returned me to a confident competitor in sport.
Years later, the same physiotherapist who returned me to the sporting field many times, wrote my reference letter to secure a position studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Drawing on my past experiences, and now as a physiotherapist with many years of clinical practice, I have made it my mission to create a healthcare practice that cares for you as family would. This is the sentiment behind our core value - treating you like family.
Hastings Physio and Health is a family run practice. So, from my family to yours, we hope to continue to look after your healthcare needs for many years to come!
Guy Terkelsen was inspired to become a physiotherapist after having many trips to his local physio whilst growing up playing competitive sports.
Whilst still active but not competitive (well past his prime), Guy enjoys surfing and going to the gym. Guy has settled in Port Macquarie with his beautiful wife Rebecca as they love the community and coastal lifestyle. Guy continues to hold the title of who can “eat the most lunches” at Hastings Physio and Health.
Guy’s special interest areas:
Rhyannon grew up in Launceston Tasmania (don’t hold that against her) before moving to the mainland to study Physiotherapy. She spent time in rural New South Wales as part of her studies.
She has a great sense of humour and loves a good joke. She is always up for a chat and loves to get to know her patients so she can help them achieve their individual goals.
Rhyannon loves living in Port and only being a stroll away from the beach. In her downtime, you can find Rhyannon participating in a number of different sports locally including hockey, Oztag and touch. She also enjoys painting and drawing when she gets the chance.
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Tony grew up in the Parramatta region belonging to a very sporty family with a sister and 3 brothers, became a Physical Education Teacher on leaving school, and in 1989 graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from Sydney.
He has a wide variety of experience with his 30 years in the profession, the first 5 years in the NSW Public Hospitals and the last 25 years in Private Practice. The majority of his work has been assessing and treating people holistically with Neuromusculoskeletal, Orthopaedic, Sporting, Hand and Biomechanical presentations.
Tony has also spent time working with Children with Disabilities/Challenges, Aged Care and Men's Health. He has co-ordinated Clinical Supervision of University and School Work Experience Students.
He has enjoyed participating in many events as Physio' for, the West African Judo Team prior to the Sydney Olympics, Paralympics for Swimming in Sydney, NSW Sharks Swimming Development Squad for 3 years, NSWIS (NSW Institute of Sport) provider since 1998, SWSAS (South West Sydney Academy of Sport) Hockey and Swimming, and SERAS (South East Region Academy of Sport ) Physio' Screening, Cystic Fibrosis Camps and Canberra Cosmos Football Team.
He likes to keep fit and active and believes in lifelong learning with continuing professional development. He has spent many holidays with his family in Port Macquarie and is looking forward to joining the team at Hastings Physio and Health now his children are all independent. He hopes to serve the local community well.
Harley is a Physiotherapist from western NSW who moved his young family to Port Macquarie for a sea change in 2018.
Harley has gained a well-rounded understanding of the Physiotherapy profession having worked in acute and subacute hospital settings prior to moving into Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Harley particularly enjoys the application of science and problem solving that Physiotherapy offers as a profession and is driven to identify and address the underlying cause of injury.
In his free time you’ll find Harley pretending that he can surf, fishing, kayaking and chasing after his two children.
Harley has a particular interest in:
Erin grew up in Sydney but spent time in Port Macquarie every year from the age of 14 playing in the Touch State Cup. When an opportunity to work in Port came up, she jumped at the chance to relocate and has now been here for 7 years. Whilst she doesn't play Touch anymore, she keeps fit through a combination of bootcamp, boxing and Pilates classes as well as chasing after her two young children.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and 3 years as a Pilates instructor. She is passionate about getting clients to incorporate exercise into their daily lives whether that be to assist with managing a chronic condition, overcoming injury or purely for the enjoyment. Erin will work with you to tailor your exercise to your needs and help you achieve your goals.
Areas of clinical interest include:
Isaac is a physiotherapist and a true Port Macquarie local. He has been involved in the Hastings Community for over 20 years and is passionate about providing the local area with excellent healthcare.
Isaac's hobbies include cricket, soccer and gym training. He also enjoys running (although he is not very fast) and the occasional game of chess.
Isaac has a range of musculoskeletal and hospital experience. He has a special interest in:
Natalie's love of all things sport and exercise led her to study Human Movement, followed by a Postgraduate Degree in Exercise Science (Rehabilitation). She has been working as an Exercise Physiologist since 2009 and loves what she does.
Natalie and her husband moved to Port Macquarie in 2012 to be closer to family and they love the Coastal lifestyle. They have three young children who keep them busy. Natalie continues to enjoy exercising and loves to go running, working out at the gym and playing Oztag.
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Jose is our experienced Exercise Physiologist! If you are new to exercise, recovering from an injury or are already active but want to take your training to the next level… exercise physiology is for you!
Jose is from Far North Queensland and is a CrossFit lover - he trains, coaches AND competes in CrossFit!
Jose certainly practises what he preaches. When not training or studying, Jose enjoys the beautiful beaches in Port Macquarie.
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Michael Brennan is a Remedial massage therapist who has moved up from Sydney to join our clinic.
Over the last five years, Michael has been working with elite sports teams such as the Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels from the NRL, and most recently the GWS Giants from the AFL. He also treated the Australian pistol shooting team before they headed off to the RIO Olympics, as well as working with the famous Cirque du Soleil TUROK in 2016.
When not busy treating sports teams, Michael has worked out of a weightlifting/crossfit gym for the last few years. He has helped many athletes keep their bodies in check and in preparation for CrossFit, state and national weightlifting, strongman, and powerlifting competitions.
In his younger years, Michael played representative rugby union, so he knows the benefits that massage can bring to the body, both pre and postseason. As a result of playing football himself, he has suffered many injuries, including shoulders, knees, ankles, back, and neck, all of which help him understand and help treat pain and injuries for his clients.
Michael specialises in the treatment of MFR (myofascial release), which helps the facial sling systems and can significantly increase the mobility of all limbs. He also performs deep tissue and sports massage as well as trigger point therapy.
Michael is also an advanced dry needle therapist who is confident and skilled to needle the entire body. This is a treatment style Michael is most passionate about and has studied this area in-depth, so now he is able to needle the face to assist with jaw, headache and sinus pain.
Michael is skilled in IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization), which he incorporates into his treatments to help increase blood flow and gain a better outcome for each of his clients.
Using IASTM along with his flame or vacuum cupping techniques, you are unlikely to find another therapist like Michael.
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Alex was born and bred on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW. He graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography in 1995.
Alex has 26 years of management and clinical experience as a radiographer behind him having worked at St George Hospital in Sydney prior to relocating to Port Macquarie to work for Mid North Coast Diagnostic Imaging in 2005.
Alex has vast experience in tertiary education having been a sessional lecturer in Radiography for Charles Stuart University for the past 5 years.
Alex has a strong commitment to ensuring a high level of customer service is provided to all patients and clients. He has strong professional relationships with the local medical specialists having worked in Port Macquarie for the past 15 years.
Alex’s areas of interest include:
In his spare time, Alex can be found at his daughter’s equestrian competitions or his son's cricket matches. He also enjoys pottering around their farm.
Kate is our Executive Assistant and joined the team in early 2022.
Kate holds a Diploma in Business Administration and assists Guy with project management and executive administration, as well as managing and developing our FitWorker360 pre-employment
screening program.
Originally from Far North Queensland before living in Sydney for six years, Kate managed businesses
in both the hospitality and education industries before moving to beautiful Port Macquarie in 2017
with her young family.
Kate enjoys spending time outside with family and friends, as well as regular sampling of the
incredible food and wine in this region!
Hastings Physio and Health is proudly affiliated with Hastings Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Centre at the Hermitage Medical Centre.
Hastings Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Centre continues to provide excellent physiotherapy services with Paul Seward, Nick Ratcliffe, Alasdair Thomson and Blake MacKenzie. Guy Terkelsen works between both practices
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