Meet Our
Allied Health Staff

Pooja Gajare

• Physiotherapist

Miss Pooja Gajare a highly passionate and driven Australian Physiotherapist holding Australian Health Practitioners (AHPRA) general registration.

Miss Gajare has 12+ years of clinical experience of practicing in diverse settings both in Australia and India; with the main goal to make a positive difference in an individuals life and the community by focusing on holistic approaches. 

She is skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with various conditions of musculoskeletal system, neurological system, cardiorespiratory system and women’s health of all age group with special interest in Orthopedics, Injury Prevention, Leadership, Healthcare management, Clinical education and mentorship, Manual therapy, Geriatric care and Rehabilitation. 

Miss Gajare is certified in Dry Needling, Mulligans Treatment, Women’s health, having known as a Mulligan Practitioner (Newzealand), Certified Dry Needling Pratitioner (South Africa), Certified Basic Life Support Provider (American Heart Association), Certified Antenatal and postnatal fitness instuctor (IAFT).

She is also a Registered, Life Time Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapist(MIAP) and also registered with Maharashtra Occupational and Physiotherapy Council (MOTPT).

Pooja works at Lidcombe Family Medical Centre every Thursday and Saturday. Book today by calling (02) 8022 8442! 

Dr Robin Jo

• Chinese Medical Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Remedial Massage Therapist

Dr Robin is a qualified and enthusiastic practitioner. He has a double degree in Health Science and Chinese Medicine. Robin completed further study in Nanjing University Hospital internships in Nanjing, China and Kyung Hee University Hospital, Woori Saam Oriental Medicine, and Kyunghee Shintong Oriental Medicine in Seoul, Korea.

Dr Robin has also studied Remedial massage including Acupressure, remedial techniques and Trigger Point Therapy. He has incorporated these massage techniques into his clinical practice of Acupuncture to achieve maximum benefit for his patients

Dr Robin has been passed down Saam Acupuncture techniques from his teacher WOLOH and provides treatments through the incorporation of WOLOH Saam Acupuncture techniques and Chinese Medicine acupuncture methods. Additionally, he follows the diagnosis and treatment methods of Hyungsang medicine, which is among one of the diagnosis methods listed in Donguibogam (Donguibogam was inscribed on the Memory of the World Register by UNESCO in 2009 and is still the only medical book on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Donguibogam will turn 400 years old in 2013 CHANGE to 2019 OR turned 400 years old in 2013). Hyungsan medicine is an inspection which places emphasis on the relationships between pathological patterns and one’s facial or body shape, colour and movement

He believes that even with the same symptoms, as everyone is unique, treatments should be individualised”

– AHPRA registered Acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner
– World Stroke Organization member
– WOLOH Saam  clinical study  member
– Hyungsang Medicine clinical study  member
– Nanjing University Hospital internships in Nanjing,China
– Kyung Hee University hospital internships in Seoul, Korea
– Woori Saam Oriental Medicine clinical study in Seoul, Korea
– Kyung Hee Shintong Oriental Medicine clinical study  in Seoul, Korea

• Podiatrist

Natalie Chiew

Natalie has an interest in providing nutrition care across chronic medical conditions. She also likes to learn about the latest health and nutrition news whether it be from reading research articles or staying informed with the media.

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, she believes that personalised and practical nutrition plays an important role in maintaining good health and wellbeing.

She enjoys connecting and chatting with people, while helping them reach their health goals by empowering them with the knowledge to make a positive change in their lives.

Natalie works at Lidcombe Family Medical Centre fortnight Tuesday. Book today by calling (02) 8022 8442! 

Ravina Mistry