Name: Simon Ebert
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio) 1982 SAIT
- 1982-1985 worked in hospital setting treating patient’s in critical care, orthopaedics, rheumatology, hydrotherapy, neurology and with musculoskeletal problems
- Started working in private practice in 1985
- 1986 started own clinic in South Brighton area
- Tutoring for students at Uni SA involved in clinical placements 1992 and 1994
- Local primary school education sessions
- 1995-1998 Occupational Health Physiotherapist (P/T)
- 1999-2001 Australian Physiotherapy Association – Professional Development Officer (P/T)
- 2005 to present date Partner at Blackwood Physiotherapy
Over 30 years combined experience in hospital and private practice settings treating a vast variety of problems.
Special interests or areas of particular specialty:
- Sports related injuries
- Spinal pain management
- Headaches triggered from neck problems
- Lower limb biomechanics assessment and treatment
- Treatment of BPPV (Dizziness/Vertigo)
Hobbies:
- Keeping fit and healthy with swimming, regular walking , yoga/stretching to maintain flexibility and an occasional surf
- Hills trail walking
- Mountain bike riding
- Appreciation of Craft Beer brewing
- Travel
- Home renovation and maintenance, woodworking
What makes you different/why should people see you?
- Vast and varied experience (over 34 years) working as a physiotherapist
- With Professional Development – remain up to date with latest training and techniques developed in the profession and improve skills and knowledge
- I treat each and every client I see with genuine care, compassion and respect
- I always strive to achieve the best outcome for my client
- I relate well to people of all ages – able to motivate people, especially teenagers (with their own strong ideas)