About

Our team is dedicated to looking after all their patients –
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Charlie Haddad, Physiotherapist

Charlie Haddad is a well-respected physiotherapist with over 24 years experience. Since 2005, he has been the owner of Canterbury-Bankstown Physiotherapy and has developed an excellent rapport with doctors and leading specialists around Sydney.

In 2000, Charlie graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in physiotherapy.  He is skilled in manual therapy where most of his treatment modalities consist of “hands on” techniques. Muscle Energy techniques and Thoracic Ring approach are used frequently when assessing and treating patients. He has a strong emphasis on promoting patient care to allow maximum function for each individual.

Given his keen interests in sport, he has been affiliated with the rehabilitation of a number of elite sports persons and sporting teams. Some of these teams include, Western Sydney Wanderers (ALeague), Sydney Olympic (NSL), Blacktown Premier League, St George Premier League, Sydney Flames (WNBL), Belmore United Soccer Club and Sydney Bulls Rugby League.  As a result, he has a special interest in the treatment of young and developing soccer players, dancers/gymnasts, golfers and triathletes. He also has a passion for working with young athletes whose bodies are developing and changing and providing them with a strength and conditioning program which will allow them to continue to perform at the highest level.

Outside of work, Charlie enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children.  He is a co-founding member of Mates On A Mission (MOAM), a charitable association helping kids and families with terminal illness. He believes that giving to people less fortunate than himself is a way of showing appreciation for his own healthy life.

Belinda Paris, Physiotherapist

Belinda graduated from the University Of Sydney in 2013 with both a Bachelors degree in Health Science and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy.

After working in various hospitals around Sydney gaining valuable experience Belinda pursued a career in private practise specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Sports was always an area that Belinda enjoyed and this lead her to building a budding sports career working for various soccer clubs such as Sydney Olympic as well as the NSW Athletics and currently the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs.

Belinda is passionate about rehabilitating her patients using a mixture of both manual therapies and tailor-made exercise programs, incorporating both pilates and strength based techniques, to empower and give her patients the tools they need to achieve their desired goals.

Belinda Paris, Physiotherapist

Belinda graduated from the University Of Sydney in 2013 with both a Bachelors degree in Health Science and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy.

After working in various hospitals around Sydney gaining valuable experience Belinda pursued a career in private practise specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Sports was always an area that Belinda enjoyed and this lead her to building a budding sports career working for various soccer clubs such as Sydney Olympic as well as the NSW Athletics and currently the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs.

Belinda is passionate about rehabilitating her patients using a mixture of both manual therapies and tailor-made exercise programs, incorporating both pilates and strength based techniques, to empower and give her patients the tools they need to achieve their desired goals.

Daniella El-Azz, Physiotherapist

Daniella El-Azzi has a profound commitment to improving quality of life, and finds joy in helping individuals regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve overall wellness. Having recently graduated from a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney, Daniella furthered her experience working alongside a reserve grade rugby league team. Her passion and interest lies in sporting, lower back and pelvis injuries.

Daniella enjoys furthering her clinical and practical expertise through participation in various professional development. She is apart of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is a qualified SIRA Work Cover provider.

Daniella El-Azz, Physiotherapist

Daniella El-Azzi has a profound commitment to improving quality of life, and finds joy in helping individuals regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve overall wellness. Having recently graduated from a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney, Daniella furthered her experience working alongside a reserve grade rugby league team. Her passion and interest lies in sporting, lower back and pelvis injuries.

Daniella enjoys furthering her clinical and practical expertise through participation in various professional development. She is apart of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is a qualified SIRA Work Cover provider.

Ziad Afiouni, Physiotherapist

Ziad Afiouni is a qualified Physiotherapist having graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from The University of Sydney and with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Macquarie University. He was part of a research team from Macquarie University which investigated Low Back Pain.

Ziad is determined to help people regain strength, mobility and reduce pain to improve quality of life. Apart from Physiotherapy, Ziad enjoys training at the gym, travelling and watching Rugby League, Football and F1.

Ziad Afiouni, Physiotherapist

Ziad Afiouni is a qualified Physiotherapist having graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from The University of Sydney and with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Macquarie University. He was part of a research team from Macquarie University which investigated Low Back Pain.

Ziad is determined to help people regain strength, mobility and reduce pain to improve quality of life. Apart from Physiotherapy, Ziad enjoys training at the gym, travelling and watching Rugby League, Football and F1.

Michael Mura, Physiotherapist

Having always being active in sport as a teenager and having his fair share amount of injuries, Michael developed a passion for understanding how the body moves and rehabilitation. This led him to enrol in and complete a Bachelor of exercise and sports science, a Master’s in Exercise Physiology and most recently his Master’s in Physiotherapy which he completed in 2020 at the University of Sydney.

Michael has experience working as an exercise physiologist having worked with people suffering from many different acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary conditions. He now looks to specialise as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and exercise physiologist with particular interest in youth sporting injuries.

Along with working at the clinic, Michael has taken on the role of being one of the academy physiotherapist for the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Outside of work Michael enjoys exploring the outdoors, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends.

Michael Mura, Physiotherapist

Having always being active in sport as a teenager and having his fair share amount of injuries, Michael developed a passion for understanding how the body moves and rehabilitation. This led him to enrol in and complete a Bachelor of exercise and sports science, a Master’s in Exercise Physiology and most recently his Master’s in Physiotherapy which he completed in 2020 at the University of Sydney.

Michael has experience working as an exercise physiologist having worked with people suffering from many different acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary conditions. He now looks to specialise as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and exercise physiologist with particular interest in youth sporting injuries.

Along with working at the clinic, Michael has taken on the role of being one of the academy physiotherapist for the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Outside of work Michael enjoys exploring the outdoors, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends.

Sue Conway, Receptionist

Sue has sat behind the desk at Canterbury-Bankstown Physiotherapy for 21 years – greeting all who walk through the doors in a welcoming and professional manner. She is the practice manager, making and receiving calls, processing and sending accounts, liaising with Insurance companies and doctors, all whilst maintaining a friendly and accommodating environment.

Sue comes from an Insurance background, having spent her early years working for GIO.

Customer service has always been a favourite for Sue.

‘I have always enjoyed coming to work here and have made many wonderful friends along the way. I’m very privileged to work alongside such a caring team of people. Their honest, compassionate, and caring treatment of our patients keeps me motivated and very happy to still work here.’

Sue Conway, Receptionist

Sue has sat behind the desk at Canterbury-Bankstown Physiotherapy for 21 years – greeting all who walk through the doors in a welcoming and professional manner. She is the practice manager, making and receiving calls, processing and sending accounts, liaising with Insurance companies and doctors, all whilst maintaining a friendly and accommodating environment.

Sue comes from an Insurance background, having spent her early years working for GIO.

Customer service has always been a favourite for Sue.

‘I have always enjoyed coming to work here and have made many wonderful friends along the way. I’m very privileged to work alongside such a caring team of people. Their honest, compassionate, and caring treatment of our patients keeps me motivated and very happy to still work here.’