GKK GROUP - Key Persons
Catia graduated from University of Sydney in 1989 with Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy.
She commenced her career at Prince of Wales and Prince Henry Hospitals, working in a variety of areas including acute & post-acute orthopaedics & hand therapy. Catia was the senior physiotherapist for 4 years in an early discharge orthopaedic hospital to home programme.
Catia joined Southern Hand Therapy in 1998 and gained certification in hand therapy (CHT) in 2011.
Hayley graduated from her physiotherapy degree at the University of Cape Town and spent her initial training working in private practices in South Africa, the U.S.A and Australia, gaining expertise in orthopaedic and sporting injuries.
She has extensive experience working with upper limb injuries, and has worked exclusively in hands since 1998, working in busy private practices and running her own practice in Cape Town.
Hayley joined the team at Southern Hand Therapy in 2011 and has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise in treating and managing complex injuries of the upper limb. She enjoys patient interaction, continued learning and creating splints to improve outcomes. Hayley consults at our Kogarah clinic.
Huy graduated from his physiotherapy degree at The University of Sydney. He has 7 years of experience in public & private hospital settings which has provided him with a broad physiotherapist skillset, which include the clinical areas of acute/surgical care, orthopaedics, outpatients and rehabilitation.
Huy commenced work at the South Western Sydney Hand Centre (Fairfield Hospital) in 2017, where he worked alongside hand surgeons and wound care nurses and further developed his skillset in the management of acute traumatic hand injuries. He demonstrates a strong interest in tendon and ligament injury rehabilitation.
Huy joined Southern Hand Therapy in 2019. He consults at both our Kogarah and Sutherland clinics.
Sophie graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2009 and quickly found a passion for working in the field of Hand Therapy. Having joined the team in 2017, Sophie has added to the overall dynamic of the team bringing an enthusiastic and nuturing approach to the management of her patients.