Allied Health Professionals

Mr Daniel Attia

Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Mr Daniel Attia graduated from a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in 2014. Since then, he has worked in both private practice and rehabilitation sectors. This has enabled him to gain a wide range of experience treating patients of all ages suffering from musculoskeletal, degenerative and sporting conditions.

Furthering his interest in private practice, Mr Attia completed the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Therapy: Part A-D, Dry Needling and Sports Taping courses. This has equipped him in managing key areas of interest such as low back pain, post-operative rehab and sports injuries.

Whether you are experiencing aches and pains, returning to sport or work, Mr Attia is very passionate about meeting your needs. He is highly motivated and ambitious in assisting his patients reach their goals and improve their lifestyle.

Outside of work hours, Mr Attia enjoys travelling with his wife, food and cooking, playing soccer, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Mr Daniel Attia has joined the team at Doonside Medical Centre and offers the following services:

• Patient Education
• Massage
• Joint Mobilisation Techniques
• Traction
• Exercise Prescription
• Postural Education/Correction
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Heat and Ice Therapy
• Pain and Swelling Management
• Pre and Post-Operative Care
• Return to Sport/Work Programs
• Taping
• Dry Needling
• Cupping

Special interest: sport injury, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, rehabilitation and return to work or sport.

Mr Daniel Parker

Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science, Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

With more than 17 years’ experience working as an Exercise Physiologist (since 2007), Mr Parker can help guide you with the right exercise program to help with weight loss, chronic pain management (such as back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain), chronic disease management (such as heart disease and diabetes), reduce your risk of falling, improve you general health and quality of life.

Special Interest:

• Weight loss exercise program (home-based or gym-based)
• Hydrotherapy program prescriptions
• Chronic joint/s pain management
• Fall prevention programs
• Chronic disease management (such as exercise program for heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease) 

Ms Hamna Ghouri

Dietitian
BSc (Nutrition and Applied Medical Science), MNutDiet, APD

Ms Hamna is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who is registered with Dietitians Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Applied Medical Science) and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney in 2022. Having a strong interest in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Hamna aims to translate up-to-date and evidence-based knowledge into practical advice and education for her patients to manage symptoms and meet nutritional goals. This can range from but isn’t limited to the management of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and liver disease to malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, and weight management. As Hamna believes diversity and enjoyment of food is important, she aims to tailor recommendations to food preferences and lifestyle. Hamna also enjoys working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.

Special Interest:  

• Weight management
• Nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia
• Irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel symptoms
• Other Chronic Medical Conditions
• Do not accept referral of eating disorder patients 

Additional Language: Urdu, Hindi

Mr Karsten Hansen

BA Psych, PostGradDip Psych

Karsten graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of New England in 2013. Prior to this he worked 25 years the corporate sector in London, Tokyo and Sydney. He also holds a Master of Business from London Business School, and is a Sloan Fellow from the same school. Karsten’s psychological practice has included several years with focus on a broad range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders. He also has significant experience with personality and psychotic disorders.

In the past four years he has worked in a high school as a counsellor developing in-depth experience with teenagers and young adults and the broad range of challenges they face in today’s very complicated and demanding environment.

Karsten also has comprehensive experience with a broad range of issues that impact work and work-life balance and how this can lead to mental health challenges.

Mr Hansen is now practicing at Claremont Meadows Medical Centre, sister clinic of Doonside Medical Centre and has been looking after patients of Doonside Medical Centre there.

Claremont Meadows Medical Centre is located at Shop 1, 182, Sunflower Dr, Claremont Meadows and it is only less than 20mins drive away.

Special Interest:

• Any psychological issues in children and teenagers,
• ADD, ADHD, phychotic disorder
• Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ODD, personality disorder

Mr Aneesh Kesha

Bachelor of Health Science ( Podiatry), Member of Australian Podiatry Association

Mr Aneesh Kesha holds Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) and has more than 12 years

experience in podiatry.

Mr Kesha is a member of Australian Podiatry Association and has been providing teaching to next generation podiatrists for many years.

Mr Kesha offers wide range of podiatry services including but not limited to: diabetes foot care, foot pain, plantar fasciitis, nail care, orthotic, biomechanical assessment, painful callus and corns and other foot and nail procedures such as ingrown toe nail procedures.

Mr Kesha offers bulk billing services to patients with valid EPC referral.

Special Interest:

• Wide range of podiatry services 
• Diabetic foot care, general foot care, nail care
• Foot pain, plantar fasciitis, callus, corn
• Biomechanical assessment, orthotic
• Ingrown toenail procedures

Mr Mark Soliman

Bachelor in podiatric medicine, member of Australian Podiatry Association

Mr Mark Soliman has been providing modern and comprehensive podiatric services to the northern parts of Sydney as well as rural NSW, QLD, and VIC for many years. Mr Soliman prides himself as a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and has completed a bachelor’s degree in Podiatric Medicine. Working in local and rural communities across Australia, Mark has developed a keen interest in the management of systemic illnesses with foot manifestations, particularly in older adults.

Special interests: Diabetes, Neurovascular complications, Ulcerations, fungal infections, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and callouses as well as biomechanics and footwear education.

Mr Soliman offers bulk billing services to patients with valid EPC referral.