Catriona (Cat) Croghan

Director and Physiotherapist
Email: cat@phyxit.com.au

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  – University of Sydney
• Masters of Applied Science (Sports Physiotherapy)
  – Griffith University QLD
• Academic Excellence Award
  – Masters of AppSc (Sports Physio)
• NSWIS Physiotherapy Provider 1997 - current

While studying her undergraduate degree Cat also pursued hockey and ultimately represented Australia. She has also cycled at a state level and was a member of the paralympic squad leading into Athens as a pilot for a visually impaired athlete. Cat has had her fair share of injuries and can fully appreciate the frustrations associated with time out of sport/activity.

Cat spent three years in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics travelling full time with the Australian Sailing Team and represented Australia as a Physiotherapist at the 2000 Olympics. She is obviously passionate about sport and people who are passionate about being active and maintaining activity.

Cat has provided physiotherapy coverage for sports including rugby union, hockey, gymnastics, martial arts, corporate sports days and has spent a season working in the NSW ski fields as a physiotherapist. She has also attended World University Games as a physiotherapist and was nominated in the Australian University hockey team three consecutive years whilst studying.

Cat in more recent years had been retained as the Team Physiotherapist for the Young Matildas (womens Football) including management of the teams injuries whilst in Australia as well as on Tour including a month tour in Italy. Also Team Physiotherapist for the Australian Women's Indoor Hockey Team - Recently competed in the World Cup in Poland.

Cat is passionate about applying the latest research and evidence to ensure all her patients receive the best care available.

Nicole (Nikki) Hilton

Physiotherapist (B. Physiotherapy)
Email: nikki@phyxit.com.au

Nikki is a talented Physiotherapist who is dedicated to providing patient care for total well-being. Nikki completed her Physiotherapy degree at Charles Sturt University in Albury, before relocating to the Illawarra region. She gained diverse experience working in the public health system with the Illawarra Area Health Service before joining the Phyxit team.

Nikki has a keen interest in sports, particularly Australian Rules Football and Netball. Nikki also practices Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling techniques where appropriate. She recently returned from America where she studied Graston Technique (see useful links).

Nikki is also passionate about spinal care and treatment of backs and necks. Including postural assessment and self-management techniques including core strength and stability. She aims to gain long-term results and give patients the most up to date and evidence based care.

Nikki has also had experience in respiratory conditions, sinusitis, headache management, post trauma and pre and post surgical treatment.

She is passionate about applying the latest research findings to her practice to ensure optimum outcomes for her patients.