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Our Team
At Neo Therapy Group, our team of skilled rehabilitation professionals are dedicated to your recovery journey. Combining expertise with a heartfelt commitment to your well-being, we tailor our care to meet your unique needs. Discover the passionate professionals who are here to support you every step of the way
Peter Kelly
Director / Co - Founder
Practice Manager & Client Welfare Officer
Peter is a co-founder of Neo Therapy Group, where he ensures exceptional client care and oversees practice operations. His deep commitment to service is evident through a long history of community involvement, including coaching at the local PCYC, serving as a scout leader, and actively participating as a board member of the PCYC
Driven by a passion for holistic care, Peter’s goal is to make the client experience as smooth and rewarding as possible. He believes that by collaborating with dedicated health professionals, Neo Therapy Group can provide the support and effective care that clients need to achieve their health goals.
Abin Baby
Physiotherapist
BPhty, M.Sc (Gerontology & Rehab Studies)
Abin is very excited to be part of the Neo Therapy Group team. Becoming a Physiotherapist fulfilled Abin’s dream of pursuing a profession focussed on assisting people to repair, retrain and return to their own optimal abilities and get the most out of their life through helping them to understand their body better.
He is experienced at diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological conditions across all age groups. This includes lower back pain, shoulder, and neck pain; acute sporting injuries; osteoarthritis and working with you pre and post operatively to keep you moving well. Abin is also experienced with treating people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis. Abin also has a keen interest for Older Adults health.
Abin loves working with people from all walks of life to get them back to doing the things that they love to do. He has a passion for helping people to move, be fit and healthy and get the most out of life. His approach is hands on, utilising a range of soft tissues techniques combined with joint mobilisation and exercise therapy to help you recover quicker.
Abin is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Physiotherapy New Zealand ensuring he keeps up to date on the latest evidence-based treatments to keep you moving well.
Abin lives and works from his hometown of Wollongong where he loves spending time with his family outside of his work.
Abdul Lawal
Psychology
BPsych (Hons)
Abdul is a Provisional Psychologist with a passion for mental health, wellbeing, and living life with kindness and compassion.
His approach to psychology stems from his desire to help clients to work through the things that are weighing them down, guide clients towards understanding themselves more deeply, assist clients to examine the unhelpful patterns in their lives, and support clients towards building richer and fuller lives.
With a multifaceted background that includes community-based mental health, youth work, mentoring for at-risk young people, and residential care work, Abdul brings a unique perspective to the challenges that people face when dealing with mental health issues. He has developed the skills to work effectively with individuals across the life span from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, and is able to provide a holistic approach to mental health treatment that takes into account the unique needs and circumstances of each individual that he works with.
Whether working with individuals, families, or groups, Abdul is passionate about building deep, genuine relationships with his clients and creating a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts and feelings while working towards their goals.
Josh Baulch
Exercise Physiologist
BExScRehab
Josh is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a passion for helping people move. He grew up loving to play a range of sports including running, AFL and basketball. Since graduating from the University of Wollongong, Josh wants to encourage others to move as well.
Josh has experience in treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as using hydrotherapy as a form of exercise. He also loves to chat to clients and encourage them to create an active lifestyle because as we know, movement is medicine.
When not working, Josh loves to spend his time with his wife, running, going to the gym or going to church.
Melinda Blazic
Therapy Assistant
Allied Health Assistant & Early Years Educator
Melinda serves as an Allied Health Assistant and Early Years Educator at Neo Therapy Group, bringing with her extensive experience. With over 11 years of experience as a preschool educator and authorised supervisor, Melinda transitioned to a role as an Allied Health Assistant at Neo Therapy.
Her decision was motivated by witnessing firsthand the profound positive impact therapy can have on a client’s well-being. This experience inspired her to pursue further studies and become a Therapy Assistant.
Melinda’s contribution to the team at Neo Therapy Group is invaluable. She collaborates closely with all therapists and plays a significant role in designing and implementing therapy programs for pediatric clients.
Her background as an Early Childhood educator enhances the therapeutic experience for pediatric clients, as activities are tailored and enjoyable, maximising the therapeutic benefits.