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	PHYSIOTHERAPY Bruce Konings Bruce graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of SA in 1992, He worked in the public medical system in SA, NSW and QLD before starting a practice in Goolwa. Bruce is passionate about physiotherapy and believes strongly in patient education and empowerment. He has considerable success using the Ridgeway Method. Besides physiotherapy and work, Bruce enjoys the outdoors, keeping up with his three children, sailing and basketball. Bruce is available Tuesday and Thursday as needed. For bookings please phone South Coast Sports and Spinal 8555 5961.
	PODIATRY Andy Chan Andy completed a Bachelor of Podiatry in 2007 at the University of Western Sydney. After graduating he worked in approximately twenty aged-care facilities and worked as a locum in private and outpatient clinics. He then founded Fleurieu Podiatry and has three clinics in Port Elliot, Mount Compass and Balhannah. He has extensive experience in geriatric podiatry and a keen interest in biomechanics and orthotics. He enjoys gardening, looking after chickens and running after his three children. Andy works from Mount Compass Medical Centre every second Wednesday. Please phone the Medical Centre for an appointment.
	REMEDIAL MASSAGE Chantelle Jones Chantelle is a qualified Massage Therapist with more than fifteen years experience. She has lived locally for over seven years. Remedial Massage has always been her dream job and she takes great pride in what she does. If you would like more information about what she can offer you, or to make an appointment, please phone Chantelle directly on 0433 939 441.
	OPTOMETRY Luke Higgins Luke consults at Mount Compass (primary practice) and provides outreach optometry services at Meningie, Coonalpyn, Raukkan, Murray Bridge and Port Pirie. His professional interests are eye disease management, sports optometry, ocular therapeutics, low vision rehabilitation and rural and community eye care. In addition to his clinical practice and business ownership of Luke Higgins Optometry, he is part of the teaching team at Flinders University (School of Optometry), works with the Royal Society for the Blind and is a Board Member of Optometry South Australia. In his spare time, Luke enjoys Clay Target Shooting and has successfully represented Australia in the Australian team and South Australia with the State team. Camping and gem fossicking are other interests. Please phone the Medical Centre to make an appointment.
	PSYCHOLOGY Wendy Finster Wendy is a well-qualified and experienced psychologist in health and clinical psychology. She has a practice in Thebarton and visits Mount Compass Medical Centre every four weeks. She is often accompanied by her dog Bodhi, a chocolate Labrador therapy dog. Please ring 8556 8365 to make an appointment.
	DIETITIAN Shenae Miller (Fuel Your Life) Shenae Miller is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with ‘Fuel Your Life’, and is currently consulting at our clinic on a Wednesday afternoon every four weeks. Since graduating, from Flinders University in 2019, Shenae has been working as a private practice dietitian in Southern Adelaide. Shenae can assist you with weight management for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, mental health, cardiovascular disease, malnutrition, hypertension and mindful eating. Home visits are available on request. Please ring 8556 8365 to make an appointment.
	MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER Sharlene Bevington (Stella Evolution) Sharlene has been in private practice since 2013, providing mental health counselling and disability intervention. She works with clients from school-aged children through to elderly adults and has extensive experience with Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and NDIS clients. Anxiety disorders are a special area of interest. She is Advanced EMDR qualified, CBT trained and a post graduate in Child Psychotherapy. Sharlene will be consulting at Mount Compass on Thursday. She will also do home visits where suitable. Please ring 8556 8365 to make an appointment.

Mount Compass Medical Centre, Compass Central, 5/30 Victor Harbor Road, MOUNT COMPASS : for appointments please book online, or phone 8556 8365