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with Dr Jovanovic
Call 02 6652 6777
Fax 02 6652 6911
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with Dr Chan
Call 02 6651 5222
Fax 02 6699 2248
175 Rose Avenue
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Meet Faye Wiffen
I am lucky - I fell into a career that became a passion, quite simply I love what I do! The challenge to learn, discover, understand more about the function and interplay of the human body culminated in my returning to university to gain a post-graduate Masters Degree in Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 2000, and be recognised as an APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
My major Masters research was on my favourite joint-the shoulder, which was published internationally in ' Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy" and used as reference for further research. I then qualified to join the Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapists of Australia (SEPA), an elite group of physiotherapists highly skilled and experienced in treatment of the shoulder and elbow conditions.
My goal is to enable all who have the desire, to age actively. - My journey of discovery is ongoing.
An opportunity next presented to extend and challenge myself profressionally by exploring deeper the complexity of the special interest area of Hand Therapy- literally a Pandora’s box but extremely rewarding when you can return a fully functional hand after severe trauma or injury. After fulfilling the required training and experience I achieved my status as Full Member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
This then led to further study, finally sitting the USA based Hand Therapy Certification Commission exam, thus qualifying as a Certifed Hand Therapist (USA) – the only such qualified Therapist between Newcastle and the Gold Coast, saving MNC clients long distance travel to obtain highly skilled attention for any hand or upper limb injuries.
On a personal level I practice what I preach, being active in kayaking, cycling, bushwalking, gym and of course the garden! I am fitter and stronger now than I was 10 years ago by following simple rules of activity and healthy living.