MEET OUR TEAM

A team invested in your progress.

Our highly skilled multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing effective and innovative care to best support your health & wellbeing.

 
 

AARON HENNESSY
OWNER

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE CHIROPRACTOR (AICE)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

B.ChSc., M.Chiro., ICSSD(FICS)., M.OccThy

Aaron’s has a unique dual background with more than 15 years clinical experience. This combined expertise allows him to bring an integrated, movement-based perspective to assessment and intervention across both paediatric and adult populations, bridging physical performance with neurodevelopment and functional participation.

His paediatric experience includes supporting children with developmental delays, retained neonatal reflexes, neuro-motor development challenges, Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, and complex developmental presentations.

In addition, Aaron has extensive experience in sports medicine and performance, having worked with athletes across all levels, including clinical teams for CrossFit® Regionals and Sanctionals and Ironman® competitions. He has also taught Anatomy and Sports Medicine at multiple universities, reflecting his strong foundation in education and evidence-based practice.

Aaron has undertaken extensive additional training across Pilates, Mellillo Method of Primitive Reflex Integration, SOS Feeding, Thompson Method (breastfeeding), FAKTR (Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation), MAT® Movement Assessment, DNS weightlifting, Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), and Praxis training and more.

His paediatric experience includes supporting children with developmental delays, retained neonatal reflexes, neuro-motor development challenges, Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, and complex developmental presentations.

In addition, Aaron has extensive experience in sports medicine and performance, having worked with athletes across all levels, including clinical teams for CrossFit® Regionals and Sanctionals and Ironman® competitions. He has also taught Anatomy and Sports Medicine at multiple universities, reflecting his strong foundation in education and evidence-based practice.

Aaron has undertaken extensive additional training across Pilates, Mellillo Method of Primitive Reflex Integration, SOS Feeding, Thompson Method (breastfeeding), FAKTR (Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation), MAT® Movement Assessment, DNS weightlifting, Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), and Praxis training and more.

Aaron Hennessy

(OWNER) SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE CHIROPRACTOR (AICE)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Nicola Cole

CHIROPRACTOR
B.ChSc., M.Chiro.

Niki is passionate about helping individuals and families move, heal, and thrive through personalised chiropractic care.

Having navigated her own significant injury recovery journey, she understands the challenges of pain, rehabilitation, and rebuilding confidence in the body. This experience shapes her compassionate, patient-centred approach and commitment to achieving lasting results.

Niki has a special interest in pregnancy and paediatric care, supporting mothers throughout pregnancy and providing gentle care for newborns and babies. She is also passionate about wellness care, immune system optimisation, and shoulder rehabilitation.

Outside the clinic, Niki is a keen water polo player, dedicated swimmer, and enjoys surfing with her family. Her active lifestyle inspires her commitment to helping patients stay healthy, active, and doing what they love.

Nicola Cole

CHIROPRACTOR

Abraham Tedjakusuma

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
B.H.Sc., M.OccThy

Abe is a Senior Occupational Therapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting children and families navigating a wide range of neurodevelopmental challenges.

He works closely with children and their families to support developmental delays, retained primitive reflexes, coordination and motor planning difficulties, sensory processing differences, and challenges with attention, emotional regulation, and self-regulation.

Abe’s clinical interests include sensory processing, learning difficulties, Autism, ADHD, motor coordination, emotional and impulse regulation, attention, and school readiness. He has particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of retained primitive reflexes, and is highly skilled in delivering comprehensive assessments and tailored intervention plans that evolve with the child’s developmental needs.

Abraham also holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science with additional training in paediatric neuro-motor development, rehabilitation, feeding (SOS Feeding), Primitive Reflex Integration (Melillo Method) and more.

Abraham Tedjakusuma

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Bianca Hennessy

PRACTICE MANAGER

Bianca brings a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and operational expertise to the team, with more than 15 years of experience across client services and project management.

As Practice Manager at Hunter Functional Health, Bianca is dedicated to keeping the clinic running smoothly while fostering a warm, welcoming environment for our clients. She oversees client experience, day-to-day operations, and team support, ensuring seamless communication and efficient systems.

Bianca Hennessy

PRACTICE MANAGER

Lucas Carroll

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
B. OccThy (Hons)

Lucas is an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in paediatrics and child development.

He brings a warm, engaging, and movement-based approach to therapy, supporting children to build confidence, skills, and positive connections with their bodies. 

Lucas’ clinical approach is supported by his background as a children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, where he saw firsthand how purposeful movement can support focus, emotional regulation, resilience, and self-belief. This experience informs his delivery of brain-based, play-driven therapy sessions that are motivating, fun, and developmentally appropriate.

Known for his calm energy and playful style, Lucas works closely with families and other supports to ensure therapy is aligned with meaningful functional outcomes.

Lucas supports children to develop sensory integration, emotional regulation, motor coordination, motor planning, and body awareness, using movement-rich activities tailored to each child’s individual goals.

Lucas Carroll

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

 
 

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