Our heart is our team of therapists
South Coast Hand Therapy is a team of registered Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists
with over 120 years combined experience in treating hands.
All of our therapists have additional qualifications as Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) or
Certified Hand Therapist (USA) and we are all members of the Australian Hand Therapy Association
with over 120 years combined experience in treating hands.
All of our therapists have additional qualifications as Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) or
Certified Hand Therapist (USA) and we are all members of the Australian Hand Therapy Association
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Brett HaigBrett is an Occupational Therapist / Accredited Hand Therapist who grew up in Kiama before graduating from Sydney university in 1989. While working in the Northern Territory, Brett developed an interest in Hand therapy, completing his Post graduate Diploma in Hand and Upper Limb Therapy in 1998. Upon returning to the Illawarra he opened South Coast Hand therapy in 2000. Brett is a
keen fly fisherman and a passionate fan of AFL 
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Niki HaigNiki met Brett whilst studying Occupational Therapy
at Sydney University and they married just before graduating in 1989. She joined the therapy team at South Coast Hand Therapy in 2006 and has since completed the Hand Therapy Certification exam and become a fully Accredited Hand Therapist. Niki also has a Masters in Special Education and is one part ofthe singing duo The Sassaphones.
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Anna Cooper Anna is a Physiotherapist with 15 years of hand therapy experience. Prior to joining South Coast Hand therapy in 2014 Anna was working as a hand therapist in Sydney completing the Hand Therapy Certification Exam. She is also a long term member of the Australian Hand Therapy association. Anna is an enthusiastic team member who loves a challenge and an Op shop bargain.
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Jacqueline ChevisJacquie is an Occupational Therapist/ Accredited Hand Therapist who has worked in hand therapy in her native Canada and in Australia. During a trip to NZ in the 80’s a nice Australian boy convinced her to settle in Wollongong. Her work experience includes 15 years OT and hand therapy at the Wollongong Hospital and since 2009, specializing in hand therapy at South Coast Hand Therapy. Jacquie has many interests including bushwalking, going to live theatre and sharing a meal with her neighbours
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Nicole Ekman Nicole is a Physiotherapist who realised her passion for hand therapy whilst working in Sydney. With a background in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and many years of
hand therapy Nicole is a valued member of our team. She began working for south Coast Hand Therapy after a‘sea change’ move to the South Coast in 2006. Having completed the Hand Therapy Certification Exam, Nicole is a fully Accredited Hand Therapist. She is also a keen Netballer who loves the outdoors.
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