Meet Your Therapists
Our team finds treating people’s hands extremely meaningful. Hands are vital for our function—whether it’s engaging in hobbies, working, or managing family responsibilities. Helping individuals to restore independence and continue their daily roles is something that brings us collective fulfilment and purpose.
Anna Cooper
B. App. Sc. (Physiotherapy)
Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist
Anna is a Physiotherapist and has been working in Hand Therapy for 17 years in both public and private settings.
For the last 7 years she has been providing Hand Therapy services in the Illawarra. She has competed her CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) and is also an Accredited Member of the AHTA ( Australian Hand Therapy Association).
Anna enjoys being able to make a positive impact in peoples lives with the treatment she provides. She enjoys seeing a varied caseload and has a particular interest in complex trauma, and wrist pain. Having 4 children of her own she also loves seeing kids and ensuring that they have a positive experience following injury.
Anna loves the artistry of splinting and casting and enjoys the hands on nature of the work that she does.
Outside of work Anna enjoys spending time with her busy family on outdoor adventures. She enjoys the bush and the beach and cooking healthy food.
Sheree Colquhoun
B App Sc (Occupational Therapy)
Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Accredited Member AHTA
Sheree is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in Hand Therapy.
She has completed her CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) and is an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association).
Sheree’s experience has been in both the public and private sectors, working both locally and internationally including in the UK and Canada.
Sheree enjoys the challenge of upper limb assessment and developing appropriate interventions that provide clients with the best outcomes for their hand. She particularly enjoys management of acute traumatic injuries and post operative care.
Sheree is also an active member of the AHTA Hand Therapy Advocacy Committee – working to improve awareness of Hand Therapy in the community.
When not at work Sheree is kept busy with her 2 teenage children. She enjoys catching up with friends and travelling with her family whenever she gets the chance.
Nathan Cooper
B. App. Sc. (Physiotherapy)
Hand therapy + Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Assoc MAHTA
B App Sc (Physiotherapy)
Assoc MAHTA
Nathan has been working as a Physiotherapist for 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to MEND Hand Therapy.
He has worked in several musculoskeletal and workplace physiotherapy roles including the highly regarded Sydney Spine and Pelvis. It was this practice that allowed him the opportunity to develop extensive manual therapy skills – Nathan uses a variety of assessment and treatment techniques to get optimal outcomes for patients. He has broad post-graduate training in treatment approaches such as the “Connect” therapy model, Jean Pierre Barral’s neural manipulation, and Muscle Energy Techniques.
For the last 3 years he has pivoted his career into the area of Hand Therapy- working in a Sydney based Hand Therapy clinic. He has developed excellent splinting and post-operative management skills and is working towards full AHTA accreditation. Importantly, he can combine his treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with Hand Therapy treatment, to provide patients with comprehensive rehabilitation of the entire upper limb.
Outside of work, Nathan spends his time playing lots of sport with his 4 kids, keeping active in the gym, and cooking delicious charcoal barbecues.
Johanna Simpson
B. Physiotherapy
Assoc MAHTA
Johanna is a qualified Physiotherapist with extensive experience in various areas of physiotherapy, including inpatient acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient hand therapy in both public and private hospital settings.
Since 2019, Johanna has specialised in Hand Therapy and is an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association. She is currently working toward her Hand Therapist Accreditation. While the majority of her week is dedicated to Hand Therapy, she also maintains her skills through casual work in the hospital system.
Johanna has a keen interest in upper limb fractures, post-surgical management, and sports injuries, and she adopts a holistic approach to help her patients achieve their goals.
Outside of work, Johanna enjoys socialising with family and friends, drinking coffee, and staying active through Pilates, paddle-boarding, walking, and spending time at the beach.
Erica Adams
B. Occupational Therapy
Assoc MAHTA
Erica is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience in Hand Therapy. Her career began in paediatrics and acute hospital settings before she discovered her passion for hand rehabilitation. Erica has worked in Hand Therapy practices across QLD and NSW, treating diverse cases including elective surgeries, trauma, and sports injuries.
She enjoys treating a variety of hand conditions, with a strong interest in post-surgical recovery and sports-related injuries. Erica is skilled in splinting, casting, and values working closely with her patients to help them achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Outside of work, Erica enjoys camping, watching her kids play sport, and taking her dog for walks on the beach.
Niki Haig
B. App. Sc ( Occupational Therapy)
Certified Hand Therapist ( USA)
Niki has extensive experience having owned and operated a hand therapy practice within the Illawarra for the last 30 years.
Niki Haig is a name synonymous with Hand Therapy in the Illawarra. Niki has extensive experience having owned and operated a Hand Therapy practice within the Illawarra for the last 25 years. After a short break from practice and some well deserved travel and rest, Niki was ready to return, and share her expertise and experience in the Illawarra once again. Niki is a qualified Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has a wealth of knowledge in all things Hand Therapy.
Outside of work, Niki enjoys travelling, bike riding adventures, and spending time with family and friends.
