We’re excited to welcome Aptus Physiotherapy who are now seeing patients at North Ryde Medical Centre!

https://www.aptusphysiotherapy.com.au/

The principal physiotherapist Thomas Wang has a passion for helping people regain mobility, overcome pain, and achieve goals through tailored management plans that encompass exercise prescription and hands-on therapy.

Thomas is an experienced clinician who has worked primarily in private practices, specialising in musculoskeletal injuries sustained from sports, everyday life, work, and motor vehicle accidents. His expertise lies in the treatment and management of pain and injuries affecting the shoulder, neck, lower back, and knee. He is also keen on treating osteoarthritis, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders, and headaches. His approach emphasises functional rehabilitation—moving beyond symptom relief to ensure patients can return to their daily activities and achieve long-term physical goals effectively.

Experience
In the world of elite sporting, Thomas has been the team Physiotherapist for the NPL1 Blacktown Spartans and Western Sydney Wanderers, and has experience working with NBL1 Teams. During his career, he has also completed Practicums and Work in Sydney’s major metropolitan hospitals such as Westmead & Bankstown Hospital where he gained experience in Pre/Post Surgical rehab, aged care, and fracture services.

His mission as a Physiotherapist is to provide personal care that goes beyond treating the symptoms to address the root cause and promote lasting recovery.

Outside of Work
When he’s not working, Thomas likes to stay active by going on runs and playing basketball. He is also a keen fan of motorsports and enjoys appreciating coffee.

Both Government-funded (free) and Private Influenza vaccines are in stock. Appointments are available online, or by calling Reception.

Influenza vaccination can be given at the same time as COVID-19 booster vaccination.

The following people are eligible for a FREE Government-funded influenza vaccination:

• Age 65 years and over (high-dose vaccine)
• All Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years 
• Pregnant women (influenza vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy)
• All individuals aged 5 years and over with medical risk conditions, namely:
  • cardiac disease, including cyanotic congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
  • chronic respiratory conditions, including suppurative lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe asthma
  • other chronic illnesses requiring regular medical follow up or hospitalisation in the previous year, including diabetes mellitus, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal failure, and haemoglobinopathies
  • chronic neurological conditions that impact on respiratory function, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and seizure disorders
  • impaired immunity, including HIV, malignancy and chronic steroid use
  • children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy
• All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over

Otherwise, private flu vaccines ($20 vaccine cost) are for anyone who does not qualify for the free vaccine criteria above.

(If you do NOT have a valid Medicare card, a $40 total fee applies – $20 vaccine cost plus $20 consult fee).

Please call and request a “Flu vax appointment”.