1/198 Belmore Road Riverwood NSW 2210
DIETITIAN
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DIETITIAN (on maternity leave)
DIETITIAN
Alicia Machalias (Dietitian) – Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Master of Public Health and Master of Nutrition & Dietetics, DAA Accredited Practising Dietitian
Alicia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with expertise in nutrition and public health, having completed a Bachelor of Nutrition Science, a Master of Public Health, and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong.
She is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through realistic, sustainable, and personalised strategies. Alicia’s key areas of interest include chronic disease management, endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition and women’s health.
Whether you’re seeking to manage a health condition, improve your exercise performance, or aiming to lose or gain weight, Alicia takes the time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create nutrition plans that truly work for you.
With a client-focused approach and a deep understanding of nutritional science, Alicia empowers people to make informed choices that support long-term well-being—not just short-term results. Her goal is to ensure every client feels supported, educated, and confident in their journey to better health.
Alicia consults fortnightly on Saturdays.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Anish Raj (Physiotherapist) – Master of Physiotherapy
Anish has completed a Masters of Physiotherapy and is currently working in the aged care setting as well as our practice. Anish specialises in Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques, Physiotherapeutic assessment and management of Musculoskeletal disorders and Orthopaedic conditions. Anish has also published research papers on various aspects of physiotherapy. Anish has worked overseas as an assistant professor of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for many years, teaching post and under-graduates. We are extremely privileged to have Anish working for the best health of our patients.
Anish provides physiotherapy services in the areas of all musculo-skeletal problems including spinal pain and injuries (neck and back), Sports injuries, Joint pain including arthritis pain, Orthopaedic injuries including fracture management, Neurological disorders and Cardiothoracic conditions, Child and adolescent musculoskeletal conditions.
Anish consults at Caritas Medical Centre every Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm
DIETITIAN (on maternity leave)
Carolyn Hanna (Dietitian) – Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours), DAA Accredited Practising Dietitian
Since graduating, Carolyn has worked in private practice all over Sydney. She has gained experience providing nutrition education and counselling to patients and their families with an array of medical conditions. These conditions may include Diabetes and Pre-diabetes, Hyperlipidaemia, Hypertension, Weight loss, Sports Nutrition, Food Intolerances and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, as well as many others.
Carolyn believes in having a positive approach towards eating with realistic goals. Her aim is to make you feel confident making healthy choices that lead you to a happy and healthy lifestyle, and help you manage chronic disease.
Carolyn is currently on maternity leave.
