Team | Spectrum Healthcare

Team

At Spectrum Healthcare, our practitioners aim to work collaboratively with each other to provide the best possible outcome for our patients. All of our practitioners are fully qualified and ready to help you achieve your goals!

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    Damien Benson

    CHIROPRACTOR

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    Damien Benson

  • Domenic Nasso

    Domenic Nasso

    EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

    Domenic Nasso

    Domenic Nasso

  • Wesley Adora

    Wesley Adora

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Wesley Adora

    Wesley Adora

  • Lauren Marshall

    Lauren Marshall

    CHIROPRACTOR

    Lauren Marshall

    Lauren Marshall

  • Aino Virtanen

    Aino Virtanen

    MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Aino Virtanen

    Aino Virtanen

  • Holly Drain

    Holly Drain

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Holly Drain

    Holly Drain

Damien Benson

Damien Benson

Damien is the Director and Principal of Spectrum Healthcare and 4D Health and Performance (4DHP). He currently holds over 20 years of experience in clinical practice.

Damien's initial university training was at Macquarie University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Anatomy and Physiology. He subsequently moved on to a master's in Chiropractic Science, completing this in 2002. More recently, he has completed his Master's in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) at Edith Cowan University.

Damien first started Spectrum Healthcare 14 years ago in North Ryde. He progressed into the occupational space working alongside the return-to-work team, providing onsite physiotherapy, chiropractic, health screens and pre-employment screen services to fast-track workplace injuries for both Linfox and Coles at their distribution centres.

Six years ago, Damien and two other business partners set up the 4D Health and Performance on Clarence Street in the Sydney CBD. 4DHP is a state-of-the-art health and performance facility focusing on elite-level athletes and corporate office workers.

Damien has worked in professional tennis and golfing fields over the past eight years. Previously Damien has worked with the Women’s Tennis Association's female players Peng Shuai, Zheng Saisai and Zarina Dyas. This has led him to work at international tournaments such as The Australian Open and Dubai Open.

He is the current Sports Chiropractor for the Australian PGA golf, working at the Australian, NSW, VIC, WA Open and the Australian PGA in QLD. He works alongside physios, massage therapists and Sports Doctors on the medical team. He is also assisting with Eastwood Rugby overseeing the physio and S&C services.

Services

include, but are not limited to

  • Dry Needling – Masters level
  • Advanced Rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Kinesio-taping
  • SFMA – Selective Functional Movement Assessment
  • FMS – Functional Movement Screen
  • EXOS Sports science program
  • Dynamic Neural stabilisation (DNS)
  • Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
  • Work cover accreditation
  • Spinal Diagnosis
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Macq)
  • Masters of Chiropractic Science (M.CHRIO) (Macq)
  • Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning ) M.ExSc (Edith. Cowan)
Memberships
  • Chiropractic and Osteopathic Association of Australia
  • Sports Chiropractic Australia

Domenic Nasso

Domenic Nasso

Domenic is an Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA). Domenic has more than 10 years of experience working with general population, corporate health and WorkCover right through to junior and elite-level athletic development.

Domenic is also the Corporate Health and Lifestyle advisor for Asics Australia, Genea and Nexia. His passion for education lead him in 2017 to join the EXOS education team as an International consultant. As part of the EXOS team, Domenic delivers the EXOS coursework internationally, collaborating with coaches from around the world. Domenic has had the pleasure of working with athletes and teams from a broad spectrum of sports. This has guided his understanding of the subtle difference between the physical requirements of particular athletic pursuits. Domenic’s scope of work includes devising rehabilitation programs within private practice, alongside Workers' Compensation and CTP cases.

Services
  • Workcover accredited
  • Corporate Health
  • Injury rehabilitation
  • High-performance strength and conditioning
  • Chronic disease management
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Sport and Exercise Science (UWS)
  • Masters of Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning (ECU)
  • Masters of Health Science, Health Service Management (UWS)
Memberships
  • Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)

Wesley Adora

Wesley Adora

Wesley brings a healthcare service that cares.

After completing his training at the University of Sydney, Wesley developed an interest in sports rehab and performance. He completed an internship at one of Sydney's premier athlete performance and rehab facilities to develop expertise in sports rehabilitation alongside amateur and professional athletes. He also worked as a performance coach in rugby union and as a physiotherapist in NPL football with UNSW.

Rational application of exercise rehabilitation and expert hands-on techniques such as dry needling, cupping and deep-tissue massage leads Wesley to provide a high-quality treatment experience. In his free time, you can find Wesley playing the guitar, on the ultimate frisbee field or serving at his local church.

Further Accreditation & Studies
  • ASCA L1 Strength and Conditioning
  • Dry Needling Advanced Level
  • Advanced Sports Taping
  • Member Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Workcover Accredited

Lauren Marshall

Lauren Marshall

Lauren is passionate about understanding the biomechanics of the human body and improving functionality and movement through various modalities.

Lauren achieved her Masters in Chiropractic at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa in 2013. Prior to moving to Australia, Lauren went on to run her own practice for four years in Johannesburg. She has experience and a keen interest in both the general population and a variety of sports injuries. Lauren offers comprehensive treatment for every individual patient as she understands that no single approach works for everyone.

Treatment can include soft tissue therapy, dry needling, manual adjustments and drop pieces with postural advice, or exercise rehabilitation.

Other studies
  • Advanced Dry Needling
  • Needle Safety
  • Sports Taping
  • Pilates Level 1
  • Cupping
  • Soft Tissue Blading

Currently studying toward an International Federation of Sports Chiropractic


Aino Vertanen

Aino Vertanen

Aino specialises in Remedial and Sports massage and treating clients with pains and aches due to sports and active lifestyles. She aims to modify treatments according to each client's needs and background.

As well as working as a Massage Therapist Aino works as a Personal Trainer and a CrossFit trainer gives her a deeper view of understanding the musculoskeletal pain caused by training. Aino’s mission is to extend pain relief and also to educate clients about physical health and injury prevention.

Aino’s treatments involves different kind of soft tissue techniques like, deep tissue, sports massage, active and passive release techniques, joint mobilisations, myofascial cupping, functional assessments, and corrective exercises.

Qualifications and Accreditations
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Cert IV in Fitness
  • Cert III in Fitness
  • CrossFit Level 1
  • Joint Mobilisations
  • Myofascial cupping

Holly Drain

Holly Drain

Holly graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Physiotherapy, from Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand.

With four years of diverse experience in both rural private practice and with rugby union teams at various levels, including club and semi-professional, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge to her clinical practice. Her areas of expertise include managing sporting injuries for athletes at all levels, from amateur to elite; as well as treating acute injuries, postoperative clients, and preventing chronic and recurring injuries. Holly is committed to delivering thorough assessments and personalized treatment plans, utilizing manual therapy techniques and exercise prescriptions tailored to each client's needs.

Holly is a competitive Olympic weightlifter who also enjoys spending time at the beach and hiking in her spare time. She integrates her passion for sport with her professional expertise to deliver comprehensive and effective care.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Further Accreditation & Studies:
  • Mulligan Concept Trained
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Workcover Accredited
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Advanced Sports Taping
  • APA Shoulders: Simplifying the Complex