Dr. Nik is an Australian-trained Pain Specialist who is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate the complex challenges of living with pain. Known for his compassionate, holistic, and thorough approach, Nik takes the time to understand each person’s unique situation physically, emotionally, and medically so he can offer truly personalised care.
Nik has extensive experience across the full spectrum of pain conditions, including acute, chronic, cancer-related, and complex pain, as well as general medical disorders. He currently works with the Acute Pain Service at Sydney Adventist Hospital, where he supports patients during some of the most critical phases of their care.
Nik completed his specialist Fellowship in Pain Management at the Pain Management Research Institute, based at Royal North Shore Hospital. He went on to serve as a Pain Specialist at Nepean Hospital, where he was also a Supervisor of Education for Pain Fellows, contributing to the training of the next generation of pain physicians.
Dr. Nik has a particular interest in helping patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, and post-surgical or post-traumatic pain conditions. He is passionate about managing complex, long-standing pain that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments, and works closely with patients to explore new and effective approaches tailored to their needs.
He is also experienced in treating cancer-related pain, providing compassionate care that supports both symptom relief and quality of life. His interest in neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation and advanced interventional techniques reflects his commitment to innovative, evidence-based treatments for severe or refractory pain.
Dr. Nik strongly believes in multidisciplinary care, where physical, psychological, and medical factors are addressed together. His special focus is on supporting patients to move forward with function, confidence, and greater control over their pain.
With a strong interest in evidence-based, multidisciplinary pain care, Nik often collaborates with physiotherapists, psychologists, surgeons, and GPs to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. He is particularly passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and tools to reclaim function, improve wellbeing, and restore hope even in the face of long-term or complex pain.
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Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.
Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).
In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.
Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.
Qualifications and Experience
Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.
Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at Westmead and St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.
He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:
Dr. Adam is an Authorised Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and holds a Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis. He is also certified in Opioid Treatment Programs, including Methadone, Suboxone, and Buprenorphine injections. His areas of interest include opioid dependence management, medicinal cannabis, and interventional pain procedures.
He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.
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