Sports Medicine, Remedial Massage & Women's & Men's Health Physiotherapy
Territory Sportsmedicine (TSM) is a locally owned and operated medical centre that has been servicing the Northern Territory for the last 30 years.
TSM is a Darwin based specialist medical clinic offering a wide range of services including a focus on women’s health and men’s health physiotherapy.
Our team is like no other Northern Territory medical centre. TSM is proud to offer the best quality care from our passionate and knowledgeable team of experts including Specialist Exercise & Sports Physicians, Sports Physiotherapists, and Remedial Massage Therapists. They all work to ensure any physical injury can be fully assessed and treated in a manner that will not only provide the quickest route to recovery, but also provide an individually tailored exercise program that will help prevent future injuries.
The benefit of having all these experienced staff under one roof allows them to work together to discuss, assess and plan a way to assist their clients to return to work, sport and life as quickly as possible. It also fosters a positive working environment full of encouragement, shared knowledge and expertise.
Sports Doctors
Dr. Viran de Silva
Sports and Exercise Physician (MBBS, FACSEP) Medical Director
Viran is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician who deals in the assessment, prevention and treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and exercise related problems. He completed his specialist training through the Australasian College of Sports Physicians in 2018. He is originally from Darwin and has worked around Australia before settling on a career in Sports Medicine which has seen him work in high performance sport including with National Teams and as a doctor at the Paralympics winter and summer games.
Dr de Silva is Darwin's leading Physician in concussion diagnosis and treatment, and has worked closely with a number of sporting organisations to enhance the early detection and overall prevention of concussion injures.
He loves seeing the positive influence a sports physician can have on an individual’s pain, functionality and overall wellbeing and seeing patients return to doing what they love.
In order to obtain full medicare rebate for a consultation with Dr de Silva, you will require a referral from a GP or other specialist doctor/sugeon.
Areas of Interest
- Concussion assessment and management
- Complex Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Lower Limb Injuries
Dr Geoffrey Thompson
Sports and Exercise Physician (MBBS, FRACGP, FACSEP)
Dr Geoffrey Thompson AM is one of Australia’s most respected and influential Sports & Exercise Physicians, widely recognised for his pioneering role in establishing exercise as medicine as a core principle of modern clinical practice in Australia.
Dr Thompson is a Founding Member of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP), playing a key role in the development and recognition of Sports & Exercise Medicine as a specialist field in Australia. His contributions have influenced training standards, clinical frameworks, and the broader role of Sports Physicians within multidisciplinary healthcare.
His career in elite sport is equally distinguished. Dr Thompson has held senior medical roles with Australian national teams, including significant involvement with the Australian Paralympic Team, where he contributed to the care and performance of Paralympic athletes at the highest level. His experience spans Olympic and Paralympic sport, professional teams, and high-performance programs, providing him with unique insight into injury management, performance optimisation, and return-to-play decision making.
He has also held numerous leadership and advisory roles across sports medicine organisations, contributing to policy, education, and the advancement of the profession nationally.
In recognition of his outstanding service to medicine and sport, Dr Thompson was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Dr Thompson has limited availability. If you would like an appointment, please call reception on 0889416677. A Referral from a GP or other Specialist surgeon is required.
Beyond elite sport, Dr Thompson has extensive experience in:
Areas of Interest
- Complex musculoskeletal diagnosis and management
- Chronic disease management through exercise prescription
- Injury prevention and long-term health optimisation
- Aviation Health Assessments
Dr. William Hannam
Sports Doctor (MD, FRACGP)
Dr William Hannam is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with a keen interest in Sport and Musculoskeletal injury diagnosis and treatment. He is currently undertaking his studies to become a specialist in Sports and Exercise Medicine through the Australasian College of Sports & Exercise Medicine under the supervision of Dr Viran De Silva and Dr Geoff Thompson.
Will has a interest in all sporting injuries and has worked with state and national cricket and rugby teams. He has a particular interest in paediatric sports injuries, concussion treatment and exercise prescription to assist with chronic medical condition management and performance improvement. Dr Will is also our in-house doctor for medical clearance for VO2 max testing performed by our Physiotherapy team.
As a qualified General Practitioner Dr Hannam has a different Medicare rebate scheme to our specialist doctors and no referral is required. If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Hannam, please give our reception a call on 0889416677.
Areas of Interest
- Concussion Assessment and Management
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Spine Injuries & Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain
- Post-Operative Management
- Bone Health & Bone Stress Injuries
- Arthritis & Tendon Pathologies
- Joint & Soft Tissue Guided Procedures
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Exercise prescription
Physiotherapists
Donny Cubillo
Senior Physiotherapist (B.App Science (Physio))
Donny has worked at Territory Sportsmedicine since 2011, and has 26 years experience as a Physiotherapist.
Donny started his career in NSW Hospitals and specialised as a Senior Clinician in Orthopaedics. He has extensive experience in all areas of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, but also enjoys fracture management having mentored Junior Physiotherapists and Doctors in the Hospital system. He is our expert, lead casting and bracing Physiotherapist.
Since starting at Territory Sportsmedicine, Donny has covered AFL, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey and Netball at different representative and club levels, and in his spare time, enjoys a game of golf and belting out a tune on his guitar.
Areas of Interest
- Sporting Injuries
- Fracture Management
- Hand and Wrist Injuries
- TMJ Treatment
- Back Pain
- Lower Limb Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
Peter Webb
Senior Physiotherapist
Peter is an experienced physiotherapist with over 13 years in sports and musculoskeletal practice. He has a strong passion for working with athletes and sporting teams, while also helping everyday individuals manage a wide range of conditions.
Having spent his career in full-time private practice, Peter is committed to delivering high-quality care through patient education and evidence-based treatment approaches. He is currently completing a Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy, which he is set to finish in 2026.
Peter has worked with a variety of teams and organisations, including NT Thunder, the Adelaide Crows Women’s Team, NT Golf (including the NT PGA), V8 supercars, and the Darwin Salties Men’s Basketball Team. He currently works with the Southern Districts NTFL team as the men’s head physio.
Outside of work, Peter enjoys life in rural Darwin with his family. When he’s not working or studying, he spends his time exploring everything the Territory has to offer - camping, fishing, hunting, and four-wheel driving.
Areas of Interest
- Sports Injuries
- ACL Management
- Complex Hip & Groin Injuries
- Muscle & Tendon Injuries
- Bone Stress Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Workers Compensation
- Adolescent Athletes
- Post-Operative Rehab
Kathryn Volk
Senior Physiotherapist
Kathryn is an exceptional physiotherapist who is currently studying hers Masters in Sports Physiotherapy. Kathryn has been with Territory Sportsmedicine for 6 years, and has a further 5 years of experience in dedicated sports clinics in NSW.
Kathryn has worked with athletes from a variety of sports including the Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club and the Junior Matildas. Kathryn is the current Physio for the Australian Under 19s Women's Cricket team.
Due to Kathryn's extensive experience and training, Kat is a primary mentor for new Physios in the clinic and liaise closely with our Sports Physicians in some of our more complex cases.
Kathryn is interested in treating a wide variety of conditions, particularly knee and running injuries, and has extensive experience in hips and return to sport.
Kathryn has just had a baby boy! - so is currently not seeing patients.
Areas of Interest
- Sporting Injuries
- Lower Limb Injuries
- Running Assessments
- Fracture Management
- Post-Operative Rehab
- Shoulder Injuries
Bridie Duggan
Senior Women's Health Physiotherapist & Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
With a background in exercise and sports science, personal training and strength and conditioning, Physiotherapy and Women's health, Bridie’s approach to the management of sport related injuries has been influenced by her time spent working within multiple sporting codes. Bridie is the current Physio for the under 17's Australian Women's Basketball Team and is involved with the National Performance Camp for Basketball at the Australian Institute of Sport.
Bridie is one of our Senior Women's Health Physios and has been trained in specific conditions including diagnosing (with our medical partners) and treating pregnancy related concerns, urinary incontinence, bladder and bowel dysfunction and Pessary fittings.
Bridie has just completed her Master's of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy and we are very proud of all her achievements over the last few years.
Bridie is one of most dedicated and quickly becoming one of our most experienced Physiotherapists. She has a strong interest in Acute sporting injuries and highly focused return to sport exercise programs. Bridie uses our VALD performance systems to ensure her patient's return to sport is focused on result while grounded in good medical science.
Bridie also has a strong interest in the intersection between women's specific health concerns and their continued participation in local or high level sports competition.
Areas of Interest
- Sporting Injuries
- Strengthening programs
- VO₂ Max Testing & VALD strength testing
- Running assessments
- Lower limb injuries
- Women’s Health
- Prenatal Checks
- Exercise post partum
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Mikaila Van Der Velde
Senior Women's Health Physiotherapist & Vestibular/Concussion
B.HlthSc,M.Physio
Mikaila was born and raised in Darwin, moving to Adelaide to complete her Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Physiotherapy at Flinders University.
Apart from being an incredibly dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist in musculoskeletal conditions, Mikaila is also a highly experienced women's health physio - able to diagnose (with our medical partners) a wide range of women's health conditions and offer specific tailored treatments, including pessary fittings and pelvic floor exercises.
Mikaila has also completed several courses in both vestibular and concussion Physiotherapy and is our most experienced Physio dealing with these complex areas of health.
Mikaila has completed further study on running gait assessments and works closely with our visiting Podiatrist.
Mikaila is an incredibly organised, knowledgeable and caring Physio and loves exploring the outdoor in her spare time.
Areas of Interest
- Women’s health
- Men’s health
- Dry Needling
- Running assessments
- Neck Pain & Whiplash
- Osteoarthritis
- Vestibular Conditions
- Concussion assessment and treatment
- Hydrotherapy
- Dry Needling
Richie Pendle
Senior Physiotherapist
Richie graduated from the University of South Australia in 2015. Richie has been living in Darwin since 2019 and thoroughly enjoys the easy-going lifestyle and stress-free living that comes with the Territory. An experienced and skilled physiotherapist, Richie enjoys helping his clients achieve their goals, whatever they may be. A key focus to Richie’s approach is focusing on collaboration, working together to discover the main cause of an injury, empowering clients towards self-management over the long term.
Richie has experience in treating a broad range of conditions, including: acute and chronic knee injuries, low back pain as well as hip and groin conditions. Richie has worked with athletes across many sporting codes, including with local sporting groups such as the AFL NT Thunder Academy and Hockey NT.
Outside of work, Richie enjoys playing AFL for PINT FC, hiking, camping and hanging out with his dog: Rafa.
Areas of Interest
- Lower back injuries and pain
- Acute & Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury Physiotherapy Treatment
- Dry Needling
- Workplace Injury Assessment and Management
- Ergonomic Assessments
- VO₂ Max Testing & VALD Strength assessments
Samantha Lane
Physiotherapist
BSc (ExSports&Rehab), MPhysio (GradEntry)
Like many physiotherapists, Samantha was drawn to the profession through a strong background in sport. Growing up in Darwin, she loved being competitive and was always curious about how the human body worked and performed. After a brief and ill-fated start in veterinary medicine (turns out she forgot she’s not great with needles) she found her way to physiotherapy.
What Sam finds most rewarding about her work is helping people achieve meaningful goals. Whether it’s returning to sport after injury or regaining independence following surgery, she enjoys being a part of the journey and seeing progress over time.
Originally from Darwin, Sam returned home after completing a Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science at Curtin University in Perth in 2020, followed by a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2022. Since working at Territory Sportsmedicine Sam has become one of our most valuable and well-loved Physiotherapists. Sam's patients absolutely love her due to her dedication to their personal rehabilitation, but also her happy and caring demeanour.
During her time at TSM, Sam has worked with underage representative teams including NT Cricket, NT Basketball, and Cricket Australia’s Men’s Intellectual Disability team. She has also worked and travelled as a Sports Trainer with the Adelaide Crows AFL men’s team (despite supporting the West Coast Eagles) and Netball SA.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys getting on the netball court (Go Pints!), making the most of the dry season with camping and fishing, and starting the day with a good coffee.
Areas of Interest
- Sports Injuries
- Hydrotherapy
- Neck pain & Whiplash
- Adolescent Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Post Op Rehabilitation
- VO₂ Max Testing & VALD Strength Testing
Ben Waddington
Physiotherapist
Ben (Waddo) Waddington is from Victoria (not his fault) and graduated in 2024. Ben has been at TSM since Jan 2025 and is a wonderful team member. Ben has been focused on his return to sport rehabilitation, using our VALD force decks and Force frame to gain real time, objective insight into how his patients are recovering post injury on their journey to return to sport. Ben has a particular focus on knee injuries and lower back sporting injuries such as Pars defects.
Ben has been running our Young Guns (kids) strength and Conditioning classes in our new gym, and has been doing coverage for the Salties Wheelchair Basketball Team.
Ben tells us he loves Darwin and its people and we sincerely hope we have discovered a new local to add to our ranks!
- Sports Injuries
- Rugby Injuries
- Knee Rehabilitation
- Hydrotherapy
- Adolescent Strength and Conditioning
- Adolescent Post Op Rehab
- Sports Coverage
- VO₂ Max Testing & VALD strength testing
- Whiplash recovery
Themelina Roditis
Physiotherapist
TSM is very excited to welcome experienced Physiotherapist and Student doctor to the team! Themi was born and raised in Darwin before moving to Adelaide to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. Themi has recently returned home to undertake further study in Medicine and enjoy the laid-back lifestyle that comes with the Territory.
Whilst working in Adelaide, Themi gained valuable experience primarily treating musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. She has also worked extensively in football and soccer – including her time as a team physiotherapist with the North Adelaide Football Club, Football SA State U14/16s team and various local football clubs.
Themi enjoys working with people from all walks of life and is extremely passionate about helping people achieve their goals through a collaborative approach. Themi has particular interest in managing sporting injuries and shoulder, hip, knee, and post-operative rehabilitation.
Outside of work you’ll find Themi spending time running, bouldering, walking her dog Ricky and planning her next snowboarding trip.
Areas of Interest
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Sports Injuries
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Knee rehabilitation
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Post operative rehabilitation
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Shoulder injuries
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Injury prevention and strength and conditioning
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Lower back pain
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Dry needling
Amy Pennefather
Physiotherapist
Amy studied at Curtin University in Perth and has over 10 years experience as a physiotherapist in public hospitals in acute care and rehabilitation in Perth and Darwin.
Originally from Perth, Amy moved up to Darwin in 2018 for a change of scenery and never looked back, and is now raising her family here.
Amy has worked in multiple areas in hospital settings, but over the last 6 years has focused on vestibular conditions, orthopaedics rehabilitation and oncology.
Amy’s passion is helping people with vestibular conditions that result in vertigo or other feelings of dizziness and balance problems, and has completed further studies in this area including concussion management over the last 5 years.
Amy is great believer in education and empowerment, helping patients to understand their condition and taking charge of what is in their control to assist them in achieving their goals. Territory Sportsmedicine and Darwin are very lucky to have a Physio of Amy’s calibre dedicate to call Darwin home.
- Vestibular diagnosis and treatment
- Concussion management
- Post operative rehabilitation
- Oncology Rehabilitation
Remedial Massage Therapists
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Administration Team
Mardi Jenner
Practice manager
Mardi is a Darwin local who has worked at Territory Sportsmedicine since 2007. She has a deep knowledge of triaging patients and ensuring they get the right care, from the right practitioner. Mardi currently plays Netball for Pints and helps out in Junior Waratahs Football and Cricket. She has two beautiful children and loves a good yarn.
Lynne Hayhow
Administration Assistant
Lynne has been working at Territory Sportsmedicine since 2011. She is the administrative guru and can help patients with their surgical and other specialist referrals. Lynne currently plays competitive Lawn Bowls and has represented the NT on a number of occasions, most recently at the 2023 Australian National Sides Championships in Perth.
Carrie Turner
Administration Assistant
Carrie provides support and administration to the Medical side of Territory Sportsmedicine, supporting Dr De Silva and Dr Sonali in their work to provide the best musculoskeletal care in Darwin. Carrie has been with Territory Sportsmedicine since 2012, ask for Carrie if you would like to see one of our specialist Musculoskeletal doctors and she will take you through the referral process.
Laura Luchetti
Administration Assistant
Laura joined Territory Sportsmedicine in 2022 as an administrative assistant. She has since taken on much of our social media work. Laura is very active in Darwin’s sporting community as a coach and sport trainer and was nominated in 2023 for the Karen Schneider Safety in Sport Award (NT Sports Awards). Laura has been accepted into CDU’s new Physiotherapy program and will be one of first born, bred and taught Physios!
