Meet our Support team
At Hillcrest Medical Centre, we take pride in building long-lasting relationships with our patients, prioritizing trust, empathy, and effective communication. Our GPs are dedicated to promoting your overall health and well-being, addressing both physical and emotional aspects of your care.
Kosha
Registered Nurse
My name is Kosha and I have been working as a Registered Nurse (RN) for the past five years.
I have a strong interest in all areas of nursing, with a particular passion for wound care and wound dressings. I enjoy developing my knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, as well as doing a bit of shopping in my spare time.
Gurleen
Registered Nurse
I’m Gurleen, a Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in the laser and cosmetic industry.
I completed my Bachelor of Nursing in 2022 and have developed a broad range of clinical skills, including patient care, immunizations, wound care, IV therapy and various nursing procedures.
I enjoy working closely with patients and creating a comfortable, supportive environment throughout their care. I’m passionate about combining my nursing knowledge with my experience in the cosmetic industry to provide professional, safe and personalized care.
When not at work I enjoy spending time out with my family.
Jasmin
Registered Nurse
Hi, I’m Jasmin! I’ve been in nursing since 2020 and currently work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, with over 3 years of experience.
I love the fast pace of ED and the variety it brings. I also really enjoy being at the practice, as it gives me the chance to support patients in a different way and build more meaningful connections.
Outside of work, I love travelling, trying new foods, and making the most of new experiences. At home, I’m usually hanging out with my fur baby, who keeps life fun.
Shana
Enrolled Nurse
Shana is an Enrolled nurse, graduating in 2011 from RDNS,
She comes to us with 20 years of nursing experience, she ran dementia specific unit for 7 of those years, before moving into general practice.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
She enjoys playing / watching sports and has had a successful career playing softball representing SA and Australia. She also enjoys time away and traveling.
Shelley
Practice Manager
Shelley is a reliable Practice Manager with over 20 years experience in all areas of general practice. Her extensive experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and the skills needed to efficiently manage a practice.
Outside of work, Shelley finds joy in spending time with her family and friends.
Shelley is a keen sports enthusiast and can often be found watching football and basketball games in her free time.
In addition to her love for sports, Shelley is a fan of live performances, including music concerts, theater productions, and comedy acts.
Kunal shah
Principal Physiotherapist
Kunal Shah, our dry needling Guru, specializes in sports, spinal, and shoulder issues, as well as musculoskeletal injuries. He has worked with elite athletes and teams.
Kunal also focuses on chronic conditions, pediatric musculoskeletal care, and vestibular rehabilitation, applying advanced physiotherapy techniques effectively.
Shikha Gupta
Principal Physiotherapist
Shikha Gupta, our dedicated women’s health physiotherapist, specializes in pelvic floor-related disorders, incontinence, pre-natal and post-natal musculoskeletal issues, and overall women’s health concerns. She adopts a hands-on approach to treatment, employing mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue massage, and tailored exercise prescriptions to address her patients’ needs effectively.
Ruta Phatak
Dietitian
Ruta is passionate about providing a high quality of care, supported by evidence-based practice. Also has special interest in dietetics needs in cases of obesity, stroke, malnutrition, cancer, diabetes, wound healing and rehabilitation.
Ruta is also currently undergoing her credentialing to be qualified as a Diabetic Educator.
Andrew Rumpe
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew is passionate about clinical exercises interventions for individuals with existing, or at high risk of developing complex and chronic medical conditions and injuries.
Zainab Ali
Podiatrist
Zain is a podiatrist with 8 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. She takes a holistic approach to patient care and has training in various techniques like Western Medical Acupuncture and foot mobilization.
Zain is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, and Hazaraghi.