About our Physiotherapy Practice

Peninsula Back Centre is a long established Physiotherapy Practice located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, which has recently relocated from Balgowlah to Seaforth. Our Practice offers Physiotherapy and Remedial/Sports Massage for the treatment of chronic and acute pain. We tailor individualised Strength/Core/Flexibility programmes with focus on postural correction.

Our aim is to assist our patients to achieve or regain as active and healthy a lifestyle as possible and educate them in the maintenance of their condition. 

Meet our Team

Anne Howard - Physiotherapist


I Graduated Sydney University in 1982 with Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, and after 2 years hospital experience and 10 years private practice in Sports Injury based clinics, started my own practice, Peninsula Back Centre in 1994. I have specialised in the treatment of Back and Neck conditions for over 30 years, with the main focus on exercise rehabilitation and ultimately self-management. My interests outside work revolve around sports and pursuing a healthy and exercise based lifestyle. My experience playing hockey for NSW in the State Open Team for several years gives me understanding of the commitment and training involved at a higher level, and enhances my ability to treat the 'Sportsman' through his/her Injury Rehabilitation. This has also led to my involvement over the years in Sports Coverage Physiotherapy for various representative hockey teams.

Annette Smith - Remedial Therapy


I have worked at Peninsula Back Centre since 2011, and have a special interest in Sports Injuries and Injury Rehabilitation. I work in conjunction with the Physiotherapists to assist with soft tissue function pre and post injury/surgery. Hockey is my chosen sport which I am still involved with as a player but I am enthusiastic about fitness and all sports and am committed to maintaining a healthy active lifestyle.