Prior to studying medicine, Nicole worked as a Physiotherapist and believes that an active rehabilitation plan is essential.

Dr Sly is thorough and holistic in her approach, taking the time to understand each patient’s lifestyle and goals to tailor a plan for the individual. She believes that collaboration and timely communication with other health professionals is key to ensuring a smooth recovery and preventing future injury.

Although all ages are catered for, Dr Sly has a particular interest in treating children and adolescents, supporting them to reach their performance and participation goals, while considering their future health and wellbeing. 

An appreciation of the unique needs of children and their families was fostered working at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Institute of Sports Medicine (CHISM) and in Paediatric Emergency. 

Dr Sly pioneered a Sports Medicine Clinic at Pymble Ladies’ College, consulting students on an individual basis and delivering education on Sports Medicine topics to students and parents. She continues to support her local community, providing rapid access to an injury and concussion clinic for schools and sporting clubs.

With published research in the field of Injury Prevention Exercise Programmes in Youth Rugby Union and is a firm believer in supporting all levels of sport to have access to injury reduction strategies.

As a Director of Perform Wellbeing Ptd Ltd, with a team of sporting health professionals, Dr Sly brings wellbeing & performance education directly to schools, ​empowering athletes to understand their body, ​mind and what it takes to succeed.

As Chair of the ACSEP Women in Sport and Exercise Medicine Advisory Group, she is a proud advocate of increasing female leadership and visibility in sports and supporting the next generation of Sports and Exercise Physicians, see more information here.

Nicole keeps busy enjoying the active, outdoor lifestyle on the Northern Beaches with her husband and two sons.

In a previous life, she was a ‘serious’ endurance athlete, taking on Paris Marathon and 70.3 Triathlons, she now enjoys a spot of tennis, strength training and a rotation of running, swimming and cycling.