Dr Christian Skulina | Consultant Neurologist & Neurophysiologist

15+ Years of
Clinical Experience

About

A Commitment to Expert, Patient-Centred Neurological Care

Dr Christian Skulina is a Consultant Neurologist and Neurophysiologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions. He practises at the intersection of clinical neurology and procedural medicine, offering patients access to highly specialised injection therapies delivered with precision and care.

Dr Skulina consults at Northern Neuroscience and Northern Beaches Neurology, serving patients across Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches. He has developed particular expertise in botulinum toxin injection treatments — including EMG-guided procedures — for a wide range of conditions spanning therapeutic and cosmetic applications. His approach combines rigorous clinical assessment with the latest evidence-based treatments, ensuring each patient receives a personalised management plan.

FRACP — Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Specialist training in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology

Areas of Expertise

Specialist Neurological Services

Dr Skulina offers comprehensive consultation and treatment across a broad range of neurological and neurophysiological conditions, with a particular focus on injection-based therapies.

Migraine & Chronic Headache

Advanced management of chronic migraine and complex headache disorders, including preventive botulinum toxin therapy for treatment-refractory cases, in line with TGA-approved indications and current evidence-based guidelines.

Chronic migraine assessment
Preventive botulinum toxin therapy
Cluster headache management
Medication overuse headache

Facial Spasms & TMJ Disorders

Specialist diagnosis and treatment of hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and temporomandibular joint disorders using targeted botulinum toxin injections to relieve pain and abnormal muscle activity.

Hemifacial spasm
Blepharospasm
TMJ pain and bruxism
Oromandibular dystonia

Dystonia & Spasticity

Expert management of focal and generalised dystonia and spasticity arising from stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions, using EMG-guided botulinum toxin injections.

Cervical dystonia (torticollis)
Writer's cramp & focal dystonias
Post-stroke spasticity
Upper and lower limb spasticity

Chronic Neck Pain

Targeted assessment and injection therapy for chronic neck pain conditions, including myofascial pain syndrome and cervicogenic headache, using EMG-guided precision botulinum toxin injections.

Cervicogenic headache
Myofascial pain syndrome
Whiplash-associated disorders
EMG-guided injection therapy

EMG-Guided Injections

Electromyography (EMG) guidance ensures precise needle placement within target muscles, optimising treatment outcomes while minimising risk. This technique is particularly valuable for deep or small muscle groups.

Real-time EMG monitoring
Precision muscle targeting
Reduced risk of complications
Optimised dosing & outcomes

Hyperhidrosis

Comprehensive assessment and management of primary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) using botulinum toxin injections — a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for focal hyperhidrosis affecting the underarms, hands, feet, and face.

Axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis
Palmar (hand) hyperhidrosis
Plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis
Facial & gustatory sweating

Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin

Drawing on his deep expertise in facial musculature and neurological precision, Dr Skulina also offers cosmetic botulinum toxin treatments — delivering natural, refined results underpinned by a thorough medical understanding of facial anatomy. Cosmetic appointments are available in Mosman on request.

Forehead & frown lines
Crow's feet
Brow lifting
Jaw slimming (masseter)

Medical-Grade Precision 📍 Mosman on request

What to Expect

Your Patient Journey

Initial Consultation

A thorough neurological assessment of your symptoms, history, and previous investigations to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and personalised management plan.

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Treatment Planning

Discussion of all appropriate treatment options with you, including injection therapy, medication adjustments, or further investigations as required.

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Injection Procedure

Precision botulinum toxin or other injection therapy carried out in a clinical setting, often with EMG guidance to maximise accuracy and patient comfort.

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Follow-up Care

Structured follow-up to assess treatment response, adjust dosing where necessary, and provide ongoing management of your neurological condition.

Where to Find Us

Consulting Locations

Northern Neuroscience

Specialist neurology and neurophysiology consultations including EMG-guided injection therapies for the full range of neurological conditions.

General & Specialist Neurology Book via Northern Neuroscience ↗

Northern Beaches Neurology

Accessible specialist neurology services for patients on Sydney's Northern Beaches, including injection therapies, headache management and neurophysiology.

Northern Beaches Book via Northern Beaches Neurology ↗

Mosman

Cosmetic botulinum toxin appointments are available in Mosman, offering a private and convenient setting for aesthetic treatments.

Cosmetic — By Request Book at Spa Mosman ↗