Heyman was determined to send a message to the team that let her go and was dominant from the opening whistle.
Heyman spent eight seasons in the capital and will come up against United for the time in almost a decade on Thursday.
Newcastle prevailed 1-0 thanks to a world-class strike from Jets striker Cortnee Vine.
Canberra United head on their first road trip of the season to face the Newcastle Jets in round three of the W-League.
Canberra head to Newcastle for their first away trip this week after a costly draw against Perth before the international break.
The 25-year-old midfielder is in the selection frame for Canberra's away clash against the Newcastle Jets on Saturday.
Maria Rojas,better known as Cote,featured in Chile's shock upset of the Matildas on Saturday.
The Central Coast Mariners came from behind in the dying stages to claim a 3-2 win in Canberra.
South Africa midfielder Refiloe Jane set to miss at least two games due to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
There are no players from reigning premier league champions Canberra FC.
Canberra were up 4-1 and playing with a player advantage before all hell broke loose in the dying stages and they drew 4-4.