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Mardi graduated from the University at Buffalo in New York, USA with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and continued her education with credentialing in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy; a specialized and research supported approach to assessing and treating spinal and extremity pain. She also holds a Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 1 Strength and Conditioning coach accreditation.Mardi became a physiotherapist due to personal struggle with chronic pain and disability. As she learned about pain neuroscience, graded exposure exercise, clinical neurodynamics and how to reframe my pain experience, she was able to move past a life controlled by pain. Now she guides others on how to do the same.
Mardi’s areas of expertise are spinal pain, radiculopathies, chronic pain and sports injury/high performance sports rehabilitation. She also offers strength and conditioning programming to athletes and active individuals looking to optimise their training routine and prevent injuries.
Mardi loves the profession because of how potent exercise and movement can be for our bodies. The changes we can make are truly incredible and she deeply believes in this holistic field to treat injury, pain and optimise human movement.
When she’s not at work, you can find her walking my Golden retriever, training at the gym or on the field, cooking plant based meals, going spearfishing and going for a surf when it warms up!
Jessica is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist with extensive experience in spine and musculoskeletal care, paediatrics, and sports injury management. Her diverse clinical background spans public health systems, private practice, and elite sports settings, equipping her with a well-rounded approach to patient care.
Jessica provides comprehensive assessment and treatment across all regions of the body. She has undertaken advanced training in the assessment and rehabilitation of complex hip, pelvic, and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) conditions, further enhancing her ability to manage challenging cases.
With a strong commitment to personalised care, Jessica takes time to understand each patient’s unique presentation, looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying contributing factors. She integrates manual therapy, functional exercise rehabilitation, and clinical Pilates to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment.
Jessica believes in collaborative practice and works closely with her patients, empowering them to take an active role in their recovery and achieve lasting, meaningful outcomes.
Originally from the UK, Jessica relocated to Australia in 2023. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys playing squash and regularly heads off on hiking and camping adventures.
Stephanie is a physiotherapist with a strong background in spinal rehabilitation and human movement. After completing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science, she earned her Master of Physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth. She is passionate about helping patients understand the drivers of their spinal pain and guiding them toward confident, sustainable movement.
Stephanie has a particular interest in spinal and complex musculoskeletal conditions and is known for her calm, considered approach and strong manual therapy skills. She has additional training in dry needling, women’s and pelvic health, and clinical studio and mat pilates. Stephanie also mentors our junior physiotherapists in spinal assessment, clinical reasoning, and rehabilitation.
Stephanie’s clinical interests include:
• Acute and persistent neck pain including whiplash and referred nerve irritation
• Disc-related lumbar spine pain including sciatica and lower limb referral
• Postural thoracic and rib dysfunction
• Running-related spinal injuries and load management
• Women’s health considerations in spinal care
• Exercise-based spinal rehabilitation and Pilates-informed movement
Stephanie takes a holistic approach to treatment, combining hands-on therapy with targeted exercise to build confidence, resilience, and long-term outcomes. Her focus is not only reducing pain, but helping patients return to the activities that make them feel their best.
Jordan is an experienced physiotherapist from Northern Ireland, dedicated to helping people move confidently and achieve their performance goals. After completing his physiotherapy degree at the University of Cumbria in England, he returned home to establish and run his own practice, alongside working within a leading spinal specialist clinic in Belfast. He has developed strong expertise in assessing and treating spinal conditions while providing comprehensive care for a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries.
Jordan’s background as a personal trainer continues to influence his treatment approach. He integrates tailored exercise prescription, strength and conditioning principles, and functional rehabilitation to support long-term recovery and performance.
Having recently relocated to Sydney, Jordan is committed to expanding his clinical expertise and embracing the high standards of physiotherapy practice in Australia.
Annalyse completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Human Sciences at Macquarie University. She has since worked in private practice in Sydney, gaining experience in the management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sporting injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. She has a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of spinal conditions, including postural-related neck pain, temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders, lower back pain, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Annalyse is passionate about helping people move better to feel better. She takes an individualised approach to care, combining education, manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercise rehabilitation to support long-term outcomes. To complement her clinical work, Annalyse has completed Clinical Pilates training through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), along with additional Pilates training in the antenatal and postnatal population. She has experience delivering both one-on-one and small group sessions, allowing her to integrate rehabilitation principles with movement analysis to help clients achieve their specific goals.
Grace is a Physiotherapist with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science from UTS.
With over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry, she combines her background in Exercise Science and Pilates to deliver evidence-based, movement-focused care.
Grace provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, with particular interests in women’s health, and sports-related injuries. She takes a whole-body approach to treatment, aiming to restore balance, reduce pain, and prevent recurrence. She enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels from athletes to those simply wanting to move through daily life with less pain and more confidence.
Her sporting background, including marathon running, bodybuilding, dance, and team sports has shaped her understanding of the body and the importance of sustainable movement. She integrates hands-on therapy, dry needling, and tailored exercise programs to support each individual’s needs.
With nearly five years of Pilates teaching experience, Grace incorporates Clinical Pilates principles into her physiotherapy sessions to improve strength, posture, stability, and promote long-term wellbeing. Having worked in private practice, and rugby sports coverage for several years, she has extensive experience with both acute and chronic injuries and is passionate about empowering every patient to achieve their goals.
Morgan brings six years of clinical experience and a genuine passion for helping people move, recover and feel like themselves again. He has a particular interest in lower back and spinal conditions, knee injuries, concussion rehabilitation and cervicogenic headaches — areas he knows not just professionally, but personally, having navigated recurrent lower back injuries and concussion recovery himself. That lived experience makes him a thoughtful, realistic and deeply empathetic clinician.
Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago and has built his career across private practice specialising in spinal rehabilitation, alongside five years with the Wellington Phoenix FC Football Academy — giving him sharp instincts across both everyday and athletic populations. He has extensive experience managing post-operative rehabilitation for spinal and lower limb conditions and guiding patients safely back to function, sport and daily life.
His approach combines hands-on physiotherapy with tailored exercise programs, always with the belief that great rehab means treating the whole person — not just the injury — and building real confidence along the way.
Outside the clinic, Morgan can be found in the gym, at his local pub quiz, or dreaming up enrichment activities for his cats, Texas and Ran.
Since graduating with a Masters of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, Phoebe has developed a strong specialist interest in the rehabilitation of hip, groin, SIJ and lumbar spine injuries, honed through her training under Andrew Wallis. She also brings significant experience across a broad range of sports and exercise-based injuries.
Phoebe has further expanded her practice into Women’s Health, completing additional training in exercise and musculoskeletal conditions during the ante and postnatal period – an area she approaches with both expertise and genuine care.
In the gym and studio, Phoebe is equally at home. She has extensive experience in clinical Pilates across both 1:1 sessions and small group classes, weaving in strength and conditioning principles to deliver targeted, progressive programs for her clients.
Phoebe’s passion for sport is reflected in an impressive seven-year track record working across elite sporting organisations, including St Kilda FC (AFL), Melbourne United Basketball Club (NBL), Boroondara Express Netball (VNL) and Chisholm State Netball Teams, experience that gives her a sharp eye for performance-based recovery.
At the heart of everything Phoebe does is a commitment to evidence-based, holistic care. She draws on a varied toolkit of hands-on techniques, exercise-based therapy and education to help her clients get back to doing what they love, and when it comes to the hip, she is simply exceptional.
With a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Huddersfield and 5 years of practice in the field, Matt has extensive experience and special interest in the following:
Treating shoulder, neck, and upper spine pain, with a strong focus on identifying and addressing the root cause in this complex area.
With three years of experience as a dedicated upper limb physiotherapist, he has developed a deep understanding of the biomechanics and clinical patterns involved in these regions.
Matt has experience implementing post-surgical spinal rehabilitation protocols, having worked closely with spinal neurosurgeons during his time in the NHS. This collaboration allowed him to help develop and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation strategies aimed at achieving optimal long-term recovery of function.
Assessment and rehabilitation of lumbar spine injuries either caused by everyday strain or athletic performance. Matt draws from a deeper understanding of biomechanics and functional movement, providing a personalised rehab program that empowers patients to confidently return to competitive activities and daily movements.
Matt also has a passion for return to running protocols. He uses his clinical pilates expertise to optimize sports specific movement patterns and prevent further injury.
Alongside his professional life, Matt is dedicated to fitness and maintaining his own knee health after multiple ACL injuries, regularly participating in half marathons.
Mollie brings an exceptional depth of experience to spinal rehabilitation. Having worked closely alongside a leading neurosurgeon in Ireland, she developed advanced skills in spinal triage, MRI interpretation and the management of complex spinal presentations — from early conservative care right through to comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. It’s a background that gives her a sharp eye for acute discogenic injuries and radiculopathy, and a clinical confidence that patients quickly come to rely on.
Since making Melbourne home, Mollie has built on this foundation with a structured, evidence-based approach that weaves together patient education, functional movement retraining, hands-on therapy and progressive strength-based rehabilitation. She places particular emphasis on helping patients truly understand their diagnosis, reduce fear around movement, and build lasting resilience through exercise that is targeted and meaningful.
With additional training in strength and conditioning, Mollie excels at guiding patients through graded, performance-focused programs that support long-term spinal health and a confident return to work, sport and everyday life.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys strength training, reformer Pilates, and seeking out new corners of the world to explore.
Fiona completed her Bachelor of Health Science at La Trobe University and Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University. She gained valuable experience during a clinical internship at the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, where she focused on improving strength and quality of life for cancer patients. Following graduation, Fiona worked at Austin Hospital, developing a strong passion for specialist orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Fiona has collaborated with top Melbourne orthopaedic surgeons, observing surgical procedures and creating rehabilitation protocols to enhance patient care. Her expertise lies in post-operative rehabilitation, especially spinal care, and she has extensive experience with conditions related to the lumbar and cervical spine, sacroiliac joint (SIJ), and headaches.
Fiona is also passionate about pre and post-natal rehabilitation, helping women recover and maintain strength throughout pregnancy. Being hypermobile, she has a keen interest in treating patients with conditions like POTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, empowering them to optimize function and manage symptoms.
Before becoming a physiotherapist, Fiona was a State Level 10 Women’s Artistic Gymnast and competitive coach, giving her a unique understanding of gymnastic-related injuries. Her background fuels her passion for rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Fiona has pursued further training in spine, hip, upper limb management, Clinical Pilates, and Watson’s Headache Approach to provide the highest care.
Ben’s path into physiotherapy is anything but conventional. With a background spanning Education and Exercise Science, and having personally overcome his own experience with persistent pain, he brings a rare combination of academic insight, lived understanding and genuine empathy to every patient he sees.
His clinical focus centres on acute and chronic spinal conditions — including low back pain, disc-related injuries and persistent pain presentations — areas he approaches with both expertise and personal investment. Ben combines manual therapy, functional exercise and tailored rehabilitation to restore movement and build long-term resilience, underpinned by his guiding philosophy of movement optimism: the belief that, with the right support, people can return to the activities that matter most to them.
Ben’s commitment to this philosophy extends well beyond the clinic. His involvement with the Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour reflects a broader dedication to community pain education and to changing the way complex spinal conditions are understood and treated.
Leticia is one of our talented Physiotherapists born and raised in Queensland. She understands the importance of exercise in recovery with a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and an undergraduate in Exercise Physiology.
She has a special interest in all things spine, particularly neck and low back pain. She also has extensive knowledge in treatment of shoulder injuries after spending two years working very closely with shoulder surgeons. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills, exercise rehabilitation and clinical pilates knowledge to manage these conditions. She strongly believes in patient empowerment and working together to build goals and developing a greater understanding of their conditions to get them back to everything they enjoy.
Being from Queensland, she enjoys an active lifestyle with a background in competitive swimming and tennis. Leticia believes in healing through movement after managing shoulder and hip injuries herself and not letting that get in the way of doing the things you enjoy.
Georgia joins the team at Elite having relocated from Canberra, where she established herself as a clinician working across both private practice and sports physiotherapy. She is exceptional at treating everything spine related along with hip and shoulder issues. She also has a niche skill set in the treatment of dance-related injuries. She loves those more complicated cases where she needs to dig a little deeper to figure out the root cause of the problem.
Having worked across this broad spectrum of different sports, injuries, and body types, she has observed how movement & control of the trunk routinely contributes to function (and dysfunction) of the entire body. She particularly enjoys using this perspective to address longstanding hip, lower back, and shoulder pain that has not responded to localised treatment.
Georgia is a highly experienced Physiotherapist. She has previously held roles as the head physiotherapist for many elite sporting teams, and has travelled alongside golfers on the PGA Australia circuit. To add to her experience Georgia has also had many years of experience in mentoring the next generation of Physios. She is now also undertaking postgraduate research studies and hopes one day to make a scientific contribution to the physiotherapy profession.
Ali graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University, and her Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland.
Ali is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a passion for treating a range of spinal conditions, with a particular passion for scoliosis, hyperkyphosis and other sagittal deformities of the spine. She is experienced in treating various issues related to scoliosis including: disc bulges, headaches, facet joint and rib dysfunction, and SIJ dysfunction.
Ali has completed her Advanced Scoliosis Certification in the Rigo Concept (BSPTS), which is awarded after successful completion of all training levels. This is an internationally recognised method (with origins in the original Schroth method) which uses self-elongation, 3D expansion and correction of the curve to the best possible alignment. Ali then uses her training in Scolio-Pilates (L1+2) to apply these principles to clinical pilates to allow her clients to strengthen their bodies while practicing their corrections. She believes a combination of hands-on treatment, a targeted rehabilitation plan, and education are the key to helping her patients reduce their pain and achieve their goals. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Ali is the lead scoliosis Physiotherapist for Elite here in Melbourne.
Ali has also completed her advanced clinical pilates training at the Pilates Institute of Queensland, along with additional qualifications in advanced dry needling techniques and osteoarthritis management as part of GLA:D Australia.
Ali’s desire to pursue physiotherapy came from watching her own father go through rehabilitation for a double hip replacement. She saw the impact that his Physiotherapists made on his function and everyday life, which is something that inspired her to be that person for her clients.
Alana is exceptional with everything related to the spine. After training extensively under the founders at the Bondi Junction clinic, Alana returned to Melbourne to establish and lead the South Yarra clinic, bringing the Elite philosophy to a new community.
Following a back injury of her own, Alana developed a deep passion for helping clients through all types of spinal pain and dysfunction — a personal experience that continues to shape her empathetic and thorough approach to care.
Alana holds a Masters in Physiotherapy from La Trobe University and has pursued an extensive amount of postgraduate study in spinal health, with particular interests in lumbar spine issues, neck pain, headaches, complex disc bulges and general spine health.
She has completed the Watson Headache Institute Foundation course and has a keen interest in treating headaches and migraines.
Alana is also trained in women’s health Physiotherapy and is passionate about supporting women through the pre and postnatal phases of their journey.
Rounding out her expertise, Alana brings a valued Pilates background to Elite. She takes a specific and holistic approach when working with clients with complex conditions, always ensuring they are appropriately challenged and progressing with confidence.
With experience in both private practice and private hospital settings, Courtney is well-equipped to support patients through pre- and post-operative rehabilitation and beyond. She has a particular interest in neurological conditions, including vestibular disorders, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal surgery recovery. Courtney is committed to not only facilitating her patients’ recovery but also empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed for long-term health and well-being.
Prue grew up on a farm in North West NSW.
After spending time in London and Sydney, she completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in Orange. On completion of these studies Prue decided to return to country NSW and gain experience working with rural communities. She started her private practice career looking after patients in Moree and Narrabri. These busy country clinics ensured that Prue gained sound experience in a diverse range of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. This is also where she developed a passion for spinal care, chronic pain management and clinical pilates.
When she is not in the clinic, Prue enjoys runs with her pet Jack Russell, playing netball and touch footy, as well as socialising with friends.
Jackson is a talented physiotherapist from the countryside of Armidale. Determined to fulfil his dream of becoming a physiotherapist, he moved to Newcastle for his studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (honours). Through his own personal rehabilitation journey Jackson became fascinated by the spine and in particular, the relationship between the spine and the neurological system.
Jackson is a mentor and clinical educator at our practice and also for the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
He has tutored specialist courses on:
His clinical focuses are;
Jackson endeavours to understand the whole picture. He uses a combined approach of manual therapy and functional exercise rehab to achieve an accurate assessment and treatment of complex and recurring conditions. It is his passion to guide patients to achieve their goals, and to reach their pain free potential. When he is not in the clinic he enjoys snow skiing and functional strength training.
Nicola graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University in 2014 after completing undergraduate degrees in Biomedical and Sports Science. After graduation, she worked in a spinal unit in Sydney for a short time, before returning to Singapore. Over the past 10 years she has gained valuable experience with neurological rehab in both acute and subacute settings before transitioning to private practice, working closely with Singapore’s national wrestlers, martial artists and surgeons.
Nicola treats using a combination of manual therapy, dry needling and a tailored exercise rehab plan. An advocate for early activity, she believes in empowering her patients to achieve their goals and return to activities and sport as soon as possible.
Having been on the receiving end of rehab with multiple injuries from years of competitive swimming and football, Nicola is well positioned to guide her patients through their journey holistically and empathetically, whether you’re a high level athlete or a weekend warrior.
Nicola’s areas of special interest include cervicogenic headaches, shoulder dysfunction, sports injuries, postural related pain, as well as vestibular rehabilitation.
Hector has spent the last decade working in Allied Health settings alongside physiotherapists. He is qualified with a Diploma of Remedial Massage and a diploma in Fitness Training. He is a gifted massage therapist and uses Remedial Massage as his primary tool to help restore his patients to peak physical condition. With this experience and additional training, he is highly skilled in prenatal and postnatal massage.
Hector is also a qualified Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach. He uses this knowledge to provide targeted remedial massage to athletes and to provide guidance around stretching and exercise during rehabilitation. Hector’s skill in a wide range of massage techniques enables him to work closely with our physiotherapists to provide best practice complementary care.
Marcela completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in 2008. Her passion for Remedial Massage grew from her own personal experience with injury and recovery whilst playing rugby union in her younger years. Marcela has developed a deep understanding of the physical demands of sport and what is required to prevent future injury and maintain overall health.
Marcela has a keen interest in staying up to date with the latest studies and techniques that help relieve pain and speed up recovery times. She has recently completed further studies in Dry Needling and Myofascial Release Cupping to add to her treatment toolkit.
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Paige is a talented, enthusiastic and caring physiotherapist with great experience in treating the spine. She joins us from the sunny state of Queensland where she discovered her love for the spine and saw the amazing benefits clinical pilates has to offer in returning people to living their full lives following injury.
Paige’s goal for each session is to thoroughly understand each individual client’s goals, concerns and desires and make each patient feel heard. She is driven to assist her clients to be able to return to the things they enjoy under her guidance. Having experienced her own journey with neck-driven headaches, Paige is passionate about providing a mix of tailored hands-on treatment & Pilates based exercise to enhance people’s lives and overall wellbeing. She strives to investigate and identify the underlying cause of a condition and believes in treating the person as a whole.
Whilst Paige has broad clinical experience and loves supporting all people and conditions, her personal interests include the lumbar and cervical spine as well as returning people to sport and running fitter and stronger than ever. Paige also has a strong sports background as a dancer herself. Before joining Elite Spinal, she was a Physiotherapist for World Cup Rugby Union referees and various local soccer and gymnastic groups in Western Brisbane.
B. Applied Sci (Exercise and Sport Science)
M (Phty) APAM
Georgie is a passionate and optimistic Physiotherapist who has also completed her Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science. Her mantra is “movement is medicine” and believes that movement itself has the power to change lives. Georgie has a strong hands on and exercise background. She has a wide variety of experience, with past experience working in both hospitals and private practices. Prior to being a Physiotherapist, Georgie was a CrossFit Level 1 Coach, a Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Her treatment method is personalised, evidence based and holistic. Georgie enjoys diving deep into the root cause of her client’s pain, rather than just managing the symptoms.
Georgie’s love for spinal Physiotherapy came from her own experience having scoliosis and suffering an L5/S1 disc herniation. She saw the power of specific spinal Physiotherapy and now wants to inspire others to live pain free.
Georgie’s main interest areas are sports Physiotherapy, low back pain, scoliosis, tendinopathies and Women’s Health/pre- and post-natal. She often utilises the Real Time Ultrasound, breathwork and behaviour change strategies within her treatments. When Georgie isn’t working, you can find her at the gym, doing a coastal run, searching for Sydney’s best coffee or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Ciara completed her Physiotherapy studies in Melbourne at La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Physiotherapy Practice. After University, Ciara completed her Level 1 Watson Headache Course due to a keen interest in Headache and Migraine management as well as working in a Headache clinic in Melbourne.
Ciara has had experience in a wide variety of sports both playing and working. This includes years of high level rowing coaching, Head Physiotherapist of a local AFL team and pre-season work with the Melbourne Rebels women’s team. Through this experience Ciara has seen many serious Musculoskeletal injuries and has guided them through the full rehab process and return to sport.
As well as sport and headaches as areas of interest, Ciara has been involved in physical activity and management for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder which has included a lot of learning with communication and treatment techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for this population.
Ciara places a strong emphasis on education and understanding through diagrams, models and evidence to allow patients to not only improve physically but also be empowered, take charge and have control over their injuries.
Outside of Physiotherapy, Ciara is a keen swimmer and enjoys watching the AFL.
Sherston is a Physiotherapist and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
She has a deep understanding of healthy movement and control, appreciating the importance of adopting correct breathing, postural and movement patterns in the prevention and treatment of injury and disease. She treats holistically and is passionate about finding the solution to the cause of your symptoms so you can reach your life and sporting goals regardless of age or ability.
Sherston treats all musculoskeletal conditions, but is most versed in all things spinal whether its pre-habilitation programs prior to surgery, rehabilitation post-surgery or managing complex spinal issues.
Her treatments include:
These combined, help people gain control of their healing and gives them an awareness of the way they move, enabling them to develop more appropriate movement patterns, ameliorating pain and discomfort and improve performance whether it be to walk the dog or run a marathon. Sherston takes Pilates classes; these helps segue people back into confident movement and structured exercise safely and confidently.
Sherston is a runner, swimmer, paddler and cyclist and loves endurance events. More recently she has started surfing. She has practised yoga for 25 years. Snow skiing and trekking are her holidays of choice.
Sari qualified from Trinity College Dublin with an honours degree in physiotherapy and completed a masters in sports and exercise medicine in Trinity College Dublin. She is a strength and conditioning expert through the NSCA and uses her sporting background to help clients achieve their sporting goals.
Sari has worked in orthopaedics, community outpatients, private practice and various sports teams including Gaelic football teams and rugby teams. Since arriving in Sydney Sari has continued to work with rugby union teams here. Sari has a vast amount of experience with post operative rehabilitation and with acute sporting injuries such as shoulder, hip and knee injuries.
Sari carried out research as part of her masters thesis on the impact of Pilates on Gaelic football player’s balance, strength and flexibility. She is passionate about using exercise and Pilates to prevent injuries and as a rehabilitation tool following injury.
Sari is a keen runner and has completed several marathons and Olympic distance triathlons as well as previously representing Ireland in modern pentathlon. She understands the demands of training and the importance of load management and strengthening to ensure peak performance.
Since graduating, Sari has completed post graduate training in hip and groin pathologies, dry needling, clinical Pilates and concussion
Sari has a keen interest in skiing and spent a season in the French Alps working with elite level and recreational skiers, teaching Pilates and providing sports massage to tired legs after a long day on the slopes.
Ricci completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University and Bachelor of Human Movement studies at UTS. Throughout her studies she worked as an exercise physiologist in rehabilitation setting. Her passion for physiotherapy developed from being a competitive netball player, dancer, runner and overall love for exercise and movement.
Having worked in private practice and sport team coverage for 5 years, Ricci has a wide range of experience with acute and chronic injuries and enjoys using both exercise and manual therapy to see her patients achieve their goals.
Ricci has completed further studies in Dry needling, Spine, McKenzie Technique, Lyn Watson Shoulder Course as well as Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy.
Ricci has a passion for treating neck pain and headaches, as well as shoulder injuries. She looks forward to working along side with you.
Nunzio has a skill set that fits perfectly with helping people manage pain. He teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy which have been shown to help people manage pain. This works by learning to relate to the physical sensations differently, as well as managing the stress and low mood that often accompany painful conditions. In some cases, stress and low mood make pain worse, so the benefit can work in both directions.
Nunzio has a wealth of experience working in a broad range of settings across his career, so can offer help in pain management, all aspects of cancer psychological support as well as most aspects of general mental health. He has trained in a number of therapeutic approaches, so as well as well Mindfulness Based interventions, he can offer other psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Nunzio completed his Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology at Exeter University in the UK in 2008. After working in Portsmouth and London in the UK, he moved to Sydney in 2014. As well as working in private practice in Sydney, Nunzio has worked at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Pain Management Centre and at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital.
Nunzio operates under the business names Breathing Space Mindfulness and Breathing Space Psychology from the Elite rooms in Bondi Junction. He is very approachable, so feel free to contact him directly or speak to him if you see him around and are interested in how he might be able to help.
His contact details are:
0477 757 296
nunzio@breathingspacemindfulness.com.au
www.breathingspacemindfulness.com.au
www.breathingspacepsychology.com.au
Celia has been treating and caring for patients for over 30 years. After running her own successful practice in South Africa, she immigrated with her family to the sunny shores of Sydney. Celia worked in numerous practices across the Eastern Suburbs, before she joined the Sarah Keys Physiotherapist Centre, where she found her niche in treating backs. Celia regularly treats with her feet, using her bodyweight to feel for and encourage movement in the spinal joints.
Celia spent the last 16 years at Sarah Keys Physiotherapy and is accredited in all 4 stages of Sarah Keys Masterclass. Through her tenure she has trained numerous Physios in the specialised back methodology, and treated hundreds of patients, often curing their issues and preventing unwanted back surgery. After the closure of the city based clinic, Celia is now available to treat patients from her home practice in the Eastern suburbs.​
When she is not helping people’s backs, Celia enjoys Yoga and Pilates, and incorporates exercises from both in her patient’s treatment plans. She also enjoys golf, and while her handicap is less impressive, Celia helps golfers improve their back so they can enhance their swing.
Melissa completed her training in America, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. While living in America, she gained experience in a variety of settings, including traumatic brain injury, neurological and vestibular conditions and musculoskeletal injuries.
She moved to Australia seven years ago and has since become certified in pilates.
She is currently finishing up a course with Pinc and Steel International to become a cancer rehabilitation therapist, with a focus on providing therapy services for patients recovering from any type of cancer treatment or surgery. She is so excited to launch this program within Elite Spinal Physiotherapy in early 2020.
In addition to physiotherapy, she keeps busy driving her three young children around to various activities, spending time at the beach and dreaming of skiing.
Sharon completed a Masters of Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney and has a Bachelors of Science degree in exercise physiology from Simon Fraser University in Canada.
She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and enjoys seeing clients achieve sports specific goals through their strength training program.
Sharon has also taught pilates for many years and is passionate about safely improving movement in the spine. Through the course of her career Sharon has worked extensively with people that are recovering from surgery; as well as patients that have neurological disorders or pain, disc bulges, chronic pain and acute injuries.
She is trained in dry needling, myofascial trigger point release, spine mobilisations, as well as other modalities. As a movement expert she analyses the way people compensate when they perform functional movements and how this may generate pain after some time.
She is passionate about providing ways to relieve symptoms of pain and discomfort so that patients can return to their active lifestyles. Her current sports include weight training, aerial silks, paddle boarding and hiking.
B.Sc(Exsc)
M(Clin Ex Phys)
M(Phty) APAM
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Watson Headache Level 1 Certified Practitioner
Elisha is the co founder of Elite Spinal Physiotherapy and Pilates. She holds Masters degrees in both Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy and has also studied Clinical Pilates. Elisha’s passion for spinal and headache Physiotherapy is what drove her to launch the Elite Spinal Physiotherapy and Pilates clinic. After suffering with a neck injury from a car accident she was left with debilitating neck pain and cervicogenic headaches. She sort treatment from her peers and noticed a significant difference between general Physiotherapists and others that devote their studies to one area. This led her to complete extensive postgraduate study in both back/neck pain and headache treatment. Having experienced first hand how much having neck pain and headaches can affect your quality of life Elisha has devoted her career to helping others in this situation.
Elisha believes the only way to manage and resolve spinal pain is to restore the function in the spine. She does this through hands on manual therapy and then strengthens the client with a specific exercise program to ensure the dysfunction of the spine does not reoccur.
Elisha and her team work closely with many of Sydney’s top Neurosurgeons, Sports Physicians, Pain experts and General Practitioners working in conjunction to either prevent surgery or rehabilitate post surgery. She has spent many years developing post-operative protocols for all the different types of surgical procedures. She has watched many of the surgeries first hand to gain a deeper understanding.
She enjoys the challenge of helping clients with complex spinal dysfunction, cervicogenic headaches, disc bulges, inflammatory disorders and instabilities.
B.Sc(Exsc)
M(Clin Ex Phys)
M(Phty) APAM
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Brigitte graduated from Sydney University with a Masters of Physiotherapy. She has a strong exercise rehab base having previously completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Wollongong University. Her passion is physiotherapy for low back pain treating complex spinal, pelvic and postural related neck and shoulder pain. Throughout her career she has seen how integral a healthy spine can be in the prevention of injury to all other parts of the body. Her approach is to find and treat the dysfunctions in alignment and movement patterns of the body rather than focusing and treating only the painful site.
Brigitte has a strong interest in spinal surgery rehabilitation where she can combine her back pain physiotherapy skills and her clinical pilates skills.
BSc(Phty)
Physiotherapist Bondi Junction
Diploma of Sports Massage
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Watson Headache Level 1 Certified Practitioner
Heather qualified with a BSc Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2012 from Glasgow Caledonian University. During her studies she also worked as a Sports Massage Therapist. Furthermore, Heather has completed post graduate study in Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates with Polestar Pilates, known as the most comprehensive program worldwide. She has extensive experience with complex spinal conditions, having worked at Elite Spinal Physio since 2017.
Heather enjoys treating patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches and pelvic dysfunction and believes that providing a holistic approach to treatment is key to a successful recovery. Using manual therapy and tailored exercise based rehabilitation Heather utilises her pilates training to restore function in the body. Heather loves seeing her patients return to activity and achieve their goals.
Heather has recently got the running bug and has worked with strength and conditioning coaches to improve her own physical performance. She understands the demands of weight training and load management. Heather grew up skiing and spent a season working as a massage therapist and chalet host for a luxury holiday company in the French Alps. This experience has given her a keen eye for detail and she prides herself in providing the highest level of customer service.
Charmaine completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Western Sydney. Charmaine has developed a diverse range of experience, working with a range of clientele with both acute and chronic injury rehabilitation.
Charmaine’s passion and drive to become a physiotherapist came from when she was a competitive gymnast competing at a state, national and international level. She attended Physiotherapy for injury management, prevention and to enhance her sporting performance.
She also has been actively involved with coaching gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics in the Sutherland Shire area since 2001. She also has a background in Personal Training.
Charmaine is always looking to improve and develop as a Physiotherapist in finding new and diverse ways to treat her patients. She has done post-graduate study in Sports Physiotherapy, Dry needling, Muscle Energy Techniques and Connect Therapy.
In her spare time she enjoys rock climbing, dancing and gymnastics. And Pilates of course 🙂
Lauren completed her physiotherapy studies in Brisbane, but that hasn’t stopped her from building up a big following. Lauren has completed post graduate studies in the areas of chronic pain, women’s health, sports physiotherapy, pilates, dry needling and taping. Lauren particularly enjoys treating persistent and chronic pain and working with peripheral joints. Lauren has a wholistic and goal-oriented approach and looks forward to working alongside you as you start to feel and move your very best.
James adds a whole new dimension to what Elite Spinal has to offer. James is one of the few physios in Australia who are extensively trained in ConnectTherapy, designed by Canadian Physiotherapist Dr Linda-Joy Lee. ConnectTherapy looks at the relationships between different regions of the body and helps us to understand how symptoms in different areas are connected, or how symptoms can be caused by a different part of the body. It requires a whole-body assessment and treatment to identify these relationships and is often highly successful for people who haven’t had positive results with other approaches.
James graduated from The University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Exercise Science, followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy from Sydney University, alongside Elisha & Brigitte. James’ interests include football, cycling, and running. He loves being active which motivates him to assist people through their rehabilitation, whether that is simply moving without pain or returning to elite-level sport.
James believes that every movement requires the whole body, and understanding how different parts of the body are interacting is crucial to getting you out of pain and moving well.
Tiffany completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and Physiology. She has completed post graduate training in the management of chronic pain.
Tiffany has extensive experience working in an integrated musculoskeletal rehabilitation and aged care clinic where she became passionate about treating individuals of all ages, backgrounds and stages of recovery. She believes that the patient should sit central to all decisions and be well informed and consulted throughout their treatment. Her aim is to apply individualised and evidence-based care to empower others in making healthy lifestyle choices.
As a headache sufferer herself, Tiffany has a particular interest in the management of headaches and the symptoms associated with them. She finds a holistic physiotherapy treatment plan improves not only headaches but overall energy levels too.
Keeping active has always been an important part of Tiffany’s life, she plays volleyball, tennis and was a professional Jazz & Hiphop dancer as a teenager. Having recently completed a yoga teacher training course, Tiffany enjoys learning and sharing the practice of yoga. She also enjoys travelling and being in nature.
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Emily is our amazing Physio who works between our Bowral and Bondi Junction clinics. Born and raised in the Southern Highlands, Emily has such a caring and compassionate nature. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Masters of Physiotherapy. She also has a strong background in exercise rehabilitation, having completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science at the University of Wollongong.
Emily is a high achiever with a special interest in everything spinal. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills and exercise rehabilitation knowledge to manage these conditions. She is passionate about holistic patient centred care and empowering her clients to take an active approach to their recovery.
Being from the Highlands, Emily has always lived an outdoors and active lifestyle with a background as a netball player and dancer. Emily believes in the power of movement and enjoys using her clinical pilates expertise to assist her clients achieve their goals.
Jason is another of Elite Spinal’s highly accomplished and skilled Physiotherapists. With over 13 years experience, he has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy.
Jason is currently completing a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University to further add to his expertise. On conclusion of this study he will be accredited as an APA titled Musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Jason has worked extensively in musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapy in Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.
He has worked with athletes from the NRL, NBL and PGA tour of Australasia. Jason has created and implemented injury prevention programs for BHP and Woolworths and it is from these initiatives that his passion for preventing and treating persistent and tricky pain conditions arose.
Jason previously co-founded a practice in Melbourne, with a focus on high quality physiotherapy, treating common musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee and ankle injuries and tricky, persistent and long standing pain conditions. He also established a graduate program and lectured for General Practitioners on evidence-based practice for common musculoskeletal conditions like disc pathology, rotator cuff pain and sciatica.
Jason is a passionate golfer, currently playing off a scratch handicap and regularly enjoys heading home to the Snowy Mountains to visit his family.
If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
If your preferred option isn’t displayed please contact the clinic. We have an extensive number of practitioners. Due to this not all dates, times and practitioners will show on our online booking system.
Phoebe graduated from Bond university in 2017 with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Whilst studying she gained broad exposure through her work with junior AFL and hockey teams. She has now completed post graduate study in Women’s Health and has completed her advanced reformer pilates training.
Phoebe has worked in various roles across Queensland and Melbourne, both within hospital and private practice settings. She has a solid foundation and deep understanding of rehabilitation and is passionate about all things spine and pelvis. She loves to educate her patients on body awareness, correct technique and how to properly rehabilitate musculature to preserve and improve function.
Phoebe employs a variety of treatment and rehabilitation approaches, including manual therapy, clinical Pilates, strength training, load management as well as sport specific techniques relating to an individual’s level and goals. Phoebe not only enjoys treating sport related injuries but also has a keen interest in pelvic related pain and neurologic presentations like Parkinson’s disease, MS, falls and balance difficulties.
Phoebe is someone who loves to be active, sport has always been a huge part of her life, she knows first- hand how injuries can impact daily life and goals. Phoebe aims to support her patients in their physical and mental wellbeing by enhancing their education on rehabilitation, prevention strategies and empowers them to become autonomous in recovery and ongoing good health. While fostering a fun and exciting environment to be in.
Away from the clinic you will find Phoebe completing her Ultimate Pilates Certificate, picking up a new sport or hobby, surrounding herself in the great outdoors (especially the beach) and spending time with her dog.
Lisa is a passionate and experienced Women’s Health and Spinal Physio. She is unique in that she is highly experienced in Women’s Health and Spine but also has a strong passion for the sporting world, being an athlete of many years.
Within her women’s health work she likes to support women of all ages from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. She provides a thorough assessment and effective treatment for pre and post natal related issues, continence issues and pelvic pain.
Lisa also enjoys treating all aspects of the spine from complex disc bulges to neck pain and headaches. She loves to combine her manual therapy skills, exercise rehabilitation and clinical pilates knowledge to manage these conditions.
She also has a passion for the sporting world, being an athlete of many years. This led her to conduct her thesis on elite international soccer players – the results of which have been used by high profile soccer teams such as Sydney FC. Being a keen sportswoman, Lisa has participated in many sports including soccer, netball, tennis and running. In addition to on-field play, she has also taken part in many state and club level sporting competitions as a sports trainer.
Lisa believes that good preparation and specific training can play a fundamental role in the treatment and rehabilitation of most musculoskeletal injuries. She also believes that this specific training for sports and injuries improves overall function, performance and limits re-injury.
When Lisa is not in the clinic, she enjoys keeping active and loves a fun run! Her goal is to run a half marathon (without giving up).
Sam is a talented Physiotherapist. He is very passionate about everything spine.
Sam enjoys treating everything from disc bulges, facet joint issues to general back and neck pain. He will help you get strong and back to doing the things that you love.
Sam values the importance of patient education and seeks to ensure that you leave your appointment with a plan which provides an understanding of what you’re doing and most importantly, why you’re doing it. His treatment approach combines manual therapy, dry needling and exercise based therapies tailored to your needs to ensure your best outcome.
Jordan is one of Elite’s talented and highly experienced Physios. He graduated from Sydney University with a Masters in Physiotherapy, studying Exercise and Sport Science at the Australian Catholic University and Kinesiology at Wilfred Laurier University in Canada prior to this.
Jordan is passionate about human anatomy and the biomechanics of the body. He strives to help all of his patients move better, faster, stronger. To do this he has pursued further education in personal training, strength and condition and Pilates instruction. He loves to treat anything from complex disc bulges to general back pain or sporting injuries. He has also had extensive training in pelvic pain and rib dysfunction.
Jordan’s own journey has shaped this love of movement. Having played elite level soccer and trained martial arts both in Australia and abroad, this has come with its fair share of shoulder and knee injuries. Personally understanding that the best rehabilitation comes from a combination of hands on treatment, accurate exercise prescription and education, Jordan brings a wholistic approach to his physiotherapy treatments.
Outside the clinic Jordan spends most of his time with family, and when time allows strength training or playing soccer.
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Alex is a passionate Physiotherapist that enjoys helping patients manage their pain. Believing in a holistic and patient tailored approach, Alex combines hands-on therapy, exercise and dry needling to his patients.
Alex has a broad range of skills having previously worked in acute, aged and rehabilitative care and has experience providing pre and post operative care. He loves treating all things spinal from lower back pain to headaches.
Alex is an expert in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of Neurological conditions- in particular Parkinsons disease. As a bit of an anatomy nerd, Alex has continued teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology ever since graduating.
In his spare time, Alex loves keeping active, doing & coaching CrossFit, plus tending to his multiple indoor plants.
