About us

My credentials:

• Diploma Human Resource Management

• Certificate IV Business Administration

• Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety

My interests are:

• Making things easier

• Being organised!

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Chicken laksa with a tiny bit of chilli

Mango or Papaya: Mango

I love watching: ‘trashy’ shows and Point Break

Favourite quote: “Be like a pineapple. Stand tall, wear and crown and be sweet on the inside.”

I love: my family, the ocean and pepperoni and cheese pizza from Fannie Bay Super Pizza!

My credentials:

• Physiotherapy (Uni of Notre Dame, Fremantle)

• Worked in intensive care, orthopaedic rehab and medical oncology at Fiona Stanley Hospital (Perth)

• Enhancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy (Monash University)

• Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management (OSKAR)

• The Universal Practice Clinical Mat & Reformer Pilates

My interests are:

• Paediatrics

• Spinal cord injury rehab

• Visiting remote communities

• Camping and exploring the NT

• Walks and cuddles with my dog Ruby

• Social Volleyball and AFL 9s

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Mary’s Laksa

Mango or Papaya: Mango (Papaya smells like vomit!)

I love watching: Gilmore Girls and the Holiday

Favourite equipment at the clinic: Bosu ball or balance beam

Favourite quote: “I’d rather be looking at it than for it”

My credentials:

• Physiotherapy (University of Teesside)

• Previous rotational experience in a wide variety of settings

• Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist in the National Health Service (UK)

• Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE)

• Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management

• Early Assessment and Intervention for infants at Risk of Neurodevelopmental problems

• TEDEI (Training in Early Detection for Early Intervention)

• Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management (OSKAR)

• Experience delivering individual and group therapy in clinics, childcare centres, schools and homes.

My interests are:

• Paediatrics

• Global developmental delay

• Development Coordination Disorder

• Children with complex needs

About me:

Laksa or Pancakes: Pancakes

Mango or Papaya: Mango but someone has to cut it for me as I am allergic to the skin!

I enjoy: Being active – gym and tennis

I love: being outdoors exploring and finding new places

My credentials:

• Physiotherapy – Honours (University of Newcastle)

• Enhanced Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy (Monash)

• Cerebral Palsy: Optimising Orthopaedic Management (Sydney Children’s Hospital

  Network)

My interests are:

• Early intervention age group

• Genetic and neurological conditions

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Roti wrap!

Mango or Papaya: Lychee or watermelon

I love watching: Gilmore Girls, true crime documentaries and Disney movies.

Favourite quote: “For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness” Ralph Waldo Emerson

I love: congee from Kopi Stop

My credentials:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of South Australia)

• Worked in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord rehabilitation, the neurosurgery ward and the intensive care unit across Royal Adelaide Hospital health network.

• Shoulder Care in the Spinal Cord Injury Population (David Spurrier, Adelaide)

• Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Cord Injuries Massive Open Online Course (The International Spinal Cord Society)

• Functional Neurological Disorder Level 1 Course (Advanced Rehab Centre)

• Introduction to Hand Therapy (Australian Hand Therapy Association)

My interests are:

• Neurological conditions

• Spinal cord injury rehab

• Remote outreach physiotherapy

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Pancakes

Mango or Papaya: Neither! Watermelon

I love watching: Real housewives of Salt Lake City

Favourite quote: If I can, I must!

My credentials:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia

• NT Health – Children’s Development Team, working with children and families across developmental delay, cerebral palsy, neurodivergent conditions, orthopaedic variants, and high-risk infants

• Previous experience at Royal Darwin Hospital (surgical, orthopaedics, burns, renal, ICU, Emergency Department) and SA Health – Yorke & Northern Local Health Network (acute, community, and paediatric services)

• Skilled in assessments: AIMS, HINE, Movement ABC, BOT-2, ASQ

• Professional development highlights:

  • Enhancing Skills in Paediatric Physiotherapy (Monash University, 2023)

  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy – Building Blocks (Royal Children’s Hospital, 2023)

  • Paediatric Physiotherapy Level 1 (APA, 2022)

  • Prechtl’s Method – Qualitative Assessment of General Movements (2024)

• Experience in serial casting of the lower limb, quality improvement projects, and student supervision

My interests are:

• Paediatric physiotherapy

• Early Intervention

• Global Developmental Delay

• Serial Casting

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Laksa

Mango or Papaya: Mango

Favourite movie: Any of the Harry Potter movies

Dream travel destination: Italy

My credentials:

• Graduated from the University of South Australia with a degree in Physiotherapy.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours, First Class) – University of South Australia

• Certified GLA:D Australia Practitioner

• DMA Clinical Pilates (Unit A & B)

• Neuromuscular Dry Needling (Level 1 & 2)

My interests are:

• Geriatric & Neurorehabilitation

• Musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy

• Disability & community physiotherapy

• Pilates-based therapy & pain management

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Laksa from the Purple Lady

Mango or Papaya: Mango

Favourite quote: If you can, you must!

My credentials:

• Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV (CDU)

• Currently studying Health Sciences (CDU)

My interests are:

• Helping people reach their full potential

• Children and babies

• Home visits, school visits and hydrotherapy

About me

I am a: Mum to 3 beautiful children

I have a: Kind, caring and positive outlook on life

I am: learning to grow, cook and eat the produce in my tropical backyard.

My credentials:

• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Charles Darwin University, 2022)

• Currently completing Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Physiotherapy (CDU)

• 200hr Yoga Teacher Training (2019)

• Experience as an Allied Health Assistant and in private practice administration

• Strong knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise prescription

My interests are:

• Pilates and yoga-based exercise therapy

• Sport and exercise science applications in rehab

• Working with diverse client backgrounds

• Making therapy engaging with equipment like the Pilates reformer

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Pancakes (allergic to seafood, so sadly no laksa!)

Mango or Papaya: Mango, any day of the week

I love watching: 1923 on Prime, Good Girls, Outlander, and Territory

Favourite quote: “What you are not changing, you are choosing.”

I love: Blue water fishing, camping in the dry, and a good wet season monsoon

My credentials:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Certificate I in Workplace Skills

• Strong skills in empathy, resilience, communication, organisation, and teamwork

• Experience in childcare, OSHC programs, and customer service role

My interests are:

• Helping people and supporting their recovery journeys

• Travelling and exploring new places

• Spending time with family

• Shopping and getting ready (love a good routine!)r

About me

Laksa or Pancakes: Pancakes

Mango or Papaya: Mango

I love watching: Married at First Sight

My credentials:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2006–2009)

• Masters of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, NSW Institute of Psychiatry (2015–2018)

• Currently undertaking Masters of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Sunshine Coast

• Advanced training in: Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), NSMDA, Bayley-III, Prechtl’s General Movements, trauma-informed practice, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, serial casting, and infant/child development assessments

• Over 15 years’ experience across hospitals, disability services, early childhood intervention, and paediatric therapy services in NT, Victoria, Tasmania and nationally

• Extensive leadership experience as team leader, supervisor, and project manager in both clinical and research roles

My interests are:

• Infant and child development, early intervention, and family-centred care

• Trauma-informed practice and mental health in childhood

• Cross-cultural practice and supporting families in rural and remote communities

• Bringing together physiotherapy and mental health approaches to support holistic outcomes

• Mentoring, supervision, and service development for stronger allied health teams

About me

Shay is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families. With experience across hospitals, community services, early intervention, and disability, she brings a thoughtful, family-centred approach to her work. She values collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and empowering parents in their role.

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My interests are:

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