Our Services

• Acupuncture
• General & Specialised Physiotherapy Services
• Clinical Pilates
• Pain Management
• Therapeutic & Deep Tissue Massage

Whether you want to address recurring pain issues, improve your posture, improve your general fitness or want us to help you with treatment of an injury, we will guarantee you the following:

• A thorough assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Together we will establish  your short  and long term goals
• We will provide education and advice regarding the cause of your injury/problem to prevent it from recurring.

Please contact our friendly and caring team for more information and assistance regarding any queries you might have.

Principal Physiotherapist

I have worked in public and private health in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.  I am passionate about how physiotherapy can make a positive difference in people’s lives.

My special interest are in pain management and  Clinical Pilates. I live locally with my family and believe in supporting the local Community.

Qualifications & Affiliations

• BSc Physiotherapy
• Graduate Diploma in Sports Manual Therapy (UWA)
• Member APA
• Dry Needling
• DMA Pilates Level 4
• Polestar Pilates training in mat and equipment

Physiotherapist

I am a Senior Physiotherapist at Brighton Beach Physiotherapist and have been part of the team for over 4 years.  I have previously worked in both the public and private sectors in South Africa, Zimbabwe, England and South Australia.  I have over 20 years of experience with managing a wide range of conditions.  I continue to remain committed to working with people of all ages, making a positive difference in their pathway to recovery.

I am a keen sports person having competed as a gymnast at state level and tennis, netball and road running at club level.  I have represented Australia in my age group for triathlon (swimming, cycling and running).  I have a keen interest along with a holistic approach in the treatment of athletes with sports related injuries and musculoskeletal problems.  This has specifically included lower limb biomechanical assessment, basic bike set up and assessment and community based bike workshops concentrating on the prevention of injuries.

I am married with 2 boys and am actively involved with the North Coast Triathlon Club and Ocean Ridge Tennis Club.

Qualifications:

• B.Physiotherapy
• Dry Needling/Acupuncture
• Levle 1 & 2 APA Sports course
• Accredited Level 1 Triathlon Coach

I am excited to  be part of a team that offers an holistic approach to preventative health care, pain and injuries.

I completed my physiotherapy degree at Otago University in 2004 and since then have also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture (AUT).  I am from the South Island of New Zealand and have worked in Dunedin and Tauranga for 6 years before moving over to Perth in January 2011….it’s been a great move as I love it here!!   My particular interest is in Sports Physiotherapy and I have a vast experience with rugby union teams in NZ including assisting with provincial and national level teams.

I enjoy staying fit and active and my main sport is boxing.  I competed as an amateur boxer in NZ and I currently hold the Welterweight Title after winning Nationals in September last year!!  A very proud achievement of mine to date!!  I have moved here with my partner and step-daughter and we love our new lifestyle.  In my free time I love cooking and entertaining and we are enjoying exploring Perth every weekend.

I have always believed that physiotherapy is a two way street and I get great satisfaction from teaching my clients how to understand their conditions and how to look after themselves. Physiotherapy can be a very positive experience in one’s life!!

My skills include:

• Western Acupuncture/Dry Needling
• Spinal Manipulation and Manual Therapy
• Foot Biomechanics and Orthotics
• Sports Massage

I look forward to coming to work each day as my profession gives me the unique opportunity to improve people’s quality of life.  I am privileged to be part of such a wonderful and supportive team at Brighton Beach that shares my passion. 

I completed my physiotherapy degree at Curtin University and have since completed further post-graduate studies in Women’s Health, anatomical acupuncture, and Mulligan’s mobilisation techniques.  

I practice as a general Physiotherapist and have a keen interest in the areas of Women’s health, antenatal and postnatal care. I work part time at King Edward Memorial Hospital and have a strong commitment to empowering women to achieve their health and well being goals. 

In my free time, I enjoy being active and participate in volleyball, netball and salsa dancing.  I also love painting, gardening and creating mosaics artwork. 

My Skills Include:

• Women’s Health , antenatal and postnatal care
• Anatomical  acupuncture
• Deep tissue and spinal mobilisation
• Mulligan’s mobilisation techniques

Physiotherapist

I joined Brighton Beach Physiotherapy in December 2010.  I am a senior physiotherapist with over 20 years experience of practical work having completed my physiotherapy university degree at Witwatersrand University in 1991.

I am currently involved in problem base outcome learning with the physiotherapy students at ECU.  I have always played and been involved in netball and karate (having achieved a second dan black belt).

I am fluent in German, Dutch and Afrikanns and English which has proved helpful on many occasions.

I am passionate about physiotherapy, my main areas of interest lie in deep tissue massage work as well as back, neck and sports injuries.  I am thrilled to be part of a practice that upholds the patients well being at all times.