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Ben Tang

Ben grew up in Brisbane and completed Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) in 2024 with a focus on Motor Neuron Disease During his university placements, Ben has gained hands-on experience working with athletes, neurological, mental health and people with disability. On top of placements, Ben has gained years of experience working in sport performance… Read more »

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Jaryd Bourke

We’re excited to introduce Jaryd, who grew up on the mainland in Wodonga and completed his Podiatry studies at Charles Sturt University in Albury. After graduating in 2019, Jaryd’s journey took him to Hobart, with a brief stint in Melbourne, all while working on his PhD! 🎓 Jaryd specializes in Achilles tendinopathy (also known as… Read more »

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Caitlin Pearce

Caitlin grew up in Adelaide and graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of South Australia in 2023.   She a strong background in swimming and aquatics, which made hydrotherapy placements a highlight of her studies. She has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients, helping people… Read more »

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Amir Jafari

Amir grew up in Hobart and recently graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Tasmania, where he was part of the first cohort of Tasmanian-trained physiotherapists. Before that, he completed an undergraduate degree in Medical Research. His clinical interests are currently in shoulder pathologies and low back pain. He also values client-centred care,… Read more »

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Ella Hannaford

Ella Hannaford is a passionate dietitian hailing from Hobart, Tasmania. She recently graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in July and returned home to be closer to her partner and family. Currently, Ella is expanding her expertise by completing the Sports Dietitians Australia Sports Nutrition Essentials course, with the aim of becoming an… Read more »

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James O’Rourke

James O’Rourke is a dedicated physiotherapist originally from Hobart, Tasmania. His academic journey began in Launceston, where he completed a degree in Exercise Science. Eager to expand his expertise, James moved to the Gold Coast to pursue a Doctor of Physiotherapy, graduating in June 2022. After starting his career in Queensland, he has returned to… Read more »

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Danae Giardina

Danae is from Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland; she studied on the Sunshine Coast and completed a Bachelor of Dietetics in 2019. In 2022, Danae relocated to Tasmania to travel and explore a new place and it is now where she calls home. After University, she worked in private practice and public health nutrition working… Read more »

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David Lucas

David grew up in Ipswich in QLD. He graduated from the University of QLD in 1994. The majority of Davids working life has been in regional QLD and most recently on our very own Bruny Island where David was working for the Royal flying Doctors Service.   David and his wife moved from Bribie Island… Read more »

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Jess McGhie

Jess graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University in 2021. Jess enjoys getting to know her patients, understanding how feet and the lower body are impacting their health and lifestyle, and working with her patients to achieve their goals. Jess gains a lot of job satisfaction in seeing improvement in her… Read more »

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