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Scott Willis

Scott graduated as a Physiotherapist in 1993 from the University of Sydney. He has experience in the dairy, healthcare, disability, paper, production, building, construction, mining, local government, and fabrication industries. Scott is currently consulting for Lion (Burnie and King Island), MMG Mining (Rosebery), Mondelez (Burnie), Waratah/Wynyard Council, Devonport City Council, Central Coast Council and Greenhams… Read more »

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Andrea Whitehouse

Andrea is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and lived in Darwin for 19 years and Adelaide for four years before moving to Hobart in January 2026. She completed a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) at the University of South Australia, graduating in 2025. In her third year of study, Andrea completed a one-year placement with… Read more »

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Chloe West

Chloe is a friendly and experienced dietitian from the Central Coast, NSW, where she’s been practising since 2017. She has worked across a variety of settings including public and private hospitals and community environments, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a genuinely patient-centred approach to care. At Leap Health, Chloe works across a variety of… Read more »

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Jane Thomas

Jane brings over 20 years of experience as an outpatient-based physiotherapist, with a career that’s taken her from the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of WA, to Launceston and now back to Hobart. After completing her Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) at Curtin University in 1996, Jane has developed deep expertise in helping people recover from: Fractures… Read more »

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Tahlia Deans

Originally from Launceston, Tahlia completed her Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University in Bendigo, graduating in 2022. After gaining valuable experience in the public health system throughout 2023, she made the move to Hobart in 2024 to pursue her passion for private practice. Tahlia has a keen interest… Read more »

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Kate Barker

Kate joined the Leap Health team in July 2025. She works across both our New Town clinic & our Home Care team. Providing exercise physiology services to Hobart & Beyond. Book Online with Kate

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Marcel Verkaart

Marcel is a physiotherapist with 25+ years of experience in working with a diverse range of clinical and chronic conditions in Australia and internationally. As a Dutchman he has had the privilege to work in several countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. He has an extensive background in orthopaedic, neurological and… Read more »

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Lucy Bowden

Lucy is a local Tasmanian who has recently returned home after living in Melbourne for 11 years. Lucy grew up on a family farm in Bothwell, attended high school in Hobart and moved to Melbourne to study. She studied the Combined Bachelor and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University and graduated in 2017. Since graduating,… Read more »

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Mesika Kolder

Meet Mesika – your French twist on physiotherapy! Born in Paris and raised among the water lilies in Monet’s hometown (yes, the garden’s real!), Mesika brings a unique blend of art, nature, and Alpine resilience to her approach to rehab. With six years spent living in the French Alps, her style is grounded yet dynamic.… Read more »

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