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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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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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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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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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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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Hannah Faelmann

Hannah grew up on the Sunshine Coast in QLD and studied her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU in Brisbane, graduating in 2023. She also has a background in Accredited Exercise Physiology after graduating from USC with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2016.   Hannah’s passion for human movement began through 19 years of… Read more »

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