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Hayley Hechter

Hayley is originally from Cape Town, South Africa, completing her physiotherapy studies at Stellenbosch University, graduating at the end of 2024. During her training, Hayley gained experience across a range of government healthcare settings. This included placements in a tertiary hospital, where she worked in specialised units such as burns, neurosurgical trauma, and vascular surgery.… Read more »

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Natasha Moretti

Natasha recently completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at UTas in August 2025, after earning a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2022. Natasha has a particular interest in paediatrics and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential through movement and therapy. Her inspiration is personal – growing up with a younger brother… Read more »

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Declan Saunders

Declan completed his Exercise and Sports Science degree and his Master of Physiotherapy at UTas, graduating in 2021 and 2025 respectively. He has completed clinical placements across a range of physiotherapy areas, including cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological physiotherapy, working with a variety of complex conditions such as ACL injuries, stroke, chronic heart failure, and complex… Read more »

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Marie Stewart

Marie completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree at the University of Newcastle in 2020. She grew up in Launceston and is excited to return to the state to start work at Coastal Physiotherapy. During her time at university, Marie was fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside local soccer teams to provide injury… Read more »

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Kyle Smith

Kyle is a local Tasmanian from Hobart who began his career in private practice with Leap Health in Huonville and Kingston before moving to the North West Coast three years ago. He holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science from the University of Tasmania and a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University, graduating in early 2020.… Read more »

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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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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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