Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Masters in Physiotherapy
Frances graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Masters in Physiotherapy in 2020. She grew up on the North West Coast of Tasmania and retains a strong commitment to the Tasmanian community, with a passion to provide holistic care, promote health, and to improve the quality of life of her patients.
Frances enjoys staying active, and has a background in running, swimming and triathlons, for which she has represented Tasmania. This has given her first-hand experience in the importance of strength and conditioning, and specific training to achieve goals and overcome injuries. Frances works with the University Women’s soccer team which has inspired further interest in injury prevention and rehab.
Frances is a qualified GLA:D Program instructor, ONERO Program instructor and teaches Pilates. She is also a Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Bachelor Applied Science in Physiotherapy, APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist
Maria is one of the founding Directors here at AllCare. After graduating from LaTrobe University in Melbourne in 1989 Maria worked and travelled around Australia and Canada before coming back to Hobart in 2000 with her family.
Prior to returning to Hobart, Maria worked in a renowned Melbourne shoulder practice and developed a strong interest in treating shoulder injuries. She continues to develop this area of interest and maintains a passion for everything to do with shoulder rehabilitation.
Aside from physiotherapy Maria loves spending time with family and friends, studies a bit of French and enjoys being outside and active.
PhD candidate Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
Titled APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy), Master of Physiotherapy (Manipulative Physio),
Our third founding Director, Jason’s personal philosophy is all about ‘lifelong learning’.
He has over 20 years of clinical experience and almost as many years of dedication to ongoing study. He has a special interest in foot and ankle injury, for which he is currently completing his PhD at the Menzies Institute. Jason also has an interest in managing other lower limb injuries, spinal pain, headaches and jaw (TMD) complaints.
He contributes regularly to teaching and lecturing with the Antarctic division, UTAS Medicine course, GP groups and the research circuit, and is a published author.
Jason enjoys bushwalking in Tassie (who doesn’t?), dabbles with running, and is a regular supporter and attendee at the Tassie hockey centre, where you will find at least one of his three kids training or playing on any given day.
APA Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist
Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy Specialisation Registrar, Associate Fellow ACP
Brice is an APA Titled Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist with extensive experienced in treating acute sporting and musculoskeletal injuries. He has advanced skills in the management of lower limb injuries including muscle tears to the hamstring, calf and quadricep, ligament injuries to the ankle ligament and knee such as the ACL.
Brice is a consultant for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport working with the athletics program and has experience working with local amateur teams, professional athletes and has previously been lead physiotherapists for a professional Soccer team in the English Football League.
He enjoys being able to apply his knowledge of high-performance sport into the management of all his clients, particularly incorporating strength and conditioning principals and manual therapy into his rehabilitation when it is required.
Brice is a Registrar in the Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy Specialisation training program, a Registered Specialist with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy, current President for the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Chair of Tasmanian Sport and Exercise committee of the APA.
Away from Physiotherapy, Brice enjoys being outside in the Tasmanian wilderness and you will often find him hiking and camping in some of the more remote mountains within the state.
APA titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, B.App.Sc. (Physiotherapy) Honours, Master of Sports Physiotherapy, APA branch council for Tasmania
Chrissy specialises in sporting injuries including running related injuries, ACL rehabilitation, hip/groin pain and shoulder injuries in throwers. She has a background in strength and conditioning, yoga and Pilates. Chrissy has extensive experience in a variety of sports and has previously worked with Australian Water Polo (including the Stingers at the World Championships), North Melbourne AFLW, VFL, and community/state level hockey. She is currently working in soccer within the National Premier League and Women's super league competition in Tasmania.
Chrissy also has a passion working with girls and women, from adolescent health all the way to peri -menopause/menopause. She enjoys looking beyond the individual at the social and environmental barriers to health and wellbeing that girls and women may face. Chrissy educates youth sporting clubs with her workshop, Game Bloom: teaching girls about performance in puberty. She encourages when bookings on health and wellbeing for women to extend an initial time to 60 minutes for a more thorough assessment.
Outside of work, she spends time with her family including her 2 small kids. Any free time may be spent enjoying playing her favourite sports- running, futsal, soccer!
BExSS (Clinical Ex Phys) Honours, Master of Physiotherapy
Estelle graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011 with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Majoring in Clinical Exercise Physiology). She then went on to further her education at Griffith University where she graduated in 2014 with a Master of Physiotherapy. She started her physiotherapy career working on the Gold Coast in a private practice where she developed an interest in Pilates, geriatric physiotherapy, neck and back pain and women's health. In 2019 she moved to Tasmania and joined us at AllCare Physiotherapy.
She enjoys camping, swimming and freediving, though is still adjusting to the Tassie water temperatures.
Post Graduate Diploma of Neurological Rehabilitation. Masters of Physiotherapy. Bachelor of Human Movement Studies.
Born and bred in Hobart, Leanne has returned home after 22 years of living in Perth, Sydney and in the USA. Like many of us she has been lured by the wilderness and beauty of Tasmania with the added bonus returning to family.
Leanne’s academic career started with Exercise Physiology, adding Physiotherapy to her resume in 2004 in Perth, WA. After working in hospital and rehabilitation settings Leanne completed further studies in neurology and focused her work on acute care and rehabilitation of people with stroke and Parkinson’s disease. With years spent in hospitals, aged care facilities, rehabilitation centres, community care and private practice, Leanne has diverse knowledge and skill sets. She completed her Polestar Pilates training in 2020 and has really enjoyed seeing the added benefits of applying these movement principals in a neurological setting.
Outside of work Leanne’s interests include anything water oriented; swimming, the beach, diving, fishing, boating and underwater hockey. And now, indulging in the Tasmanian wilderness and being with family.
Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice – La Trobe University
Isabelle graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 2019 where she worked in the public hospital system including outpatient and rehabilitation physiotherapy both in Victoria and Hobart. This sparked a keen interest in neurological physiotherapy where she developed a diverse skill set in the management of neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injury, falls/balance and Parkinson's Disease. Since working at AllCare physio, Isabelle has focused on developing her skill set in the management of persistent post concussion symptoms and the diagnosis and management of dizzy patients such as BPPV (vertigo), vestibular migraines, vestibular neuritis and persistent perceptual postural dizziness. She has completed further training in concussion and vestibular physiotherapy, gaining competency in vestibular dysfunction and management through a clinical competency course by Vestibular Education Australia.
Isabelle loves working with clients towards their individual goals, to ensure they can engage in activities that are meaningful to them and gets particularly excited to see dizzy clients. In addition, she really enjoys taking the powerful Parkinson's classes here at AllCare. Isabelle continues to work casually at the Royal Hobart Hospital where she enjoys engaging with the multi disciplinary team and keeping her “hospital physio” skill set up.
Outside of work Isabelle enjoys making the most of everyday and is always looking to take on a new challenge. Lately, Isabelle has gained her level 2 cert in Ski Instructing, has been running Tassies trails and training for her next triathlon.
Noah graduated from Monash University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Growing up in Hobart, Noah was engrossed in the sporting world from an early age which helped him decide by the age of 8 that physiotherapy was to be his chosen career path.
Following his graduation, Noah worked over in Melbourne in the realm of community physio, but made the decision to return home to be closer to family and friends. Noah has a passion for goal setting, seeing this as an integral part in ensuring positive outcomes whilst also having the strong belief that physiotherapy and exercise should be enjoyable and something people can look forward to.
Outside of work Noah will often be seen training for his next half marathons and has his eyes set on making the leap to the marathon distance in the coming years. Noah also has a love for live music, cooking and adventuring around Tasmania.
Jessie was born and raised in Hobart, before moving to Canberra to study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra, graduating in 2018. Since finishing university, Jessie has worked at private practices across both Hobart and Melbourne, where she was able to work with clients of various backgrounds and ages.
Jessie played soccer for 18 seasons, representing Tasmania and Australia on several occasions as a youth player. She made the switch to AFL five years ago, after being signed as a rookie with the Tasmanian North Melbourne Kangaroos for their inaugural season. She has spent the past three seasons playing with Hawthorn, and most recently Port Melbourne, in the VFLW. Jessie has also played high level touch football, futsal and tennis in the past. She spends her free time watching sport, looking at dog videos on social media and talking sport and physio with her partner, who is also a physiotherapist.
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Pronouns: She/They
Niki’s interest in physiotherapy originated from her own background in sport. Niki's sporting career has involved playing competitive soccer for Sydney FC, college soccer in the US and then for Glasgow City Football club.
Niki first studied a bachelor of Exercise Science and then a Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2019.
She has a strong interest in sports and activity related injuries and is passionate about providing safe and inclusive physiotherapy care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Niki's passion for helping the Tasmanian community has extended to her recently becoming a career firefighter as well as a physio. So don't be surprised if you see her around town in a fire truck.
In her free time Niki enjoys being active in the Tassie outdoors, spending time with her family and friends and taking her dog Freddie to the beach.
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (MCEP), Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Ba. SpExS), ESSA Member
Emma graduated from Deakin University in 2023 with a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology. Before this, Emma completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at La Trobe University in 2020. Throughout this time, she has had many hours of practical experience with a diverse range of clients with acute and chronic conditions and injuries.
Emma has moved back to Hobart after studying in Melbourne for 5 years, and she is loving being back home amongst the community and with her family and friends. She has a history with sport, having been an elite junior hammer thrower for which she represented Tasmania and Australia. She was also a state swimmer, hockey player, and now dabbles in some CrossFit and wants to get back to her roots with hammer throw. This exposure to sport at a young age sparked her interest in how bodies respond to exercise, especially with various conditions and injuries.
Emma loves providing holistic, client-centred care. She believes every client’s story is important and enjoys building relationships with clients to further improve her care. As a new graduate, Emma is keen to learn more about what she wants to specialise in, but enjoys helping people of all ages and backgrounds.
In her spare time, Emma loves spending time with her family and friends, enjoys staying active as well as keeping it balanced – watching TV in front of the fire with her pets!
Pilates Instructor
Lauren discovered Pilates seven years ago after a running injury. Amazed by its remarkable rehabilitative potential, she went on to study Pilates, so as to share this wonderful practise with others. Lauren firmly believes in the ability of Pilates to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of everyone; regardless of age or body type.
In her teachings, Lauren aims to incorporate a balance of strengthening and stretching; of challenging the body and strengthening the mind/body connection. Her main goal is to empower others to engage in their own wellbeing journey in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Outside of Allcare Lauren is a singer, songwriter and guitarist active in the Hobart live music scene for the last 15 years. She is a lover of vegetarian food, jigsaw puzzles, painting, coffee and being by the sea with her partner Tom and their zesty, loopy canine child, Winnie.
Pilates Instructor
Amanda discovered Pilates in 2013, and loved the way it made her feel stronger and more flexible as well as enhancing her mind body connection. This new found passion quickly developed into regular practice of 2-3 hours a day, a few days a week, and then a decision to train as a Pilates Instructor and share her passion with others.
Amanda attained her certificate IV in Matwork and Reformer Pilates in 2019, and a further Certificate IV and Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology in 2021. Amanda loves seeing the progress her clients make week to week and the difference this makes to physical and mental health, as well as the shared enjoyment of achievement as clients master new challenges in their Pilates practice.
When not Teaching Pilates Amanda enjoys boating and fishing with her husband, chilling with her cats, and sweating out in a Bikram yoga.
Steph has always had a love for Pilates, partaking in classes for over 12 years. In 2018 she decided to share her passion and become an instructor. Steph holds a Diploma in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology.
Steph believes Pilates is an important maintenance routine that helps you stay healthy and functional to do the things you love. Her classes focus on control, core strength and alignment, with some fun thrown into the mix
Lucy first started working at Allcare Physiotherapy back in 2005 and realised pretty quickly she had found a special workplace with such a dedicated and supportive team. After leaving the practice to concentrate on being a full-time mum, Lucy returned to the front desk in 2018, and then into the role of Practice Manager in 2020.
Lucy is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for everyone at Allcare, staff and clients alike.
Outside of work Lucy loves spending time with family and friends, cooking, sewing, reading, and adding to her ever-expanding earing collection.
Georgia became part of the AllCare Physiotherapy team in 2023, after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tasmania in 2022. Born in Vancouver, Canada, she moved to Australia in 2001 and has called Hobart home ever since. She is passionate about providing friendly customer service and assisting to make your visit a positive experience.
Georgia is a practicing artist and jewellery maker in her spare time, as well as a dancer/instructor. She loves all things creative and is always keeping busy. You might spot her artwork hanging in the waiting room. You'll find her behind the front desk – she loves a chat, and will probably ask to pat your dog.
Janneke grew up in northern Germany, near Lübeck and close to the Baltic Sea. She has lived in Tasmania since 2006.
With a background in wildlife biology and threatened species, Janneke has also worked in the admin, tourism and professional organising fields. She is a proud mother of two kids in their beautiful teenage years.
Janneke joined the wonderful Allcare reception team in April 2023.
Joshua joined the AllCare team at the beginning of 2021.
Born and raised in Queensland, his family moved to Tasmania for the cooler weather.
His previous experience is working in hospitality at hotels across Hobart. After studying Enrolled Nursing at TAFE, he developed an interest in a more caring and medical role. Joshua has a passion in client-focused service and welcoming all. Josh enjoys the beach, bush walking, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Tess is a local Tasmanian who has recently returned to the state after studying on the Mainland and spent time travelling around South East Asia. Tess loves meeting new people and is excited to get to know each and every client. She has a background in reception and is passionate about delivering exceptional service with a warm and friendly smile.
In her spare time Tess enjoys exploring new destinations around the world and locally, spending time with her family and time in the ocean.
