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Elyse graduated from Griffith University (QLD), with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2015. Since then, Elyse has worked extensively as a Physiotherapist and a Clinical Pilates Instructor in a Sports and Women’s Health area in Melbourne and Perth. Elyse has studied the Masters of Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health at Curtin University. Elyse is passionate about pelvic health, especially through pregnancy and the postnatal period. She has a keen interest in helping women return to exercise and sport after having a baby. She also has a special interest in assessing and treating the pelvic and lower back pain. Elyse uses a combination of hands on therapy, education and exercise prescription to get the best possible outcome for her clients. In her spare time, Elyse enjoys pilates, going to the gym, reading a good book on the beach and spending time with friends, family and two dogs.

Since graduating from Curtin University with a Master of Physiotherapy Beth has split her time between the Pilates studio and practicing as an inpatient physiotherapist treating post-operative patients in the acute phase of their rehabilitation journey. Growing up Beth enjoyed performing both classical and Jazz Ballet for 7 years, developing a strong skillset around body awareness, fluidity of movement and motor control. Beth also regularly practices matwork Pilates in her personal time. Beth is passionate about positively motivating her patients through her professional knowledge, sunny bright disposition and own personal dance and rehabilitation experiences.

Since qualifying from University College Dublin in 2016, Stephen has been working in a Sports Medicine and research clinic in Dublin. Here he was exposed to a wide range of sporting and non-sporting injuries. With his background in high-level Gaelic football as well as being a certified strength and conditioning coach, Stephen likes to combine education with hands-on treatment techniques and exercise rehabilitation to reduce pain and help patients return to their peak function or athletic performance.

Rebecca graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2018, and is a member of the Vice Chancellor’s list, which recognizes students in the top 1% of their course for excellent academic achievement. Rebecca is currently in the process of completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major), after developing a special interest in Women’s Health. Rebecca has 5 years of clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist having worked at some of the most reputable clinics in Sydney. Rebecca is a certified Pilates clinician through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and is experienced in running clinical Pilates classes and prescribing individual therapeutic exercises based on each patient’s presentation. Rebecca is also competent in Dry Needling (certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association), which she incorporates into her treatment as necessary. Rebecca is passionate about helping women through the life stages achieve their goals by tailoring treatments to each individual and basing her management on the latest evidence and research. Rebecca is experienced in treating pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. She is also competent in providing physiotherapy services for pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Additionally, Rebecca will be able to assist patients manage inflammatory conditions of the breasts and rectus abdominus diastasis. Rebecca will be available for 6-week postnatal checks to address any pelvic floor concerns and help women return to exercise safely. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys dancing, practicing Yoga and spending time with her family and friends.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Western Australia Fellowship of Australasian College of Sports Physicians Senior Medical Officer for West Coast Eagles Football Club Sports Physician for the Western Australian Jockey's Association Founding Partner of SportsMed Subiaco SportsMed Subiaco Director of Medical Services Clinical Interests Sports Medicine Athletic Hip & Groin Pain Adolescences in Sport Professional Memberships Fellow, Australasian College of Sports Physicians Member, Australia Medical Association Member, Australian Football League Medical Officers Association Member, Sports Medicine Australia Personal Interests Family Tennis Surfing

Dr Tahnee Bell is a Sport and Exercise Medicine registrar who grew up in the South West of Western Australia. She graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2019 and completed her internship at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, followed by experience across multiple WA hospitals in orthopaedics, emergency medicine and general medicine. A former state netball player, she developed an early passion for Sport and Exercise Medicine and is currently undertaking specialist training towards Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP). Tahnee is currently the team doctor for the Perth Wildcats (NBL) and has previously served as Head Doctor for the West Coast Eagles AFLW and Western Force Super W. She has provided match-day medical support for the Australian Diamonds, Matildas and Hockeyroos, and was Head Doctor for the inaugural Australian women’s national futsal team during international competition in Uzbekistan. She has also been the WA registrar representative within ACSEP. She is a strong advocate for exercise as medicine and preventative health, working collaboratively with patients and healthcare providers to optimise health and performance across all populations. Her clinical interests include: · Non-surgical management of sport and exercise-related injuries, osteoarthritis · Female athlete health · Concussion · Low energy availability/relative energy deficiency in sport · Stress fractures Tahnee performs: · Ultrasound-guided injections for a range of joint and tendon conditions · Corticosteroid · Hyaluronic acid (Synvisc, Durolane, Monovisc, Cingal) · Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) · Compartment pressure testing Outside of work, Tahnee is a self-confessed netball tragic and enjoys staying active, travelling and reading.

Brad is extremely passionate about sport and appreciates the importance of a comprehensive rehabilitation program in the process of returning to play. He is eager to help everyone that walks into the clinic and is a strong believer in taking a holistic, client-centered approach to working with each of his patients to achieve their goals. Brad is available to provide manual therapy treatments, exercise and hydrotherapy programs.

Qualifications & Experience Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Victoria Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry), Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia Bachelor of Science (Sports Science), Edith Cowan University, Western Australia Current Physiotherapist for the Perry Lakes Hawks Men's State Basketball Team Assisted at the Emirates Western Force (2012) and West Coast Eagles Football Club (2008-2010) High Level Clinical Pilates Programming for AIS Men's Hockey, WAIS Track & Field, East Perth Football Club Qualified DMA Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist Clinical Interests Acute, chronic and/or complex sporting injuries Lower limb tendon injuries (e.g. Gluteal, Adductor, Patellar and Achilles' Tendinopathies) Joint Instabilities (e.g. Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Ankle Instabilities) Comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation Low back pain Professional Memberships Member, Sports Physiotherapy Association Member, Australia Physiotherapy Association Member, Sports Medicine Australia Member, Exercise and Sports Science Australia Personal Interests Swimming Travel Outdoor Activities

Dr Monica Zheng is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician Registrar undertaking her specialist training through the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. She is passionate about working with people who are driven by functional improvement in daily activities and performance at recreational, amateur and professional levels. Monica brings a unique background to her sports medicine practice. Her clinical interest in sports began during her previous career as a Podiatrist, where she was involved in fun runs, community netball and rugby tournaments and worked with WA Ballet from 2017-2021. Following her graduation from the University of Notre Dame in 2021 with a Doctor of Medicine, she has gained extensive experience in multiple surgical specialties, including Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery (Breast and Hepatobiliary/Transplant) as well as Emergency Medicine and General Medicine terms in the North Metropolitan Health Service. Monica is currently the doctor for the West Coast Eagles AFLW, and has previously been the doctor for East Perth Football Club. She has also provided medical support for WNBL and Racing WA events. She values a multidicisplinary approach to management, involving physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics amongst other medical and allied health professionals in the care of her patients. Parallel to her clinical career has been involvement in research, with publications in the fields of sports medicine and orthopaedics in tendinomechanobiology, tendinopathy and osteoarthritis. She enjoys expanding her network at conferences nationally and internationally, including at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) and European Congress of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP). She has a tendency to get involved in all kinds of activities – in her youth as a ballet dancer, playing tennis, netball, hockey and basketball at various stages and umpiring Australian Rules Football. These days when she’s not watching AFL or cricket, you’ll find her on the tennis court, the gym or her favourite pilates studio and occasionally on the ski slopes in Italy.

Jess Graduated from Curtin University with a Bsc Physiotherapy. Since graduation she has worked both in both maternity and rehabilitation settings in public health and private practice. Her experience and interest are in assisting women during the antenatal and postnatal period. As a mother of 3 she empathizes with her clients and feels it is a great privilege to be able to work with them on their own perinatal journey. She has undertaken further studies in pelvic health and also works with the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Science (Human Movement), University of Western Australia, Western Australia Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia Master of Manual Therapy, University of Western Australia, Western Australia 15 years of experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Preferred Physiotherapist for Maddington Amateurs Football Club & Wembley Veterans Football Club Managing Director of SportsMed Subiaco Clinical Interests Low Back Pain Mid Back Pain Neck Pain Headache Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction Exercise Programs following Gastric Surgery Professional Memberships Member, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association Personal Interests Family Football Tennis Coaching Junior Sport

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Science (Human Physiology) University College Dublin, Ireland Masters of Physiotherapy (pre-registration) University of Southampton, UK Currently undertaking Masters of Manipulative Therapy at Curtin University, Western Australia Former head physiotherapist Ireland under 20’s rugby team (2011) Former head physiotherapist Leinster RFCs underage teams (2009 to 2011) Former head physiotherapist West Scarborough RFC (2011 to 2015) Clinical Interests Chronic pain management Post-operative rehabilitation Sporting injuries of the upper and lower limbs High level sporting rehabilitation Spinal pain (neck and lower back) Professional Memberships Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association Council member, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association Personal Interests Family Triathlons Golf Travelling

Request Appoint Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Flinders University, South Australia Fellowship of Australasian College of Sports Physicians Team Physician for the West Coast Eagles Football Club Team Physician for the Perth Wildcats Clinical Interests Sports Medicine Chronic Tendon Injuries Professional Memberships Fellow, Australasian College of Sports Physicians Member, Australian Medical Association Member, Australian Football League Medical Officers Association Board Member, Sports Medicine Australia Personal Interests Tennis Golf

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland, Queensland Graduate Diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Pracitioners Fellowship of Australasian College of Sports Physicians Senior Medical Officer for the Fremantle Dockers Football Club Current Sports Physician for the AIS Men's Hockey Squad/Kookaburras Former Club Doctor for Emirates Western Force Clinical Interests Sports Medicine Shoulder Injuries Spinal Pain Running Injuries Professional Memberships Fellow, Australasian College of Sports Physicians Member, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Member, Australian Medical Association Member, Australian Football League Medical Officers Association Member, Sports Medicine Australia Personal Interests Family Distance & Beach Running Kayaking

Since graduating from Notre Dame University in 2007 as Valedictorian, Bec has had numerous years of experience working in NSW and WA with both the Australian Defence Force and semi-professional and professional athletes. Her keen interest in sporting and musculoskeletal injuries led her to complete a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy, whilst also qualifying as an ASCA strength and conditioning coach. Bec has a strong focus on exercise and gym-based rehabilitation and is a major proponent for holistic approaches to rehabilitation and enhanced health and wellness. Bec is also a qualified Yoga teacher, Clinical Pilates Instructor and STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Therapist.