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Kathleen graduated from Macquarie University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) from Western Sydney University. She has built her skills working in both hospital and community settings, gaining experience in post-operative rehabilitation, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients, cardiorespiratory, neurological, and aged care conditions. Passionate about helping clients achieve their best health, Kathleen, provides tailored, hands-on physiotherapy and personalised exercise programs for a holistic recovery.

Shi-Yao (See-Yow) graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sport Science) from University of Sydney. His qualifications ensure that the physiotherapy treatments are enhanced by specific exercise prescription to achieve optimal recovery. His time both studying and in the clinic environment has equipped him with the knowledge and hands-on skills to effectively optimise the well-being of his patients. Shi-Yao enjoys resistance training at the gym to improve his muscle strength and joint mobility which he sees as an essential component to moving well. Outside of the gym he spends more of his free time exercising, mainly playing basketball or riding his motorcycle, but appreciates other sports including baseball. He has a special interest in treating all sporting injuries along with other muscular issues.

Gillian completed her Physiotherapy degree at St Mary’s Hospital in London and worked in the UK and Africa before immigrating to Australia. She has worked in a number of health care settings from public and private hospitals to residential aged care along with private practice. Gillian started the clinic in 1990 in the Moorebank area, and has grown the clinic to it’s current 3 locations in South West Sydney. She currently spends the majority of her time at Physiofit SWS developing growing and mentoring the team. She enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, with a particular interest in Hydrotherapy as well as neck pain and lower back pain. Gillian uses a combination of manual therapy and exercises consistent with the latest physiotherapy evidence to help her patients get back to doing what they love.

April graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2017 after graduating from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Sport & Exercise Science). Her double qualification allows her to effectively apply physiotherapy treatment and exercise prescription to achieve the most optimal outcomes for her patients. April is trained in clinical pilates and runs her classes on a Tuesday and Thursday at our Moorebank clinic. She is also trained in dry needling and segmental needling, which she incorporates into her treatments when appropriate to achieve the best outcome for her patients. April also has a strong interest in health and sports and enjoys treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions from muscle strains, ligament sprains/tears and tendinopathies. April also enjoys treating paediatric patients to ensure the best outcome for the child with both development and musculoskeletal injuries. April is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Samuel takes great pride in forming a partnership with his clients in order to achieve their desired goals. He loves combining exercise and a range of other modalities in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. A keen interest in anatomy and how the body functions, as well as the satisfaction of helping people is how Sam found himself wanting to become a physiotherapist. Sam has a love for playing sport, and still fills his weekends with competitive rugby union and cricket. In his spare time, you might find Sam out for a run, watching more sport or gaming. He loves to keep a great balance between his work and social life, and finds maintaining his physical and mental health not only necessary, but enjoyable.

Christian has a strong background in exercise science, high performance sport, and strength & conditioning. Before pursuing physiotherapy, he worked in elite rugby league pathways with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, helping athletes stay strong, resilient, and injury-free. This experience sparked his passion for rehabilitation and led him to complete a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra, alongside degrees in Exercise Science and High Performance Sport. Christian has a particular interest in sporting and running-related injuries, as well as the management of chronic pain. He aims to empower every patient with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their recovery and understands first-hand how injury mismanagement can impact someone’s life. His own journey was the driving force behind his decision to become a physio and he’s committed to providing the support and guidance others need to recover with confidence.