Meet our therapists
Meet the team behind your care
Our Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists and Pilates Physiotherapists are experts in the field of exercise therapy, sporting injury, back and neck pain and more.
*Please call for bookings*
Sean Fuller
Principal Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
Master of Manual Therapy
BIOGRAPHY
Over the years, Sean has worked with many elite level athletes, including being part of the Hopman Cup medical team for many years, but he is equally inspired to help everyone to solve their problems and get the best out of their lives.
Sean has special areas or interest in treating headaches, shoulder pain and neck pain. He has a strong focus on the professional development of the whole team within Midland Physiotherapy so that they are delivering not only the best clinical experience but also the best customer service experience possible for you.
He is always keeping active, playing golf, basketball and indoor cricket, and having previously done the Ironman Triathlon, the Avon Descent and Rottnest Channel Swim. He is now trying to learn how to surf (very badly at this stage) and he loves to spend time with his family of three teenage kids.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Treatment of Spinal Pain
Headaches
Shoulder Injuries
* Please note, Sarah is currently not taking on new clients *
Sarah Mac Alasdair
Principal Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
Master Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
APA Sports Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Sarah graduated from Curtin University in 1994 and since then, she has combined her love of travel and sport throughout her physiotherapy career. She has worked in Europe and across Australia with elite athletes from such diverse sports as rowing, cricket, Aussie Rules, tennis, basketball and rugby.
In addition to her love of managing sporting injuries, she also is passionate about developing effective and lasting management plans for other musculoskeletal conditions. Sarah has a strong interest in treating adolescent sporting injuries and has spent many winter mornings on the sideline covering Guildford Grammar rugby matches. Otherwise, she spends her spare time as an unpaid uber driver for her four young children and loves to get out on the water fishing whenever possible.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Treating Adolescent Sporting Populations
Providing quality care and management for clients with chronic musculoskeletal issues
Daniel Parasiliti
Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Daniel has worked with many elite level sporting affiliations including WAFL football clubs, West Australian Ballet, Western Force, numerous local sporting clubs and is currently the Physiotherapist for Guildford Grammar and their football program.
Daniel is a proud husband, father of young twin boys and his little daughter. He is a mad Geelong supporter and loves a good Swan Valley red wine or cheese.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Sporting and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Luke Bonnett
Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Masters Clinical Physiotherapy Luke is passionate about making change in peoples’ lives and finding long-term solutions to their problems. He has gained experience working as a physiotherapist in central London, worked closely with Guildford Grammar sporting teams, and in 2016 he completed a Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy specializing in Manipulative Therapy. Utilizing the most up-to-date clinical and research evidence Luke successfully treats all areas of the body but has a special interest in long-term low back and neck pain, over-use tendon problems, headaches, and shoulder pain.
When not at work Luke enjoys keeping fit with weights and running, travelling the world, spending time outdoors camping and fishing (and guilty pleasures of watching too many TV series).
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Long-term low back and neck pain
Over-use tendon problems
Headaches
Shoulder Pain
Caitlin Hagdorn
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Caitlin is a Paediatric Physiotherapist who has completed a post-graduate master’s degree in all things kids.
Caitlin is experienced in helping children and young people with pain problems, fatigue, and injuries. She loves working with people with disability and is knowledgeable in the NDIS space. Caitlin enjoys treatment through play and loves to assist parents and their babies with issues such as head turning preferences and developmental delay.
Caitlin’s motto is ‘let’s ensure your child has a healthy relationship with exercise’.
Caitlin’s favourite part of the week are her group physiotherapy sessions that she runs in the studio and the gym for adults and people under eighteen.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Paediatric care
Sporting injuries
Knee pain
Gymnastics/dance/calisthenics
Kirsty Whalan
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Senior Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Kirsty has 9 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist, and is currently completing her specialisation in Womens Health through the Australian Physiotherapy Association Titling pathway. She also has extensive experience in the sporting population travelling with the Tasmanian under 18 state hockey team and being the team physiotherapist for the Darwins A and B grade South Rabbitoh teams.
Kirsty specialises in pregnancy and postnatal related issues, urinary leakage, rectus abdominis diastasis (abdominal muscle separation), bowel and bladder dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse.
Kirsty has a strong background in exercise after graduating a Bachelor of Exercise Science and had the opportunity to have an internship at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and believes in active recovery in conjunction with manual therapy is key to a successful rehab journey.
Outside of work Kirsty loves to be outdoors, either exploring different parks and playgrounds with her two small children or getting her “Mum time” at the gym.
Qualifications and experience :
- Graduate Entry Masters of Physiotherapy (University of South Australia).
- Currently completing Titling in Women’s Health (Australian Physiotherapy Asssociation)
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (University of Tasmania)
Clinical Interests :
- Pregnancy and post-natal disorders
- Clinical Pilates
- Strength training and sporting injuries
- Urinary and faecal incontinence
- Rectus abdominis diastasis
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Constipation
- Overactive bladder
Izabela Wojtasik
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Izabela graduated from Curtin University in 2014 and has enjoyed working at Midland Physiotherapy ever since.
She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions and has a keen interest in sporting injuries as well as chronic pain. She works closely with patients to determine the appropriate treatment and management plan to achieve their personal goals. Izabela also works in our studio as a clinical Pilates instructor where she runs Pilates classes as well as one-on-one patient rehabilitation.
Izabela has a long history of dance experience and continues to dance and help manage her Polish Folkloric Dance Group. She also has a keen interest in the arts where she graduated with a Cert 4 in Music Theater. She enjoys spending time with her dog and going for runs along the river.
Susan Kingston
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Susan worked for 4 years in public hospitals in musculoskeletal outpatients and orthopaedic wards, before moving to private practice in 2008. Susan has a broad range of experience treating musculoskeletal and sporting conditions. She is passionate about helping her clients to find long term solutions to pain and injury using the latest evidence-based treatment and exercise techniques. Her treatments combine manual therapy, soft tissue work, acupuncture, and individualised exercise programs including clinical pilates.
Outside of work, Susan is a busy mum of 3 beautiful children. She loves the outdoors, keeping fit and coffee catch ups!
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Managing low back, pelvic and hip pain
Managing neck and shoulder pain
Amy Zappavigna
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Amy integrates her clinical skills, understanding of body functions and Pilates knowledge to treat and manage her clients in a holistic way.
Amy can assist you in developing a plan or management strategy to overcome your injury or achieve your next fitness goal.
In her spare time, Amy is training for her next triathlon or lounging with her greyhound, Lewis.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Rehabilitation of spinal pain
Assessment and management of running injuries
Rourke Moynihan
Senior Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Rourke is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Rourke has been working in private practice since 2015 as well as working with various sporting teams, including Perth Heat Baseball, East Perth Football Club and the WA Women’s State AFL team.
Outside of work, Rourke is keeps fit at the gym and doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Neck and back pain
Headaches
Knee pain
Rehab post-surgery
Samuel Morgan
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Sam graduated from the University of Notre Dame with Double Degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise Sports Science at the end of 2017. Complimenting his experience in private practice Sam has worked with a number of different sporting teams including WA indoor netball association, East Fremantle Football club and Associates Rugby Union Football club.
Outside of work Sam maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys running, rugby, rock climbing and most recently Karate. If you cannot find him in Perth he is probably out hiking gorges or camping down south.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Thoracic Spine pain
Knee Pain
Ben Harris
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Ben graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, and has experience in sports training for the WA State Netball Competition and coaching paracanoe at a local kayak club.
Ben has previously been a high-level athlete in Sprint Kayaking, which is where his interest to become a physiotherapist started. He has a strong passion for treating a whole variety of musculoskeletal conditions and sporting injuries – and believes a holistic approach is best to identify the highest quality treatment for each individual.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors surfing, kayaking, mountain biking and camping.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Sporting injuries
Neck and back pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Edwin Liam
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Edwin graduated from the Masters of Physiotherapy course in Curtin University. Before Physiotherapy, Edwin did a double Major (Sports Science and Exercise & Health) at UWA.
Edwin previously worked as an Exercise Physiologist who was involved in the planning and execution of training for a Singapore university triathlon squad. Edwin has also previously worked as a swimming instructor, for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. In addition to his background knowledge on hydrotherapy and functional rehabilitation, Edwin believes that any health care consultation should involve essential communication and collaboration. This empowers patients to have the most holistic and enjoyable experience.
Outside of work, when Edwin is not training or planning his next triathlon season, he enjoys learning new cooking recipes, getting engrossed in comics, and planning for the next coffee or night-out date with friends.
Areas of Interest:
Sporting and Musculoskeletal injuries
Overuse injuries and functional rehabilitation.
James MacFarlane
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
James graduated from Curtin University with a degree in Physiotherapy (Honours).
He has worked with Sorrento FC, Quinns FC, and Wolverines American Football club, where he learnt to efficiently assess sporting injuries and guide athletes towards their return to sport.
James has conducted a two-year research project on resistance training, and ensures his physiotherapy treatment and management approaches are up to date with emerging research to provide the best results for his patients.
James also works at The Motion Academy where he coaches Parkour, a form of urban gymnastics, and prioritises teaching safe and efficient movement to people of all ages.
Having experienced many injuries himself, James understands the frustration of not being able to participate in the activities that we love, and is passionate about helping people not only return to their previous levels of strength, mobility, and confidence, but surpass them!
In his spare time, James loves lifting heavy weights in the gym, freediving in the ocean, rock climbing, playing soccer, learning the guitar, and of course doing handstands, back-saults, and all things gymnastics!
Areas of Interest:
Shoulder pain
Headaches
Overuse injuries
Gymnastics / Parkour
Liam McKay
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Liam was born and raised in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and has graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport & Rehabilitation.
Liam has a special interest in sport and musculoskeletal related injuries and pain. With a strong passion for powerlifting and his past background in various sports including competitive swimming, Liam likes to facilitate his patients with active evidence-based recovery approaches to alleviate pain, improve performance and promote an overall improvement in quality of life.
When not in the clinic, Liam likes to spend his time at the gym, hanging out with friends and family, and procrastinating with YouTube and Netflix.
Special interests:
Sporting injuries
Powerlifting/gym
Back pain
Knee pain
Chandler Smith
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Chandler graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) and chose to dive straight into private practice as this is where his passion lies. Chandler has always been a competitive sportsman throughout his life, playing high-level tennis, soccer and hockey. He has been coaching tennis in the Perth Hills area for the past 10 years, as well as playing competitive tennis pennants leagues and tournaments. He believes in the importance of an active, balanced lifestyle and brings this approach to assisting individuals get back on track as quickly as possible.
Outside of work, Chandler enjoys driving all over the country, 4x4ing and camping at the best destinations on offer.
Special Interests:
Sporting injuries
Knee pain
Back pain
Billy Sukroo
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Billy graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) and values collaborative goal setting to make lasting changes in people’s lives.
Billy has a strong passion for promoting recovery from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular sporting injuries and low back pain. He integrates an evidence-based active approach alongside manual therapy. He’s also achieved success with treatment of shoulder and neck pathologies, in addition to post-operative rehab focusing on individualised programs and return to normal function.
Billy has developed experience in a wide variety of differing sporting injury diagnoses, there associated management and future prevention strategies through sport trainer roles at multiple Perth Football League teams.
Billy’s spare time consists of integrating personal fitness with weights, enjoying the beach with friends or playing a round of golf.
Mia Swindells
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Mia earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Notre Dame.
She has multiple years of experience as a sports trainer for the Subiaco Colts football team and the UWA Hockey Club. Her role involved providing sideline injury assistance on game days, and guidance on the player’s rehabilitation journeys.
In multiple hospital settings, Mia has helped people achieve their optimal recovery post-surgery. This fostered her passion for working in the private practice space, where she helps people to achieve their pain management and lifestyle goals, both large and small.
Dedicated to tailored rehabilitation approaches, Mia collaborates closely with her patients to get to the root of their problems, and get them back to doing what they love. Whether utilising basic bodyweight exercises or advanced gym equipment, she prioritises patient-centred care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Beyond her clinical work, Mia is an avid yogi, a Tae Kwon Do Black-belt instructor and a gym enthusiast. She’d love to talk advanced balance and headstands with you at any-time. She also loves taking her dogs to the dog-beach, camping, and indulging her sweet-tooth with choccy or ice cream.
Beth Antonio
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Beth has 5 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist, and is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy specialising in Continence and Women’s Health at Curtin University. Beth has also undertaken extensive training in Clinical Pilates.
Beth specialises in pregnancy and postnatal related issues, urinary leakage, rectus abdominis diastasis (abdominal muscle separation), bowel and bladder dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. Beth particularly enjoys supporting and guiding women throughout all stages of life, from pregnancy to post-menopause to continue to exercise and be active.
Outside of work Beth loves to travel and be outdoors, play hockey and spend time with family and friends.
Qualifications and experience :
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Currently completing Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health)
Clinical Interests :
Pregnancy and post-natal disorders
Clinical Pilates
Urinary and faecal incontinence
Rectus abdominis diastasis
Pelvic organ prolapse
Constipation
Overactive bladder
Gokul Parishody
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Gokul graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney with a Doctor of Physiotherapy. He has experience ranging from being a sports trainer for AFL and Rugby teams to Royal North Shore Hospital pain clinic in Sydney.
Gokul has a love for baseball that took him to New York to play at a collegiate level. After a few years off, he’s started up again in Perth.
In his spare time, he loves being outside, camping, going for walks and working out at the gym. His current goal is to get back into baseball shape!
Clinical Interests :
Back Pain
Shoulder
Arthritis
Chronic pain
Zhen Liew
Physiotherapist
BIOGRAPHY
Zhen graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Curtin University. He is also in the process of obtaining ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning accreditation. Zhen brings an enthusiastic approach to modern physiotherapy practices with a combination of evidence based practice and clinical knowledge.
Growing up in Malaysia, immersed in a vibrant mix of cultures, Zhen learned the importance of community and resilience from a young age. Watching his grandparents navigate life with grace despite mobility challenges inspired him to pursue a career where he could make a real impact to help people regain their independence and return to the activities they love.
Throughout his career, Zhen has found immense fulfillment in aiding his clients, as well as my family and friends, in overcoming musculoskeletal injuries. Empowering them with confidence and knowledge about their rehabilitation pathways is a privilege. It brings him great joy to see them return to the sports and activities they are passionate about, or to embark on new ventures they were previously hesitant to try.
Zhen has previously worked as a physiotherapist in the NDIS space for adults and children with developmental delays, neurological conditions and intellectual disabilities. Zhen also has experience in a wide variety of differing sporting injury diagnoses, and their associated management and future prevention strategies through sport trainer roles at Kenwick Football Club, Ashfield Soccer Academy, and Morley Cricket Club.
Outside of work, Zhen enjoys hiking, playing badminton and going on a foodie hunt or cafe hopping with friends and family.
Remedial Massage Therapists
Mihoko Richmond
Remedial Massage Therapist
BIOGRAPHY
Mihoko joins our Physiotherapy team after time working in her own mobile remedial massage business, and also continues to work in a specialised pregnancy massage clinic in Subiaco. She is the proud mother of two children and loves spending time with them outside exploring nature.
Mihoko completed her Emmett therapy practitioner modules and has a strong interest in Oncology massage and Lymphatic Drainage. She plans to continue to further her oncology massage training and Emmett therapy. She is also currently volunteering at Soralis cancer care by providing massage.
With every client, Mihoko aims to provide a customized, goal-orientated treatment along with education and information to improve postural balance. Her goal is to help clients manage their muscle pain or stiffness and help support them to live as pain-free as possible.
Mihoko is trained in the following Techniques:
Relaxation Massage
Deep Tissue
Trigger point
Myofascial Release
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Reflexology
Emmett technique module 1, 2 and 3
Pregnancy massage
Myofascial cupping
Emmett Therapy Module 1-6, EP1 and Advanced Lymphatic Drainage
Oncology Massage Module 1
Amber Smith
Remedial Massage Therapist and Infant Massage Instructor
BIOGRAPHY
Amber has been in the complementary health industry for 15 years, after first discovering her passion for massage as a young child, which paved the way for her to complete the Diploma of remedial massage in 2007. She has worked in private practice both in Kalgoorlie and Perth, has worked with rugby teams, body builders, and utilised her skills treating archery competitors at National competitions.
After returning to Perth, and wanting to diversify her skills and knowledge, Amber went back to study, earning a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture.
She believes in the importance of touch for all, and runs infant massage classes to teach specific massage skills to parents with the aim to help minimise any discomforts their babies may have.
When not at work Amber is at home with her husband and 2 young children, or you may find her at the archery club, or sewing up a storm!
She classifies herself as a combination therapist, and in a treatment from her you may receive any of the following, if relevant to your needs:
Deep tissue therapy- incl. trigger points, myofacial release
Sports massage
Pregnancy massage
Gua sha (chinese scraping)
Cupping
NST Bowen therapy
Stretches
Acupressure
Lisa Wasilew
Remedial Massage Therapist & Registered Nurse
BIOGRAPHY
Lisa has been in the health industry for over 36 years.
Working in a variety of roles as a Registered Nurse gives her the necessary skills to understand each of her client’s needs and modify her treatments accordingly.
Lisa loves working one-on-one with her clients, thoroughly assessing their posture, movement and applying special tests to correctly pinpoint soft tissue injuries and treat accordingly. Nothing gives her greater joy than to see her clients leave her clinic room happy.
Lisa defines herself as a bit of a massage nerd, so when she is not at work she likes to refine her massage knowledge with online courses and research. Apart from that she enjoys life on her property in the hills with her husband, two daughters and very large garden.
Lisa is trained in the following techniques:
Trigger point therapy
Myofascial release
Deep tissue therapy
Relaxation/Swedish massage
Muscle energy techniques
James Hudson
Remedial Massage Therapist
BIOGRAPHY
James is a remedial therapist and sports trainer passionate about all things health and fitness. He played soccer for 20 years until an injury occurred early in the season. James wants to ensure clients don’t have the same experience – but if they do he wants to get them back to doing what they love with confidence and longevity in mind.
James has not returned to the pitch since his injury and instead found solace in strength training at the gym, as well as directly treating soccer players on and off the pitch. Understanding athlete’s goals and what they put their body through to get there helps direct his treatments and provide ongoing support.
He has been trained to utilise various tools such as cupping, sports taping, RockTape, and their hand tools which he will utilise within and across his treatments if requested/needed. Along with the following techniques he hopes to support his clients, athletes or not.
James is trained in the following techniques:
- Sports massage and strapping (RockTape & rigid tape)
- Deep tissue (myofascial release & trigger points)
- Assisted stretching
- Active Release Therapy
- Swedish/relaxation
- Cupping
- Instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (Rockblades by RockTape)
Emilia Varga
Emilia Varga
Remedial Massage Therapist
BIOGRAPHY
Emilia has been in the complementary health industry since 2019 and finds great satisfaction in helping people alleviate pain, improve mobility and enhance their overall well-being.
She takes the time to understand her client’s unique needs and preferences, tailoring each session to the individual. Witnessing the positive impact of her work, she finds joy in reducing physical tension and creating inner calm. She loves finding and releasing the tight knots that cause discomfort and pain.
Outside of work, Emilia enjoys Pilates, hiking and immersing herself in the beauty of nature.
Areas of interest include :
- Deep tissue therapy
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Relaxation/Swedish massage
- Pregnancy massage
Speech Pathology
Sacha Pitcher
Speech Pathologist
BIOGRAPHY
Sacha graduated from Curtin University and has been working in disability services across the lifespan since.
Sacha has a background in working with children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, developmental language disorder, and various genetic conditions. She is most passionate about working in early intervention with neurodivergent children, to support them to be their most authentic self. She is all about empowering parents and caregivers to support their children’s communication across their lifespan, using evidence-based programs and making therapy fun!
Areas of Expertise:
- Early Childhood and School Age Intervention
- Parent coaching models – e.g. Hanen and Circle of Security
- Assessment, prescription and implementation of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC)
- Natural Language Acquisition (Gestalt Language Processing)
- Speech and Language approaches
- Literacy intervention
- Feeding and Sensory Motor therapy approaches
