The Active Team

Physiotherapists

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Growing up with a keen interest in sport and science, Paul recognised very early that his professional interests would involve the allied health field.

Dave O'Brien

Dave grew up in Bendigo and was passionately involved in a range of sports throughout childhood,

Nicole Absolum

After completing her schooling in Sydney, Nicole studied Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.

Michelle Byrne

Michelle's passion for physiotherapy arose from a background in physical education teaching and coaching.

Tahnee Collins-Roe

After completing her secondary schooling in Sydney, Tahnee completed a Degree in Medical Science at the University of Western Sydney followed by...

Matthew Lum

Matthew grew up in Wagga and after completing his schooling at Kildare Catholic College, moved to Sydney to study Health Science...

Patrick Blackwell

Patrick grew up in Orange in Central West NSW where he completed his education including a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University in Orange.

Jane Hutchings

After growing up near Cootamundra, Jane completed her Physiotherapy degree at The University of Sydney in 1997.

Soph Dahlenburg

Soph grew up and completed her secondary schooling in Temora. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in Albury, where she graduated with Honours...

Emily Lukins

Emily grew up in Adelaide and completed a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia.

Ben Frizzell

Ben grew up in Shepparton where he developed a love for sports such as tennis, soccer and running. His high school studies inspired a passion for health, the human body and human movement.

Rhiana Newberry

Rhiana grew up on a property just outside of Glen Innes NSW. She was heavily involved in a variety of sports, particularly cross country and athletics which fuelled her passion for sport and, in turn, rehabilitation.

Claire Szabo

Claire completed her physiotherapy degree at Bond University on the Gold Coast in 2012 and has a background in exercise physiology.

Caleb Shephard

Caleb grew up in Wagga involved in community theatre productions, the Riverina Conservatorium of Music, and a local taewkondo school.

Exercise Physiologist

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Kirsty Tucker

Kirsty is an accredited Exercise Physiologist. She is passionate about health promotion and education, encouraging all clients to lead more active lifestyles for healthier futures.

Karen Lindner

Karen grew up on a property near West Wyalong where she completed her schooling before moving to Bathurst to complete her studies in Exercise & Sports Science and Exercise Physiology.

Administration Team

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Carlie

Carlie has been a key member of Active Physiotherapy's administration team since 2009.

Alexia

Alexia joined the Active team in March 2017. She grew up and completed her secondary education in Canberra. Alexia is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science at Charles Sturt University whilst working at Active Physiotherapy.

Jaimee

Jaimee joined the Active Admin team in November 2017. She is currently a group fitness instructor at Xceler8 Fitness Centre.

Ellie

Ellie joined the active team in November 2017, after graduating year 10 at Wagga Wagga High School. She grew up in Wagga playing netball since she was young and has participated in a range of other different sports.

Emily

Emily joined the Active team in 2017 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) at Charles Sturt University in Wagga.

Natasha

After attending Kooringal High School in Wagga Wagga, Tash completed a traineeship as a Medical receptionist in Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) and
joined the Active Team in 2018.

Kim

After spending 20 years with the AFP and being a recipient of an Australia Day Medal for Achievement in Business Management, Kim learnt invaluable skills and tools...

Bella

Bella attended Kildare Catholic College in Wagga Wagga and joined the Active Team in July 2018.