Therapists
Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapists will take time to understand the contributing factors that drive musculoskeletal pain.
(08) 9279 7411
Sarah Mac Alasdair
*Currently not taking new patients*
Principal Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
Master Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
APA Sports Physiotherapist
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.
Therapy Interests
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Treating Adolescent Sporting Populations
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Providing quality care and management for clients with chronic musculoskeletal issues
Sarah Mac Alasdair
Principal Partner
Senior Physiotherapist
Master Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
APA Sports Physiotherapist
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
Advanced Education
PhD – Understanding pain mechanisms in young adults of the Raine Study (http://www.rainestudy.org.au)
Therapy Interests
Diagnosis & Management of Complex Spinal Disorders
Cervicogenic Headaches
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Jonathan Thai
Physiotherapist, Living Fit Instructor
Jonathan graduated with a Physiotherapy degree from Curtin University, and has worked in a variety of settings ranging from residential care, hospital and private practice.
Jonathan has a passion for delivering individually tailored physiotherapy to all his clients, and blends manual therapy with exercise therapy to help clients achieve their functional goals.
He can usually be found struggling to balance exercise with indulging on good food. Recently however, most of his spare time is spent lounging around with his cat whilst looking after his new baby boy.
Therapy Interests
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Vestibular and Balance Disorders
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Shoulder pain
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Knee pain
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Post-operative conditions
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Resistance and plyometric training
Jonathan Thai
Physiotherapist, Living Fit Instructor
Jonathan graduated with a Physiotherapy degree from Curtin University, and has worked in a variety of settings ranging from residential care, hospital and private practice.
Jonathan has a passion for delivering individually tailored physiotherapy to all his clients, and blends manual therapy with exercise therapy to help clients achieve their functional goals.
He can usually be found struggling to balance exercise with indulging on good food. Recently however, most of his spare time is spent lounging around with his cat whilst looking after his new baby boy.
Therapy Interests
Vestibular and Balance Disorders
Shoulder pain
Knee pain
Post-operative conditions
Resistance and plyometric training
Billy Sukroo
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
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.
Billy Sukroo
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
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.
Mandy Lai
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Mandy graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and is passionate about working together with her clients ensure the most suitable treatment and management is provided.
Mandy has previously worked as a sports trainer with multiple football clubs, where she developed experience in sports strapping and the management of different sporting injuries (including shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries). She also has special interest in treating neck and back pain.
Outside of work, Mandy enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and is also a big puzzle fan from building jigsaws to solving the Rubik’s cube and playing chess. When not puzzling, you can find her unwinding with a book and a nice cup of tea, or in the kitchen trying to learn how to cook.
Mandy Lai
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Mandy graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and is passionate about working together with her clients ensure the most suitable treatment and management is provided.
Mandy has previously worked as a sports trainer with multiple football clubs, where she developed experience in sports strapping and the management of different sporting injuries (including shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries). She also has special interest in treating neck and back pain.
Outside of work, Mandy enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and is also a big puzzle fan from building jigsaws to solving the Rubik’s cube and playing chess. When not puzzling, you can find her unwinding with a book and a nice cup of tea, or in the kitchen trying to learn how to cook.
KC Seow
Senior Physiotherapist *Currently on leave
KC graduated from Curtin University and been working passionately in private practice since.
He has great experience dealing with a wide range of people, ranging from young/adolescent athletes right through to our more mature patients needing physiotherapy treatment. He has also been to the Pilbara as a FIFO Physiotherapist, and so understands the workload and concerns that FIFO workers have.
His main goal in Physiotherapy is to get you back to what you love to do in the best and safest way possible.
Throughout his time in physiotherapy, KC has developed special interest in treating backs, necks, shoulders and sport injuries. KC also performs daily gymnastic based strength training, where he uses his body weight as resistance rather than weights. If hitting the heavy weights in the gym doesn’t really appeal to you, and you are looking for an alternative view on exercises, then KC is your man!
KC is currently in midst of his Physiotherapy Masters at Curtin University to further develop his clinical skills. He is also trained in Dry Needling as well.
If KC is not treating patients or studying, He spends his time keeping fit with gymnastic strength training and in the great outdoors!
KC Seow
Senior Physiotherapist *Currently on leave
KC graduated from Curtin University and been working passionately in private practice since.
He has great experience dealing with a wide range of people, ranging from young/adolescent athletes right through to our more mature patients needing physiotherapy treatment. He has also been to the Pilbara as a FIFO Physiotherapist, and so understands the workload and concerns that FIFO workers have.
His main goal in Physiotherapy is to get you back to what you love to do in the best and safest way possible.
Throughout his time in physiotherapy, KC has developed special interest in treating backs, necks, shoulders and sport injuries. KC also performs daily gymnastic based strength training, where he uses his body weight as resistance rather than weights. If hitting the heavy weights in the gym doesn’t really appeal to you, and you are looking for an alternative view on exercises, then KC is your man!
KC is currently in midst of his Physiotherapy Masters at Curtin University to further develop his clinical skills. He is also trained in Dry Needling as well.
If KC is not treating patients or studying, He spends his time keeping fit with gymnastic strength training and in the great outdoors!
Izzi Ord Kinnear
Physiotherapist
Izzi graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and has since worked in private practice settings and with teams in the State Netball League of WA.
Izzi has a strong interest in treating various sporting injuries as well as generalized musculoskeletal pain. She uses a combination of manual therapies, including dry needling, and encourages a return to activity that is individualized for each client. Through her personal experience with multiple sporting injuries, Izzi can truly relate to most patients’ journeys of pain and the path to recovery.
Izzi plans to commence her postgraduate training in Veterinary Physiotherapy through the University of Liverpool in 2025, as her passion lies in helping animals as well as people. Izzi’s career philosophy is that you should never stop learning new things, and she is excited to learn and grow with her patients.
When Izzi isn’t working, you’ll find her spending time with her three bunnies, at the gym, horse riding, umpiring netball, or having a movie night with friends.
Areas of interest:
- Sporting injuries, specifically netball and equestrian athletes
- Neck pain and headaches
- Hip and low back pain
- Exercise rehab for chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Izzi Ord Kinnear
Physiotherapist
Izzi graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and has since worked in private practice settings and with teams in the State Netball League of WA.
Izzi has a strong interest in treating various sporting injuries as well as generalized musculoskeletal pain. She uses a combination of manual therapies, including dry needling, and encourages a return to activity that is individualized for each client. Through her personal experience with multiple sporting injuries, Izzi can truly relate to most patients’ journeys of pain and the path to recovery.
Izzi plans to commence her postgraduate training in Veterinary Physiotherapy through the University of Liverpool in 2025, as her passion lies in helping animals as well as people. Izzi’s career philosophy is that you should never stop learning new things, and she is excited to learn and grow with her patients.
When Izzi isn’t working, you’ll find her spending time with her three bunnies, at the gym, horse riding, umpiring netball, or having a movie night with friends.
Areas of interest:
- Sporting injuries, specifically netball and equestrian athletes
- Neck pain and headaches
- Hip and low back pain
- Exercise rehab for chronic musculoskeletal conditions
James MacFarlane
Physiotherapist
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
James MacFarlane
Physiotherapist
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
Emilia Varga
Remedial Massage Therapist
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:
- Deep tissue therapy
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Relaxation/Swedish massage
- Pregnancy massage
Emilia Varga
Remedial Massage Therapist
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:
- Deep tissue therapy
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Relaxation/Swedish massage
- Pregnancy massage
(08) 9279 7411