Brea completed her study at the University of South Australia in 2003. During that time she completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement (Exercise and Sports Science). Her love of the biology of the human body and the way exercise works for and against it complement nicely to help people recover from injury effectively. Having been involved with the business since 2004, Brea loves taking the time to listen to her patients and help them reach their goals, and she is passionate about the efficient and long term recovery from injury and the prevention of re-injuries.

Within her field of physiotherapy she is interested in all ages of people, with a particular interest in Pilates and paediatric physiotherapy. Brea has a great love of treating children and is registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), designed to assist children with a disability. Brea also has an advanced certificate in dry needling, kinesiology taping qualifications from Rocktape and is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Brea lives locally with her husband and three children. In her earlier years she was heavily involved with netball, and is now enjoying coaching, and she still enjoys running and keeping fit and healthy. She is involved with local sports teams as her children and husband also enjoy sports.

Lauren graduated from the University of South Australia in 2006 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and went on to complete a Clinical Masters of Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy from Curtin University in 2014. This Masters level qualification places Lauren at the forefront of her field and enables her to be recognised as an APA Titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. Lauren’s research interest is in the field of persistent pelvic pain, in particular pelvic floor muscle pain and overactivity, and in 2019 her Masters research paper was published in the Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal. She is also an Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute certified Pilates instructor, is a certified PINC&STEEL Program therapist for cancer rehabilitation, and has an advanced certificate in dry needling. Lauren is a  sessional pelvic health tutor/educator with both UniSA and Curtin University.

Lauren is a passionate women’s, men’s, pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapist and enjoys the rewards and challenges of providing a holistic physiotherapy service. As well as generalist musculoskeletal experience, Lauren’s post graduate qualifications ensure that she is highly qualified to manage all pelvic floor and women’s and men’s health conditions throughout all life stages. Her special interests include pelvic organ prolapse, (including pessary management) incontinence and bladder and bowel symptoms in all genders, the ante and post natal period, persistent pain conditions (including pelvic floor muscle pain), painful intercourse, cancer rehabilitation and clinical Pilates. She is dedicated to leading her team in an inclusive and ‘whole-person’ approach to management across the life span and works collaboratively with her patients to design and implement long term physiotherapy solutions.

Having grown up in McLaren Vale, Lauren absolutely loves being a part of this wonderful local community. When not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time strength training in the gym or being outdoors with her three children and Border Collie.

Hayley completed her study at the University of South Australia in 2012 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and after a stint in the public health system joined Physio Alive in 2013. Hayley has returned to university and is currently undertaking a Clinical Masters of Physiotherapy in Pelvic Health at Melbourne University. She is also a sessional pelvic health tutor and educator with UniSA. She is PINC program certified for oncology rehabilitation, is an Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute certified Pilates mat instructor and has completed levels 1–2 in equipment Pilates and also has a Level 1 Dry Needling certification. Hayley is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association including the Pain, and Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health groups.

Hayley’s professional interests are pelvic and women’s health (including incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, antenatal/postnatal care and inflammatory breast conditions like mastitis) and persistent pain, mainly pelvic and spinal. She is particularly passionate about pelvic health education during pregnancy, and supporting women in their postnatal fitness goals (big and small). As well as her postgraduate study, she regularly participates in further training in these areas, and is committed to individualised management from a biopsychosocial perspective.

In her free time, Hayley is an obsessive reader and loves camping with her husband and two children. She tries to remember to practice mindfulness and meditation regularly, is a longtime yoga and hiking lover and is currently enjoying the challenges of CrossFit (handstand walking is her next goal).

Megan graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2014 and went on to complete a Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports) in 2019. The sports stream Masters has helped advance her skills in sports specific assessment and management, pain education and provided the opportunity to work with elite athletes at the Queensland Academy of Sport. Megan has an advanced dry needling certification which qualifies her to treat most areas of the body, and apply needling during pregnancy. She is also a Level 2 sports trainer with a lifelong interest in sports, fitness, and acrobatics with experience as a SAAFL sports trainer, gymnastics coach, and Cirkidz youth circus trainer. She has an interest in women’s and pelvic health and has a level 1 women’s health certification and is currently undertaking PINC program certification in oncology rehabiliation. Prior to joining the Physio Alive team, Megan worked at South Coast Sports and Spinal in Goolwa, Victor Harbour and Mount Compass where she trained and gained experience in whole body physiotherapy assessment methods and Clinical Pilates. Megan has always been fascinated by how the human body works and is passionate about helping people, following from acute and chronic injury management to full recovery through patient-centred holistic care.
Megan is a former Canadian elite level artistic gymnast achieving top 20 overall in Canada, and was a member of the Saskatchewan Provincial team (2000-2007), attending many regional and national competitions, including two Canada Winter Games. As a former gymnast she has first hand experience in elite athletic training, coaching, injury rehabilitation and pain management, which has driven her to become a physiotherapist. Megan knows first hand how injuries can impact life and is committed to helping people achieve their life goals and full potential.
Growing up in Canada, and later moving to Australia with her partner, Megan has a great love of the outdoors and adventure. In her spare time she enjoys kayaking, camping, snorkelling, hiking and helping her partner with his eco-friendly aquaponics farm.

Courtney graduated from the University of South Australia in 2017 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

She has undertaken a broad range of professional development, including Advanced Dry Needling Certification, the PINC Cancer Rehabilitation Certification Course, Understanding Scars (Advanced Theory) through Restore Scar Therapy, and the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute Matwork and Equipment Certification series. Courtney has also completed the Watson Headache Level 1 Course, Level 1 Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy training, and GripIt/StrapIt taping courses. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and values ongoing learning to enhance her clinical practice.

Courtney’s special interests include musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation, pre- and post-surgical rehab, spinal injuries, headache and migraine management, aged care, and equipment-based exercise therapy. She also works closely with NDIS participants in both land-based and hydrotherapy settings, with a growing focus on supporting paediatric, adolescent, and adult clients with disabilities to build confidence and independence in their everyday lives.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys group fitness classes, beach walks with a coffee in hand with her husband, and catching up on the latest reality TV. She loves a good chat and is passionate about creating a comfortable, supportive environment to help her patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Jessica graduated from the University of South Australia in 2007 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has over eleven years experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and ten years experience in teaching and supervising Clinical Pilates. Jessica has completed Part A and B in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, as well as a dry needling certification.
Jessica has a strong interest in the human body, as well as injury dynamics, prevention and management. Jessica has worked as a team physiotherapist with Glenelg and South Adelaide SANFL football clubs as well as other local clubs. She also has extensive experience working in residential care facilities, including physical assessment and exercise promotion to maximise mobility in the elderly. Jessica has a strong focus on patient empowerment through education and exercise provision and gains much satisfaction in offering long term holistic management strategies, which enable patients function at their best in their work, sport or general daily lives. Her special interests include, but are not limited to, spinal problems, whiplash associated disorder and sports injuries.

Jessica has enjoyed participating in sports from a young age, including national level swimming at Burnside Swimming Club, club netball and surf lifesaving with Seacliff SLSC. She competed in state and national level swimming, winning a silver medal at National Age level for 200m butterfly and making a semi final in the same event at World Championship Trials. Residing on the southern Adelaide coast, Jessica is passionate about the area and enjoys walking, photographing the amazing local scenery, reading, and watching the Adelaide Crows in her spare time.

Leon completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy with honours in 2018 at the University of South Australia. 

Before finding his way to physiotherapy, Leon worked his way through a variety of blue and white collar jobs. Of all these pre-physio jobs, he claims the best was his first real job, that of a furniture removalist. He was thoroughly enjoying himself until hurting his back and eventually being told by a GP he would need a spinal fusion in his early 20s. Life came crashing to a halt both physically and mentally. Thankfully Leon did not need to go through with the fusion, but it was this experience which today is a main motivational force for Leon’s desire to help all patients be able to get back to being physically active and getting on with their lives.

Leon’s particular areas of special interest are low back pain management and headache management and he has completed the Watson institute cervicogenic headache level 1 course. 

When not at work, Leon is enjoying being a newly minted ‘local’ and can be found cycling to and from the clinic along the Shiraz trail, having moved to the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula with his wife and 3 young children. 

Ashlee graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physiotherapy in 2022. Ash has completed a dry needling certification and GLA:D program certification for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis.  

Ash has a special interest in orthopaedic (pre or post operative) rehabilitation, adolescent sporting injuries, hydrotherapy (adult, child and NDIS) and Pilates for all experience levels. She also has a general interest in facilitating return to sport and has personal experience with the demands of netball. She has also had experience in acute and inpatient Physiotherapy and previously serviced the McLaren Vale Hospital.

Ash enjoys engaging her patients in an active approach to Physiotherapy intervention while empowering them to better understand their bodies and concerns. She is always up for a chat and a laugh, and loves how Physiotherapy allows her to connect with so many different people and personalities.

In her spare time, you will likely find Ash at the beach with her husband and dog, in a Pilates studio class, renovating her house, or wine-ing and dining her way around the Fleurieu. She has a love for travel and will usually have her next holiday in mind.

Jacob is a passionate physiotherapist with experience across public, private, rehabilitation and sporting sectors. He completed a Bachelors of Exercise Science at LaTrobe University whilst having the opportunity to complete an internship at Carlton Football Club in strength and conditioning.

He completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at Flinders University in 2020 were he started his career at Flinders Medical Centre before entering private practice. Jacob enjoys drawing upon his varied experiences to treat a variety of conditions from lower back pain, vertigo and sports related injuries. He has certifications in sports physiotherapy levels 1 and 2, dry needling, the GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis and strength and conditioning. 

His treatment philosophy encapsulates a combined evidence-based approach utilising manual therapy and targeted exercise prescription to achieve therapeutic goals. When not in the clinic Jacob enjoys going to the gym and walking his two dogs Max and Winnie.

Christian completed a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in nutrition in 2018 and then worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital for 3 years in the dietetics department before deciding to complete further study in physiotherapy. He went on to study for an additional 3 years to graduate with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2024 from Flinders University, whilst simultaneously working as an Allied Health Assistant at Calvary Hospital Adelaide. At Calvary Christian worked in both acute and rehabilitation wards within the departments of dietetics, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Christian’s main area of interest stems from a decade of experience in weight training and wanting to rehabilitate exercise-based injuries. In conjunction, he values appropriate load management and technique to reduce the likelihood of injuries. Christian is currently undertaking further training in strength and conditioning, clinical Pilates and dry needling certification.

Outside of work, he enjoys gym workouts, travelling, watching movies and gaming with friends.

Steph- our newest Physiotherapist brings with her a unique background as a dance instructor and ex-Occupational Therapist. With three years spent working as a paediatric OT in the NDIS landscape, Steph has worked extensively with children and families, supporting development, movement, and independence within daily routines. As a dance instructor of over 5 years (and counting), she draws on her experience in coaching group’s and private classes to help people of all ages feel confident and capable in their bodies.

Steph is passionate about creating inclusive, judgement-free spaces for people to feel empowered to move and live well, while striving to make movement enjoyable and accessible to everyone!
Outside the clinic, Steph loves to stay active and embrace the outdoors- there’s never a moment she isn’t doing something adventurous or creative. You’ll often find her paddleboarding, swimming, or camping (or all three!), and her love for dance and acrobatics keeps her busy with teaching, training and performing in local shows or state/national competitions.

Steph is excited to bring her skills and passions to her new role and looks forward to supporting you on your unique movement journey.