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Our treatments have a focus on exercise and manual therapy, which is supported in the most recent literature and evidence.

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David Giles

Senior Physiotherapist
Titled APA Musculoskeletal & Pain Physiotherapist
Director of Physioactive

Bachelor Applied Science
(Human Movement)
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

dgiles@physioactivesa.com.au

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Jamie Phillips

Senior Physiotherapist
Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Director of Physioactive

Bachelor Applied Science
(Human Movement)
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)
Master of Sports Physiotherapy

jphillips@physioactivesa.com.au

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Matthew Brockhouse

Senior Physiotherapist

Bachelor Applied Science
(Human Movement)
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)

mbrockhouse@physioactivesa.com.au

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Jessica Hesketh

Senior Physiotherapist
Women's Health Physiotherapist

Bachelor Applied Science
(Human Movement)
Master of Physiotherapy (GE)

 jhesketh@physioactivesa.com.au

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Penny Chappell

Senior Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

pchappell@physioactivesa.com.au

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Rachel McAlister

Senior Physiotherapist
Titled APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Sports Physiotherapy

rmcalister@physioactivesa.com.au

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Jason Collins

Senior Physiotherapist
Titled APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Sports Physiotherapy

jcollins@physioactivesa.com.au

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Lucy Hayes

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

lhayes@physioactivesa.com.au

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Mark Cruickshank

Senior Physiotherapist
Titled APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

mcruickshank@physioactivesa.com.au

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Bradley MacGowan

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

bmacgowan@physioactivesa.com.au

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Nathan Lynch

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

nlynch@physioactivesa.com.au

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Tim Clift

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

tclift@physioactivesa.com.au

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Bethany Dittmar

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

bdittmar@physioactivesa.com.au

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Matthew Turner

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

mturner@physioactivesa.com.au

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Benn Shephard

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

bshephard@physioactivesa.com.au

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Emma Norsworthy

Practice Manager

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Emma Norsworthy

Emma joined Physioactive in 2011, bringing with her 11 years of extensive office administration experience. She has grown up in Gawler but now resides in the Barossa Valley.

She is always willing to help out others and always brings a smile with her. She loves spending time with her two children, family and friends and likes to always be active outdoors.

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Marie Phillips

Accounts Manager

mphillips@physioactivesa.com.au

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Marie Phillips

Marie has been working with Physioactive since its inception in 2008. She is currently the accounts and payroll manager. Outside of work Marie loves to travel, play basketball, and spend time with her young family.

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Casiahn Cappelluti

Administration

Allied Health Assistant

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Casiahn Cappelluti

Casiahn joined the Physioactive team in 2020. Whilst currently completing her university studies, she previously completed a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in 2018 while in Year 12.

Outside of work Casiahn’s hobbies include travelling, camping and spending time at the beach with her friends and family.

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Amy Barr

Administration

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Amy Barr

Amy joined the Physioactive team in 2021, after previously working in retail and hospitality. Amy grew up on a farm in Pinery and now lives locally with her partner and young child.

She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, hiking, netball and going on adventures.

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Riley Knevitt

Administration

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Riley Knevitt

Riley joined the Physioactive team in 2022. Riley comes from a background of medical admin and is currently studying physiotherapy at the University of Adelaide.

Riley grew up in northern Adelaide but has since relocated to the Barossa with his family. Outside of work you will find Riley running around in the BLGFA, travelling and spending time with his dog.

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Megan Broadbent

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Megan Broadbent

After working for Qantas for the past 20 years as both a Travel Consultant and Flight Attendant, Megan now enjoys being able to work closer to home in the Barossa Valley.

Megan enjoys meeting people and loves being able to help them with anything they need. In Megan's spare time she is usually running around after her 5 teenagers and enjoy watching them play sport. Megan also enjoys travelling and catching up with family and friends.

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Abbey Menzel

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Abbey Menzel

Abbey joined the Physioactive team in 2022. Abbey is currently studying Exercise and Sports Science at University of South Australia in hopes of becoming a physiotherapist.

Outside of work she enjoys playing netball, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends.

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Maddie Denton

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Maddie Denton

Maddie joined the Physioactive team in 2022, after previously working in both retail and hospitality. Currently, Maddie is undertaking a Bachelor of Science at The University of Adelaide.

In her free time, Maddie enjoys cooking, playing sports and spending time at the river with family and friends.

Melissa Hendry

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Maddie Denton

After working in finance for the last 20 years, Mel decided on a career change to be closer to home. Mel enjoys meeting people and is always willing to help.

In Mel’s spare time she likes to cook, catch up with friends, go camping and spending time with her dogs Diesel and Tilly.