All Team Members

Originally from Tasmania, Tahlia completed her physiotherapy studies at La Trobe University in Bendigo. After working across hospital, private practice, and community settings, she moved to Melbourne to focus on animal rehabilitation. She has always loved animals, which naturally led her to pursue a career helping them move and feel their best, and has completed the MAP Animal Hydrotherapy Course…

Kosta has a passion for animal and paediatric physiotherapy, completing his final year studying the Doctor of Physiotherapy through The University of Melbourne. Before this, he graduated from his Bachelor of Science, and Biomedical Honours in auditory neuroscience. Having a variety of pets throughout his life has given him a fond appreciation for animals of all sizes and is now…

With over a decade of clinical experience in physiotherapy, Cherie’s journey began at the University of Sydney, where she graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2013. Since then, she has spent her career honing her clinical skills across both private practice and aged care sectors. Cherie’s professional path took a meaningful turn when she decided to bridge the gap…

Kezia graduated from Deakin University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science. She has a couple of years of experience working in a veterinary clinic as a trainee veterinary nurse. Originally wanting to become a veterinarian, she has since found an interest in pursuing Animal Physiotherapy! She is now completing her Master of Physiotherapy. With a love of shepherds and…

Darcy is a qualified and experienced veterinary physiotherapist with over nine years of clinical practice across both human and animal rehabilitation. He has a strong professional background working with performance animals.   Darcy has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, gait dysfunction and performance optimisation. His approach combines evidence-based assessment with hands-on treatment and tailored exercise programs to…

Bianca has always had a love for both animals and movement. Originally aspiring to become a veterinarian, her path led her to complete a Master’s in Physiotherapy, where she developed a strong focus on strength and rehabilitation in private practice.  Combining her expertise in physiotherapy with her lifelong passion for animals, Bianca is now pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy, working towards…

Following a career in the corporate world, Kathryn is now pursuing a new direction inspired by her lifelong love for animals. So far, she has earned a certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy here at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy, and plans to further her studies. Kathryn is thrilled to be working alongside the team at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy. She has watched her…

With over six years of experience working with animals in the pound and local government sector, Alicia has developed a strong interest in animal rehabilitation. This interest has guided her toward further studies. She is now completing a Diploma in Exercise Science, with the intention of progressing into a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys spending…