Michelle
Physio
Raj
Physio
Angelica
Physio
Deepti
Physio
Ed
Pilates
Elisse
Pilates
Jac
Pilates
Julia
Physio
Kai
Physio
Lana
Managing Director
Marco
Physio
Maddie
Reception
I was drawn to physio whilst studying an undergrad degree of biotechnology initially. There was a guest speaker with a background in amputee rehabilitation from one of the local hospitals, and my awareness of the various fields of physiotherapy was expanded! I always like to ask deeper questions from the initial to get a firmer grasp on their understanding and desire for change in their body, movement and function. This ensures that any follow-up sessions are quite meaningful to what’s most important to them.
ConnectTherapy has also been a game-changer and that whole world of techniques has definitely provided some quite significant, sometimes immediate changes in my client’s body experience.
Seeing my clients become stronger and more confident in their body keeps me motivated in my work.
I enjoy bouldering, playing boardgames and going snowboarding with friends. SO watch out I have those strong fingers!
I grew up seeing people highly dependent on medication for years just to relieve a small amount of muscular pain. Their pain may have stemmed from poor movement or range of motion or perhaps from post-surgical pain. I also found many people unaware of exercise or physio pre and post-surgery. I always wanted to help and bring awareness to their injuries and pain; this is why I wanted to become a physio.
I believe that doing exercises regularly will not only help us in maintaining our body alignment and movements but also reduce our overall dependence on medicines. My focus is on helping people maintain their health by doing simple exercises regularly to live pain free.
I am focused on ensuring that the physiotherapy industry is able to deliver better care to people who need it.
I’m determined to spread awareness that everyone—from the elderly to kids—can access Physiotherapy and Pilates in order to treat their musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Planche Planks!!
I have always had a passion for working with people to help them become the best versions of themselves. Physio was a natural progression for me, in Chile I loved movement and Pilates and I found that the more I learned the more I wanted to know.
Angelica comes to us as a Physiotherapy Graduate, Faculty of Medicine from the University of Chile. Upon arriving in Australia she sat her registration and became a fully registered member of AHPRA.
Angelica has worked in medical centres, aged care and private practices that have allowed her to gain experience in many different physiotherapy segments. These include:
Angelica’s main focus in treating her patients is with manual therapy, which has proven to be highly effective in treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. She loves working with patients who are interested in improving their pain symptoms and movement quality. She works with them to ensure they not only improve their current symptoms but are resilient enough to stop them from recuring. “I am passionate about continuing to study more Pilates so that I am able to help patients even further in their rehabilitation process.”
Gymnast … a very challenging Pilates exercise that encompasses core control, upper body strength and movement integration… stay tuned!
“When I was in my teens, I had a lower back injury which confined me to a lumbar brace and I was asked to rest in bed for many weeks. My actual recovery started when I saw a physiotherapist who helped me wean off the dependency of pain relief tablets and supports and I learned to move the right way.
When I was in High School I became interested in studying human anatomy and was amazed to see how posture and movement could have a positive impact on our well-being!”
“I love treating chronic pain conditions, specifically spines and shoulders. I also love treating postural dysfunctions and am interested in women’s health conditions.”
“I am working on – Swan on the reformer – my spine doesn’t like extension!”
I first came to mat Pilates class in 2016. As a rugby player and coach, I knew that Pilates would benefit me both personally and professionally. I loved it so much and had already found a passion for teaching and coaching that I wanted to know more about the discipline. I decided to enrol myself in a Diploma and throughout that year of learning and self-mastery I found my body had transformed.
I love to challenge every client no matter what condition they come in with. I’m passionate about being a part of every client’s journey and goals. My classes and sessions are about maintaining a constant state of flow throughout your body and mind and I’ll definitely help you find your abdominals! You’ll break a sweat, have fun and get the best out of every session no matter if you are just beginning your Pilates journey or are an advanced student.
Handstand on the Reformer and in the Gym I’m trying to master the full muscle up.
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“My first exposure to Pilates was when I was seeing a Physio for chronic headaches and back pain way back in the year 2000. Not so keen on mainstream forms of exercise, but a lover of gadgetry, I was immediately drawn to the studio equipment and, after feeling the massive benefits in my own body and have been hooked ever since.
My attendance ebbed and flowed over the next 15 or so years, but as the headaches crept back in, Pilates was the one modality I’d gravitate to in order to help alleviate the headaches.
I have always worked in the healthcare sphere but felt the pull to start something with a more personal connection. So, after being a keen enthusiast for so long, in 2017 I decided to take the plunge and start my Certificate IV in Matwork Pilates Instruction – a daunting prospect having never even done a single mat Pilates class in my life! I loved the method so much, that I rolled (like a ball – pun intended) straight into the Diploma of Studio Pilates instruction.”
“When teaching, I love seeing those “aha” moments. When a client shifts from really struggling through an exercise, to feeling it where we want them to feel it, to making it look effortless – that’s my jam!
Being a scientist at heart, what really gets me going is the precision and the mental challenge that comes with even the most seemingly simple of Pilates exercises. Sometimes, the tiniest tweak or an added prop (did someone say Oov?) can change an exercise from “I sort of feel it” to “okay, wow, that’s tough!” And while we are at it, I might throw some educational titbits or Pilates history into the mix.
I have also spent a lot of time in the gym with strongmen and powerlifters, and love working with strength athletes to help them add kilos to their lifts.”
“In the words of a Pilates idol of mine, “Pilates is a practice, not a perfect” so while I would not say I will ever fully master anything, in my personal practice I am delving into so-called Classical/Archival/OG Pilates method.”
Julia grew up swimming and dancing competitively, which also resulted in learning about many of her own niggles and injuries along the way.
“I realised I had a passion for the human body when I already memorised the bones and muscles based on the injuries I had!”
After studying Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney, Julia completed various post-graduate courses such as:
Whether you are suffering from a chronic pain syndrome, an acute injury, or simply want to improve your overall health and well-being, Julia believes that understanding the nature and the root cause of your injury, and what you can do to help it is extremely important. So expect a lot of learning and ‘aha’ moments when you come to see her! Her passion is seeing patients with complex musculoskeletal complaints, women’s health, and loves looking at the whole-body picture.
Candlestick – “I just don’t like being upside down!”
I have been immersed in movement all my life and with the amount of movement I’ve done, injury is inevitable. I’ve been a dancer, cheerleader and I also love using apparatus’ such as Pole and Lyra which are acrobatic and something I find both challenging and fun. I’ve also played different sports such as basketball, swimming, volleyball and mixed martial arts. I know exactly how important, time-consuming and frustrating it can be to recover from injury. I try and hold this understanding space with each of my patients so I can be there each step of the way as they heal and begin to move better.
I love the body. I love how different systems of the body work together to help and heal musculoskeletal injuries. I have a passion for helping people not just by treating their injuries, but also by touching on their psycho-social factors and relating it to a lifestyle change. I enjoy connecting with different practitioners so that we can help patients achieve their fullest potential.
I believe in patient-centered care because it can help people live happier, more fulfilling lives. My goal is to be able to work with patients to help them understand the full scope of their injury and what they need to do in order to heal quickly, safely, and completely.
Scorpion on the reformer and Rainbow Marchenko on Pole and Lyra
A dancer from a young age I was no stranger to movement, what made it effortless, what made it difficult and what caused injury. A career in Physiotherapy was a natural progression from elite dance and Pilates. Movement was always and will always be a part of my daily life.
In more recent years my focus has shifted towards the mentoring and progression of our new graduates and industry as a whole. Seeing first-hand the gaps in knowledge and lack of patient outcomes has driven me to create an environment at BPS that fosters collaboration, education and evidence-based expertise.
With the knowledge that we are stronger as a ‘we’ my team of professionals has helped over 10,000 Sydney-siders get back to moving and living the lives they love!
I am proud to state that I have trained over 50 New Graduate Physiotherapists, mentored over 70 Pilates Instructors and inspired many more to do good work in our industry!
My Handstand Pushups!
“I have always been interested in anatomy, physiology, human movement and the ability of the body to heal and recover from an injury. Physiotherapy is a field that allows me to help others and make a positive impact on their lives. Through Physiotherapy I am able to work with the patient through each stage of their rehab journey and support them while being involved in their recovery.
As a movement expert, I have the ability to guide my patients in achieving their maximum potential.”
“I am passionate about working with patients to develop personalised treatment plans and goals. I find great satisfaction in seeing my patients/clients make progress, become independent and living pain free.”
“As a recreational football/soccer player, I’ve been mastering plyometric exercises that include box jumps, hurdle jumps and lateral jumps to improve explosive power and agility.”
Maddie is just one of the friendly voices you may here when calling BPS.
“Working on BPS Reception has allowed me to connect with others and further understand where accountability, organisation and time management fit into accomplishing our goals. It has been deeply rewarding to work with such a highly educated team that are changing so many lives every day, through our unique ConnectTherapy and Pilates rehab approach.”
I’m personally still mastering Pigeon pose in my own yoga practice. I’ll get there soon
Jazz is the friendly face and voice you hear coming from our Hurlstone Park Studio.
“I’m always looking for new ways to improve myself and learn something new, so I was thrilled to take on this job while still studying at University to become a Primary School Teacher. I love working here because it gives me the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life and learn about the benefits of physio and Pilates.”
During my school years, I had done work experience as an assistant to a human resources manager at Revesby Workers Club and Alliance Real Estate, where I learnt particular computer skill, like familiarity with Microsoft Office, customer service, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and solve problems. These skills led me to my position here at BPS Tensegrity.
My focus in this role is making sure I am a confident and efficient receptionist, who can be relied on by all my other colleagues and other receptionists on our team.
Guilty of not having tried any of them yet SO ALL OF THEM!!!