Team. Work.
Our team is committed to helping people recover, using sound clinical reasoning, proven treatment strategies and evidence-based practice.
YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
EMMA RICHARDS
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
B Physio (Hons) (UniSA)
Emma graduated with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy with First Class Honours from the University of South Australia.
With over six years experience as a sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor at one of South Australia's premier physiotherapy practices, Emma possesses considerable expertise in manual therapy, pain management, mobility management, injury prevention and patient education.
Emma is passionate about Clinical Pilates having used it for her own fitness as well as injury management and rehabilitation for many years.
Emma's special interests include athletic performance and injury prevention; hyper mobility and autonomic dysfunction; headaches and migraines.
In her free time, Emma enjoys travelling, exploring new cities and Muay Thai.
SARAH TRIFOGLI
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DPT (MQU)
BExSc (CSU)
Sarah graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, after completing a Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation from Charles Sturt University.
She is also a qualified personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, sports trainer and Pilates instructor.
Since graduating, Sarah followed her passion into private practice physiotherapy and continued working as a Trainer in the local area, helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.
She has a special interest in treating sports injuries, and optimising human movement mechanics for injury & pain prevention. Sarah focuses on a holistic approach, identifying the impact that a physical injury & pain can have on other areas of the body and the mind.
Sarah spends majority of her free time in the gym training hard as a competitive powerlifting & obstacle course athlete, and loves creating cake masterpieces.
ROBERT MICHAEL ONG
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BAppSc (Phty) Hons I (USYD)
Robert graduated with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney.
Since graduating, Robert has gained experience working at Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital before following his passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy into private practice.
Robert has a special interest in treating conditions of the neck and shoulder.
Robert approaches injuries from a biomechanical standpoint, aiming to correct maladaptive movement patterns. While he uses manual therapy techniques to encourage movement and reduce pain, he believes the best solution to pain is through exercise and self-management, and instils this in his patients.
Having played competitive sports from a young age, Robert understands the importance of injury management and rehabilitation in returning to sport, as well as the ups and downs that occur during recovery.
When he’s not working, Robert is usually found at the gym, bouldering, or playing tennis, as well as fuelling his coffee addiction. He is also a huge animal lover, having recently adopted a kitten (Archibald) with Osteomyelitis.
IVAN CHOI
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MHlthSc (Manip Phty) (USYD)
BAppSc (Phty) (USYD)
Ivan graduated from the University of Sydney and subsequently completed his Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy. He is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
A physiotherapist for over 15 years, Ivan has gained vast experience working in public hospitals and private practice both in Australia and in the UK.
Ivan’s expertise is diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. He has vast experience in sports physiotherapy - treating athletes at all different levels.
Ivan treats the cause of the issue and implements self-management strategies and preventative measures to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Ivan has special interests in spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, biomechanics, and post orthopaedic surgical rehabilitation.
In his spare time, Ivan is a keen rugby fan and enjoys a regular game of touch football.
YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
IVAN CHOI
PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MHlthSc (Manip Phty) (USYD)
BAppSc (Phty) (USYD)
Ivan graduated from the University of Sydney in 1999 and subsequently completed his Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2005. He is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
A physiotherapist for over 20 years, Ivan has gained vast experience working in public hospitals and private practice both in Australia and in the UK.
Ivan's expertise is diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. He has vast experience in sports physiotherapy - treating athletes at all different levels.
Ivan treats the cause of the issue and implements self-management strategies and preventative measures to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Ivan has special interests in spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, biomechanics, and post orthopaedic surgical rehabilitation.
In his spare time, Ivan is a keen rugby fan and enjoys a regular game of touch football.
SARAH TRIFOGLI
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DPT (MQU)
BExSc (CSU)
Sarah graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, after completing a Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation from Charles Sturt University.
She is also a qualified personal trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, sports trainer and Pilates instructor.
Since graduating, Sarah followed her passion into private practice physiotherapy and continued working as a Coach in our local area, helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.
She has a special interest in treating sports injuries, & optimising human movement mechanics for injury & pain prevention. She specialises in H.I.I.T & weight lifting related injuries, aiming to keep members actively engaged in their programs & routines through the rehab process. Sarah takes a holistic approach to her injury management, identifying the impact that a physical injury & pain can have on other areas of the body and mind, and linking that together to optimise an individualised approach to each patient.
Sarah is a big animal lover who spends majority of her free time in the gym training hard as a National level Powerlifting Athlete, and also juggles her side-business creating cake & cookie masterpieces.
PAULO FRANCA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BPhty (SAU)
Paulo graduated from the Santo Amaro University Brazil in 2005 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and subsequently completed a post graduate specialisation in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy in 2007.
Since graduating, Paulo has been focusing on helping people to improve and restore their function with a focus on hands-on manual therapy, movement and exercise rehabilitation.
In Brazil, Paulo worked as a Sports Physiotherapist for a Sports Club, supporting high performance athletes in Futsal. He also have experience working with a range of athletes including representative players from the Brazilian and Argentinian national teams, as well as the Brazilian Olympic Gymnastics team.
In 2015, Paulo arrived in Australia to continue his physiotherapy career. He underwent further training in the fitness industry and in 2017 he completed his Certificate 3 in Fitness.
Paulo has a special interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, and Clinical Pilates. Paulo is also experienced in treating neurological disorders, such as Stroke, Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Being Brazilian, Paulo is a keen football fan, and he used be a national champion in roller hockey. He is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.
GLENN McCUSKER
ASSOCIATE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MSc Phty (UoB)
Glenn graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Bolton in the United Kingdom after completing a Bachelor in Sports Science and Health from The University of Tallaght, Ireland.
Glenn is also a qualified sports massage therapist and has worked for several years in public hospitals and private practice in Ireland, the UK and Canada. Glenn tailors her programmes to suit the needs of each individual patient, whether that be recovering from a sports related injury to every day aches and pains.
Having experience working in both the hospital setting and private practice has given Glenn an insight into the therapeutic journey of each patient, from initial injury right up to end stage recovery. This experience has provided her with the tools to treat both the emotional and physical side of managing an injury and how best to support the patient in their journey to optimal physical function.
Glenn is also passionate about exercise, animals and has a love of the outdoors. When not working she is most likely in the gym or out hiking.
JOHANNE McCONCHIE
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Dip RM (TAFE Randwick)
Johanne completed her Diploma of Remedial/Sports Massage Therapy and Dermo Neuro Modulation Nerve Therapy in 2023. She also completed her Sports Trainer Level One certification in 2023. She is currently working with the Oztag Referees in providing massage therapy to their referees.
Joh's area of interest includes post-surgical massage, sports massage, anxiety and stress relief, headaches and migraines management, and pre/post-natal massage.
Joh is a strong believer that massage therapy can play an important part in your health routine and comes with its many benefits.
Joh is a local in the area. She loves spending quality time with her family. She is a wife to a great husband and a mum to 2 teenage boys. In her spare time she enjoys a range of recreational activities like Pilates, walking, a good cup of coffee, and having great food with friends and family.