Chris Rollins – Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy PGCert Health Research APAM
Chris has worked in private practice since his graduation from the University of Queensland in 2000. In 2002 Chris relocated to the UK to work with the British Army. He also worked in private practice and the NHS while in the UK, allowing him to develop skills in working with a range of age groups and training levels – from adolescents, to the elderly, to members of the Special Forces. Chris believes that communication is the key to getting an effective outcome in physiotherapy. He works in conjunction with his clients to ensure they understand the cause of their symptoms, form there developing a treatment plan which enables patients to return to their life and goals as quickly as possible. Throughout his career Chris has developed an interest in managing conditions involving nerve pain, headaches, as well as dysfunction of the lumbar spine and pelvis. He utilities techniques including exercise prescription, manual therapy and dry needling. Chris partakes in extensive post-graduate study to ensure he is treating patients with the latest developments in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. At present Chris is the Chairman of the Physiotherapy Business Association (WA), which allows him to support and develop physiotherapy in private practices. When not at work Chris enjoys spending time with his 2 children, wife and dog and playing golf.
Sindy Rollins – Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) PGDip Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy MACP
Upon graduating from Brunel University on London UK in 2001, Sindy worked for the NHS as well as with elite rowers. She continued to develop her skills in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders when working in the British Army. In 2010 Sindy undertook her postgraduate degrees in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Cardiff University, at the same time completing further units in order to gain full membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP). Moving to Australia in 2011, Sindy is also a Pilates instructor and presenter for the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute (APPI) here in Perth and around Australia. Sindy combines manual therapy with an in-depth knowledge of movement re-education in her treatment of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as has developed a special interest in shoulder injuries. Sindy believes a combination of clear clinical reasoning and effective communication ensure the best outcome for her clients. When not at work Sindy enjoys horse riding, swimming, cycling and walking her dog.
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Kate Hunt – Physiotherapist
BSc Physiotherapy PGDip Sports and Exercise Medicine
APPI qualified Matwork Instructor and Equipment Levels 1-4.
Level 1 occupational health, with experience in office-based ergonomics assessments.
Kate completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Otago in 2001, before working in clinics in London, New Zealand and Australia. She has spent the majority of her time in private practice clinics, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation and ergonomics. Whilst in New Zealand Kate worked with a number of sports teams, enjoying the challenges of rehabilitation in all levels of athletes. In 2011 Kate completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
She is trained in dry needling and Clinical Pilates (matwork and equipment) and occupational health. Kate likes to use her hands-on skills in conjunction with her knowledge of rehabilitation to ensure her patients are returned to their pre-injury level. Kate enjoys working with all age groups. When not at work, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and their dog. They enjoy an active lifestyle that includes, walking, cycling, the beach and a variety of sports that she both coaches and plays.
Marketa Freeman Tureckova – Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Czech Republic)
Master of Physiotherapy (Slovakia)
Certificate III and IV in Fitness (Australia)
Diploma of Remedial Massage (Australia)
APPI Pilates – mat levels, reformers (attended)
Marketa has almost 11 years of experience in helping people with injuries, pain, and general well-being. She graduated in Physiotherapy in 2012 (Czech Technical University in Prague – bachelor) and finished her Master’s in Slovakia (Slovak Medical University in Bratislava) in 2015. She worked in private practice in Europe, mainly in musculoskeletal and cardiac rehab. Marketa moved to Perth in 2015 to extend her knowledge and completed Certificates III and IV in Fitness, a Diploma of Remedial Massage, Dry Needling and attended all APPI Pilates courses. As an overseas-trained physiotherapist, she also had to undergo and complete the Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment.
In Australia, Marketa worked mainly in private practice treating sports, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic conditions, as well as running group classes and well-being workshops.
Marketa believes prevention is the best cure and enjoys guiding people toward a healthier lifestyle. Her approach with her clients is holistic, searching for causes and contributing factors rather than just treating the symptoms. She combines hands-on skills, and dry needling with exercise rehabilitation, and ergonomic and postural advice.
Marketa enjoys running, gym, foot biking, and spending time with her partner and friends outside of work.
Tom Payton – Physiotherapist
Tom completed a BSc in Biomedicine in 2014 at Deakin University in Melbourne. He then moved to Perth to study physiotherapy at Curtin University then graduating in 2017.
Tom has worked primarily in a private practice setting. He treats his clients using his knowledge of Pilates and the body’s motor control systems whilst incorporating manual therapy and dry needling techniques. Having experienced a vast number of sporting injuries he is passionate not only for rehabilitation, but for the prevention of injuries.
Tom has a vast experience sports training in a number of sports including senior/junior AFL football, soccer, swimming and athletics. He has also been involved in injury prevention research programs at the West Coast Eagles.
Tom moved to London in early 2020 but his international adventure was cut short by COVID-19.
Outside of the clinic you will find Tom traveling, surfing and wakeboarding.