Meet Al

Alex completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) before successfully completing his Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney (USYD). 

Throughout his studies, Alex played rugby union professionally with the Australian rugby 7s squad before being contracted overseas to join La Rochelle in the Top14 and then later joined Edinburgh rugby in the Pro12. After 16 years of rugby and sustaining many injuries, Alex hung up the boots and turned to his focus to physiotherapy.

Alex spent many years playing for the Manly Marlins and has always been a passionate sportsman. From sustaining a number of injuries of his own, he can empathise and personally understand the struggle to overcome injuries. Having played with many professional clubs and working with high-level physiotherapists around the world, Alex has a diverse and strong rehab skill set to get you back performing at your highest level. He is especially interested in acute muscle injuries, tendinopathies and injuries to the hip and groin.

He has always loved helping people and following along with others’ journeys to help them get back to their best. His approach is caring and always very tailored toward your goals. Alex wants to be the person you think of when you or your family gets an injury, and you need someone that will be there for you.

When Alex isn’t working, he is getting outside to exercise, reading a good fiction book, and catching up with friends and family.

 Hi! I'm Bev. I'm one of the physios here at Team8 Physio.  I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at The University of Queensland.   During my studies in Brisbane, I gained a strong appreciation of the complexity of the human body and ways that physios can assist in restoring better movement and resultant quality of life.  I have completed my placements in Brisbane hospitals and private practice centres and have treated a wide variety of cases including musculoskeletal, neurology, cardiorespiratory and orthopaedics (post-op procedures).   I would love to work with you in getting back to your goals, whether sport-specific, work-related or life in general with more pain-free movement! When I am not working, you'll find me spending time with family and friends, at Fitness First Willoughby or exploring different avenues of holistic health.   Feel free to come in and have a chat. I'd love to get to know you :) 

Riley completed his 4-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), being awarded the Clinical Excellence award for 2022. Riley is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and accredited ASCA Level 1 Strength Coach and continues to develop his strong interest in treating and managing sporting and gym-based injuries. 

Riley has grown up and still resides on the Northern Beaches. When Riley is not in the clinic you will find him at his local gym (weight training), playing golf, indulging in fine foods around the beaches and spending time with his close family and friends.

Riley has a range of experience in both acute and rehab hospital settings, working with neurological, orthopaedic and post-surgical patients, giving him an appreciation of the human body and not only the physical but psychological impact Physiotherapy provides. He has also had extensive experience working with Manly United Football Club, where he managed and triaged acute and chronic injuries. Through working closely with these athletes Riley developed his ability to create and fine tune Strength and Conditioning programs to meet the goals of each and every player. 

Riley has a special interest in treating acute and chronic sporting injuries, in particular knee, hip and groin related injuries. Riley uses a variety of techniques to help improve function and decrease pain, including exercise prescription, manual therapy, biomechanical analysis and patient education around their injury. As a whole his main interests are getting his patients back to what they love doing and reaching their goals.

 Diploma of Sports and Remedial Massage

CLINICAL PILATES INSTRUCTOR

(Certified Advanced Reformer, Advanced Matwork, Cadillac, Stability Chair, Barrels, Pre/Postnatal Pilates Instructor, Total Barre Instructor)

Alison is a qualified Sports Therapist, Remedial Massage Therapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor & has worked locally here on the Northern Beaches for over 14 years.

Her passion is to help her Clients live Pain & Injury free .

She believes that Pilates is for everyone & is a style of movement you can use in everyday life to help you live better, longer & pain free. 

Alison has seen so many wonderful results from her clients over the years who have suffered from:

• Poor Posture
• Back/Neck & hip pain (including Disc Herniation & Sciatica)
• Shoulder & Knee dysfunction /Reconstructions
• Post Natal Abdominal Separation & Pelvic Floor Issues
• Plus General Body Aches & Pains 

Alison has super keen interest in sports and has grown up competing in surf boat rowing, touch football , soccer, water polo, surfing & netball. She combines her Sports Rehab knowledge, Love of Pilates, fun loving personality into all her Treatments & Classes. She has 2 young gorgeous kids, which also keep her on her toes. 

Her daily goal is for every client to leave their appointment/class with a smile on their face, feeling better than when they first walked in helping them get back to all the activities & sports they love..

Daniel is an overseas qualified physiotherapist with a postgraduate degree in osteopathy and extensive experience in therapeutic massage.

He has worked in different countries such as Spain, Poland, Switzerland, and Australia, where he became a qualified pilates instructor. 

Daniel is very passionate and component in managing the following presentations:  

• Migraines
• Neck/back and joint pain
• Chronic pain
• Muscle and joint dysfunctions
• Lymphatic drainage
• Sports related injuries

Emily is a Polestar qualified Pilates instructor, having completed the full studio and reformer courses through Polestar Pilates. She has also completed short courses for Pilates in pregnancy and Pilates for back pain through Studio Pilates International, Emily has been teaching pilates for six years and plans on teaching for many years to come. Emily loves to guide people on their movement journey by encouraging and nurturing them, helping clients to move well and get them to be the best they can in everyday life.
Prior to Pilates changing her life, Emily was in book publishing which was no surprise as she always had her head in a book which really helped when she decided to change careers and retrain moving into the  fitness industry and she never feels like her Pilates study is complete, she has a thirst for ongoing learning.
When Emily isn’t working you can find her with her three children, extended family and friends on and around the beaches.