Director and Principle Physiotherapist

Thought Leader, Director and Founder, Anna has spent her career becoming an expert in women’s health. With over 20 years of experience, Anna formed INSPIRE because she believed in carving out space for specialised women’s health. Today, she has created a warm and welcoming sanctuary where women are invited to get well, exercise and be heard.

With a focus on both physical and emotional healing, she is a specialist in treating women during the pregnancy and postnatal period, offering movement retraining using Pilates-informed exercise, continence treatment, pelvic floor rehabilitation and general musculoskeletal treatment.

Anna completed her physiotherapy degree at La Trobe University before undertaking further study at the University of Melbourne where she completed Postgraduate Certificates in ‘Exercise for Women’ and ‘Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation’.

At INSPIRE Anna works with her team to deliver the best in industry women’s health services. Together they’ve created a space that transforms patients into WellBeingWomen.

Senior Physiotherapist

From South Africa to inner-city Melbourne, Olivia completed her Physiotherapy degree overseas before relocating to Australia in 2002. A lover of dance and movement, Olivia brings a passion for holistic, expert treatment to INSPIRE.

Just like our Director Anna, Olivia brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years in the physiotherapy industry. As a dancer herself, Olivia has a passion for Clinical Pilates and gives her a wonderful insight into dance-related injuries and the rehabilitation of these to achieve optimal recovery and technique.

As a women’s health expert, she specialises in general musculoskeletal problems, pregnancy to postnatal related issues including neck, back, pelvic, coccyx, hip and groin pain, continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

With a focus on developing knowledge and expertise in physiotherapy practices, Rachal studied a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.

She understands a wide range of issues and is the ideal therapist for muscular, pre and post natal issues, sporting injuries and one on one pilates sessions. With a holistic outlook towards treatment, Rachel has also studied and completed courses in yoga and pilates and she understands the linkages between physical movement and emotional wellness.

Rachel is currently overseas and will be returning to INSPIRE in early 2024.

Cat worked in neurology for many years and is trained in Bobath, a movement training principle for people recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions.

After having children, Cat transferred her amazing neuro skills into the world of women's health and is a wonderful asset to the INSPIRE team. She has a particular interest in pelvic floor, endometriosis, and treating women with hypermobility conditions, such as EDS.

Cat is a green thumb and is often sharing the fruits of her garden with the INSPIRE team.

Alex initially completed an arts degree (majoring in French) before embarking on her physiotherapy journey, graduating from her physiotherapy degree at the end of 2022.

A dancer from a young age, Alex trained in RAD and CTSD ballet syllabi to an advanced level as well as completing her CTSD teachers certificate. She works with young dancers to recover from injury as well as pre-pointe/pointe conditioning to achieve their dancing goals.

Alex is also passionate about women’s health and enjoys assisting teenagers and women of all ages through their journey to wellness.

Francesca is the most recent physiotherapist to join the INSPIRE team. Similarly to Alex, she has danced from a young age and completed her degree at the Victorian College of Arts, dancing for a number of years professionally before deciding to return to university to complete her physiotherapy degree.

Francesca enjoys working with young dancers, combining her amazing dance technique knowledge and physiotherapy skills to help them achieve their goals and recovery from injury.

Along with the INSPIRE team, Francesca takes a holistic approach to assessing and treating women of all ages, no matter what their issue or goals are.

As Practice Manager, Ainslie is responsible for overseeing operations. With a background in Human Sciences, she enjoys the combination of interaction with our amazing clients and management.

Ainslie prides herself on her empathy and understands that a little support and understanding can go a very long way.

In her downtime, Ainslie enjoys being active, surfing and camping.

Sandra is a valued team member who assists in all areas of client relations. She loves to help clients find their best physio match and makes the booking process an easy and supportive experience.

She enjoys being able to provide clients with information and assistance around the difference services and classes that we offer.

Sandra is a friendly face with a passion for women’s health.

You’ll meet Alicia at reception each Saturday. Currently in her third year of physiotherapy at La Trobe University, Alicia has already shown interest in women's health physiotherapy and sees the positive impact INSPIRE has in our community.

In her downtime, she loves to travel and explore.

You’ll find Maddi at reception. She loves to hear how your day has been and makes coming to your appointment a relaxing and friendly experience.

Maddi assists across all INSPIRE administration.

She is currently studying marketing and design at Monash University, and loves showing her stuff on the netball court.