Staff
Physiotherapists
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainers
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainers
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainers
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainers
Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainers
The Practice Manager
Launceston Administration
The Practice Manager
Trudi joined the Physiofit team in January 2010. She brings a wealth of experience into the practice covering many aspects of administration. Her role as Practice Manager includes Payroll and MYOB, human resource management and overseeing daily office tasks.
Trudi loves to keep fit and in her spare time can be found working out at the gym or bushwalking. She also enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Launceston Administration
Launceston Administration
Launceston Administration
Amanda, Catherine and Sarah are three of Physiofit’s administration staff. They are a multi-skilled team who look after all aspects of the office. Their daily tasks include making appointments, liaising with other medical practices’, typing reports and ordering all stock and equipment. They all enjoy keeping fit and healthy, playing a range of sports and walking.
Deloraine Administration
Launceston Administration
Launceston Administration
Bron is the fourth member of our administration team. She divides her time between the Launceston practice and the Physiofit room at Deloraine. Her duties at Deloraine include taking payments, making appointments and ensuring the treating physiotherapist has all the stock and equipment that is needed. Bron is a local at Meander Valley and enjoys a hit of tennis and cooking.
Physiotherapists
Lisa Banfield
Graham Franklin
Graham Franklin
Lisa graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Sydney in 1991. She worked in the public health system in both Sydney and Tasmania before establishing Physiofit with Marilyn Jordan in 2005. Lisa has a special interest in men's, women's and pelvic health treating incontinence, sexual pain and dysfunction. She has completed po
Lisa graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Sydney in 1991. She worked in the public health system in both Sydney and Tasmania before establishing Physiofit with Marilyn Jordan in 2005. Lisa has a special interest in men's, women's and pelvic health treating incontinence, sexual pain and dysfunction. She has completed post graduate studies in pelvic floor at the University of Melbourne and prolapse management at the University of South Australia.
Lisa is now a titled APA Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapist.
Graham Franklin
Graham Franklin
Graham Franklin
Graham graduated in the UK as a Physiotherapist in 2005. He spent the first 5 years of his career working in the UK health service consolidating his clinical skills in all the core areas of musculoskeletal Physio. He worked for the British Army for 3 years, private practice in France and Rugby clubs before his move to Tassie and Physiofit
Graham graduated in the UK as a Physiotherapist in 2005. He spent the first 5 years of his career working in the UK health service consolidating his clinical skills in all the core areas of musculoskeletal Physio. He worked for the British Army for 3 years, private practice in France and Rugby clubs before his move to Tassie and Physiofit in early 2015. He has brought a wealth of clinical experience with interests in Orthopaedic rehabilitation and TMJ (Jaw) pain and is comfortable treating patients of all ages and abilities. He enjoys keeping fit, is a keen mountain biker and loves exploring the delights of Tassie.
David Sluis
Graham Franklin
David Sluis
David joined the Physiofit team in 2017. He is a qualified physiotherapist who completed his studies at the University of South Australia. Prior to this he graduated from the University of Tasmania with a degree in Exercise Science.
David has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and instructing exercise classes for all fitness levels.
Sabrina Hopewell
Sabrina Hopewell
Sabrina Hopewell
Sabrina graduated form Charles Sturt University in 2018. During university she developed a keen interest in sporting injury treatment and prevention. She has worked with A-League soccer clubs Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory, as well as various National Premier League clubs across the country. Aside from her experience across the spor
Sabrina graduated form Charles Sturt University in 2018. During university she developed a keen interest in sporting injury treatment and prevention. She has worked with A-League soccer clubs Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory, as well as various National Premier League clubs across the country. Aside from her experience across the sporting field, Sabrina has a passion for women's health and is spreading the word on the benefits or pre and post natal exercise for women of all ages. Her other core areas of physiotherapy knowledge come from both pre and post-op orthopaedic rehabilitation, and treatment of neurological conditions. Born in the UK with a passion for fitness, Sabrina loves travelling to see her family and stopping at every gym along the way.
Monique Clark
Sabrina Hopewell
Sabrina Hopewell
Mon moved back home to Launceston after graduating from the University of South Australia in 2016. She has worked in both the Hospital and Private practice settings and has gained experience in post operative rehab, pilates and sporting injuries. Mon's main passion is for women's and pelvic health where she enjoys helping women of all a
Mon moved back home to Launceston after graduating from the University of South Australia in 2016. She has worked in both the Hospital and Private practice settings and has gained experience in post operative rehab, pilates and sporting injuries. Mon's main passion is for women's and pelvic health where she enjoys helping women of all ages stay active and overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. Outside of work Mon enjoys keeping fit and getting to the beach as much as she can with her new daughter Poppy.
Lani Helbig
Lani brings experience in paediatrics, pre and post natal care, cardiothoracic physiotherapy, manual handling (training and problem solving) and aged care. Lani is a Level III workplace trainer in Manutention, a French way of manual handling that is becoming increasingly popular across aged care. Lani also has a Certificate IV in Workplac
Lani brings experience in paediatrics, pre and post natal care, cardiothoracic physiotherapy, manual handling (training and problem solving) and aged care. Lani is a Level III workplace trainer in Manutention, a French way of manual handling that is becoming increasingly popular across aged care. Lani also has a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training. Training is probably Lani’s favourite aspect of being a Physiotherapist..
Exercise Physiology
Kahlia Perry
Kahlia is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2017 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Professional Honours in Exercise Physiology. Since graduating Kahlia has predominately worked in a private practice setting working with clients with a range of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic he
Kahlia is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2017 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Professional Honours in Exercise Physiology. Since graduating Kahlia has predominately worked in a private practice setting working with clients with a range of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic health conditions. Kahlia is passionate about educating individuals on the power of exercise for both prevention and treatment and providing tailored exercise programs to help clients achieve their goals and improve their health. Outside of work Kahlia enjoys staying fit and active by strength training in the gym, playing touch football and exploring the natural beauty that Tasmania’s environment has to offer.
Personal Trainers
Jacob Sluis
Jacob Sluis
Jacob Sluis
Jacob is fully qualified Personal Trainer who has been working in the industry for 9 years. He has had vast experience in the fitness industry specialising in general fitness, rehabilitation, weight loss and boxing. Jake’s qualifications include a diploma in fitness. His personality and easy going manner enables him to connect with a broa
Jacob is fully qualified Personal Trainer who has been working in the industry for 9 years. He has had vast experience in the fitness industry specialising in general fitness, rehabilitation, weight loss and boxing. Jake’s qualifications include a diploma in fitness. His personality and easy going manner enables him to connect with a broad range of clients. He enjoys all aspects of sport, and in his spare time is a keen golfer.
Dylan Hill
Jacob Sluis
Jacob Sluis
Dylan is an elite amateur triathlete competing at a state, national and international level. He has been involved in sport and actively pursued a healthy life for as long as he can remember. Being a personal trainer at Physiofit enables him to encourage and support people of all walks of life to live a healthy lifestyle. He has a large interest in rehabilitation and specific programs for athletes.
Massage Therapists
Cecilia Ngavavia
Cecilia Ngavavia
Cecilia Ngavavia
Cecilia graced Physiofit with her presence in March, 2017, joining the team as a massage therapist. Originally from New Zealand, with Pacific Island background, she has 20 years of massage experience, working in clinics, hospices, hospitals and her own business. Her style is unique and caters for each individual. Cecilia has a wonderful s
Cecilia graced Physiofit with her presence in March, 2017, joining the team as a massage therapist. Originally from New Zealand, with Pacific Island background, she has 20 years of massage experience, working in clinics, hospices, hospitals and her own business. Her style is unique and caters for each individual. Cecilia has a wonderful sense of humour, keeping the staff entertained. When not massaging she spends her time reading.
Denise
Cecilia Ngavavia
Cecilia Ngavavia
Denise qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 2011 and joined the Physiofit team in 2012.
Denise is qualified in cupping and completed further study in neck and shoulder pain. She has a keen interest in these areas.
Denise is a qualified yoga instructor which has provided her with knowledge on the therapeutic benefits of stretching.
In
Denise qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 2011 and joined the Physiofit team in 2012.
Denise is qualified in cupping and completed further study in neck and shoulder pain. She has a keen interest in these areas.
Denise is a qualified yoga instructor which has provided her with knowledge on the therapeutic benefits of stretching.
In her down time Denise enjoys jazz, tap dance, drawing and eating chocolate!
Massage Therapists
Daniel Lavis
Jennifer (JJ) Pullinger
Jennifer (JJ) Pullinger
Daniel qualified in 2019 which sparked a change in career to remedial massage. Daniel then joined us in June 2020 to begin his clinical journey. During his time here Daniel’s thirst for new and updated skills grew to expand his modality list to perform dry needling and functional release cupping.
Jennifer (JJ) Pullinger
Jennifer (JJ) Pullinger
Jennifer (JJ) Pullinger
JJ qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 2014 having studied in Victoria. Since joining Physiofit in 2015 she has gained much experience in a range of massage modalities including, Sports massage, Swedish massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial release and Pregnancy massage. She is passionate about good health and well-bein
JJ qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 2014 having studied in Victoria. Since joining Physiofit in 2015 she has gained much experience in a range of massage modalities including, Sports massage, Swedish massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial release and Pregnancy massage. She is passionate about good health and well-being for members of the whole family. When not working as a RMT, JJ is being a mum to little Phoebe and working on the farm as well.