Larissa Guaran - Paediatric patients
WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
I love being a physiotherapist as I get to work with incredible people and families to help them to achieve their goals. Every time a goal is achieved and the child or a parent comes in to their appointment to tell me, the smiles this brings means I have the best job.
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Joe Redfern
Senior physiotherapist - Coolamon clinic / cycling physiotherapy
WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
I love being a Physiotherapist because you get multiple opportunities throughout the day to make people smile and be happy.
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Andrew Preston - Head of Talent Acquisition
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a physiotherapist is the opportunity to form deep connections with clients. It's incredibly fulfilling to guide them through their recovery journey, not only helping them overcome their immediate injury, but also equipping them with the tools to improve their overall health or performance.
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Sarah B - Client Experience Officer
Sarah B joined the Active team in February 2021 and will be working part-time as she studies to be a Physiotherapist through Charles Sturt University.
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Karen Lindner
Senior Exercise Physiologist
WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST?
I like to help people achieve their goals, whether it be to get stronger to manage their ADLs and hobbies independently, or recover from an injury. I've always wanted to help people, and my passion for fitness has made Exercise Physiology the perfect job opportunity for me.
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Julia - Client Experience Officer
I joined the Active team in October 2021. I grew up in Wagga and am grateful to have a huge family around me here as well. I enjoy getting outdoors in my free time by hiking and exploring the nature around me. I also have completed many units in the health industry and have good knowledge of patient/client care through this.
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Skye - Client Experience Officer - Accounts Manager
I joined the Active team in November 2021. I grew up in North QLD and moved to Wagga in late 2018. In my spare time I play AFL in both Wagga and Canberra in their respective seasons.
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Makayla - Client Experience Officer
Makayla joined the Active team in October 2023 after her partner and her chose to move to Coolamon when he got a transfer for work. Makayla comes from a background in health working in hospitals in the Riverina and South East Sydney since she graduated high school both in admin roles and nursing.
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Emily - Client Experience Officer
Emily joined the Active team in July 2024. Emily grew up in Port Macquarie before moving to Wagga in 2022. In her spare time she enjoy playing netball for Lockhart Football Netball Club with her partner and friends, as well as going home when she can to spend time with my family.
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Anika - Client Experience Officer
Anika joined the Active Team in early 2024. Anika enjoys the personal interactions with clients and the team. She loves seeing a smile on a person's face and being able to bring a positive spirit to everyday whilst seeing clients and the team achieve their dreams.
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Tess - Client Experience Officer
After graduating from high school in 2023, Tess started working at Active in February of 2024. Tess was raised in Wagga Wagga and likes spending time with friends and family in her free time. Jess teaches dance a couple nights a week and has a strong interest in dancing.
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Amy Dewar
Lead Physiotherapist / Pilates instructor / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy / NDIS
WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
I love being able to make a meaningful difference to peoples lives, whilst forming connections and relationships with people from all walks of life. I love being able to work closely with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals to continually learn and grow as a clinician - striving to reach the best possible outcome for patients.
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Keely - Client Experience Officer
Keely joined the Active team in June 2024. I grew up in Narrandera before moving to Wagga in 2018. In my spare time, I enjoy most sports but especially love playing netball and AFL as well as spending time with family and friends.
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Paul Heffernan
Growing up with a keen interest in sport and science, Paul recognised very early that his professional interests would involve the allied health field.
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Dave O'Brien
Dave strives to identify the specific cause of the issue, through detailed, holistic assessment of movement patterns, posture and technique. He firmly believes best results are achieved by working closely with the patient to help them fully understand and manage their problem.
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Tahnee Collins-Roe - Paediatric team mentor
WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
Seeing the excitement in children and their families when they achieve a goal no matter how big or small that goal may be..... and knowing achieving that goal leads to opportunity, like opportunity to play or engage and be included with their peers.
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Kim - Business Manager
After spending 20 years with the AFP and being a recipient of an Australia Day Medal for Achievement in Business Management, Kim learnt invaluable skills and tools...
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