MEET THE TEAM
We are a caring team of health professionals working together for your health, fitness and wellbeing.
Kirrily Curran
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Kirrily Curran graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2008. Since this time Kirrily has spent her time working in various private practice clinics on the Central Coast. She now has both a personal and professional desire to help women with pain and dysfunction in pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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Why Women's Health? Kirrily is a mum of daughter Ireland and son Melbourne. Following her first pregnancy in 2016, Kirrily has been on an exciting and eye opening journey through the world of pregnancy and new motherhood. She has focused her professional development on pregnancy and pelvic health courses and is a member of the WHTA (Women’s Health Training Associates). Kirrily has progressed to become a Level 3 (equiv.) womens health physio for the treatment of prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and has a post grad. degree in Sports physiotherapy.
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Interests:
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Women's Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise
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Pelvic Floor Birth Prep
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Prolapse & Incontinence Management
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Rectus Diastasis
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Mastitis Relief
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Pessary Fitting
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Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy
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Dry Needling​
Ashley Kenny
Musculoskeletal & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Ashley graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015. Ashley spent her first two years working in the local hospitals in a range of clinical areas, and working with sporting teams on weekends. In more recent years Ashley has worked in private practice, developing her passion for Women’s health.
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Ashley is a member of the Women’s Health training associates and is trained in pre and post natal exercise, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence, pessary fitting, overactive bladder and sacroiliac joint pain management. Ashley is passionate about supporting women through life stages to help them thrive.
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Interests:
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Women’s Pelvic Floor Health & Exercise
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Pelvic Floor Birth Prep
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Prolapse & incontinence management including pessary fitting
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Exercise during pregnancy and post natal
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Post natal return to sport and running
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Pelvic girdle, sacroiliac and back pain during pregnancy
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Overactive bladder/Urgency management
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Mastitis relief
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Osteoporosis prevention & management
Lauren Thomson
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Lauren graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2018. Since then, Lauren has worked in private practice treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports injuries. She has a particular interest in injury prevention in sport.
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Lauren is a member of the Women’s Health Training Associates and has completed training in treating pelvic girdle pain, sacroiliac joint pain and providing exercise prescription for women through various life stages. Lauren enjoys helping a wide variety of patients achieve their health and fitness goals by providing tailored treatment sessions specific to their needs.
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Interests:
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Musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy
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Exercise prescription
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Orthopedic rehabilitation
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Dry needling
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Injury prevention in sport
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Pelvic girdle, sacroiliac and back pain during pregnancy
Victoria Gilbert-Smith
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Victoria graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015 as a Podiatrist and continued on to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) in 2024.
Having originally trained as a classical ballet dancer at the prestigious Australian Ballet School, Victoria has a special interest in foot, ankle and spinal injuries in dance and the safe, successful transition into Pointe work.
Victoria has taught the authentic Pilates method since 2003 having completed a Diploma in Professional Pilates Practice and also the rigorous, internationally recognised Pilates accreditation “Romana’s Pilates Certification”.
Victoria is passionate about promoting women’s health and wellbeing through all life stages and has two inspiring, grown-up daughters and recently a gorgeous granddaughter.
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Interests: ​
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Musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy
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Dance injury prevention and rehabilitation
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Ballet pre-pointe assessments
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Biomechanics
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Orthotic therapy
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The Pilates method
Danielle O'Connor
Acuneedling Midwife
Danielle is a Mum, Wife, Midwife and fierce supporter of women. With an overwhelming passion for wholistic care during pregnancy and early mothering, Danielle graduated from UTS in Sydney with a Bachelor of Midwifery. Almost 10 years’ experience as a Registered Midwife across all areas of Maternity Services in both public and private hospitals; she holds post grad qualifications in Acuneedling, Perinatal Mental Health and Childbirth Education. Danielle’s aim is to fill the gaps and empower women with the confidence to make informed choices about their body, baby and parenting. Danielle blends the ancient arts of Midwifery and Acupuncture to help women move through the perinatal period with joy and confidence which lays the foundation for a smoother transition to parenthood and future health.
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Danielle can help pregnancy clients with:
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Nausea/vomiting, hyperemesis, and heartburn
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Constipation
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Haemorrhoids, varicose veins and vulval varicosities
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Back/hip/symphysis pubic pain and musculoskeletal conditions
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IUGR
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Anaemia
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Emotional concerns and antenatal depression
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Insomnia
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Thrush/itching, pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes
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Restless leg syndrome and calf cramps
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Headaches and migraines
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Optimal fetal positioning
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Birth preparation & labour activtation
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She can also help during the early postpartum period with mastitis, blocked ducts, milk supply issues, afterbirth pains, and more.
Stephanie Polmear
Remedial Massage Therapist
Stephanie is a remedial massage therapist with years of experience as a massage and beauty therapist. Steph has experience in treating clients with sports, remedial and relaxation massage.
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Steph offers the following services:
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Pregnancy Massage
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Remedial Massage
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Sports Massage
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Dry Needling
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Steph has a passion for fitness, having recently completed her personal training qualification and opening her own personal training business, Body FX.
Rebecca Flint
Remedial Massage Therapist
Rebecca is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 21 years of hands on experience ranging from clinic practice to managing pamper cruises and supervising at the Nature Care College student clinic.
She works closely with Oriental health principles and uses a combination of acupressure, remedial techniques & gentle stretches to customise a beneficial treatment for each patient.
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Rebecca offers the following services:
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Pregnancy Massage
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Remedial Massage
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PLEASE NOTE: Rebecca is not affiliated with Medibank Private so patients will be unable to claim if with this health fund and its associated partners.
Arja Binns
Accredited Exercise Scientist
Arja is an Accredited Exercise Scientist and is currently studying a Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Arja is passionate about helping individuals use exercise to improve their health, enhance quality of life, and achieve their personal goals.
Arja has an interest in women’s health, including pre and post natal care, menopause, and osteoporosis. She is also interested in neurological conditions, cancer recovery, metabolic disorders and rehabilitation from injury or surgery. A mother of two, Arja understands the importance of balancing family and fitness. She takes a supportive and collaborative approach with individuals to provide them with the tools to help optimise their well-being at all stages of life.
Arja runs some of our exercise programs and she is looking forward to supporting patients further once she has completed her studies.​
Andrea McEwan
Practice Manager
Andrea is our Practice Manager and keeps the Physiozest wheels turning day-to-day. With years experience in healthcare administration, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Her goal is to ensure the clinic continues to run smoothly and patients receive the best possible experience at each visit.
Ellah Smeeth
Receptionist
Ellah is one of our lovely receptionists here at physiozest. She is sure to make your day that little bit brighter with her friendly smile and can-do attitude.
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When she's not at work, you'll find her out on the footy field or at uni studying neuroscience. Ellah is well known in the oz tag & league tag community, often representing at state levels.
Sarah Johnston
Receptionist
Sarah started her journey at Physiozest as a patient and women’s health advocate after the birth of her two daughters.
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After a maternity leave break, Sarah was ready to delve into a new role where her customer service knowledge, organisational skills, and willingness to learn would thrive amongst a service she was passionate about and in a team, she believed in.
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Sarah is ready to deliver kind and positive patient relations and is on hand to actively listen, help and care for you in the best way possible.