Team
The team at PhysioSport has the experience to treat your injury and work with you through your rehabilitation process. Our aim is to return you to your activities, stronger and more capable than before.
Cassandra Hodgkinson
(O’Connor + Deakin)
APA Sports Physiotherapist
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In 2005 she completed her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at Latrobe University. Cassandra worked at the 2006 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. She has travelled internationally with various teams including the Australian Skier Cross Team, Australian Softball Team, New Zealand Cycling Team and NSW/ACT Rams AFL team over the past few years.
Cassandra was a national level downhill skier throughout her teen years and has completed various ironman and marathon events. She enjoys running, skiing, golf and cycling both road and mountain biking. Cassandra is halfway through completing the Abbott 6 Major Marathons and will compete in the Berlin Marathon this year.
Catherine Hogg
(O’Connor)
APA Sports Physiotherapist
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In addition, she had the opportunity to work and travel with Australian Men's Hockey teams and the Australian Orienteering team. In 2009, Catherine completed her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy through La Trobe University. She has a strong interest in running-related injuries, and particularly enjoys treating complex back and pelvic injuries. She has two children and enjoys participating in running, orienteering and multi-sport events.
Kirsty Ballón
(Deakin)
Physiotherapist
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Outside of the clinic, Kirsty has worked with Football Australia for 11 years - in particular, working alongside the A-league referees, managing their care throughout the season and on game day. She also has a special interest in gymnastics and works as an intermediate judge in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics. Other areas of interest include working with sports related injuries; dance, weightlifting and martial arts; together with workplace related and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, pain management and working with patients in an exercise setting and providing individualised Pilates programs.
Kirsty has a keen interest in Women’s Health particularly pre- and post-natal care and is currently undergoing studies to expand her knowledge in this area, with the goal of becoming a titled Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
Tom Kelly
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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Tom was the Head Physio at the Uni-Norths Owls Rugby Club from 2019-2021 and has also supported Indoor Cricket ACT at their National Championships (2023-current). His work in sport has also led him to become a qualified Complete Concussion Management practitioner, helping patients safely return to school, work and sport following a concussion.
Tom has a keen interest in sport and exercise injuries and enjoys treating conditions of the neck and spine. He is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, evidence-based approach to injury management and rehabilitation for patients from all walks of life.
Emily Hargreaves
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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Emily grew up playing netball and volleyball, and as a result, she has experienced her fair share of sporting injuries. This has given Emily an in-depth understanding of the rehabilitation process from a player’s perspective which she applies to her clinical practice.
Emily aims to empower her patients by providing them with appropriate knowledge regarding their injury so they may take control of, and actively engage in their rehabilitation. She believes in an evidence-based approach to rehabilitation, and is dedicated to ensuring that all clients achieve their goals.
In her spare time Emily enjoys watching and playing sports and attending regular gym sessions.
Samantha Coates
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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In 2015, Samantha moved to Canberra to start her physiotherapy career in private practice.
Samantha has a specific interest in lower limb injuries, sports and running injuries, ConnectTherapy™ and the Thoracic Ring Approach™. When treating, she considers how different regions and systems of the body are connected and also impacted by your past injuries and/or presenting injury. Samantha has worked with sporting teams such as Netball ACT, Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL Club and Touch Rugby France.
Samantha has a background in athletic sprinting and represented Australia in the 100m sprint and 4x100m relay at the Deaflympics. She enjoys watching and playing various sports and is currently keeping fit with regular gym and running sessions.
Victoria Tatham
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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Victoria’s expertise can help with treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in populations ranging from children to the elderly. Victoria is continually developing on her skills through the Australia Hands Therapy Association (AHTA) with a special interest in closed trauma in upper limb conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hands.
Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, Victoria completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition and Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness from the Australian Institute of Fitness. Victoria subsequently gained experience working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer teaching a variety of exercise classes including yoga, body pump, body flow, spin and kettlebell training.
Victoria has worked in Australia and Canada in various settings such as hospitals, post-surgical orthopaedics, neurological and vestibular clinics and musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy clinics. These experiences have shaped Victoria’s skills to treat patients from all walks of life with a variety of conditions.
Victoria understands that sleep, recovery, stress reduction, exercise and quality nutrition are the basis for optimal recovery and health. She has been learning more about the influence that the gut microbiome and perimenopause can have on overall health. Victoria helps her patients learn how to train with these conditions and achieve weight loss to support health aging.
During Victoria’s Physiotherapy Consultations, she aims to:
1. Provide an accurate diagnosis or a provisional diagnosis for the injury/condition. If this is not possible without further investigation, Victoria can refer for the appropriate radiological imaging to achieve a diagnosis. During this process, Victoria believes in establishing strong communication with the patients’ GP, specialist or other members of their health care team.
2. Assist her patients to understand their musculoskeletal condition/injury and inform them how to best manage their condition guided by current research and evidence-based practice. She achieves this through a combination of education, motivational interviewing, manual therapy, exercise prescription and/or altering their gym programs/training load.
3. Achieve optimal recovery and ongoing self-management for patients to return to previous mobility and reach their exercise goals.
In her free time Victoria spends time with her family and her cat (Kit), gardening, painting, and teaching Yoga and Pilates. Victoria enjoys going to the gym, cycling, playing soccer for Majura and running and walking outdoors. Her favourite podcast to listen to is ZOE: Science and Nutrition.
Myles Wood
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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He has continued his development, currently holding a level 1 Bike Fit qualification and helps people find their most optimal riding position. Throughout his time studying he spent time as a sports trainer with the Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union Club and now works with the AFL Umpires Department.
Myles enjoys a range of sports, notably, AFL, basketball, and squash. His current sport of choice is triathlon, in which he competed at the 2022 World Triathlon Championships where he came 2nd in his age group. In his free time, you will find him swimming, cycling or running around Canberra with a local triathlon club.
Myles’ history of high-level sport has exposed him to a variety of sports injuries and how to manage such conditions with the use of manual therapy and exercise. Myles has a keen interest and experience with sports, lower limb, shoulder, neck, and back injuries. He believes that knowledge is power and that by educating patients on their condition it can empower them to take a more active approach in the management of their injury or condition.
Michael O'Flynn
(O’Connor + Deakin)
Physiotherapist
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His passion for physiotherapy was inspired by his own journey recovering from sporting injuries, which shaped his commitment to helping others regain their health and mobility.
During his time working within a specialised neurosurgical clinic, Michael gained valuable experience in treating painful spinal conditions, fostering a particular interest in this area of care.
A dedicated runner, sports fan, and advocate for an active lifestyle, Michael enjoys assisting individuals to return to the activities they love most. He is committed to providing personalised care and empowering his clients to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Breanna Harris
(O’Connor)
Physiotherapist
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During her career and university placements, Bree gained experience across diverse settings including elite sporting teams, pregnancy, acute and post-operative hospital care, and the management of neurological conditions.
By combining her manual massage therapy expertise with her physiotherapy skills, Bree tailors individualised treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach emphasises best-practice manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription to achieve optimal outcomes and enhance overall patient well-being.
Outside of the clinic, Bree can be found playing Rugby Union for the Canberra Royals. This year she will be handing in her footy boots, and instead will be working alongside the UC Brumbies for the 2025 season
Aaron Knight
(O’Connor + Deakin)
Massage Therapist
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Aaron has a previous history of being a high-performance athlete in hockey and still enjoys playing hockey on a Saturday. Outside of sport Aaron enjoys spending time with his young family and doing all things active with his partner and daughter.
Fun Fact: According to Aaron’s parents, when he was younger Aaron was often known to fall asleep in unusual situations such as in the highchair or face first in the back seat of the car waiting for everyone else on road trips.
Angus Whittle
(O’Connor + Deakin)
Exercise Physiology
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Angus’ areas of interest are rehabilitating knee and shoulder injuries,
exercise management of mental health conditions and exercise education for children and
young adults. He is a passionate about improving function and performance in the people with
whom he works and strongly advocates healthy lifestyles. Having suffered and rehabilitated his
fair share of sports injuries, Angus is well-placed to assist clients on their road to recovery.
Angus has a background in rugby union and is currently playing for the Uni-Norths Owls. On top
of playing, he has refereed national competitions and coached junior sides. While most of his
time is on the footy pitch or in the gym, he is an avid skier and golfer; getting up to the
mountains or onto the golf course when he can.
Karen Sellman
(O’Connor)
Pilates and Feldenkrais
Caroline Shepley
(O’Connor)
Administration
Sarah Toohey
(O’Connor)
Administration
Caroline Tscherry
(O’Connor)
Reception Manager
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Outside of work, Caroline is passionate about travel, photography and cherishing time with her family, always seeking new adventures and creative outlets.