Staff - Scoliosis Physiotherapy

At Scoliosis Physiotherapy, you have a dedicated team of professionals working with you, and each other, to help you achieve your best outcomes.

About Us

Meet our passionate and experienced team of Scoliosis practitioners

Physiotherapists

Rebecca is a highly experienced physiotherapist with close to 30 years’ experience, with half those working purely in the field of structural scoliosis and juvenile kyphosis. She is an Internationally recognized Scoliosis Teacher and Rigo Concept course provider for the Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School (BSPTS). Rebecca has trained numerous physiotherapists, orthotists and doctors across the Asia-Pacific region in scoliosis management and is the Asia Pacific Regional Manager of the Rigo Concept Scoliosis Teaching group. She has given podium presentations for her research on idiopathic scoliosis at the Spine Society of Australia’s (SSA) national conference (2016) and the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Treatment (SOSORT) conference (2020), where she presented her research on adolescent scoliosis bracing. In 2016 and 2019, Rebecca presented on the same topic for the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Additional training has been received from the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS). Rebecca has been working in the field of scoliosis since 2010, providing physiotherapy scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) and bracing services for adolescents and adults.

Prior to her scoliosis world, Rebecca was heavily involved in Dance physiotherapy and the Pilates Industry for 14 years being a registered Pilates Instructor Course Provider and Examiner for the Australian Pilates Method Association. She is Polestar (rehab) and DMA Pilates qualified. Between 2000-2004 Rebecca was a consultant physiotherapist for the Australian Ballet Company and School. Personal interests include camping with her husband and two adolescent children and using the work projector to project a movie up onto a wall in her back yard.

Sarby works in our East Kew rooms.

Sarby is a highly experienced physiotherapist of more than 15 years’ experience, having graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Monash University in 2009. She has advanced scoliosis training through the internationally recognized Rigo Concept (BSPTS) having completed Levels 1 and 2 and has additional qualifications in Pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) to Level 4 Reformer and Matwork.

Sarby is a GLAD trained Physiotherapist meaning additional skills in managing knee and hip osteoarthritis and has also completed her Masters in Public Health.

Sarby enjoys working with both adolescent and older clients and training them to achieve their optimal postural alignment and function to integrate into their daily lives.

In her spare time, Sarby fosters dogs for re-homing.

Sarby works in our East Kew rooms.

Daina works in our East Kew rooms.

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Jacqui works in our East Kew rooms.

Jacqui has a Bachelor of Applied Science with a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice.

She has a keen interest in disorders that affect the pelvis and spine and has completed extensive professional development through the Advanced Manual Therapy Association (AMTA) bringing specific skills in SIJ management and numerous spinal ailments.

This interest naturally led her to the field of scoliosis and qualification with the internationally recognized Rigo Concept (BSPTS) in Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Management (PSSE).

Jacqui additionally has completed Pilates Reformer and Matwork training through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and also is Dry needling certified.

Prior to embarking on a physiotherapy career she was assisting people in the gym environment to meet their strength and conditioning goals.

In her spare time, Jacqui enjoys swimming, running, hiking, skiing and kayaking. Jacqui is an active member of triathlon and trail running clubs and has a passion for exploring her boundaries.

Rochelle usually works in our Caufield rooms however is currently on maternity leave until early 2026.

Rochelle graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University in 2014. Her keen interest in biomechanics and the human body, coupled with her love of working with people led her into the profession. Rochelle spent her first couple of years working across a major hospital network in Melbourne, gaining solid foundations across a wide range of rotations- acute to rehabilitation and spanning all ages. She has always had a keen interest in exercise rehabilitation and clinical Pilates, pursuing extra work in the field after completing numerous courses through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).

Rochelle set out on an adventure in 2017, as a Team Physiotherapist for an Australian Sports team competing in international games. She then lived in London for 4 years, working in private practice and Pilates. She worked with numerous spinal and scoliosis clients during this time, developing a greater interest in the area.

Rochelle returned to Melbourne in 2020 and after gaining her Rigo Concept Scoliosis training with the Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School, she joined the dedicated Scoliosis Physiotherapy team.

Outside of work, Rochelle is a busy mother of a toddler who is about to have a sibling! She loves spending time with family and friends, long beach walks and exploring new areas.

Claire works in our Geelong rooms in both Belmont and Rippleside.

Claire graduated from Charles Sturt University (Albury) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Drawn to the profession by her passion for human connection and a strong interest in musculoskeletal health, she has since built a diverse career across both the public health sector in Geelong and private practice settings in New South Wales and Victoria.

Claire is trained in both DMA and APPI Clinical Pilates, and enjoys integrating movement-based therapy with the Rigo Concept—an evidence-based approach to scoliosis management. She completed her Level 1 Rigo Concept training in the Philippines and is committed to ongoing professional development in the areas of scoliosis and postural conditions.

Her interest in scoliosis is personal, having navigated the condition herself as a patient. This lived experience fuels her passion for supporting others on their spinal health journey, with a focus on education, empowerment, and long-term self-management. Claire has also undertaken additional training in chronic pain management, which she incorporates into her clinical practice to support clients with persistent pain.

Outside of the clinic, Claire enjoys staying active through Pilates, strength training, and hiking. She also loves exploring new places—both locally and internationally—whenever the opportunity arises.

Victoria usually works in our Geelong rooms however recently commenced maternity leave.

Victoria’s interest in exercise science began in 2002 with the completion of 1st year Bachelor of Science (Sports and Exercise Science) NZ. In 2005 she gained certification in Comprehensive Pathology Collection and in 2007 graduated in Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University, Melbourne.

In 2009, Victoria successfully accomplished a Pilates Rehabilitation qualification with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and began regularly using this specific form of exercise prescription in the management of a variety of spinal and postural conditions including scoliosis. Between 2009 and 2012, Victoria attended many scoliosis related Pilates workshops. In 2013, her quest for further knowledge in this field had her travel to America to gain her initial Rigo Concept scoliosis certification with the Barcelona Scoliosis Physiotherapy School (BSPTS), a Schroth based approach, and upon her return, she joined the team at Scoliosis Physiotherapy, immersing herself 100% in the management of scoliosis. Early 2016 had Victoria travel internationally again to satisfy all requirements for Advanced level qualification with the BSPTS.

Victoria thoroughly enjoys working with teenagers, as well as the more mature clientele. With lives so busy, Victoria loves working out with clients how to achieve postural conditioning needs and still live a balanced life. Scoliosis is a condition particularly dear to Victoria as her sister has it.

Personal interests include traveling to visit family and friends abroad and getting out of town to visit her parents’ Alpacas (and her parents of course!)

Psychologists

When changes in body shape occur such as with scoliosis, this can present with challenges mentally and emotionally.

Increasingly around the world, the important role that psychology plays in caring for the whole person with scoliosis, is finally being realized. We have both local and international psychologists considered part of our team, providing consultations to clients and whom have experience working specifically with scoliosis.

Just like how a Podiatrist helps people with issues of the feet, a psychologist helps with issues of the mind/mental stress.

Surgeons

In Australia, we are fortunate to have some excellent (non-surgery hungry) surgeons that have scoliosis as their primary interest area and show the same care for the individual that we do. The surgeons we associate with are supportive of the client exploring non-operative options (when appropriate) and provide recommendations in line with the guidelines provided for by the SRS (Scoliosis Research Society) and the SOSORT (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment).

These surgeons have experience in a variety of operative techniques such as Posterior fusions, Anterior fusions, VBT (Vertebral Body Tethering) and growing rods, just to name a few. Some surgeon work solely with adults, others solely with children and some see both. We will guide you into the right hands if/when this is required. It is important your surgeon is not just any spinal surgeon but a surgeon with scoliosis specialty and a surgeon with the right care for the individual.

Reception

Eva, Gayle or Kate will usually be the first voices you hear when you phone us and they will be the first friendly faces to greet you upon your arrival at our East Kew practice.

With over 40 years of medical reception experience between them, they together manage our Reception, provide support to clients and staff alike and do all those million things that keep things running smoothly.