Our team

Isabelle graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 2019 with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice.

Since then she has worked in the public hospital system including outpatient and rehabilitation physiotherapy both in Victoria and Hobart, and in private practice.

Isabelle has a passion for rehabilitation and neurological physiotherapy, which makes her a perfect fit to the team at Advanced Rehabilitation Tasmania (ART). She has a diverse skill set in the management of neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injury, falls/balance and Parkinson's Disease. 

Isabelle has a strong interest in the assessment and treatment of persistent post-concussion symptoms and dizzy patients such as BPPV (vertigo), vestibular migraines, vestibular neuritis and persistent perceptual postural dizziness. She finds this area extremely rewarding and has completed further training in concussion and vestibular physiotherapy, gaining competency in vestibular dysfunction and management through a clinical competency course by Vestibular Education Australia.

Isabelle loves working with clients to achieve their individual goals, and to ensure they can engage in activities that are meaningful to them. She is excited to utilise the specialist equipment available at ART in order to achieve these goals.

Outside of work, Isabelle enjoys making the most of every day and is always looking to take on a new challenge. Lately, Isabelle been running Tasmania’s trails, training for her next triathlon, and has gained her level 2 certificate in Ski Instructing.

Leanne started her professional career as an Exercise Physiologist, graduating from UTAS 1998. Her passion for Underwater Hockey (not a spectator sport, but loads of
fun) took her to Perth WA, where she completed her Physiotherapy studies, qualifying in 2004 (Curtin University of Technology).

Even then, neurological conditions piqued her interest and she soon completed studies in the Bobath technique. After working in the acute hospital setting and in aged care (and probably holding her breath for too long), Leanne moved to the USA where she worked in a rehabilitation centre as a Physical Therapist. During these years Leanne’s interest in
neurological conditions grew, leading to a Post Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation (2009 UWA).

Leanne experienced severe illness on her return to Australia, which led to her passion for living a more healthy and holistic lifestyle. She can often be found with a bottle of essential oil in her hand, discussing a recipe for cleaning the home with a non-toxic home-made mix, enjoying a heathy meal with friends and family, or finding peace in nature.

The return to health, assisted by these lifestyle changes, was also facilitated by regular pilates sessions. These sessions were so inspiring that she completed her Polestar Instructor training in 2000 and now loves incorporating her neuro skills with pilates whilst having an holistic approach.

Leanne has worked in many settings including the acute and rehabilitation wards in hospitals, in aged care, in clients homes, and now loving private practice. She is back in the pool (holding her breath) and living life to the full.

Masters in Clinical Neurological Rehabilitation
(Physiotherapy)

Claire trained as a physiotherapist in Perth, Western Australia. She worked in acute public hospital and private practice settings before specialising in rehabilitating complex neurological conditions in Tasmania in 2004.

Claire has continually worked to advance her practice, including completing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Neurological Rehabilitation at Flinders University in 2017. Claire’s professional development activities have been centred on stroke rehabilitation, spasticity management, and restoring functional mobility, with a special interest in gait rehabilitation. Claire has also worked alongside researchers at Menzies on projects related to fall prevention and home-based exercise programs using interactive technologies. Claire has also worked as a project officer in a Tasmanian Health Service team that worked to develop resources to educate clinicians and patients on identifying and managing mild TBI.

With a career-long interest in translating research into practice, Claire is excited to join the team at ART because of the unique opportunities it offers its clients to reach their therapy goals using a combination of new robotic technologies and a range of traditional and Pilates-based therapy options.

Claire has worked to empower patients and communities to achieve optimal health and well-being goals throughout her career. In addition to her physio practice, Claire has volunteered and been employed as a Health Educator statewide in Tasmania for the Water Well Project, an NFP established in Australia to improve the health literacy of our migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeker communities. 

Claire and her family live on the Eastern Shore and have loved living in a community close to the ocean. A casual conversation about the weather with Claire can become very detailed as she closely monitors rainfall to help sustain her vegetable garden, native plantings, and small orchards established on permaculture principles. Her attention to the weather extends to a detailed interest in wind, swell, and tide forecasts to keep track of potential surf opportunities- Claire and her family are all keen surfers.

Sophie completed her Pilates training in 2018. She loves her work because Pilates offers so much to clients who need specific help.

She really enjoys figuring out useful movement for her clients, so they can build confidence, and progress in strength, flexibility, balance and flow.

Her interests are gardening, looking after her bees and trying to complete any sewing, knitting or spinning projects that are on the go.

Jacqueline Graham is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor and brings a wealth of experience to her teaching from her extensive training in Yoga, Pilates, dance, somatic movement practices and mindfulness.

Jackie rediscovered Pilates after experiencing chronic back pain and found that regular practice relieved her symptoms.

She completed her Certificate of Pilates in 2015 and continued with her studies to complete her Diploma of Pilates in 2017 with Tensegrity Training.

Her work is informed by somatic movement practices and her training in Pilates has given her a greater understanding of functional movement enabling her to assist people with appropriate movement options for different conditions. 

She has taught private classes, workshops and retreats as well as classes for Adult Education, TAFE Tasmania, The Hobart Clinic and community sector organisations.

Jackie is delighted to be teaching Pilates alongside an amazing team and sharing her skills at ART. She is dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development continuously expanding her knowledge to better support people on their journey to holistic wellness.

Jackie loves spending time in the outdoors and enjoys walking and sea kayaking and connecting with the natural world.

Melissa is a Registered Nurse who completed her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Monash University Churchill, in 2001. Growing up in country Victoria, she has used her love of travel to work and housesit her way around Australia. During her travels she has gained experience in a variety of areas of Nursing, including Emergency, High Dependency, Remote Area Nursing, Orthopaedics, Stroke, Paediatrics and General Medical and Surgical Nursing.

In 2013 Melissa was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This changed her life in many ways, including going from working shiftwork on a busy Surgical ward, to working as a Geriatric Specialist Nurse for ten years. On her own MS journey Melissa has found that “Movement is Medicine”. She is now working as a Therapy Assistant at ART, where she is enjoying working with clients on their rehabilitation journey. She also works two days a week as a Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Tasmanian Health Service.

Melissa enjoys watching most sports. She is a devoted Melbourne Demons fan, and was lucky
enough to see her beloved Demons win the 2021 Premiership in Perth after many years of long suffering. She has now signed up as a Tassie Devils Member. She has three extremely spoilt rescue cats at home. She continues to enjoy travelling, and is often planning her next big adventure.

Melissa loves the challenge of a good jigsaw puzzle; going to the movies; Netflix/Disney chilling; and catching up with friends and family.

Over the past decade Errin has been working as a registered Paramedic with Ambulance Tasmania, completing a Bachelor Degree of Paramedicine with UTAS in 2015. Errin's passion is health & well-being, with the focus of helping others. 

Errin has aspirations of becoming an Occupational Therapist, wanting to work with people with disabilities incorporating animals into therapy sessions has led her working at ART as a Therapy Assistant. Errin believes animals play a pivotal role in helping individuals achieve their goals and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.  Errin wishes to take on further studies in the future and is immersing herself in learning new skills at ART, when she isn't saving lives.

Errin's passion for adventure and her love for travel has taken her around the world enabling her to work on super yachts and work in the snow fields, in Australia, Canada and the USA.  She has also travelled to Thailand where she studied Thai Massage.

Outside of work, Errin loves spending time with family and friends, travelling, embracing the outdoors, camping, mountain bike riding, surfing and yoga.

Lucy started out in allied health administration in 2005, and has 2 decades of experience creating collaborative, fun, and supportive teams. Lucy has a passion for working in, and helping to build, clinics that support their clients and colleagues alike to strive for the best outcomes and champion their communities.

Lucy started practicing Pilates in 2022, and through regular participation has discovered the benefits to both mind and body. Lucy hopes to undertake her Pilates training so she is able to share this with others, and continue to grow her Pilates skills.

Lucy has three fabulous children who are constantly amazing her. She loves to spend her down time with family and friends, cooking delicious food, reading good books, singing and dancing.