TEAM

Passionate, Qualified & Dedicated

Kate Jones started her physiotherapy career studying at the University of Melbourne. Since that time she has been busy treating patients in private practice clinics.
Kate has a passion for treating musculoskeletal pain, sporting injuries and instructing group pilates classes.
Kate became interested in Physiotherapy while she was a member of the Cheltenham Swimming Club. As a result, Kate takes a keen interest in swimming and understands the benefits of water and water based exercise. Kate also enjoys running, and she believes that to be successful, a training program needs to include cross training, gradual progression and variety.
Since becoming qualified as a physiotherapist, Kate has undertaken further qualifications through Latrobe University in Postgraduate and Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Kate is also the Director of Baw Baw Physiotherapy & Fitness. Kate started Baw Baw Physio and Fitness in 2014, working out of consulting rooms at Bank Place Medical Centre and then opening our Princes Way clinic in 2015 and then Yarragon in 2016. Kate is very hardworking and dedicated to her business, however her number 1 priority is still her clients and their goals.

To Book an Appointment with Kate CLICK HERE

Kate’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Physiotherapy
* Occupational Physiotherapist – Member of the Early Intervention
* Postgraduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
* Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
* Certified Pinc Cancer Rehab Physiotherapist
* Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner Level 1

Additional Courses

* Clinical Pilates
* Shoulder Treatment & Management
* Spinal Management
* Joint Management
* Women’s Health
* Sports Physiotherapy
* Management of disabling low back pain disorders
* Dry needling
* Manual Therapy
* Corporate Physiotherapy Management
* Lyn Watson Shoulder Level 1
* Lyn Watson Shoulder Level 2
* The Shoulder: Theory and Practice presented by Jeremy Lewis
* Manual Lymphatic Drainage
* First Aid Training and CPR

Kaleisha King started her journey at the Southern School of Natural Therapies studying a Bachelor of Health Science- Clinical Myotherapy. Joining the Baw Baw Physio team in 2015 intially as a Receptionist then transferring to become one of the Clinical Myotherapists of the Team. Always having a passion for all things Womens Health, in 2018 Kaleisha was accepted in to complete a Graduate Certificate in Womens Health Medicine turning this opportunity into Graduating with a Masters in Womens Health Medicine. With a passion for continuing professional development Kaleisha has extended her knowledge in a range of areas in Womens health including Pre and Post natal Care, Masitis and Lactation, Pelvic health, Pilates, Cancer in Women, Menopause, Lymphoedema and a personal connection in helping Women suffering with with Lipoedema. In between working, doing small courses and becoming a Mum herself Kaleisha become a Co-Director with Kate Jones in 2021 just to make her Life busier. Kaleisha will go above and beyond to help and guide you in the right direction for all your Health needs. 

To Book an Appointment with Kaleisha CLICK HERE

Kaleisha’s Qualifications

Additional Courses

Elisha graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor health science and a Masters of Physiotherapy at Latrobe University.
Since leaving uni she has been involved in working with Victorian teams at the Indoor Netball Nationals, working with the Bon Beach Football Reserves and Seniors teams as their Physiotherapist and working in a Private Practice.
She has always had a fascination for the human body; however it wasn’t until she went through a personal experience with a severe knee injury in 2011 that she found her passion to become a Physio. This experience opened up her eyes to the importance of trust, clear communication and motivation with health practitioners when overcoming an injury.
Elisha has a keen interest in Women’s Health, Scoliosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Hydrotherapy, and sporting injuries.

To Book an Appointment with Elisha CLICK HERE

Elisha’s Qualifications

* Masters of Physiotherapy
* Bachelor of Health Science
* Bachelor of Exercise Science & Human Movement
* Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner Level 1
* Bachelor of Psychology

Additional Courses

* Hydrotherapy Level 1
* GEMt Dry Needling
* APA Spinal Level 1
* APA Sports Physiotherapy
* Lyn Watson Shoulder Course Level 1

Kat completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Monash University in 2017. Since completing her degree she has been working in the hospital setting gaining experience  assessing and treating musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiothoracic conditions, and has recently begun private practice physiotherapy.

Kat has a long background in competitive dance and cheerleading as both a participant and coach, which sparked an interest in treating musculoskeletal pain and sporting injuries. In addition to this she has begun women’s health professional development  in both pelvic health and pre and post-natal pathways.

Kat enjoys treating  all areas but has a special interest in women’s health, sports injuries and instructing group pilates.

To Book an Appointment with Kat CLICK HERE

Kat’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with honours)

Additional Courses

* Clinical Pilates
* Pre and Post Natal Pilates
* Aquatic Physiotherapy Level 1
* Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1
* Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Physiotherapy Level 1

Jade Taylor has been living in the local area for the past 8 years and completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Federation University in 2024.
Alongside her studies Jade worked with Ellinbank Football and Netball Club, the Women’s industrials Football Club and more recently the Bunyip and District Strikers Soccer club as a sports trainer where she focused on her manual therapy and rehabilitation programs.

Jade initially joined Baw Baw Physio and Fitness in December of 2023 as a receptionist and therapy assistant. In this role Jade has enjoyed instructing a range of classes including reformer Pilates, mat Pilates and seniors classes.
Jade enjoys treating a wide range of clients from injury prevention and management, to reconditioning the aging population or hydrotherapy.

In her spare time, Jade enjoys playing soccer and netball, going to the gym, spending time with friends and family and travelling to new places.

Jade’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Additional Courses

Amr Elsamman started his physiotherapy career studying at La Trobe University through which he chose the path of private practice and commenced with us in 2025.
Amr’s biggest area of interest in physiotherapy is sports injuries and second is musculoskeletal injuries which he was introduced to through 3 years of sports training along his studies. His main focus is to help people get back to sports, work and any desired activities. He likes to treat his patients and clients through manual therapy combined with creative exercises tailored to the patient’s interests or hobbies.
Amr has always been involved in sports since childhood where he played a variety of different sports of which basketball became his primary and continues to play it till this day. Amr is also a Big V referee and enjoys travelling across Victoria and officiating games over the weekend.

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Amr’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Physiotherapy
* Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
* Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies

Additional Course

* Australian Strength and Conditioning Association – Level 1
* Certificate III in Sports Training
* Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Kellie finished her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in 2016 at Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy. Kellie has a real passion for helping people through their various conditions and helping them on the road to recovery.
Kellie enjoys treating conditions that are caused by repetition from work or sporting activities, such as sitting at a desk using a keyboard/mouse, muscle soreness, stiffness, tightness due to poor posture and arm/hand numbness and tingling. She also enjoys treating shoulder impingement and frozen shoulder.

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Kellie’s Qualifications

* Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
* Oncology Massage Therapist
* NKT Neurokinetic Therapy

Additional Courses

* Myotherapy during Pregnancy
* Dry Needling
* Dry Needling Shoulder Girdle
* Dry Needling Pelvic and Hip
* Myofacial Cupping
* Oncology Massage
* Taping Techniques
* NKT Therapy

Lauren Van Oss completed her degree of Clinical Myotherapy through Southern School of Natural Therapies.
Lauren has a passion for sport and has worked with the WNBL Dandenong Rangers, the National Institute of Circus Arts and The Academy, treating common sporting injuries.
She most enjoys treating headaches and migraines, stress-related tension, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

To Book an Appointment with Lauren CLICK HERE

Lauren’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Additional Courses

* Sports Trainer – Level  1
* Beyond Mechanical Pain Workshop
* Kinetic Link Training – Level 1
* Neurological Myofascial Needling for the Head, Neck and Face
* Treating Sinus & Facial Pain
* Treating Cervicogenic Headache
* Treating the TMJ
* Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy

Completed a Bachelors of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) at Torrens University (originally Southern School of Natural Therapies)
While studying, she taught Mat Pilates at Baw Baw Physio & Fitness and Smick Health and Fitness.
Passion for competitive horse riding (Showjumping) and Water skiing.
Myotherapy Interest in managing patient’s pain and getting them back to work or sport with manual treatment and a rehabilitation program.
Special interest in low back pain and sports related injuries
Focus to work with patients and kicking goals

To Book an Appointment with Megan CLICK HERE

Megan’s Qualification

* Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Additional Courses

* Studio Pilates Matwork Certificate
* Certificate in Whole Body Massage

Jayden Atkins completed his Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Osteopathy at Victoria University. Whilst studying he was working with the Gembrook-Cockatoo Football Netball Club as a sports trainer, where his interest of managing sports injuries with manual therapy was put into practise. Here he also began developing individual rehabilitation plans to get players back to their best. Since working as an Osteopath, he has taken this knowledge to the next step, helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds overcome their pain through manual therapy, movement and general health advice.
Jayden can treat injuries relating to the spine and peripheral limbs. His focus is to work with you to achieve your desired goals together.

To Book an Appointment with Jayden CLICK HERE

Jayden’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
* Masters of Osteopathy

Additional Courses

* Level 1 and 2 Dry needling (Precise Points)
* SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer (Previous – Expired 21st February 2023)

Caitlin Moreland completed her Bachelor and master’s degree in Osteopathy at Victorian University. Whilst completing her degree she began working as head trainer at the Bunyip Football and Netball club where she continues to volunteer her time there. This was where Caitlin was able to put her skills to use and help manage and treat a variety of sporting injuries.
Since working as an Osteopath, Caitlin has been able to use the knowledge she has developed since being a trainer, to help get people back to doing what they love and feeling their best.
She enjoys treating all ages and backgrounds, with a special interest in neck and jaw pain as well as low back pain and headaches.
Caitlin uses a variety of manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and general health advice and knowledge, to help work with and achieve her patient’s goals.

To Book an Appointment with Caitlin CLICK HERE

Caitlin’s Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
* Masters of Osteopathy

Additional Courses

* Level 1 and 2 Dry needling (Precise Points)
* Level 2 Sports Trainer
* Lyn Watson Level 1 Shoulder Rehabilitation

Heather has been a Remedial Massage Therapist for 15 years before joining our team in 2021.
Heather is experienced in Remedial, Relaxation, Hot Stone Massage, and Scalp Massage.
She has a special interest in Pregnancy Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Relaxation Massage.

To Book an Appointment with Heather CLICK HERE

Heather’s Qualifications

* Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
* Diploma in Remedial Massage
* Usui Reiki Masters
* Infant Massage Instructor

Additional Courses

* Manual Lymphatic Massage
* Myofascial Cupping
* Relaxation Hot Stone Massage
* Remedial Hot Stone Massage
* Relaxation Massage
* Reflexology

Fiona Miller is well known for being a Health and Wellness Warrior for over 30 years. She prioritizes Nutrition and Fitness in her Everyday Life. Fiona holds qualifications in Massage Therapy, Yoga Teaching and even has an Undergraduate Psychology Degree. Fiona’s passion is for Yoga, Wholefood Cooking and Family Holidays. She is addicted to Chocolate and cannot pass 3pm without a 85% Dark Chocolate Treat.
Fiona lives locally with her Amazing Husband Phil and Two Wonderful Sons, Harrison (Age 22) and Deakin (Age 20).
As an Ex Army and Full Time Professional Firefighter who suffered PTSD, she devotes her time to Sharing with others the Gift of Self Care. Both of the Body and of the Mind.
Fiona offers Massage Therapy and Teaches Yoga, thus continuing her Passion to Serve.

To Book a Yoga Session with Fiona CLICK HERE

Fiona’s Qualifications

* Registered 200hr Yoga Teacher – Purna Yoga – Byron Yoga Centre
* Currently undertaking: 2023 – Somatic Based Trauma Yoga Teacher Training – Moksha Yoga Melbourne

Additional Courses

* Bachelor of Arts Degree – Major in Psychology – Monash University
* Certificate IV in Remedial Therapies – Massage Therapy – Australian College of Natural Medicine
* Former Australian Army Reserve Soldier and Psychological Examiner – Melbourne
* Retired Fire Rescue Victoria – Firefighter and Station Officer – Melbourne

Shantelle joined our team in 2023 as a part time allied health assistant, she
worked hard to become full time and is also our clinic manager.

Shantelle is currently instructing the following classes
– Reformer Pilates
– Seniors Strength and Conditioning
– Cancer Rehab

1:1 Exercise Rehab Sessions are also available

Shantelle is registered to see NDIS and Private clients
*No private Health Rebates available

Qualifications:

* Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance (Specialising in Physiotherapy)

* Pilates Instructor

Passions & Experience

Passions:
* Creating a positive impact through exercise and movement
* Helping people gain strength and mobility
* Special interest in oncology rehabilitation

Experience:
* Working across disciplines as an AHA

Merylee joined our team in April 2016 as a casual receptionist and worked hard
to become our full-time clinic manager in 2017.
Merylee is a jack of many trades from our operations manager, receptionist,
therapy assistant and Pilates instructor.
You will mainly see Merylee on our reception desk to greet you. She can help
you with all your enquiries from booking your appointments & taking your
payments to sorting out which group class would be the best fit for you or
sorting out any outstanding accounts you may have. If you have any feedback or
questions about our team, she is the one to ask.

You will see Merylee in the gym when she is instructing the following classes.
– Reformer Pilates
– Stretch ‘n’ flex
– Cancer Rehab
– Seniors Strength + Conditioning

You may also see her the gym as one of our therapy assistants. Merylee can see
clients for a 1:1 exercise sessions with a physiotherapy exercise plan for NDIS
and private clients.
*No private health rebates available
In her free time, you will find Merylee in a Yoga studio, her veggie garden or out
exploring our amazing Gippsland. She enjoys camping, 4-wheel-driving and
would prefer to be relaxing by a river or lake than at a beach. However,
wherever water is Merylee is planning her next adventure.

Merylee’s Qualifications

* Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance (Specialising in Physiotherapy)
* Pilates Instructor

Additional Courses

* Anatomy
* Studio Pilates international Matwork course
* First Aid training and CPR
* Laser therapy level 1
* Active Aging with Fusion Pilates
* Stretch with Barre Body