Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
Whittlesea Physiotherapy team

Our Team

The people behind your care

A multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists united by shared values — integrity, empathy, continuous learning, and a commitment to helping you thrive.

Samantha Heyfron

Director & Principal Physiotherapist

BPhysio, APAM, RYT300, CCMI-CCP, PIQ Pilates (Matwork L1–2; Equipment L1–3)

Clinical interests

  • Concussion management
  • Whiplash & neck pain
  • Hip bursitis & tendinopathy
  • Active ageing
  • Yoga & breathwork
  • Clinical Pilates

Adam White

Senior Physiotherapist

BPhysio, APAM, GLA:D-Cert (Hip & Knee)

Clinical interests

  • Shoulder injuries
  • ACL rehabilitation
  • Lower limb overuse injuries
  • Hip & knee osteoarthritis (GLA:D)
  • Sports injury (swimming, soccer, football)
  • Dry needling

Casey Trevenna

Women's Health Physiotherapist

BSc (Melb), MPhysioPrac (La Trobe), APA Women's & Pelvic Health, Clinical Pilates

Clinical interests

  • Pelvic floor assessment & therapy
  • Pregnancy & postnatal care
  • Perimenopause & menopause support
  • Pre/postnatal Clinical Pilates
  • General musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Tanvi Tiwari

Senior Physiotherapist

BPhysio, APAM, MSc (MSK Rehab), WHA-Trained

Clinical interests

  • Headache assessment & treatment (Watson Approach)
  • Spine — neck & back pain
  • Pre & post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Dry needling
  • Neurological & cardiorespiratory conditions

Luke McMurray

Physiotherapist & Student Supervisor

BPhysio, BAppSc, APAM, CCMI-CCP, KLT-Trained

Clinical interests

  • Concussion assessment & management
  • All musculoskeletal conditions
  • Spinal conditions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
  • Neurological & cardiorespiratory rehab
  • Vertigo & vestibular rehabilitation
  • Dry needling

Maighan Cann

Physiotherapist

BAppSc, MPhysioPrac, GLA:D-Cert (Hip, Knee & Back), PIQ Pilates (Matwork L1–2; Equipment L1–3)

Clinical interests

  • Sports injuries (especially netball)
  • Post-operative orthopaedic rehab (hip & knee)
  • Hip, knee & back osteoarthritis (GLA:D)
  • Falls prevention & balance
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Dry needling

Claire Barbosa

Physiotherapist

BPhysio

Clinical interests

  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Knee & ankle injuries
  • ACL rehabilitation
  • Pre & post joint replacement
  • WorkCover, TAC & DVA

Ruby Marques

Physiotherapist

BPhysio (Hons), DPI, ADPM, Cert IV Fitness, Cert III Fitness, RYT200, Cert II/III/IV Dance

Clinical interests

  • Pilates (matwork & reformer)
  • Dance-related injuries
  • Exercise prescription & fitness
  • Yoga-informed rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Kosta Gessas

Physiotherapist

BExSc, MPT, APAM

Clinical interests

  • Musculoskeletal & sports injuries
  • Sports trainer (Essendon FC — AFL/AFLW)
  • Hospital & community-based rehabilitation

Qualifications explained

BPhysio / BPhysio (Hons)Bachelor of Physiotherapy / (Honours)
BExScBachelor of Exercise Science
MPTMaster of Physiotherapy
BAppScBachelor of Applied Science
BSc (Melb)Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
MPhysioPrac (La Trobe)Master of Physiotherapy Practice, La Trobe University
MSc (MSK Rehab)Master of Science (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation)
APAMAustralian Physiotherapy Association Member
APA Women's & Pelvic HealthAPA-titled Women's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
CCMI-CCPComplete Concussion Management Inc. — Certified Concussion Practitioner
GLA:D-CertCertified GLA:D Practitioner (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark)
WHAWatson Headache Approach
KLTKinetic Link Training
RYT200 / RYT300Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hour / 300-hour)
PIQPilates Institute of Queensland
DPIDiploma of Pilates Instruction
ADPMAdvanced Diploma of Pilates Movement

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