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Hilary McAdam (she/her)
BSc, MPhysioPrac

Hilary is a La Trobe University graduate with a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice. She also completed an undergraduate degree in the USA whilst competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete.

Through personal experience and bouts of injury as a runner, Hilary has found a passion in improving the well-being of others and has developed a growing interest in the biomechanics of the lower limb in running with an emphasis of preventing injuries and improving technique.

Hilary also enjoys exploring movement with kids and teens and uses fun, goal-oriented games and activities to support each child, whilst drawing from experience as a swimming teacher and running youth fitness and skill development classes. She has a special interest in helping children and teens manage the impact of connective tissue disorders and those with Development Coordination Disorder (DCD). Hilary is passionate about encouraging everyone to be active and engage with the world in a physical sense and is committed to listening to each person’s story and understanding their individual goals to develop a shared plan that everyone believes in and can take ownership of. Hilary uses a mixture of both hands on and exercise-based treatment methods and enjoys using Pilates in the prevention and treatment of injuries.

Outside of the clinic you’ll find her cycling everywhere, running, playing the piano, and enjoying live music with friends on the weekend.

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Daniel Walker (he/him)
BHSc, DPT

Daniel is a University of Melbourne gradute with a Doctorate of Physiotherapy. It was Daniel's passion for fitness, strength and conditioning, and anatomy that lead him to pursue a career in physiotherapy, allowing him to help people overcome injuries and improve their day to day lives.

Daniel’s techniques involve combining physical exercise, manual therapy, and education; helping his patients achieve their goals in a way that is uniquely meaningful to them and that not only creates but helps sustain a better quality of life.

Daniel’s focus is on treating all types of musculoskeletal injuries, sports related rehab, running injuries and post operation rehab. Because of his extensive experience in the gym and running, he has learned to work through his own personal injuries, Daniel understands how frustrating the healing process can be and wants to work with you to help reduce your pain and improve your strength and abilities.

Outside of the clinic, he is probably passionately discussing Ice Hockey, Live Music, Star Wars or is picking up and putting down heavy things at the gym.

Daniel is currently accepting new clients and would love to discuss working with you to help find new ways to improve your function and reduce your pain.

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Ben McQueen (he/him)
Remial Massage Therapist

Ben uses remedial massage to enhance your physical well-being through the use of various treatments and techniques as well as using skills in assessing and addressing muscular issues. He specialises in personalized treatments that alleviate pain and improve mobility. With a compassionate approach, Ben strives to create a healing experience, empowering clients with the knowledge for ongoing self-care.

Ben is fascinated by how our bodies work. He enjoys figuring out hands-on treatments can make people feel better. He believes that physiotherapy lets you solve health puzzles, and uses massage as a therapeutic craft that helps individuals relax and heal. It's all about blending science to make a real difference in people's lives.

Ben completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage at Victoria University and is currently in his 4th and final year of university, completing his Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University.

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Hilary-McAdam

Hilary McAdam (she/her)
BSc, MPhysioPrac

Hilary is a La Trobe University graduate with a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice. She also completed an undergraduate degree in the USA whilst competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete.

Through personal experience and bouts of injury as a runner, Hilary has found a passion in improving the well-being of others and has developed a growing interest in the biomechanics of the lower limb in running with an emphasis of preventing injuries and improving technique.

Hilary also enjoys exploring movement with kids and teens and uses fun, goal-oriented games and activities to support each child, whilst drawing from experience as a swimming teacher and running youth fitness and skill development classes. She has a special interest in helping children and teens manage the impact of connective tissue disorders and those with Development Coordination Disorder (DCD). Hilary is passionate about encouraging everyone to be active and engage with the world in a physical sense and is committed to listening to each person’s story and understanding their individual goals to develop a shared plan that everyone believes in and can take ownership of. Hilary uses a mixture of both hands on and exercise-based treatment methods and enjoys using Pilates in the prevention and treatment of injuries.

Outside of the clinic you’ll find her cycling everywhere, running, playing the piano, and enjoying live music with friends on the weekend.

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Terry Wesselink (she/her)
BSc (Physio); Post Grad Cert (Pelvic floor); Cert IV TAE

Terry has over 25 years of physiotherapy experience and has post graduate qualifications in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne.

She is joining the Bodyfit team to share her extensive experience in pelvic health with the team and to support clients who need help with continence, pelvic floor, prostate or pregnancy related issues. She is also able to assist children who have bladder, bowel or toilet training issues.

Terry previously managed the Victorian Continence Resource Centre where she ran a busy NDIS Continence assessment clinic, and helped create new resources such as the Reclaim Your Core pelvic floor booklets and the www.goagainsttheflow.org.au website to bring pelvic health awareness to young women and teens.

She has delivered numerous toilet training and pelvic floor workshops to health professionals, schools and parents and is the author of a self-help book for people with incontinence, called WeeFree Women.

Terry enjoys assisting people with complex bladder, bowel and pelvic issues. With lived and family experience of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she has a specific interest in helping adults and children manage the impact of connective tissue disorders and other chronic conditions on pelvic health. On weekends you will find Terry in her garden watching her bees, listening to the birds or in a nearby café enjoying a cup of coffee.

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Emilija Olsen (she/her)
BAppSc, MPhysioPrac

Emilija graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. Emilija's love of classical ballet and keen interest in human biology and anatomy were the basis of her original decision to become a physiotherapist.

Emilija enjoys incorporating exercise, manual therapy and education to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients. Emilija is passionate about assisting women on their pre and post-natal journeys. In 2020, she completed a course in the latest management of diastasis recti (abdominal separation). She enjoys working with mothers and expectant mothers to improve their quality of life and achieve their individual goals. Emilija has assisted mums with goals such as safely returning to exercise, increasing strength to be able to lift and carry their baby, reducing pain and improving pelvic floor and abdominal function.

Emilija always works with clients in their own preferred style. Many of her patients find clinical Pilates to be an effective way to achieve their goals. Emilija was selected to undertake a physiotherapy placement with the Australian Ballet during her final year of study. In addition to her 17 years of dance experience, this opportunity allowed her to enhance her knowledge and skills in the treatment of dancers.

Emilija likes treating all musculoskeletal injuries, but has a particular interest in pre and post-natal management, treating ankles, knees, back pain, neck pain, and dancers. She enjoys using Pilates in the prevention and treatment of injuries. Emilija is a dry needling certified practitioner. Emilija's name is pronounced "emma-lee-yah", but you are most welcome to call her Em. Email Emilija

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Juliet Hall (she/her)
Team leader. BSc (Physio)

Juliet loves working with her amazing team to provide high quality physiotherapy care across the clinic. Since graduating from Curtin University in Perth Juliet has gained more than 25 years of experience in all fields of physiotherapy. She finds her broad experience a valuable asset in providing a holistic approach to her client’s health. We love to be able to provide a space where everyone feels safe and cared for. Mums can bring their children to classes so that they can look after themselves. Please tell us what you need to assist you on your journey towards better health.

Juliet is passionate about advocacy for individuals or groups whose needs are not being met within the current system. She spearheaded facilitating the development and roll out of a lecture series for physiotherapists about hypermobility disorders. The Bodyfit Physio team is working to connect hypermobility practitioners through in person and online collaboration. The Bodyfit Paediatric team is working to increase awareness about Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), starting with maternal health nurses and Paediatricians, with a view to targeting kinders and schools in the future.

Juliet finds a combination of Pilates, strength training at the gym and taking time out every week just for her to be very beneficial for her own self-care. Juliet primarily works in conjunction with other physios in order to try and have the greatest impact. To book a time with Juliet and her staff please contact 9481 2348. Email Juliet.

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