SPORTS & MANIPULATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

B.App.Sc (Physio), Grad.Dip.Sports Physio, Grad.Dip.Manip. Physio

Michael completed his Physiotherapy Degree in 1983 at Latrobe University and furthered his qualification with Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 1987 and 1989.

Michael has held Team Physiotherapist positions for the Tasmanian Tigers State Cricket Team, North Hobart Football Club, Van Demons State Women’s Hockey team and Hobart Zebras Women’s Football team.

When he’s not caring for athletes, outside of work Michael enjoys recreational road cycling.

APA TITLED SPORTS & EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

REGISTERED INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST

M.Sports.Phty., B.Phty., MACP, RISP

Darren graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2005 and completed his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy in 2017 from Latrobe University. He has a strong interest in lower limb injuries in athletes, in particular hockey players.

Darren is the Head Physiotherapist for the OHA Premier League Men’s Hockey Team, Glenorchy District Senior Men’s Football Team and is the Physiotherapist for the Tasmanian Youth Classical Ballet Company, Felicity Ryan Ballet and Hobart Dance Academy. He has previously held Head Physiotherapist positions with the Hobart Telstra Chargers Basketball and Australian Men’s Masters Hockey . Through his hockey work Darren has travelled to Spain, Singapore, New Zealand & Netherlands for international tournaments. Darren enjoys rehabilitating athletes using a combination of manual techniques, dry needling, Pilates and strength training.

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

M.Phty., B.HM

Dave graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011 and returned home to join Tas Sports Physio team in early 2012.

From early days, Dave’s passion for sport led to a degree in Human Movement in which he specialised in sport and exercise science. He then went on to Sydney to study Physiotherapy as his interests veered toward injury management and rehabilitation.

Dave’s sporting interests are cricket and in particular Australian Rules Football which he has been lucky enough to play in numerous representative sides including Tasmanian State U/18s and the Sydney Football league Rep Team. Dave currently captains the Dodges Ferry Football Club and the Nugent Cricket Team.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

B.Phty. (Hons)

Jessie completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Monash University in 2015. After graduating, she returned home to Hobart and joined Tas Sports Physio.

Jessie has been involved with Glenorchy District Football as the team Physiotherapist since 2017 where she has further developed her interest in Sports Physiotherapy.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

B.Phty., B.App.Sc (Exercise and Sport Science)

Patrick completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University in 2023 having also completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at RMIT.

During his earlier years in competitive elite sailing, Patrick’s interest in Physiotherapy was inspired by his personal experiences working with Sports Physiotherapists as part of the Australian Sailing International 470 Talent Identification program.

Outside of work, Patrick’s sporting history also includes playing for the Tasmanian State U/18 Hockey Team, many years of playing hockey with OHA Hockey Club in Tasmania and Hawthorn Hockey Club in Victoria. Pat is a Physio for the OHA Premier League Men’s Hockey Team. You may also spot him sailing on the Derwent and volunteering at the RYCT as a lifelong sailor, coach and instructor or out road cycling.

PRACTICE MANAGER