DIRECTOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
Clinic founder and pioneer of the “family-friendly physio,” Jason has an extremely diverse range of experience, having provided care to everyone from babies through to the elderly.
Jason began his career working across all disciplines at Princess Margaret Hospital and in the disability services sector prior to moving to the country, where his work saw him do everything from running antenatal classes to caring for nursing-home residents. He even tried his hand at film production, putting together an occupational health and safety film in two languages! Since 2011, Jason has also been the physiotherapist for the State U/12 AFL team that travels away for a week-long national tournament.
This broad base of experience, combined with an enthusiasm for helping people from all walks of life, is one of the reasons Empower Physiotherapy has such an outstanding reputation across diverse client groups — from new mothers and their babies through to seniors and everyone in between.
Jason’s approach to physiotherapy is all about the people inside the bodies. He treats not just injuries and discomfort, but people — and he treats them well. Jason is like his business: hands-on and happy to help.
In 2013, Jason finally realised a long-held vision: the construction and integration of a purpose-built Clinical Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Gym within Empower Physiotherapy. With this facility now complete, Jason is passionate about spreading the message that one of the best ways to treat injuries and lifestyle health issues is to prevent them — and Empower is now equipped to provide the guidance people need.
Although the rapid growth of Empower means he is no longer able to see as many clients as he would like, Jason continues to treat paediatric clients whenever possible. He has a special interest in developing primary health-care services for clients with lifelong health issues — an area often lacking in the private sector.
This passion has driven Empower Physiotherapy to launch Men’s Health and Women’s Health exercise programs, DMA Clinical Pilates programs for hypermobile clients, and Balance and Falls Prevention programs. In 2015, the clinic also began a comprehensive Chronic Pain Rehabilitation program in direct response to client need, leading to ongoing innovation in this area.
Away from work, Jason enjoys life with his wife, Jeneane, and their three sons — Matthew, Caleb, and Tomas. When not coaching basketball, he can usually be found playing the drums or guitar, or watching far too much football (go Eagles!), cricket, basketball, and MMA.
MANAGER
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE)
HONOURS IN SPORT SCIENCE (EXERCISE AND HEALTH)
MASTERS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Already a fixture at Empower, Tim has rapidly demonstrated his capacity to help patients of all ages and from all walks of life—with smiles all around. His empathy, professionalism, and friendly demeanour have quickly endeared him to the Empower family of clients and the Empower team.
Tim initially spent four years studying at UWA, completing a Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Health), rounding out his time with an Honours year in Sports Physiology. More recently, Tim spent two and a half years completing a Masters degree in Physiotherapy at Curtin University, gaining extensive theoretical and practical experience during this time.
Tim is very passionate about helping people reach their performance goals, having always known he would pursue a career in health. He enjoys using his skills and knowledge to develop specific rehabilitation programs for each client’s individual needs, and appreciates the opportunity to work with a variety of clients—from athletes to older adults.
As well as being passionate about physiotherapy, Tim loves to challenge himself by trying new things and has several interests including playing social sports with friends, reading, and cooking. He also has a guilty appreciation for all things pop culture.
For Empower, “power to the people” is more than just an apt slogan. Home visits, community talks, along with links with local sporting clubs and schools are all examples of our commitment to social responsibility.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
Tom has a passion to serve people from all walks of life by being a pillar of support through their rehabilitation journey and empowering them to return to their best.
Having dealt with hardships in his own personal sports journey, Tom was encouraged to complete a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) at Curtin University to gain the knowledge to help others. He has since been working with clients of all ages and abilities to pursue and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Merging contemporary research with a desire to understand individual clients’ situations, Tom believes that a holistic approach to assessment and treatment is paramount—empowering clients to understand their bodies and take control of their own health journey.
Tom has broad experience in sports and injury management through involvement with Subiaco Football Club, Joondalup Wolves NBL1 teams, State 12’s AFL travelling teams, and multiple junior/amateur sports clubs. He also has an extensive background in coaching at numerous semi-professional levels.
With a love of junior sport, Tom is dedicated to helping the younger generation be the best they can be—on and off the field—and has a special interest in assisting young athletes pursue their best. Outside of physiotherapy, Tom is a passionate AFL coach in the Colts program at Subiaco Football Club; when not coaching, he loves being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, playing the ukulele, and enjoying AFL, basketball, and mountain biking.
ASSOCIATE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
A supremely energetic and passionate member of the team, Bruno is highly focused on doing his part to ensure that his clients can go through their day-to-day activities being the best that they can be.
Bruno first developed an interest in physiotherapy in the latter stages of high school. With a keen curiosity about the workings of the human body, an extremely empathetic nature, and a recognised aptitude for interpersonal communication, a career in physiotherapy seemed like the clear choice.
In his personal time, Bruno has a strong passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having won multiple state titles and competed at the national level. More recently, he has dedicated himself to a coaching role in his BJJ gym and has found coaching to be one of the most rewarding pursuits of his life.
With the rehabilitation facilities and services offered at Empower, Bruno has set his sights on combining his two passions to help martial arts athletes achieve excellence. His first-hand experience on the mats gives him unique insight into how best to enable athletes to continue training while effectively managing injuries for optimal outcomes.
Outside of his professional and sporting worlds, Bruno loves spending time with friends—particularly those with cute pets—and has taken up musical hobbies such as learning to play the guitar and improving his singing.
He may just have found the perfect place to grow in all of these areas!
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
Craig first developed an interest in physiotherapy due to his personal struggles with chronic pain at a very young age. The physios who helped him along the way made a great impact on his life, and the desire to give back to the profession still drives him today.
Having walked the walk, Craig intimately understands the challenges of persistent pain. To that end, he strives to involve his patients in managing their own care, focusing on the goals and outcomes that matter most to them.
Since graduating from Curtin University, he has worked in the private musculoskeletal field. Through this he has had the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients and age groups, helping with everything from persistent back pain to recurrent dizziness.
He is continually engaged in further education and training, and is qualified to deliver the GLA:D program (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark). GLA:D is an evidence-based education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
Outside of work, Craig can be a bit of a daredevil — he holds an Australian wingsuit skydiving record and rides what his partner calls a “much too loud and large” motorcycle. It’s not always life in the fast lane though; he also enjoys relaxed nights around the table playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends and has quite the League of Legends addiction.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
Vicky is a passionate and enthusiastic new graduate who is looking forward to working alongside her clients to improve their performance and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
She is a compassionate person who was attracted to the thought of being a physiotherapist because it allows her to help people overcome their pain and challenges and improve their quality of life.
Vicky has previously played netball and was a competitive triathlete. She spends her free time swimming, biking, or running. With a background in competitive sport, she enjoys working with sport-related injuries, but also has a keen interest in working with both children and elderly clients.
After recently graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Vicky has her heart set on working in the musculoskeletal field and providing her clients with holistic and individualised care.
She is excited to begin her career at Empower Physiotherapy and work with the team in an outstanding clinic.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
Recently graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Anita brings fresh enthusiasm, empathy, and a client-centred approach to physiotherapy. With dual degrees in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sport Science, she combines evidence-based rehabilitation with a deep understanding of human movement and performance.
Anita’s professional interests lie in women’s health, paediatrics, and athletic populations, where she is passionate about empowering individuals across all stages of life to move confidently and achieve their goals. Her academic background enables her to seamlessly integrate strength and conditioning principles with physiotherapy to optimise recovery and promote long-term wellness.
Beyond the clinic, Anita is an active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, where she continues to refine her technical skills and understanding of functional movement. Her experience on the mats provides valuable insight into injury prevention and performance for combat athletes, as well as an appreciation for discipline, patience, and resilience — qualities she carries into her clinical practice.
When not working or training, Anita enjoys spending time outdoors, getting lost in a good book, and connecting with friends and family. She is eager to continue developing her professional expertise and contribute to her community through compassionate, evidence-based care.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Alice is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with over 13 years’ experience delivering the highest quality, evidence-based soft tissue work to a diverse range of satisfied clients.
Her résumé boasts high-profile clients such as the Perth Wildcats, the Rugby Super 15 Series, 20/20 Cricket Big Bash Teams, Perth Glory, the NRL, and a variety of others at state and national level. Most recently, she provided elite-level sports massage services at the 2022 Bledisloe Cup for the Wallabies and the All Blacks rugby teams.
Alongside these well-known sporting clients, Alice also operated out of Melville Glades Golf Club for many years, becoming a specialist in preventing and managing the prevalent soft tissue problems associated with the sport.
Alice has also worked in a variety of multidisciplinary clinical settings, collaborating with physiotherapists, chiropractors, and a wide array of other health professionals.
For a time, Alice worked as part of a team at Hollywood Hospital, assisting with post-surgical and injury rehabilitation. This experience has provided her with rare expertise in treating joint-related pain and post-operative dysfunction, as well as developing and consolidating her secondary area of specialisation: Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
In addition to her good hands, Alice brings a passion for massage and people, a deeply held respect for the human body, and a love of learning to her professional life. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering her clients with techniques to improve their ability to self-manage their pain.
Outside of her busy work life, Alice has four wonderful children, so getting outside in the sunshine for an adventure is her go-to when it comes to happiness outside of work. Whether it’s having a kick of the footy, going to the beach, the river, or out bush — fishing with a few coldies and lots of laughs — that’s her living her best life ever.
