Our Peachy Team
Meet the faces behind The Healthy Peach Physio! Each bringing their own experiences, passions & specialties to our team.
Peachy minds, dedicated to helping you feel happier & healthier!
Courtney graduated from ACU with a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy (BPhty) in early 2020 and started her physiotherapy career in musculoskeletal health with an interest in women’s health. She started to see a gap in knowledge of hypermobility disorders in healthcare, and more specifically within women’s health. With her own hypermobility disorder, Courtney has gained a personal and professional understanding of chronic conditions through various stages of life including pregnancy and post-partum.
Courtney is passionate about creating a personalised treatment plan using evidence-based healthcare to help women achieve a better quality of life, and to understand their body better.
Having spent 14 years with her family overseas, Courtney is sensitive to different cultures and beliefs when it comes to women’s health. She strives to create a relaxed and comfortable environment in order to help you openly discuss your concerns.
Having just had her first baby, Courtney is joining the Healthy Peach team in August 2024 after her maternity leave.
Some of Courtney’s interests include:
+ Hypermobility
+ Antenatal Birth Prep and Education
+ Postnatal Recovery and Return to Exercise
+ Chronic Constipation
+ Bladder Dysfunction (Urgency, Leaking, Incomplete Emptying)
Rani graduated from ACU with a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy (BPhty) in 2018 and started her physiotherapist career in musculoskeletal health. Following her love of sports, especially netball, Rani has found immense pleasure in enabling her patients to return to the physical activities that bring them happiness and purpose. Her specialities lie in rehabilitation of lower-limb injuries, and pelvic health physiotherapy.
For many women in their pregnancy, post-natal and menopausal journeys, the goal of returning to exercise, sports, and everyday activities that make them feel empowered is prominent. Rani’s drive and passion to support vulva-owners on this journey makes her the perfect fit for our Healthy Peach team!
Rani guides her patients along their personalised rehabilitation journey, providing them with the tools and skills to return back to their favourite activities.
Rani's special interests are:
Rani's special interests include:
+ Sexual pain and functioning issues
+ Bladder management (urinary incontinence, bladder urgency, bladder pain)
+ Pregnancy and postpartum pain (lower back, sacral & hip)
+ Postnatal rehabilitation (abdominal & pelvic floor muscles, & return to exercise)
+ Pelvic organ prolapse management (including pessary fitting)
+ Persistent pelvic pain (including endometriosis, adenomyosis, and painful periods)
Erica is a physiotherapist who is passionate about working with women through all stages of life to break down taboos, empower them to better understand their bodies and remove barriers to achieving your goals. Having graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2018, her career started in a musculoskeletal setting before pursing her passion of pelvic health.
Erica is a lover of learning and is committed to the constant pursuit of improving her knowledge and skills which has led to extensive further post graduate study. Erica has a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and is currently completing her Masters of Physiotherapy in Pelvic health both through the University of Melbourne.
Being committed to delivering the best possible care for her patients, Erica uses her wide range of skills and experiences to help women wholistically. She takes great joy in helping women reach their goals and is motivated to help women get back to the things they love most.
Aside from being a physiotherapist, Erica is a book enthusiast, female sport supporter as well as lover of food, running and travel.
Erica’s special interests include:
+ Pregnancy support including birth preparation
+ Postnatal care and rehabilitation – return to exercise including return to running programming, abdominal rehabilitation and pelvic floor support
+ Bladder and bowel issues – leaking, urgency, pain, difficulty emptying
+ Female athletes or runners with bladder issues
+ Persistent pelvic pain – endometriosis, adenomyosis and menstrual pain
+ Sexual pain
+ Pelvic organ prolapse
+ Menopause support
After completing her studies at Australian Catholic University in 2018, Tanja has shifted focus from her work in research to the world of women's health. She had a clear goal in mind: to inspire and educate women of every age, enabling them to embrace their lives to the fullest. Tanja brings a caring and empowering approach to assist patients in reclaiming control and enhancing their overall well-being.
Specialising in pelvic pain management, birth preparation, prolapse, and bladder and bowel dysfunction, Tanja has a special drive to make sure women receive the care and advice they need. Empowering you through helpful education, and making you feel ever at ease with all the “awkward” topics of pelvic health through her lovable sense of humour - Tanja makes reaching a peachy relationship with pelvic health a very realistic goal.
Committed to staying at the forefront of pelvic health advancements, Tanja actively engages in ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of evidence-based and innovative treatments. Aligned with the vision of the entire Healthy Peach Physio team, Tanja engages with the latest research and techniques to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible, allowing them to overcome pelvic health challenges and experience optimal well-being.
As a mother herself, Tanja has an even greater appreciation of how amazing women’s bodies can be - and feels privileged to be part of your supportive village through all phases of motherhood: pregnancy to postnatal.
Tanja’s special interests include:
+ Persistent pelvic pain & painful periods (incl. endometriosis and adenomyosis)
+ Sexual pain & dysfunction (incl. vaginismus)
+ Birth preparation - pelvic floor muscle assessment and optimisation for vaginal birth & c-section education
+ Bladder/bowel issues - leaking, urgency, pain, difficulty emptying
+ Pelvic organ prolapse and pessary fitting
+ Menopause support - dryness, pain, sexual enjoyment, urinary leaking, pelvic floor function
Katie graduated from the University of Queensland in 2014, and since graduation, has had the privilege of working predominately in women’s health in both private practice and public hospitals. Throughout her career, she has treated a range of women’s health conditions across the lifespan ranging from pregnancy and postnatal conditions to complex pelvic floor dysfunction. Katie appreciates that everyone’s journey is unique, and she strives to provide a welcoming and safe environment where women feel comfortable to address their worries. In Katie’s consultations, no women’s health or pelvic health subject is off limits; she invites all questions.
Over her years as a physiotherapist, Katie’s passion continues to grow. She is always looking for opportunities to learn and impart her knowledge onto others, including her patients. She is regularly participating in courses and peer discussions to contribute to her learning, helping to ensure that her patients are receiving high level and evidence-based care. Katie believes that everyone should be empowered with information and choice. She is a strong advocate for her patients, always ensuring they understand their condition and the appropriate assessment and treatment options.
Katie can provide treatment for women during all stages of life; however, she does a have a special interest in:
+ Pelvic organ prolapse and pessary fitting
+ Pelvic pain (endometriosis, adenomyosis, undiagnosed pelvic pain, menstrual pain)
+ Sexual pain and dysfunction
+ Birth preparation (helping women to prepare their bodies for birth and specifically the pelvic floor for birth)
+ Postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction and returning to exercise
+ Bowel dysfunction (difficulty with emptying the bowels, constipation, prolapse)
As a mother of two young daughters, Katie understands the emotional and physical demands required, not only as a mother, but to get to motherhood itself. She also understands that despite what stage of life you are in, it can feel like a huge leap to find the time and capacity to seek help. Because of this, she finds it a great privilege to be able to help women along their journey, working towards better outcomes for their health, happiness and wellbeing.
Emma graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2015, and has since gained experience treating a wide range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal conditions. Emma is passionate about empowering women through all stages of life with education and evidence-based knowledge.
After starting her physiotherapy career in the Musculoskeletal/Sports field, Emma’s own Endometriosis diagnosis prompted her to shift in to the world of Pelvic Health - and she hasn’t looked back since! Emma knows first-hand how difficult it can be to struggle with symptoms related to things that aren’t often talked about, and likes to be a safe space for patients to open this channel of discussion so we can work towards alleviating your symptoms.
Emma is currently studying her Masters of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) - Psychosexual Therapy through the University of Sydney. She is hoping that this, coupled with her physiotherapy skills, will further enhance her therapeutic toolbox in the treatment of pelvic pain and sexual functioning concerns.
Emma has also been a Clinical Pilates Instructor for over 7 years, and loves utilising movement to facilitate a positive change in her patient’s life. She thoroughly enjoys guiding patients safely and confidently back to exercise after giving birth or having pelvic/abdominal surgery.
Emma finds great satisfaction in working together with patients to understand their unique set of problems, and tailor personalised treatment plans accordingly. Emma looks forward to meeting you in clinic to begin your pelvic health journey!
Drawing from a diverse range of experiences in both private and public healthcare settings, Shauna developed a strong interest in pelvic health and women's healthcare. She is passionate about empowering women to understand and embrace their bodies holistically – throughout every stage of their life – supporting them to build their confidence, embrace their feminine power, and achieve autonomy over their bodies.
Shauna specialises in exercise and recovery support throughout pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause management, continence issues for bladder and bowel, and pregnancy-related pelvic pain. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) from the University of Queensland, and has taken further studies specific to pelvic health physiotherapy. She is also a certified Pilates instructor with expertise in both reformer, mat work and clinical pilates, and has a keen interest in supporting movement for all women of all ages and stages of life.
In the hospital setting, Shauna has extensive experience in maternity and urogynecology wards, and has taught classes on postnatal pelvic floor health, return to exercise, antenatal education, and birth preparation. It is through this experience that she reaffirmed her career’s purpose: to provide healthcare that is inclusive, supportive, and tailored to each individual's needs, promoting body confidence, autonomy, and an enriched quality of life.
Her special interests include:
• Incontinence management (urinary and faecal)
• Exercise during pregnancy
• Birth preparation
• Pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation
• Management of pregnancy-related pain (e.g., pelvic girdle pain)
• Menopause support (e.g., dryness, sexual enjoyment, pelvic floor function)
Marnie Poiner (nee Crosdale), is a Physiotherapist and Sexologist from Brisbane. Graduating from the Australian Catholic University in 2015, she immediately started her pursuit into the Pelvic Health field in physiotherapy. Marnie has completed post-graduate training in the treatment of a variety of pelvic conditions that effect people across the span of their lives. Marnie finds great satisfaction in helping people of all walks of life achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Marnie completed her Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) through the University of Sydney in 2022. Marnie combines her practice in physiotherapy and sex therapy to broaden her therapeutic scope in the treatment of pelvic pain and sexual functioning issues. Marnie takes a gentle and open approach in her treatment practicing through a trauma-informed lens.
Marnie has a passion for health and fitness. She has been a trained Pilates instructor for the past 10 years and finds great satisfaction in pushing other people to perform things they never thought their bodies were capable of. Marnie has also previously competed in two Powerlifting competitions and a triathlon and has a passion for encouraging people to start their fitness journey or returning them back to a high level of exercise safely after giving birth or having surgery.
Marnie's special interests include:
+ Sexual functioning issues
+ Persistent pelvic pain (including endometriosis, adenomyosis, painful periods and other persisting painful conditions)
+ Antenatal birth preparation
+ Postnatal abdominal and pelvic floor rehabilitation
+ Prolapse management (+pessary fittings)
+ Bladder urgency and incontinence
+ Constipation and anal incontinence
+ Rehabilitation for return to high-level activity postnatal or post pelvic surgery
Marnie is currently on maternity leave
After graduating from La Trobe University Bendigo in 2015, Claire began her career in private practice and quickly developed a passion for women’s health where she has worked for the past 6 years.
Claire is particularly passionate about helping guide women through the various stages of life and enjoys supporting women to make informed and empowered choices about their health care. By facilitating open conversations and providing a safe space for women to discuss their personal health, she can provide her patients with the most relevant information and individualised treatment plans.
Claire is particularly passionate about helping guide women through the various stages of life and enjoys supporting women to make informed and empowered choices about their health care. By facilitating open conversations and providing a safe space for women to discuss their personal health, she can provide her patients with the most relevant information and individualised treatment plans.
Through postgraduate courses and on-going training, Claire is experienced in working with complex cases including sexual pain, bladder and bowel disorders, antenatal and postnatal issues and more. She thrives on education and you will often find her participating in professional development courses throughout the year to further her knowledge through up to date, evidence based research.
Claire has a background in providing exercise classes for women across the life span and uses exercise as a treatment tool as well as empowering women to remain active whilst providing support for any hurdles along the way. As a mother herself, she has has a thorough appreciation of the support needed during pregnancy and thereafter. She understands that it truly takes a village and Claire is proud to be a part of your village!
Claire is experienced in providing support for women’s across the life span but her special interests are:
+ Sexual pain and dysfunction
+ Endometrisosis, Adenomyosis and painful periods
+ Antenatal care (birthing preparation, pregnancy education and aches and pains)
+ Postnatal care (pelvic floor rehabilitation, return to exercise and abdominal wall rehabilitation)
+ Bladder and bowel dysfunction
+ Pelvic organ prolapse including pessary fitting
Above all else, Claire is excited to bring her experience and passion to The Healthy Peach Physio and work alongside like-minded colleagues, who strive to provide the best healthcare experience for women.
Claire will be going on Maternity leave in October 2025
Alana is a highly experienced physiotherapist, working across (and loving managing) all areas of general musculoskeletal physiotherapy- legs, arms, spinal, pre-operative, post-operative, no-operative… you name it! She thoroughly enjoys working with her patients to develop practical and achievable management plans that result in meaningful improvements in their daily life.
Since graduating from The University of Queensland in 2012, Alana has worked in private practice settings and developed a particular interest in managing jaw-related problems such as jaw clunking, locking and pain. Alongside being a practicing physiotherapist, Alana is a lecturer at The University of Queensland (UQ) and is actively involved in research that aims to improve the management of jaw problems in clinical practice. She is an active member of the Neck and Head Research Unit at UQ and has completed a PhD exploring issues experienced by those with persistent temporomandibular disorders (jaw problems). She has presented her research at National physiotherapy conferences and been awarded various grants and prizes for her research in the temporomandibular disorder space.
Since graduating from The University of Queensland in 2012, Alana has worked in private practice settings and developed a particular interest in managing jaw-related problems such as jaw clunking, locking and pain. Alongside being a practicing physiotherapist, Alana is a lecturer at The University of Queensland (UQ) and is actively involved in research that aims to improve the management of jaw problems in clinical practice. She is an active member of the Neck and Head Research Unit at UQ and has completed a PhD exploring issues experienced by those with persistent temporomandibular disorders (jaw problems). She has presented her research at National physiotherapy conferences and been awarded various grants and prizes for her research in the temporomandibular disorder space.
Outside of work, Alana keeps active with swimming, oztag and walking her lazy but loveable Labrador, Ochie. She is a closet foodie, and is always scouting new places to wine, dine and caffeinate.
The wonderful face behind our waiting room desk inside the clinic, meet Michelle! Michelle came out of semi-retirement to work with us (aren’t we lucky?!), however she brings a combined 22 years of admin experience to our team - putting the administrative needs of our patients and practitioners in the very best of hands.
Michelle combines customer service and reception expertise with accounting and data entry skill sets. She is a mother of 3 children, offering an in-depth understanding of several of the many life phases our patients go through. Further, Michelle has in recent years developed her very own small business making small bags @madaboutmish
She is a woman of many skills, and an invaluable asset to our team!
A friendly face you'll see behind the desk in our waiting room when you visit us inside our clinic!
After dabbling in Biomedicine and Business Administration, Issy finally found her passion in studying Physiotherapy!
In her free time, she loves being active, camping and is (still) learning to surf. She has a lovely fur-baby rescue dog named Willow, and a big love for kids with hopes to have her own some day. But in the mean time, she gets her clucky fix at The Healthy Peach. So please bring in your gorgeous bubs!
A friendly face you'll see behind the desk in our waiting room when you visit us inside our clinic!
Penelope joined The Healthy Peach from a customer service background and is super passionate about trying to help others in anyway that she can, even if that is just putting a smile on their face. She is now studying paramedicine at ACU.
Penelope is also animal crazy - so tell her all about your pets and you’ll have a very happy audience!
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