ACTIVATE PHYSIO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Member of the Musculoskeletal Physio
Since graduating from Curtin University, Ben has worked in busy private practices from Safety Bay to Claremont where he has built up a wealth of clinical experience. He has undertaken additional study in dry needling for the release of both muscular trigger points and ligamentous/capsular structures. He has also trained in osteopathic manipulation techniques to restore mobility to the spine, ribs, pelvis and peripheral joints (elbow, knee, ankle, wrist and foot). Read More
Since graduating from Curtin University, Ben has worked in busy private practices from Safety Bay to Claremont where he has built up a wealth of clinical experience. He has undertaken additional study in dry needling for the release of both muscular trigger points and ligamentous/capsular structures. He has also trained in osteopathic manipulation techniques to restore mobility to the spine, ribs, pelvis and peripheral joints (elbow, knee, ankle, wrist and foot).
Ben completed his clinical pilates training with DMA (Dance Medicine Australia) at the highest level and is a certified pilates practitioner. He uses this cutting edge approach to aid in assessment and exercise selection for patients ranging from elite athletes looking to boost performance to the elderly and those suffering from chronic pain.
Ben is an active member of the Musculoskeletal Physio, Sports Physio and Dry Needling special interest groups of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
His areas of special clinical interest include:
Joint Hypermobility Syndromes
TMJ (Jaw Joint) dysfunction including clicking, locking and facial pain.
Use of nutritional medicine to aid in soft tissue healing and reduce inflammation
Schroth method of exercise for scoliosis
Fibromyaliga & Chronic pain
Sacro-iliac joint dysfunction
Vertigo (BPPV)
Niamh joins the Activate Team part time, having spent the past few years in Sydney before moving to Perth. She is originally from Ireland where she studied her Bachelor's degree, and brings a broad range of skills from working in a variety of settings.
Niamh's ethos is to treat the individual and problem solve to find both short and long term solutions. She has a holistic approach to any injury and condition, and uses both strength/conditioning and clinical pilates as tools for rehabilitation. She is qualified as a Pilates Instructor and also in Dry Needling and Medical Acupuncture.
She enjoys a varied caseload, having worked largely with adults and elderly in her career. Her interest in physiotherapy stems from personal experience with injuries, from her younger years as an international competitive gymnast and recreational coach. She brings her past experience into practice and has keen interest in chronic injury, hypermobility and dance/performance physiotherapy.
Niamh sees exercise as a lifelong tool, be it for recovery, maintenance or optimal performance. She works as part of a neurosurgical team in her other job role, enjoying helping people to recover after major spinal surgeries.
Her areas of special interest include:
Pilates and yoga
Spinal pain (particular necks and lower backs)
Hip pain
Scoliosis
Tendinopathies (tendonitis)
Hypermobility
Dance physiotherapy
Post operative rehabilitation
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Sports Physiotherapist
Tom joined the Activate team in 2020 after completing the Masters in Physiotherapy (Sports Major) at Curtin uni. Tom previously worked as a physiotherapist in Israel and is highly experienced in treating a wide variety of conditions from sports injuries to chronic pain issues.
As the Physiotherapist and head Strength & Conditioning trainer for a major basketball club in Israel, Tom included both on and off the court rehabilitation and training. Having played semi-professional basketball in Israel, Tom has a keen interest in team sports injuries (including knee, ankle, shoulder, lower back, and more).
Tom keeps himself informed with the most up to date scientific evidence in order to be able to deliver physiotherapy care of the highest value to his clients.
With a special interest in motor learning and movement strategies, Tom is happy to help people discover what their body is able to do and to enable pain free, high-quality movement and function without limitations.
His areas of special interest include :
ACL and other knee injuries - surgical / non-surgical rehabilitation
Ankle injuries - conservative and post op management
Shoulder pain rehab
Tendon related pain
Manual (hands on) therapy
Dry needling
Sports specific return to play programs after injury and surgery for athletes of all ages
Strength & conditioning and athletic training
Motor Learning and Motor Control
Tom previously worked as a physiotherapist in Israel, where he got his bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. His experience includes working in several private clinics with a wide variety of conditions from sports injuries to chronic pain issues.
He was the Physiotherapist and head Strength & Conditioning trainer for a major basketball club, which included both on and off the court rehabilitation and training. Having played semi-professional basketball in Israel, Tom has a keen interest in basketball injuries (including knee, ankle, lower back, shoulder and more). Read More