MEET THE TEAM
COVERING EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR RECOVERY
Elizabeth Charlton
Director, Principal Physio, Oncology Lymphoedema Specialist
Liz is passionate about providing a holistic approach to recovery. She has a particular interest in exercise prescription and has developed an evidence-based exercise program which is now available at the Clinic. Liz completed her physiotherapy qualification at the University of Queensland. She then completed Level 1 Lymphoedema training in Sydney and gained further experience working at Calvary Hospital’s Lymphoedema Service (Calvary Health Care ACT), working closely with surgeons, oncologists and Breast Care Nurses (ACT Health) to provide integrated care for patients with lymphoedema. She is passionate about providing holistic care to assist clients to maintain independence through a healthy lifestyle. She has a special interest in exercise as a management strategy for recovery and have been developed an evidence-based weights-training class designed to improve function and quality of life for those who are at risk of, or those who have developed upper limb lymphoedema (Cornie, P, Pumpa, K., Galvao, A., Turner, E. et al., Journal of Cancer Survivorship vol. 7 (2), June 2013). She is fortunate to be able to combine skills as a musculoskeletal and lymphoedema physiotherapist to assist patients to return to, and/or maintain, optimal function. Liz is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, in addition to the Australian Lymphology Association (ALA), and is registered with the National LymphoedemaPractitioners’ Register (NLPR). Liz has also completed her PINC and STEEL certification.
Fleur Balmain
Director, Principal Physio, Musculoskeletal Specialist
Fleur Balmain is a masters physiotherapist, a business owner and manager and a clinical educator who prides herself in knowing a variety of techniques to manage the range of different spinal conditions that present in the community. She believes in enabling the patient to have the power to control the symptoms of back or neck pain through education and thorough examination to guarantee the most appropriate course of management. I promise an understandable explanation of symptoms, even when the diagnosis seems vague
Caitlin McCormack
Senior Physiotherapist and Director - Musculoskeletal and Sports
Lea McKaskill
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
An ESSA accredited Exercise Physiologist, with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry, Lea specialises in exercise prescription for chronic disease and health conditions. She also enjoys working with patients with specific injury prevention and management needs.
Georgia Tzavalas
Accredited Lymphoedema Massage Therapist
Georgia is the most recent addition to our team She is passionate about the management of lymphoedema, having recently completed her advanced training with the Australian Institute of Lymphoedema. She is an experienced lymphatic massage therapist who is looking to develop her skills further into garment prescription and bandaging.
Mary Haridemos
Office Manager
Cameron McInnes
Senior Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal and Sports
Gemma Sprigglett
Accredited Oncology/Lymphoedema Occupational Therapist
Gemma is an occupational therapist and the newest member of the team at Positive Motion Rehabilitation. Having undergone her own personal journey with breast cancer, and subsequently lymphoedema, Gemma has come to appreciate the benefit of holistic allied health support. She has developed a passion for working with others undergoing their own cancer ‘journey,’ aiming to facilitate recovery and support a return to their best. Gemma completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at James Cook University in 2009. She is an accredited PINC therapist and has now completed her Level 1 Lymphoedema Management training at Macquarie University (MQ Health) Lymphoedema Clinic. Gemma believes that through self-care, fun and funky compression garments and tailored exercise programs, it is possible to manage lymphatic dysfunction with style! Gemma aims to bring an element of light and laughter to the treatment team at Positive Motion Physiotherapy is committed to providing a high level of evidence-based patient care.
Tara Lambeth
Occupational Therapist - Oncology and Lymphoedema
Tara is the newest member of the oncology/lymph team. As an OT from New Zealand, who has also had experience in exercise rehabilitation, she is a versatile member of the team.
Vicki McKenzie
Admin Team/Product Supervisor
Madeleine Walker
Physiotherapist + Women's Health
Madeleine completed her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra in 2009 and has since worked extensively in the NSW and ACT health systems. Madeleine is a hands-on physiotherapist who has completed APPI Pilates Matwork courses (Levels 1, 2 & 3), and frequently applies her extensive knowledge of Pilates techniques to the recovery from and prevention of injuries.
Bryan Villeza
Oncology and General Physiotherapist
Bryan is the most recent addition to our team He has a passionate interest in oncology management and has gained a wealth of experience as a physiotherapist in general and aged care settings. He also loves basketball and has an interest in managing our sports/spinal patients at the Clinic too.
Ian Chua
Massage Therapist - Oncology Management
Ian has a passion for working with oncology patients and assisting them through their journey of treatment and recovery. He has also developed advanced skills in scar tissue release. So he can help to manage your tight tissue and fibrosis as needed. If you want to leave the complexity of your oncology experience behind, book in with Ian for an oncology massage experience!
Beth Agius
Allied Health Assistant
Katie Andrews
Physiotherapist -Musculoskeletal and Sports
Katie graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has an intense interest in sports and is working with the Canberra Raiders female squad in 2025.
Aaron Tzafaris
Physiotherapist -Musculoskeletal and Sports
Aaron graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. He is a also a qualified personal trainer so brings a wealth of high level exercise knowledge to his role.
Matt Rogers
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Hilary Bridgen
General Massage Therapist
Hilary initially gained Cert IV in Remedial Massage in 2002, which she then followed with a Diploma specialising in Sports Massage in 2006. Hilary is very enthusiastic about assisting people with massage to aid recovery, post-injury rehabilitation, pain relief and stress-related muscular tension.