Meet Our Legendary Team!

Her passion has always been to help those in need and THP’s values of Trust, Compassion and Care are also the values Sherrie abides by in her personal life.

Sherrie Graduated from La Trobe University in 2003 and worked in private practice. Whilst she loved working as a Physiotherapist she felt she needed to find a purpose and founded Total Health Choice as she felt that working with vulnerable people meant she could really make a difference to their quality of life by developing meaningful relationships and providing outstanding care.

Sherrie’s purpose is to ensure each member of her team goes above and beyond patient expectations to achieve the desired outcome. She loves the notion of her team putting a smile on the faces of her patients while helping them achieve their functional goals through rehabilitation.

When not working Sherrie loves spending time with her family going for runs, bike rides and kicking the footy with her boys.

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She began her physiotherapy career in private practice, eventually transitioning to aged care, where she gained eight years of experience in residential settings. Eager for a fresh challenge, Tiffany shifted her focus to the NDIS and home care sectors, bringing her expertise into these new environments.

Currently, Tiffany serves as the Business Projects Manager at Total Health Choice, where her unique blend of clinical knowledge and exceptional organisational skills greatly benefits THC clients.

Her extensive background supports Total Health Choice in advancing its business development and growth aspirations.
Outside of work, Tiffany is a busy mum of two young boys and enjoys quality time with her family. She has a passion for CrossFit and loves relaxing over cocktails with friends.

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Her expertise in streamlining operations and improving efficiencies supports both our team and clients. Beyond her professional skills, Ashleigh’s calm and supportive nature fosters a positive and collaborative workplace. Her friendly and approachable demeanour helps create an environment where both staff and clients feel valued and supported.

Outside of work, Ashleigh enjoys travelling, cooking, trying new arts and craft hobbies and spending time with her friends and family.

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Collaborating with allied health professionals aligns with Cooper’s goal of delivering exceptional client experiences through teamwork. His active participation in basketball, cricket, and football provided firsthand experience with allied health practices, enhancing his commitment to expanding his expertise in this domain.

Currently, Cooper is focusing on his role in accounts and administration, aiming to further support and enhance the operational aspects of allied health services.

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With a Master of Business Administration, Joanna combines strategic thinking with a strong commitment to client care. She has worked extensively across roles involving intake, coordination, and client support, particularly within the disability and allied health sectors. This gives her a deep understanding of the needs of diverse communities and the importance of creating a seamless service experience.

Joanna is known for her warm and empathetic approach, her calm professionalism, and her ability to build strong working relationships across teams. She is always focused on refining systems and improving processes to support both clients and staff.

Outside of work, Joanna is a passionate Hawthorn supporter and loves heading to the footy. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and her golden retriever, Theo, and is always planning her next travel adventure.

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Throughout her studying, she worked at Melbourne Football Club as a Sports Trainer.

Julia is THP’s incredible Team Leader and mentors and guides the OT team with her impressive leadership qualities.

She has extensive experience working in the NDIS and primarily focuses on SIL, SDA and other housing assessments and has had a high success rate through her extensive reports, transparency and attention to detail.

Julia also thoroughly enjoys completing home modification requests with a primary focus on bathrooms.

She is an expert in making the lives of her participants’ easier by prescribing assistive technology (e.g low cost items, mechanical beds, recliner chairs, wheelchairs, mobility scooters) to optimise their day to day living.

Julia has always been interested in health and fitness and this has led to her career choice in Occupational Therapy. Growing up, she competed at state levels in athletics and swimming. In more recent years, she was fortunate to be a part of the emerging Women’s AFL League and still plays for a local community club.

Julia is passionate about volunteering and from a young age has contributed to a number of causes close to her heart, including working as a first responder on ambulances overseas.

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She graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne and has since dedicated her career to empowering clients to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. Chaya’s compassionate approach ensures that each client receives tailored and comprehensive support that aligns with their goals and unique needs.

Chaya loves community-based occupational therapy because it allows her to make a real difference in her clients’ everyday lives.

She finds joy in working collaboratively with individuals in their own environments, where meaningful changes can be implemented to enhance safety, accessibility, and engagement in daily activities.

Seeing her clients thrive in their homes and communities brings her immense fulfilment and fuels her passion for her work.

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She is fluent in Cantonese and English, she also speaks Mandarin.

Jojo is passionate about working with people with disabilities and the elderly to maximise their independence as well as safety in daily living, as this allows them to participate in meaningful activities to promote quality of life. She has a particular interest in assistive technology and home modifications.

Her extensive knowledge of assistive technology and home modifications can assist clients to achieve their unique goals by improving their independence and safety at home and in the community. Jojo is one of Total Health Choice’s experts in SIL and SDA assessments, helping her participants to explore the most appropriate support model and living arrangement, ensuring they receive the best care.

Outside of work, Jojo enjoys doing handcrafts, baking and spending time with her family and friends.

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Amelia has developed an interest in physical, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities. She is passionate about improving the wellbeing of her clients and supporting them to reach their full potential. She enjoys working with clients to maximise their independence and improve their functioning and quality of life. Amelia uses a holistic, empathetic, and strength based approach when working with clients.

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She became a Key Worker in late 2018 and has been working with young people and their families ever since.

She is passionate about supporting children to achieve milestones and providing holistic, strengths based support to the families she works with.

Favourite areas to work amongst are sensory processing, sleep and toileting.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, cooking for people and reading.

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Lee’s experience covers community rehabilitation for individuals living with acquired brain injury, paediatrics, as well as working with individuals living with mental illness in acute, sub-acute and continuous care settings.

Lee has participated in a number of rural voluntary experiences that have helped build her cultural competency. This includes a volunteer program in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as well as working in an Indigenous pre-school in Broome, Western Australia.

Lee enjoys meeting a wide variety of clients through her work and prides herself on providing client-centered holistic care.

Outside of work, Lee enjoys traveling, cooking, eating exotic foods and spending time with her family.

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Gabi’s exposure to a broad range of disabilities and clients enhanced her passion for working in a community setting and helping clients maintain their independence.

Gabi is focused on working with clients holistically to achieve their goals and supporting them to maintain engagement in the areas of their life that are important to them.

Gabi works towards ensuring her clients are smiling and feel they are being heard.

Outside of work, Gabi enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new and fun places for food along with going to the gym.

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He has experience working in community health, NDIS, and subacute hospital settings with paediatric and adult patients. Additionally, he has completed a research project in pressure care education and management.

Ashley enjoys working with a wide range of people. He applies a collaborative approach with clients, including planning and developing goals. During his sessions, he implements a strengths-based approach.

Ashley values the importance of learning about each individual’s interests and incorporating them into his work. Ashley is determined to help patients overcome any barriers and achieve their goals.

Ashley has several interests including playing sports, spending time outdoors, and socialising with family and friends.

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Isabella enjoys working with a variety of age groups and disabilities. She works to collaborate closely with her clients and their families to ensure they are supported to reach their goals and continue developing their independence.

Isabella aims to empower her clients to overcome challenges and is passionate about helping them to enhance their overall quality of life. She also recognizes the importance of understanding a client’s strengths and interests and works to integrate these into her therapeutic approaches.

Outside of work, Isabella enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, and travelling.

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During her placement in the Better at Home program, she worked with patients receiving hospital-level care in their own homes, further enhancing her ability to provide person-centred and adaptive care.

Beyond her clinical experience, Lily worked as a swimming coach, delivering private lessons to children with special needs aged 5–11. She found immense fulfilment in supporting their progress and fostering confidence in their abilities. This experience reinforced her passion for building meaningful connections and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Lily is committed to supporting individuals in achieving their goals and maximising independence, whether through functional task training or adapting to new challenges. She is dedicated to equipping her clients with the tools and strategies they need to thrive.

With her compassionate approach and commitment to evidence-based practice, Lily looks forward to making a meaningful impact as part of the Total Health Choice team.

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Additionally, he has completed a research project developing an evaluation tool for businesses to use to become more dementia-friendly. Kyle is passionate about supporting and collaborating with a diverse range of clients and their families to help achieve their goals and foster independence across the lifespan. He adopts a collaborative and strengths based approach with clients. He understands no two people are the same and is dedicated to helping everyone overcome their barriers and challenges to reach their goals and make a meaningful impact.

Outside of work Kyle has several interests including travel, playing a range of sports, and socialising with family and friends.

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Through her clinical placements, Sarah gained hands-on experience supporting diverse client groups, including individuals in acute mental health care, community wellbeing programs, and neurological rehabilitation. These experiences have shaped her client-centred approach and provided a strong foundation as she begins her career.

Passionate about holistic care, Sarah strives to build meaningful connections with clients, fostering a supportive and empowering environment. She is eager to expand her clinical expertise through ongoing professional development and is excited to be part of the Total Health Choice team.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys playing hockey, exploring nature through tramping, indulging in great food, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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These experiences sparked her passion for community health, where she enjoys empowering individuals to achieve their goals and regain independence in their daily lives.

Bernice is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, supporting them in overcoming challenges and enhancing their well-being.

Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, baking, exploring cafés, and spending time with friends.

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Since then, she has worked in private practice, acute care, and rehabilitation before moving from Canada to Australia.

Megan has spent over ten years providing physiotherapy services to clients in aged care and the community. She is passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Megan is empathetic, caring, and strives to provide personalized care to all of her clients.

Megan has completed further study in a number of areas including hydrotherapy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and gerontology. She loves learning and putting into practice the new skills that she is taught.

Outside of work, Megan’s time is spent with her husband and two little boys. She also volunteers with a local community playhouse and enjoys pilates, yoga, and reading (when she has the time)!

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Vatche worked in the aged care setting for a total of 5 years and worked his way up to a senior therapist position, leading a small team of therapists across multiple facilities before moving into the NDIS space.

He enjoys working in a team setting, where he is able to share his knowledge and experience as well as collaborate within the multi-disciplinaty team, working with all stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Vatche really enjoys getting to know his patients on a personal level and building strong connections with them. He believes that this is a key part of working with them to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. He also enjoys the challenge of having to adapt his therapy provision to suit the needs of his patients broad backgrounds and often complex medical histories.

In his free time, Vatche likes to keep busy with DIY projects around the home and garden, and likes to think of himself as somewhat of a handyman. He also enjoys catching up with friends and family and keeping active.

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He has also worked previously as a personal trainer and strength coach.

Patrick has a passion for working in the NDIS space and helping people achieve their goals. He always strives to increase his client’s confidence in themselves and their abilities. Using a holistic approach, he helps people towards their goals no matter how big or small.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys playing video games to unwind, watching the latest movies at the theatre and going to the gym.

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As the Physiotherapy Team Leader, Steven has a wealth of experience, alongside a friendly and patient-centred approach – all important attributes for providing top quality care for his clients. In addition to providing physiotherapy services to those within the community, Steven is also an experienced trainer in manual handling, providing education and training to various businesses and individuals who need to upskill their practices for a safer work environment.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys running marathons, lifting weights at the gym, and spending quality time with his one-year-old son.

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Naomi’s strength is her ability to connect with people, to listen, to understand and offer support that is tailored to their personal situation.

She is highly experienced in community visits and never takes for granted the privilege it is to be invited into somebody’s home and space to work with them to achieve their goals. Naomi is a warm and caring therapist whose goal is to always provide high quality therapy with empathy and respect.

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She is not only a passionate advocate for the elderly population but is also the NDIS Coordinator for Total Health Choice and manages the THP social media platforms.

Dev enjoys the relationship building with her NDIS and private patients and their families as much as she enjoys providing the therapy itself. Dev is compassionate and caring which is the foundation of Total Health Choice’s core values and she has an incredible way of connecting with her patients to help them achieve optimal outcomes. She recognises the importance of tailoring her treatment approach to integrate individual circumstances in order to meet patient-specific goals.

Dev manages the diverse team at THP to assist their patients pursue their goals and live a meaningful and independent life.

When not working as a Physiotherapist, she enjoys discovering new cuisines, spending time with her beautiful dog and is a qualified eyelash extension technician!

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He later completed his Master of Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, including acute hospitals, community health, and aged care. These experiences have shaped his holistic and patient-centered approach, where he focuses on not only physical recovery but also improving overall quality of life.

Originally from Hong Kong, Ryan is fluent in Cantonese and English, and also speaks Mandarin.

He is passionate about community-based care and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact by empowering individuals to overcome challenges and regain independence in their daily lives.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing badminton and reading, finding balance through staying active and continuing to grow personally and professionally.

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During her placements she particularly enjoyed working with both elderly individuals and those with a disability, helping them achieve better quality of life through a focus on exercise and overall well-being.

Clinically, Monica is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives. Monica really enjoys building relationships with patients and assisting them not only in pursuing their goals but in creating meaningful change to ultimately optimise overall health outcomes.

Outside work as an Exercise Physiologist, Monica enjoys spending time with friends and family and getting out and about whether it be going for a walk, going to the beach, having a hit of tennis, grabbing a bite to eat, fishing or just exploring somewhere new. Monica really loves adventure and travel.

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It equipped him with various skills for targeted therapy for the people who need it the most.

During his University years, Manu had varied placement experience in acute, subacute settings in the hospital and in the community. The placements confirmed his passion for working with elderly people and people with disabilities. It gives him joy and fulfillment when he sees them achieve their personal and community goals and brings a positive outcome in their lives.

He always believed that exercise prescription and therapy can bring immense change holistically in an individual’s life at any given stage of a person’s lifespan.

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Through these experiences, Maddy has developed a special interest in paediatrics and enjoys helping patients achieve their goals. She finds fulfillment and joy in bringing positive outcomes to patients’ lives.

Maddy has a deep passion for helping children and adolescents, improving their quality of life throughout their childhood.

In her free time, Maddy enjoys exercising, spending time with her family, cooking desserts and walking along the beach!

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During her studies, Milo also dedicated her time as an Allied Health Assistant, providing support to NDIS participants, which ignited her passion for community-based care.

With a genuine commitment to patient well-being and achieving positive outcomes, Milo takes a holistic approach to therapy, focusing not only on physical rehabilitation but also on enhancing overall quality of life.

Outside of work, Milo indulges her passion for cooking by experimenting with new recipes to delight her friends and family. She also enjoys spending cherished moments with her beloved dog, Peach, exploring the outdoors and staying active.

With her compassionate nature and dedication to patient-centered care, Milo strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves as a physiotherapist.

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As part of his physiotherapy training Henry gained experience working in hospital and community settings. Throughout his journey of training and self discovery, Henry has progressively found a deep passion in helping clients in the community as he enjoys taking them on a pathway to help them achieve their goals.

His passion for community work also stems from his love in connecting with people at a personal level and building meaningful relationships.

In his spare time Henry enjoys exercising, playing his guitar, eating cultured foods and reminiscing how wonderful it was that Collingwood won the grand final in 2023.

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Elana has also worked for several years as an Allied Health Assistant in aged care, and thoroughly enjoyed watching the residents improve in their mobility and participation. Her passion for community work has also stemmed from her ability to connect with people and build meaningful relationships.

Through her placements, Elana has developed special interest areas in women’s health and vestibular physiotherapy.

In her spare time, Elana enjoys having a chat, Pilates classes, spending time with family and friends, trying out new recipes and watching AFL or stand up comedy.

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Ella recently relocated to Melbourne to broaden her clinical expertise and expand her professional network. With experience in hospital settings, she understands the importance of helping clients maintain their independence to achieve optimal wellbeing. Ella believes that empathy and building strong, trusting relationships with patients are essential for effective care. She strives to be her authentic self in every interaction, ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.

In her spare time, Ella enjoys exploring Melbourne with a coffee in hand and staying active through gym sessions or running, which helps her to reset and refocus.

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Compassionate and dedicated, Ophira is committed to providing holistic, client-centred care. She strives to empower her clients to take an active role in their rehabilitation journey, working collaboratively to set meaningful goals and enhance their overall quality of life. Her passion for physiotherapy stems from her love of connecting with people on a personal level and building genuine, trusting relationships that foster growth and healing.

Outside of her professional life, Ophira enjoys staying active and exploring her creative side. Whether she’s attending concerts and gigs, practicing pilates or yoga, or diving into dance and pottery classes, she’s always embracing new experiences and hobbies!

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This has grown her passion for community based care and helping individuals maintain and progress their independence, believing that building ongoing patient relationships and person centred care are essential to overall patient wellbeing.

In her spare time, Hayley spends time with friends and family for a walk or a feed, being active playing both netball and AFL as well as watching footy and hoping her blues will win a flag one day.

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Sarah has since transitioned to community physiotherapy, she loves the opportunity to work directly with individuals, building strong, meaningful relationships while empowering her clients to reach their full potential.

Sarah takes pride in developing personalized, client-centered treatment plans and values the strong connections she forms with those she supports.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Jade holds a Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage and Myotherapy, with a strong interest in Myotherapy stemming from her extensive experience in dance training and teaching.

Her background in dance competitions, syllabus examinations, and teaching has equipped her with qualifications such as the Progressive Ballet Technique Training Certificate, Classical Teaching Certificate, and Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced Acrobatics Certificate.

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