OUR TEAM
Our team of experienced Dunsborough Physiotherapists with experience in rehab management, physio and sports rehab, osteo rehab, surfing and knee rehab, evidence-based physiotherapy techniques to speed recovery.
Trev Lawrence-Brown
Manipulative Physiotherapist
Trev graduated from Curtin University in 2004 and has worked in private practice focusing on sports and MSK physiotherapy.. He completed a Postgraduate Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Manipulative Therapy) in 2011. He has worked with sporting organisations including the West Coast Fever (Netball), Perth Thundersticks (Hockey) and West Coast Waves (Basketball).
In addition he’s worked as a clinical supervisor and anatomy tutor for the School of Physiotherapy at Curtin University. He moved back to the South West in 2013 and set up Down South Physio. Currently he works with athletes of all levels, but is focussed on the sport of surfing. Recently being contracted by Surfing Australia and the WSL.Trev’s primary skills involve MSK diagnosis, manual therapy, spinal manipulation, sports taping, dry needling and rehabilitation. Trev is a keen surfer and closely connected to the Dunsborough / Yallingup community.
Matthew del Frate
Physiotherapist
He has worked in regional locations around WA and in private practices throughout the metropolitan area, gaining extensive experience across a broad spectrum of areas, including acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, injury management and post-operative rehabilitation.
Bree Urbani
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Bree graduated from Melbourne University in 2007 and has over 15 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist working in a diverse range of private and public settings with a range of specialities including women’s health, continence and pelvic health, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.
Bree’s passionate area of physiotherapy is Continence and Pelvic health. She has a post graduate masters from Curtin university. She is specialised in managing conditions for women, men and children related to pelvic floor dysfunction including bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain including painful intercourse, recovery after prostatectomy surgery and vaginal childbirth. She also has extensive experience in working with musculoskeletal issues during or after pregnancy including back pain, pelvic girdle pain and rectus abdominal diastasis as well as exercise guidance and prescription. Bree has a keen interest and extensive knowledge in the management of inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast (mastitis or blocked milk ducts) having been part of a research project during her masters study.
Bree enjoys keeping active and spending time outdoors with her young family. She is passionate about helping others to live active and healthy lifestyles and achieve their personal goals. She looks forward to guiding women returning to exercise after having a baby and working in collaboration with other health professionals to take a proactive approach at prevention and management of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
Braden Fimmano
Physiotherapist
Braden completed a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) at Curtin University graduating with a position on the vice chancellors list. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Sport Science & Movement Science) graduating from Murdoch University in 2017.
Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist Braden worked as a Health and Physical Education teacher, teaching across numerous schools in the Perth area. His main skills are directed towards differential diagnosis, injury prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
Having played football at Subiaco FC he has a keen interest in sports related injury prevention and management. Braden has a passion in getting people back doing what they love as soon as possible
Duke Nagtzaam
Physiotherapist
Duke recently completed his Physiotherapy degree at Curtin University in Perth with high academic standing. Duke has a keen interest in sports and exercise rehabilitation. He has worked with the Dunsborough Sharks SWFL AFL teams as a sports trainer for the past 2 years.
His main skills as a physiotherapist are directed towards differential diagnosis, injury prevention, treatment for acute &chronic musculoskeletal conditions, pre and post-orthopaedic surgical management.
On a personal note, Duke was part of the athlete program as a physio student and is currently sponsored by Rusty surf Co. This year saw him bring home the “Silver Jacket” winning the open division of the Yallingup Board Riders.
Keeley Johnson
Physiotherapist
Keeley graduated from Curtin University in Perth. She has experience working in regional and metropolitan areas after doing a rural prac in Broome and Dunsborough. Throughout her degree she has focussed on MSK and Paediatric areas and is excited to be working in the Southwest. E
Keeley is motivated to work with patients from a diagnosis, rehab and manual therapy point of view. She is passionate about helping in a collaborative way to keep people doing what they love. She is also looking forward to linking with the local sporting teams and patients in the community. On a personal she is a keen open water swimmer and budding young surfer who understands the meaning of rehabilitation after recovering from her own ACL knee reconstruction.
Bree Stewart
Office Manager
The Backbone of Down South Physio
Practice manager, powerhouse, and the calm in the clinic chaos. Bree keeps Down South Physio running like a dream. From staff to systems, she’s the quiet operator making sure care happens seamlessly.
With a sharp eye for detail and a big heart for people, she’s the glue that holds it all together.
TESTIMONIALS
Trev and the crew do a great job keeping the locals in good nick with great facilities and a traditional friendly attitude. Highly recommended cheers guys 👌🙌😁
I was new to town and wanted to find a physio, Danica has been very helpful treating my recurring back problems and suggesting exercises to maintain an healthy back.
SWAS SERVICE PROVIDER
South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) assists young athletes in the South-West region who excel in their sport. We at Down South Physio & Sports Rehab, are happy to be linked with SWAS as a service provider for the Dunsborough and Margaret River area. The services we offer include treatment, physiotherapy screening, injury diagnosis, post-op rehab and strength & conditioning programs.