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.
Danica Bailey
Physiotherapist
Danica graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) in 2016 and has been working at Down South Physio for the last seven and a half years.Danica has been involved in research investigating the biomechanics of Achilles Tendinopathy and optimising clinical outcomes. She has a strong interest in treating lower limb overuse injuries plus developing strength and conditioning programs.
Currently, Danica is completing her post graduate masters in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She is the lead author of a research paper investigating muscle activation with a new dynamic dumbbell.Her main skills include injury management, clinical diagnosis, manual therapy, dry needling and rehab management. Danica has completed professional developments in sports physiotherapy, chronic lower back pain management, advanced tendinopathy management and DMA clinical rehab.
Danica is born and bred from the South West and enjoys playing soccer for the local Dunsborough Towners.
Allister Horncastle
Physiotherapist
Allister completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2018 at Notre Dame University in Perth.
Al has worked in Private Practice at Floreat Physiotherapy (PhysioPro) and Hale School (PSA) Football program. He is originally from Busselton and played football in the South-West League for the Busselton Magpies.
Al has a strong mindset within the musculoskeletal field and has a keen focus towards sporting injuries. His skill set has expanded to include exercise rehab, injury management, post-operative recovery and functional training.
He is a keen sportsman himself and understands the importance of being connected within the community.
Kate Lee
Physiotherapist
Kate is a mature aged Physiotherapy graduate from Curtin University. She previously worked as an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor in various rural locations in WA. She graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Sports Science in 2012 and a Post Grad Diploma in OH&S in 2013.
During her time working remotely, Kate worked closely alongside Physiotherapists to ensure effective work place safety and injury prevention. She has also worked as a physiotherapy assistant throughout her studies, in this role mainly treating neurological conditions.
Kate, although a recent graduate has all the latest teaching and evidence and is committed to working with patients to treat their musculoskeletal conditions in a holistic nature.
Bree Urbani
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Bree graduated from Melbourne University in 2007 and has 13 years experience as a Physiotherapist working in a diverse range of private and public settings with a range of specialities including women’s health, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and neurological.
Working for six years in Obstetrics and Gynaecological ward and outpatient service at a regional hospital, sparked a particular interest in women’s health. While there, Bree worked with pre and post-natal women, educating and treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, musculoskeletal injuries particularly pelvic pain, recovery post birth and bladder and bowel issues. She is currently studying her postgraduate Masters in Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy at Curtin University.
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.
Bree Stewart
Office Manager
Bree moved to Dunsborough in 2012 and after being one of our regular Physio Rehab attendees, she joined the reception desk team in November 2019.
She lives with her husband, teenage daughter and dog, loves the beach, enjoys a good laugh and provides some witty humour to our office!
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.