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At BODYSYSTEM, our team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals is committed to providing exceptional physiotherapy and exercise physiology. Each team member brings a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring personalised and effective treatment for all our patients. Meet the people who are here to support your journey to better health and well-being.

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Meet the Team

Our team at BODYSYSTEM comprises skilled practitioners and dedicated administration staff who will assist you in recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or enhancing your overall well-being. Our team are here to support you and will be beside you every step of the way. Take a moment to learn more about each of them before your appointment and discover the compassionate professionals guiding your journey to better health.

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Darren McNees

ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist

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Taylor Wilczynski

ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist

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Stan Drummen

Physiotherapist

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Ryan Carroll

APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

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Tenille Steele

Physiotherapist

Paul
Paul Tho

Physiotherapist

Carmen
Carmen Woodmansee

APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Nick
Nicholas Cannell

APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

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Sebastian Macleod

Physiotherapist

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Andrew Willcox

Physiotherapist

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Belinda Doerner

Physiotherapist

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Kate Moore

APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

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Nicholas Wilson

APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

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Fiona Hamilton

Director and Principal Physiotherapist
APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

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Kellie Wilke

Director and Principal Physiotherapist
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

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Fran Black

Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist

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Jennifer Woodward

Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
AHTA Accredited Hand Therapist

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Angela Carmichael

Practice Manager

Kristina
Kristina Parnham

Project Manager

Jess
Jessica Teh

Senior Practice Admin Assistant

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Eleanor Clarke

Clinic Admin Assistant

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Samantha Danielewicz

Clinic Admin Assistant

Ellie
Ellie Busch

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

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Fiona Geappen

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

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Lara Upton

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Mia
Mia Shinkfield

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Henry
Henry Oddie

Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Meet our team and begin your journey to better health with BODYSYSTEM today!

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Darren McNees

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science

Darren completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at University of New England in 2018, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2021.

In addition to his Exercise Physiology accreditation, Darren is also accredited as an Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 Strength and Condition Coach. Darren is currently a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA). 

Darren loves seeing the benefits exercise can have on people’s live, and helping people feel good about themselves, empowering them to take control and become independent. 

Darren has a special interest in:

 

Darren enjoys running and lifting weights, as well as watching his family play their numerous sports and also participating in various activities with them.  

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Taylor Wilczynski

Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Exercise Science

Taylor completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science at University of Tasmania in 2016, and went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science in 2018 from Griffith University in Queensland. In addition to his Exercise Physiology accreditation, Taylor is also accredited as an Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 Strength and Condition Coach.

Taylor is currently a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA). While completing his undergraduate degree, Taylor rowed at a high level, representing Australia on multiple occasions, but ended up having to retire from rowing due to injury. This has led to an interest in helping people work towards whatever they want to do, whether that is manage chronic health problems, improve physical performance or be strong enough to perform daily tasks.

Taylor has a special interest in:

 

Taylor enjoys strength exercise, running and mountain bike riding, as well as catching up with family and friends, diving, cooking and live music. 

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Stan Drummen

Bachelor of Medical Research (Hons.)
Bachelor of Science (Physio.)

Stan graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) from the Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven in the Netherlands. He then completed a Bachelor of Medical Research (Hons) from University of Tasmanian in 2020 and is currently undertaking a PhD in Medical Research in relation to knee osteoarthritis. 

He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Stan is most fulfilled in his work when he sees patients regain their mobility and function and recover from and injury and improve their quality of life.

He has a particular interest in:

 

Stan stays active by exercising and hiking, running and swimming. He also enjoys traveling, sailing, exploring nature and playing music.  

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Ryan Carroll

Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Ryan completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 2002 and then completed a Master of Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in 2013.

He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Ryan enjoys working with people to enable them to return to their activities and achieve their goals, combining this with education to result in the best outcomes possible.

He is also the Jack Jumpers physiotherapist, so is currently working at Bodysystem when he can. Ryan has a special interest in: 

 

Ryan loves being active out of work hours and runs, swims, gyms and rides, as well as going on bushwalks and going to the beach and walking Ziggy the dog.

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Tenille Steele

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Tenille graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2016 and is currently undertaking a post-graduate Masters with La Trobe University.

Tenille is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Tenille enjoys helping people understand their problem or injury and providing them with strategies and guidance to be able to feel more in control. She has a special interest in:

 

In her spare time, Tenille enjoys running, step classes, going to the gym, and cooking.  

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Paul Tho

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.)

Paul completed a Bachelor of Engineering/Science (Hons.) in 2002 and followed that with a Master of Engineering Science in 2005, both from the University of Melbourne. He then decided to pursue a career in health and completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from the University of Queensland in 2019. Paul is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Paul enjoys working with patients to help them achieve optimum health and provides an approach that marries the mechanics of the human body with the person as a whole.

He has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of:

 

In his spare time Paul enjoys Saturday morning park runs, regular gym exercising, tennis, boxing fitness and watching basketball.  

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Carmen Woodmansee

Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Masters in Physiotherapy (Hons.)
Bachelor of Health Sciences

Carmen graduated from the La Trobe University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Health Science, Masters of Physiotherapy (Hons). She has since completed her Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne in 2023 and was awarded the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title.

Carmen is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Carmen has trained in clinical pilates and prefers an active approach to recovery and pain management.

Carmen enjoys treating all musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, both acute and chronic, and has a special interest in:

 

Carmen enjoys outdoor activities such as netball and walking, but also loves dancing, baking and spending time with family and friends.  

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Nicholas Cannell

Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.)

Nick graduated from Monash University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) and has since completed a Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy. He completed his Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne in 2023 and was awarded the title of APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Nick is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Nick provides physiotherapy services to the Kingston Tasmanian Netball League and Netball Tas.

Nick assess and treats all musculoskeletal issues and particularly enjoys the fact that physiotherapy can help patients to manage their injuries and also improve their performance. Nick has a special interest in:


Nick enjoys walking to and from work, playing guitar, home brewing and renovations, and drinking coffee.  

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Sebastian Macleod

Master of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical & Anatomy

Seb graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2016 after finishing his Bachelors of Science, majoring in Anatomy/Biomedical Science. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Seb is trained in the Watson headache techniques and has done numerous further education courses in spinal and shoulder rehabilitation. His special interests are in:

 

Seb enjoys long walks and bush walking, gym resistance workouts, dinner with loved ones, board games and spending time with his pet cats. 

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Andrew Willcox

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Andrew graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2017 and is currently completing a Master of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.

Andrew is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Andrew really enjoys helping patients reach their goals and showing people just how robust and adaptable the human body it. He is providing physiotherapy services to the Tasmanian Devils (AFL).

Andrew has a special interest in the management and rehabilitation of sports and musculoskeletal injuries including:

 

Andrew enjoys soccer, strength training, golf and gardening in his spare time.

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Belinda Doerner

Master of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology
Bachelor of Science in Physiology (Hons.)

Belinda completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in 1998 and her PhD in Physiology in 2004 at Monash University. She followed that with a Master of Physiotherapy at Curtin University graduating in 2009.

Belinda is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Belinda loves assisting people to improve their health, enjoy life and participate in their chosen activities.

Her special interests include:

 

Belinda enjoys lifting weights, bush walking and activities in and around water. She also sews her own clothes when she has spare time.  

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Kate Moore

Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.)

Kate graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) in 2007. She completed her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy in 2014 and became an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist. Kate is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Kate was the lead physiotherapist for Australian Women’s Water Polo Team (the Aussie Stingers) for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Kate enjoys helping people understand their diagnosis and participate in developing a management plan that suits their lifestyle. She has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of:

 

Kate’s favourite thing to do is spend time with her family exploring Hobart and surrounds, and travelling as much as possible. She also jogs and does weight training.  

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Nicholas Wilson

Physiotherapist

Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Human Movement (Hons.)

Nick completed Bachelor of Human Movement (Hons.) at University of Tasmania in 2002. He followed this with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2006 from Curtin University in Western Australia. In 2012 he completed his Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University and was awarded the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title.

Nick is a current member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Nick has spent time at Hawthorn Football Club as part of Sports Masters in 2012 and has worked with Hawthorn and North Melbourne Football clubs during pre-season camps. He is also providing physiotherapy services at the 2024 Paralympics in France.

Nick enjoys helping patients reach their goals and enabling them to feel confidence in their bodies. Nick has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of:

 

Nick enjoys spending time with his family, and also competes in triathlons so spends a lot of time cycling, running and swimming.  

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Fiona Hamilton

Director and Principal Physiotherapist
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science

After completing a degree in Science at Adelaide University, Fiona went on to study a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia, graduating in 1993. Fiona completed her Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Latrobe University in 2008 and was awarded the APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist title.

Fiona is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Fiona began working at Bodysystem in 2005 and in 2014 joined Kellie Wilkie as a Director. She loves having a positive impact on her patient’s quality of life by helping them to successfully manage an injury or problem, and helping them achieve gains in their strength. 

Fiona has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of:


Fiona has a regular exercise regime that includes gym based strength, walking, cycling and a little running. She also really enjoys bushwalking, paddle boarding and spending time with her family.  

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Kellie Wilke

Director and Principal Physiotherapist
Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (Hons.)

Kellie graduated from the University of South Australia in 1998 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (Hons.) and in 2007 she completed a Masters in Sport Physiotherapy and was awarded the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title. She is an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University and a Fellow of Australian Sports Federation.

Kellie is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Kellie is also Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) Sports Medicine Co-ordinator. She provided physiotherapy services for the London 2012 Olympics as part of the Australian Rowing Team and was lead physiotherapist for the Australian Rowing Team for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Kellie established Bodysystem in 2000, creating her own private sports based practice to be able to offer the best quality physiotherapy service to patients, and to be able to structure a workplace that was optimal for all employee’s health and wellbeing. Kellie really enjoys working with athletes and coaches to improve human performance, and to enable them to maintain consistency with training, specific exercises and strength work. She has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of: 

 

Kellie enjoys spending time with family and friends on the water, along with strength training and walking.  

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Fran Black

Accredited Hand Therapist (Australian Hand Therapy Association)
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy

Fran graduated from a Bachelor of Applied Science Physiotherapy from the Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences (now La Trobe University) in 1989 and since 1996 she has worked in the area of Hands, Burns and Plastics. In 2007 she completed a Master’s subject at University of Sydney “Therapy for Disorders of the Hand” and in 2013 she qualified as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT-USA) and is a full member the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA).

Fran assesses and treats hands, wrists and elbows and has a desire to help people recover from injuries.

Her special interests include:

 

Fran enjoys early morning bike rides with friends, bushwalking, gardening, regular walks and coffees with friends, reading and spending time with her family.  

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Jennifer Woodward

Accredited Hand Therapist (Australian Hand Therapy Association)
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Jen completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 1993. Since 2006 Jen has focused her interest and skills in the management of hand injuries. In 2014 she qualified as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT USA) and is a full member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA).

Jen loves helping patients to solve any hand, wrist or elbow issues they have to help them get more out of life, and help them achieve what is important to them.

Her special interests include:

 

Jen enjoys gardening, taking care of her chickens, walking her dog Rocco, spending time with family and friends, trips in her campervan, walks in nature and advocating to protect Tasmania’s wild places.  

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Angela Carmichael

Practice Manager

Angela started working as part of our admin team in 2010 and has valued the work / life balance over this time.  She enjoys discovering new restaurants with her husband and loves attending live music in Hobart. She also spends much time on the weekends supporting her children, nieces and nephews as they play various sports.

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Kristina Parnham

Project Manager

Kristina joined the admin team in 2008. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crafts, gardening, church activities, travel and relaxing in the sun.

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Jessica Teh

Senior Practice Admin Assistant

Jess has been a part of our admin team for many years. She loves going on bushwalks and reading, being with her family, and listening to music and playing the piano.

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Eleanor Clarke

Clinic Admin Assistant

As well as working as part of our admin team, Eleanor has her own pet sitting and dog walking business. She loves animals and keeps active while caring for them and doing reformer pilates.

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Samantha Danielewicz

Clinic Admin Assistant

Samantha Danielewicz, our Clinic Admin Assistant, thrives in outdoor activities such as bushwalking, yoga and stand-up paddleboarding. She finds joy in family time, reading and savouring a good cup of coffee.

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Ellie Busch

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Ellie is currently studying Exercise and Sport Science at university, as well as working as a part of our admin team. She has a passion for health and fitness, plays AFL and loves running and going to the gym. She also enjoys cooking and baking and finding new healthy delicious recipes.

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Fiona Geappen

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Fi not only works as part of our admin team, but also runs her own netball clinics and programmes for young players. She also enjoys spending time with her family and reading and coaching netball at various levels.

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Lara Upton

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Lara joined our admin team working a few hours a week while she was still in high school and is now studying Marine and Antarctic Science at university. She loves travelling and also enjoys many outdoor activities such as bush walking, scuba diving and being at the beach.

Mia
Mia Shinkfield

Clinic and Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Mia is currently studying Pharmacy as UTAS, as well as working as part of our admin team. She enjoys pilates to help maintain her physical and mental health, and from a young age has loved singing, acting and being on stage.

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Henry Oddie

Rehab Studio Admin Assistant

Henry is a sports enthusiast and working as part of our admin team gives him time to pursue this. He enjoys mixed martial arts which keep him physically and mentally fit. He also loves bush walking and has recently begun running.