our team

But we believe this team is a pretty special one.

We’re a passionate bunch, aligned and focused on a clear vision for the future - which you’re welcome to read more about here.

Just like our community, our team is diverse, though we are a united front when it comes to how we approach you and your care.


we're a little biased

meet your team

physiotherapy team
exercise physiology team
occupational therapy team
client experience team

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with scheduling your appointments  and answering any questions you might have about what we do at Zebras

Talk to me about music, travelling, my newest plant pet and my latest weird and wacky podcasts

I care for myself by listening to music, spending time with my loved ones and listening to my favourite podcast while on my afternoon stroll
Find me at various soccer games on weekends, cooking Ethiopian cuisine, studying or seeking my next travel destination






Client Experience Officer

rebecca kifle (she/her)

I’m gentle, centred
and playful

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with feeling supported throughout your Zebras experience by greeting you with a friendly smile and helping you navigate our calendar and offerings

Talk to me about yoga, brewing the perfect chai and Zebras-friendly hikes around Melbourne

I care for myself by taking time to breathe deeply, lying in the grass on a sunny day, and getting snuggled up in bed nice and early
Find me on my yoga mat surrounded by alllll of the props - there’s a 50% chance I’ve fallen asleep in Savasana (or am stuck under my weighted blanket).








Senior Client Experience
Officer + Yoga Teacher 

lauren frahamer (she/her)

I’m warm, compassionate
and playful

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with managing your booking and reaching things on high shelves

Talk to me about all things sport (the more obscure the better), Greek, Roman, Norse and Egyptian mythology and Harry Potter

I care for myself by lifting heavy objects or getting lost in the wild and wonderful fantasy realms of a good book
Find me at the gym, speed reading through a book or absorbing as much sport as possible, either live or via a screen









Client Experience Officer

thomas flood (he/him)

I’m passionate, ebullient
and sensational

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help navigating what we do here at Zebras, booking appointments and answering any questions you might have

Talk to me about Doctor Who, your favourite LGBTQIA+ books and all kinds of music

I care for myself by going to the gym, petting cats and cooking my favourite meals (I've been told I do a great veggie spagbol)
Find me curled up with a good book, admiring trees in the Dandenong Ranges or laughing with my friends








Client Experience Officer

kalisha fitsch (they/them)

I’m caring, curious and whimsical

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help to connect you to the Zebras practitioner best suited to your needs as well as our favorite referrers

Talk to me about getting your care underway, learning more about what makes Zebras so unique and anything related to mind-body wellbeing

I care for myself by practicing meditation daily, spending time in nature and looking at the night sky
Find me hiking in the bush or cooking up a vegetarian storm








Healthcare Liaison Coordinator

amy williams (she/her)

I’m patient, compassionate and
heart-centred

outreach team

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I support our community through outreach strategies, including campaigns, initiatives and programs that raise awareness of chronic illnesses

Talk to me about how we can support your health and wellbeing with resources I’ve created and events we have upcoming

I care for myself by listening to my body and checking in with my mental health regularly
Find me attending live music, checking out the newest trendy foodie spots across Naarm or creating content for my chronic illness related social media accounts





Community Outreach Coordinator

manon tickle (she/her)

I'm vivacious, passionate
and outgoing

I’m passionate, ebullient and sensational

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with managing your booking and reaching things on high shelves

Talk to me about all things sport (the more obscure the better), Greek, Roman, Norse and Egyptian mythology and Harry Potter

I care for myself by lifting heavy objects or getting lost in the wild and wonderful fantasy realms of a good book
Find me at the gym, speed reading through a book or absorbing as much sport as possible, either live or via a screen









Client Experience Officer

thomas flood (he/him)

I'm grounded, generous
and a little bit cheeky

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

Offering integrative physiotherapy and movement (Pilates, strength and conditioning)

Interested in acute injuries, strength training for hypermobility and return to gym and sport
Accepting new referrals: No
In-person and virtual

I care for myself by playing sport, listening to podcasts and cooking
Find me working on my golf swing


andrew fitzgerald (he/him)

General Manager + Integrative Physiotherapist

I’m warm, curious and generous

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

Offering integrative physiotherapy, movement (Pilates, yoga, somatics) and supervision

Interested in embodiment, hypermobility and post-traumatic stress
Accepting new referrals: No
In-person and virtual

I care for myself by reading, moving my body and being in nature
Find me co-regulating with my whippet Girl




Managing Director + Integrative Physiotherapist

melissa williams (she/her)

I’m kind, patient and grounded

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help coordinate our practitioner diaries and support our client experience team to create a warm and welcoming environment for you

Talk to me about your experiences living with hypermobility and my tips and tricks for POTSy days

I care for myself by scheduling rest into my days, listening to my body and honouring what I might need in the moment with compassion
Find me snuggled on the couch with my dogs Rooney and Zoro, on a walk to get coffee with my partner or laying down my mat at home for some gentle movement







Practice Manager

emma gibson (she/her)

I’m patient, compassionate and
heart-centered

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help to connect you to the Zebras practitioner best suited to your needs as well as our favorite referrers

Talk to me about getting your care underway, learning more about what makes Zebras so unique and anything related to mind-body wellbeing

I care for myself by practicing meditation daily, spending time in nature and looking at the night sky
Find me hiking in the bush or cooking up a vegetarian storm








Healthcare Liaison Coordinator

amy williams (she/her)

I’m exuberant, affectionate and obedient (most of the time)

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with greeting you with a friendly sniff and bringing a smile to your face

Talk to me about walkies, treats and being
a good dog

I care for myself by lying on anything soft and napping most of the day
Find me in the team retreat, saying hello to people during their movement sessions or running around the local park with my friends

Chief Barketing Officer

girl (she/her)

leadership team

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help coordinate our practitioner diaries and support our client experience team to create a warm and welcoming environment for our community

Talk to me about your experiences living with hypermobility and my tips and tricks for POTSy days

I care for myself by scheduling rest into my days, listening to my body and honouring what I might need in the moment with compassion
Find me snuggled on the couch with my dogs Rooney and Zoro, on a walk to get coffee with my partner or laying down my mat at home for some gentle movement







Practice Manager

emma gibson (she/her)

I’m kind, patient
and grounded

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help with inducting and mentoring team members,  streamlining our processes and keeping everything in good working order

Talk to me about  sports, strength training and artificial intelligence 

I care for myself by playing sport, listening to podcasts and cooking
Find me working on my golf swing


General Manager + Integrative Physiotherapist

andrew fitzgerald (he/him)

I’m grounded, generous
and a little bit cheeky

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help with training and mentoring team members, high level strategy and marketing 

Talk to me about books, business and bendy bodies 

I care for myself by reading, moving my body and being in nature
Find me learning about something new, getting creative with my hula hoop and co-regulating with my whippet Girl




Managing Director + Integrative Physiotherapist

melissa williams (she/her)

I’m warm, curious
and generous

Chief Barketing Officer

girl (she/her)

I’m exuberant, affectionate and
obedient (most of the time)

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with greeting you with a friendly sniff and bringing a smile to your face

Talk to me about walkies, treats and being
a good dog

I care for myself by lying on anything soft and napping most of the day
Find me in the team retreat, saying hello to people during their movement sessions or running around the local park with my friends

frequently asked questions 

What are your practitioners’ qualifications?

What are your practitioners’ qualifications?

We’re glad you ask. Our physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and occupational therapists are university qualified, registered and insured with the appropriate governing bodies and bring a wide range of professional and lived experience.

We understand that most practitioners aren’t exposed to chronic illness care during their studies and that is why our team undergoes a minimum of fifty hours of training as a part of their role. For those interested, this includes a thorough induction into our integrative model of care as well as an in-depth exploration of pain, fatigue, hypermobility, dysautonomia and post-traumatic stress.

We offer scientifically-informed management of the conditions we see, and are committed to meeting the requirements for continuing professional development at a minimum each year.

We are highly sought after for our expertise in this area with many of our practitioners actively involved in mentoring, supervision, professional development and clinical education in Australia and globally.

What can I expect of my practitioner?

What can I expect of my practitioner?

We attract a certain kind of person here at Zebras. The kind who remind themselves they are human first and healthcare workers second.

We listen deeply and think creatively. We see ourselves as walking alongside you on your journey.

If you would like to read more about our organisational values and how this informs our practice, you can find this information here.

What is the difference between an established, experienced and
emerging practitioner?

What is the difference between an established, experienced and
emerging practitioner?

In an effort to improve accessibility and more clearly showcase our wonderful practitioners we now have three carefully considered tiers for you to choose from.

Our emerging practitioners have invaluable early career experience having completed comprehensive training over a six month period as well as being regularly supervised by team leaders who themselves are established practitioners.

Our experienced practitioners have worked within their chosen discipline and our model of care for a number of years. Experienced practitioners may hold post-graduate qualifications and additional responsibility within our team, including the training and development of other team members.

Our established practitioners have extensive experience supporting individuals from our community with a wide variety of presentations. Established practitioners hold post-graduate qualifications and are involved in the supervision and development of our team and model of care. For this reason, our established practitioners have limited ongoing capacity for clinical care and will often act as a point of referral.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has...


― margaret mead 

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