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Our Team

Meet the people behind Zebras and the practitioners who bring our approach to life.

But we believe this team is a pretty special one.

Zebras is shaped by practitioners, educators and team members who bring different backgrounds, disciplines and lived experiences to the work we do.

Like our community, our team is diverse. What connects us is a shared commitment to compassionate, whole-person care and a belief that healthcare can feel more connected, collaborative and human.

We're a little biased

Exercise Physiology

Nicholas Agius (he/him)

Daisy Welsh (she/her)

Evi Peij (she/they)

Gemma Paciocco (she/her)

Sophia Cartledge  (she/her)

Harry Turner (he/him)

Occupational Therapy 

Lauri King (she/her)

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with scheduling your appointments, keeping you informed about our new offerings 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 wacky podcasts

I care for myself by listening to music, spending time with my partner, my family and friends and listening to my favourite podcast while on my afternoon stroll
Find me various footy games on weekends, cooking Ethiopian cuisine or seeking my next travel destination 






Senior Client Experience Officer

Rebecca 'Bec' Kifle (she/her)

I’m gentle, centred
and playful

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with navigating our offerings, finding suitable appointment times and making you feel welcome, comfortable and celebrated in our clinic

Talk to me about nature, Doctor Who and your most
recent craft project

I care for myself by petting cats, moving my body and listening to loud music in the car
Find me relaxing in my hammock, admiring trees in the Dandenong Ranges or cooking for my friends








Client Experience Officer &
Digital Marketing Assistant 

Kal Fitsch (they/them)

I’m caring, curious and whimsical

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I can help you with bookings, payment and any questions you might have

Talk to me about my animals, books and my latest TV show

I care for myself by walking my dog, doing Pilates and listening to my body
Find me curled up on the couch under a weighted blanket with a good book and my pets

Client Experience Officer

Sophie Gillham (she/her)

I’m friendly, kind and thoughtful

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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

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

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On Wadawurrung Country, Surf Coast

I can help you figure out if Zebras is the right place for you, choose the best suited practitioner on our team for your treatment and book your first appointment

Talk to me about what you’re needing help with, your health goals, and what treatment with us looks like

I care for myself by eating breakfast in the sun, indulging in creative hobbies, and listening to my body’s cues
Find me relaxing by the ocean, snuggling my nephew or napping with a million pillows.

Healthcare Liaison

Lauren Frahamer (she/her)

I’m warm, compassionate
and playful

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

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

Amy Williams (she/her)

I’m patient, compassionate and
heart-centred

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

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

Talk to me about how we can support you through resources I’ve created and events wehave coming up. Stop by my desk and chat all things pop culture

I care for myself by building sustainable habits around listening to my body and mind as well as surrounding myself with people who fill my cup
Find me attending live music gigs, going to the cinema,  checking out the newest trendy foodie spots across Naarm and creating content for my various social media accounts





Marketing Coordinator

Manon Tickle (she/her)

I'm vivacious, passionate
and outgoing

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Chief Barketing Officer

Girl (she/her)

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

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help by 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 park with my friends

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Head of Pawblic Relations

Poppy (she/her)

I’m calm, coy and playful 

On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help with downregulating your nervous system during your visit to Zebras 

Talk to me about co-regulation and cuddles

I care for myself by lying in my bed or under weighted things 
Find me glued to my mum Irene, playing with my friend Girl or relaxing in the pod under a blanket 

Back to Marketing

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 pets (please show me pictures), what book you’re reading at the moment, and what little thing has brought you joy recently

I care for myself by recognising my fluctuating capacity and honouring what I might need in the moment with compassion, pacing my day and scheduling rest
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

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help with inducting and mentoring team members, streamlining processes and keeping things running smoothly. I enjoy challenging assumptions and exploring different ways of understanding movement and presentation

Talk to me about  sports and strength training

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


General Manager & Integrative Physiotherapist

Andrew Fitzgerald (he/him)

I’m grounded, generous
and a little bit cheeky

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On Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne

I help with holding our 'why', setting our direction, shaping our culture, supporting our team to do their best work and sharing our message with the world

Talk to me about love as a design principle, practitioner care and the intersection of trauma and hypermobility 

I care for myself by surrounding myself with humans I love, moving my body and being in nature
Find me learning something new, enjoying a nice meal out and cuddling with my sweet whippet Girl




Chief Executive Officer &
Integrative Physiotherapist

Melissa Williams (she/her)

I’m warm, curious
and generous

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Questions?

What are your practitioners’ qualifications?

What are your practitioners’ qualifications?

We’re glad you asked. Our physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapist and osteopaths 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 this 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 model of care as well as an in-depth exploration of pain, fatigue, hypermobility and dysautonomia.

We offer evidence-based 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 across Australia and globally.

What can I expect of my practitioner?

What can I expect of my practitioner?

We attract a certain kind of practitioner 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 approach, values and how this informs our practice, you can find this information here.

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

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

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

Our emerging practitioners have invaluable early career experience. They have completed comprehensive training over a six-month period and are regularly supervised by practitioners who have extensive clinical experience.

Our experienced practitioners have worked within their 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.

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