We look beyond our client’s immediate presentation of pain, injury or movement dysfunction to understand the circumstances that have led to the problem, and factors that must be dealt with to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
I wish to advise health professionals and past and present patients of Antill Physiotherapy of my retirement on 30th June.
This comes after 32 years of physiotherapy practice in Hobart, commencing in 1994 under the leadership of my former employer, the late Patricia Hunn, principal of the physiotherapy practice P.M. Hunn & Associates.
I wish to pay tribute to Pat Hunn for her support of my growing interest in spinal physiotherapy and my pursuit of further expertise in this field. I remain grateful for her stewardship during my early years of practice in Hobart.
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to follow in Pat’s footsteps, taking ownership of the practice upon her retirement on 31st March 2006. Antill Physiotherapy opened on 3rd April 2006.
I am privileged to have had such a skilled, capable and companionable team of staff working alongside me at Antill Physiotherapy over the years. My administration team, currently under the leadership of Kim Ponting, assure the smooth running of the business, allowing me and my physiotherapy colleagues to focus on our clinical work.
Sincere thanks to my physiotherapy colleagues (past and present) at Antill Physiotherapy. Again, I feel privileged to have worked alongside such a dedicated, highly skilled, and companionable team, some of whom have been with me at Antill since its opening in April 2006.
I give special thanks to physiotherapists Paula Munden (retired), Heather Rae, Sarah Jane Benson and Phil Rudd for their amazing contribution to Antill Physiotherapy over the years.
My colleagues Heather Rae, Sarah Jane Benson, and Phil Rudd will continue practicing at Antill Physiotherapy under the leadership of Dan Parsons, long-time colleague at Northside Physiotherapy.
Under Dan’s leadership, our associated practices - Antill Physiotherapy, Northside Physiotherapy (Moonah) and the Tasmanian Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic (within the Centre for Neurosurgery, Calvary Hospital) – will continue to provide a high level of expertise in the management of complex spinal conditions (including scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis in adolescents and adults), vestibular physiotherapy and main stream physiotherapy services.
I wish Dan and the Antill Physiotherapy team ongoing success in the future.
Sarah Jane has over 25 years clinical experience working and travelling in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. She is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a special interest in spinal dysfunctions and scoliosis, muscle re-education, strengthening, and functional conditioning to assist clients achieve their full physical potential.
Sarah Jane is a qualified Therapeutic Yoga instructor, is trained in running rehabilitation, and is pursuing her interest in vestibular physiotherapy.
Away from work, Sarah Jane and her young family enjoy outdoor activities including trail running, playing in and on the water, mountain biking, bushwalking, camping and travel.
Heather graduated from Curtin University WA in 1988 and spent several years working at Royal Perth Hospital in acute care and a specialist hand clinic.
She has worked in private practice in Hobart over the past 25 years, developing a special interest in spinal physiotherapy, managing pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction, and pregnancy related problems.
More recently Heather has pursued an interest in managing vertigo and vestibular disorders, and kinetic link training for recovering functional strength and conditioning.
Heather has long been a part of the Highland dancing community in Tasmania, as a dancer herself and as a parent of dancers. Dance style exercise classes are a large part of her ongoing fitness activities.
Phil graduated from University of South Australia in 1991 and has worked in private practice in clinics throughout Tasmania. He has worked as a senior clinician in acute hospital settings in Northern Territory and New South Wales, and in Community Physiotherapy in Port Macquarie, NSW. He has extensive experience in pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, osteoporosis management, and post acute care rehabilitation.
Moving back down to Tasmania in 2024, Phil has re-ignited his passion for treating musculoskeletal conditions including back and neck pain, hydrotherapy, and vestibular (dizziness) disorders.
Away from work Phil enjoys running and riding in Tassie’s fabulous mountains!
Dan graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2013. He moved to Tasmania in 2014 and began his career as a Physiotherapist. He has a keen interest in spinal physiotherapy and is passionate about helping people return to an active healthy lifestyle through personalised rehabilitation programs. Dan is a certified Kinetic Link (KLT) coach with skills in designing functional core strengthening programs. He also has a special interest in the non-surgical management of scoliosis and postural abnormalities, including exercise and bracing. Dan enjoys working outside and DIY projects.
