MEET SOPHIE

Why do I do what I do? It’s simple, I love what I do! Not only do I love what I do, I love how it makes my client’s feel. It is truly rewarding to be able to help people achieve their goals and be a part of their journey to better health.

Since my mid teens, I have had an ever-growing passion for the Health & Fitness industry and have immersed myself in it in every way possible. It has become the driver for my choices and my lifestyle so it made sense for me to pursue a career in the field.
My personal involvement in sports and my passion for movement (of all sorts) has allowed me to lead by example; it has given me a strong understanding of the need for individualised client management, program design and rehabilitation. 
My hunger to continually learn and challenge myself has kept me moving forward with the industry and all the new and exciting things we are continuing to discover and learn about.

Outside of this industry, I love the environment, nature and animals. I try to do my part wherever possible to make sustainable choices that are better for our planet and all the creatures on it. This is why Mastering Movement aims to be as eco and animal friendly as possible.

When I’m not in my practice working, you can find me …. In the gym slogging it out and practicing my favourite sport of all time - Muay Thai, playing with my dogs (or anybody else’s dogs… or really any animal for that matter), in the kitchen cooking up a storm or doing something outdoors surrounded by nature. Learning new things excites me, so I’ve tried almost any activity that involves being active or out in nature and am always open to suggestions!

BSc (Animal Health & Disease)
AdvDip Sports Therapy
APPI Clinical Pilates
Director of Mastering Movement

MEET zenai

Zenai was born in Melbourne and raised on the peninsula. She played soccer and tennis up until 18 and then went on to study at Victoria University, graduating with a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science, majoring in sports practice. Zenai was still keen to study further so following her years at Victoria University, she went on to complete a Diploma in Remedial Massage at RMIT University.

Zenai aims to help her clients maintain and live a healthy lifestyle with a holistic approach to massage therapy, using a variety of manual techniques in her treatments. She is qualified to treat any person from the elderly man to the pregnant woman but her passion lies with sport’s related massage. 

Zenai has always had an interest in helping people feel good about themselves. Her participation in sports in her youth further solidified her desire to work in an industry that was related to sports and the community around her.

Outside of Massage therapy, Zenai enjoys going for walks along the beach or being curled up inside getting lost in a nice book. You can find her at the local gym, the beach or watching the footy - GO RICHMOND! 

BSc Exercise Science (Sports Practice)
Dip Remedial Massage
Masters Exercise Physiology (currently studying)

MEET heather

Heather grew up in the countryside of Yorkshire, England where she spent the majority of her childhood horse riding. As a child growing up, Heather always wanted to be a helper of all living beings. She completed her physiotherapy qualification in the UK, graduating in 2015, and went on to study further, specialising in animal physiotherapy. 

She has been working in private practice in Australia for the past 5 years and more recently, working with her animal clients too. Heather is equally passionate about helping people manage their pain and move their bodies better through improving functional movement and giving animals the treatment they deserve. She loves treating her equine & canine clients as much as her human ones. 

Heather has completed additional training in pilates and dry needling and has worked with various clients, including football teams, sporting injuries, and day-to-day aches and pains.

Since moving to Melbourne, Heather loves to take advantage of the outdoorsy lifestyle and spends her time walking her two dogs, running and doing cross fit. She's also partial to exploring Melbourne's great brunch and coffee scene. This keeps her plenty busy enough but she occasionally still fits in a ride or two in her spare time!

BSc (Hons) Animal Science
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
PgDip Veterinary Physiotherapy

To contact Heather directly, see below details:

Web: https://www.sentientphysiotherapy.com.au/

Booking Link: https://sentient-physiotherapy.au2.cliniko.com/bookings

Email: heather@sentientphysiotherapy.com.au

Mobile: 0468 879 307

MEET Anna

Anna graduated Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Osteopathy. She went on to complete a course in dry needling, cupping and kinesiotaping. Anna was able to advance her skills while on placement in a hospital in Mumbai, where she gained valuable experience from orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists and radiologists.

With a passion for sport, Anna became a sports trainer at Werribee Centrals. This learning opportunity allowed her to refine her skills and gain hands-on experience in many different sports injuries from the time of injury, to return to sport. This is where Anna learnt her sport rehabilitation and taping techniques for different injuries.

Anna believes in educating her patients and working together to set goals for their treatment journey.

Anna enjoys treating many different injuries and conditions including:

• Chronic pain

• Acute injuries

• Headaches

• Sports injuries 

• Pregnancy pain

• Running and gym injuries 

• Postural pain

• Muscle pain

• Nerve pain

When Anna isn’t working, you’ll find her walking her dog, Bruce, reading a book or spending time in Warrnambool with her family. She has also decided to expand on her skill set and undertake a Diploma of Animal Osteopathy.

To contact Anna directly, see below details:

Web: https://www.southernosteopathy.com.au

Booking Link: https://www.southernosteopathy.com.au/book-online

Email: anna@southernosteopathy.com.au

Mobile: 0422 639 369

MEET Tina