Team - Performance Physio Fitness Health

Sean Fyfe – Director

Principal Physiotherapist Toowong

Sean Fyfe is the Founder and Director of Performance Physio Fitness Health He is a leading Sports Physiotherapist, Masters Level Exercise Scientist, Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach and Tennis Australia High Performance Tennis Coach. Sean has worked around the world in many different capacities including at the 2012 London Olympics, on the ATP world tour and as a Physiotherapist for London’s west End shows including the Lion King, Billy Elliott, Stomp, Rat Pack and Women in White.

He is also an internationally recognised author on sports injuries for his work in Sports Injury Bulletin and a regular contributor to Peak Performance. He has worked as an educator for Tennis Australia in Coach Development and Sport Science, Sports Medicine Australia and The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

Sean has also worked in National Roles as both Tennis Australia National Academy Women’s Coach and National Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach. In his various roles he has helped players achieve Junior Grand Slam and Junior World Championships, World Youth Cup success as well as many other ITF Junior and National Titles.

He specialises in adolescent and spinal injuries, long term solutions for chronic injuries and sport specific athletic development. One of Sean’s main goals is to use his knowledge and experience from elite sport to help all clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

Dalibor Bendzala – Director

Principal Physiotherapist Bardon

Dalibor graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, achieving high distinctions across his clinical year of study. Dalibor is a registered member with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and a Tennis Australia Club Professional tennis coach.

Dalibor employs a hands-on approach to physiotherapy while also having strong knowledge of rehabilitation, exercise prescription and training of functional movement. His special interests are adolescent pain, neck and back pain and sports injuries.

Dalibor’s goals are to continue to use gym and Pilates based exercises, with effective, evidence-based manual therapy to achieve and surpass the goals of the client.

Dalibor has worked across many sports medicine clinics, working as a musculoskeletal therapist for over 10 years. In those years, Dalibor has worked with many elite athletes, including Brisbane Broncos, QLD Reds, QLD Firebirds, Wallabies and QLD Ballet. For the past 6 years, Dalibor has been working primarily as the Myotherapist for Tennis Australia, primarily the Davis Cup team. He has travelled extensively with the squad in that time and will continue to do so into 2019.

Dalibor lives locally and enjoys living in a close community. He is a keen sports fan and enjoys going to the snow.

Ranveer Atwal – Director

Principal Physiotherapist Holland Park

Ranveer has completed a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and is a registered member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Queensland and has completed his level 1 & 2 in Strength and Conditioning with the ASCA.

Ranveer has a background in sports science and athletic performance; he enjoys not only rehabilitating injuries but showing patients how they can improve their strength and power to increase their performance.

Ranveer has been the head physiotherapist for the Annerley Football Club in Brisbane for the last 4 years, looking after both Men’s and Women’s senior teams. Being able to manage injuries from day one he can ensure players are treating their injuries appropriately to get them back on the field as soon as possible. He also implements ‘injury prevention strategies’ to minimise the risk of injury during the football season. A highlight has been serving the Annerley women’s football team who took out the Women’s league premiership (2018), after an undefeated season.

With a passion for soccer and golf his special interests are ACL rehabilitation, sports injuries, chronic hamstring tears and chronic low back pain. On early mornings or weekends Ranveer likes to pull out his golf clubs and either head to the driving range or out on the course for a round of 18 to unwind and relax

Chris Hopkins – Director

Head Exercise Physiologist Toowong

Chris holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Exercise Science, along with a Level 2 Tennis Australia Coaching certification. As a former professional tennis player, Chris has extensive experience in high-performance sports and has worked as a strength and conditioning coach on the ATP World Tennis Tour.

Chris has led high-performance tennis strength and conditioning programs at schools and clubs, coaching numerous state champions and athletes who have earned Division 1 U.S. college scholarships, as well as professional tennis players. His background in elite sports has honed his expertise in physical performance and athletic development.

Chris has a particular passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, focusing on helping clients regain full fitness through late-stage rehabilitation and preparing them for a successful return to sport. He is also deeply committed to working with children with developmental conditions, aiming to improve muscle tone, skill acquisition, and confidence through tailored exercise programs.

James Masters

Senior Physiotherapist Toowong

Jimmy completed bachelor degrees in both Exercise Science and Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. He has a keen interest in strength and conditioning, primarily athletic development, and enjoys working with clients to achieve their specific fitness goals. Jimmy combines his exercise science and physiotherapy knowledge to deliver rehabilitation focused on building resilience and returning to everyday activities as soon as possible.

He enjoys the challenges that come with resolving client’s pain. Jimmy has a special interest in chronic pain and acute sporting injuries, and has worked in sports coverage for teams such as the Brisbane Lions Academy/VFL, Queensland AFL, Annerley FC and Toowong FC.

Nathan Yoon

Senior Physiotherapist Bardon

Nathan completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Griffith University and holds a Level 1 Strength & Conditioning certification. Over the past three years, he has been the head physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach for the Men’s NPL Moreton City Excelsior Team. He has also worked as the lead physiotherapist for Brisbane Strikers Football Club and the Football Queensland Men’s NPL State Team in 2023, as well as looking after the Football Queensland under-15 and under-16 state teams in 2024.

A former player for the Brisbane Roar A-League Men’s and Youth teams (2016-2018), Nathan understands firsthand the demands of high-level sport, injury management, performance, and recovery. He has a strong interest in sport-related injuries, particularly lower limb muscle strains, hip injuries, and athletic development across all levels of sport.

Tailoring treatment to each individual, he incorporates techniques such as dry needling, manual therapy, and exercise-based programming. He enjoys using advanced testing equipment to conduct thorough assessments, identifying imbalances and guiding treatment.

As an avid CrossFitter, Nathan also enjoys working with gym-related injuries and has a deep understanding of the physical demands of weightlifting and structured gym programming.

Jonathan Parra

Senior Physiotherapist Holland Park

Jonathan completed his Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy association and has also completed a graduate diploma in Football Medicine through FIFA.

With a background rooted in high-level soccer, Jonathan’s passion for athletic performance and rehabilitation stems from his own experiences on the field. He is currently the lead physiotherapist for St. George Willawong FC, overseeing injury management and game day preparations.

Jonathan employs a variety of evidence based techniques, including exercise and manual therapy to optimize recovery and enhance performance. His dedication to ongoing education and professional development ensures that he stays at the forefront of advancements in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Compassionate and deeply invested in his patient’s’ well-being, Jonathan is dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles, regain function, and return to the activities they love with confidence

Jason Aggarwal

Physiotherapist Toowong

Jason is a physiotherapist and strength & conditioning coach who combines evidence-based physiotherapy with high-level sport science to maximise all aspects of your care. Jason has a keen interest in speed development and return-to-sport for contact athletes, with specific expertise managing shoulder dislocation and instabilities, lower body muscle tears and ACL injuries.

Currently, Jason serves as the head physiotherapist for Taringa Rovers FC and Brisbane Capitals Basketball; S&C and physiotherapist at Brisbane Boys’ College, and as S&C and physiotherapist for Corinda State High School. Previously, Jason has worked at Richlands Lions FC, St George Willawong FC, Souths Logan Magpies Rugby League, Easts Tigers Rugby Union, Brisbane Lions Academy and the Queensland Reds Academy.

Jason completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at UQ, and is the only physio in the country to hold both Level 2 Sprints accreditation from Athletics Australia and Professional Level 2 accreditation from the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. To further his skillset, Jason is currently pursuing a Master of High-Performance Sport at ACU, undertaking subjects in sports and exercise science, data science, injury prevention, sports nutrition and leadership in elite sports.

Renae Shepherd

Physiotherapist Bardon

Renae graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and completed a research paper on goal setting within a musculoskeletal physiotherapy setting. She strongly believes in delivering patient centered care that supports people to achieve their goals. Her special interest areas include sporting injuries, lower back pain and Pilates based rehabilitation. Previously a dancer of 12 years, Renae has a passion for treating those with a background of performing arts and has knowledge of the RAD Ballet Syllabus as well as qualifications with Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Recently, she has had experience working with a Women’s FQPL soccer team for game day treatment and preparation.

Manali Parmar

Senior Physiotherapist Holland Park West

Manali completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Griffith University. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and has completed further qualifications in the APA Women’s Pelvic Health Level 1 & 2, APA Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Level 1, and is currently undertaking her Level 1 in Strength & Conditioning with the ASCA. Manali’s further training in Pelvic Health allows patients to seek guidance and treatment with any pelvic floor concerns including post-natal return to sport, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, urgency, and pre-natal/antenatal and post-natal concerns inclusive of guidance within gym based exercise and reformer/matwork pilates.

She has also been the lead physiotherapist for UQFC in 2024 and is currently the head physiotherapist for the Logan Lightning FC, focusing on injury prevention and management, and game day preparation. Manali’s passion for football and running drives her special interests in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation in the adolescent population along with creating a holistic and empowering environment for all her pelvic health patients.

Liam Woollett

Physiotherapist Toowong – Starting 24th of March

Liam is an experienced Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist and combines his experience as an elite national runner and to deliver comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation services that leverage contemporary sports medicine practises. He graduated from the University of Queensland with an Exercise and Sports Science degree in 2017 and then completed his Physiotherapy degree in 2021 at the Australian Catholic University.

Liam has worked across elite sport delivering strength and conditioning programs and as a Sport Physiotherapist. He applies this knowledge and experience into his everyday practise. Liam is currently the Physio for St George Willawong NPL squad and works extensively with runners ranging from weekend warriors to competitors at the National level. His special areas of interest include lower limb injuries, low back pain, running assessments, and combining strength and conditioning with sports medicine.

Tayin Shah

Exercise Physiologist Toowong

Tayin has a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science and has over 10 years of experience working as a tennis coach. During his university placement, he worked with athletes on the ATP & WTA tennis tours to assist them as a sports scientist and strength and conditioning coach. Tayin recently completed an accelerated Bachelor (Masters equivalent) of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Queensland. He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, long term athlete development and improving athletic performance.

Benjamin Mandall

Exercise Physiologist Holland Park

Benjamin is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Exercise Scientist (AES), obtaining his qualifications after graduating from the University of Queensland. Benjamin is a registered member of Exercise Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and has also completed his Level 1 ASCA qualification in Strength and Conditioning.

Benjamin has a passion for many sports, with a keen interest in football, where he has previously played in NPL and FQPL leagues in Queensland, and toured Italy with AC Milan’s Junior Academy in 2016. In recent years, combining his background and understanding of athletic performance, Benjamin has worked with a number of sporting teams as a Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for Brisbane State High School, Holland Park Hawks, Logan Lightning, Annerley FC and more.

Benjamin’s drive is to see others receive the same euphoric feeling from physical activity that he also receives, helping people return to the sporting field or other activities they enjoy feeling confident, safe, and most importantly strong!

Matt Gow

Remedial Massage Therapist

Matt has been a remedial massage therapist for 5 years and amassed a wealth of experience in that time including working with Tennis QLD, Cirque du Soleil, QLD Reds Rugby and QLD Ballet. Matt is dedicated to helping his clients maintain a healthy, active and pain free lifestyle. He has great hands on skills, will listen to you, and use his range of massage techniques to get the desired result. Matt is a sport and ocean lover who currently plays soccer for New Farm United.

Dr Anthony Ross

Psychologist

Anthony Ross is a dedicated Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). He completed his PhD on Child-Parent interactions and is a leading expert on the practice of mindfulness. Anthony is caring, relatable and flexible as a practitioner.

Personally, Anthony suffered a devastating illness that left him bed bound for 18 months. During this time, he continued to develop his own mindfulness practice and is now dedicated to helping others deal with life’s challenging moments.