OUR PHYSIOS
Physiotherapist
THOMAS POPE
Tom opened Physio On Patterson in late 2020 after spending several years in private practice in Adelaide and Melbourne. Tom originally completed a Bachelor of Sport Science in 2011 at the University of South Australia before pursuing a post-graduate Masters in Physiotherapy, which he completed in 2013.
Tom has a strong belief that effective physiotherapy requires a combination of corrective exercise and strength and conditioning with a focus on patient education and empowerment.
Tom is a keen golfer and has a special interest in golf injury screening and rehab, including a commitment to golf specific performance training.
Physiotherapist
ETHAN HALL
Ethan is a physiotherapist from Queensland who completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU in Brisbane in 2022.
Ethan is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and is a strong believer in the physiotherapist’s ability to empower patients through education and exercise.
Ethan is always eager to learn and develop his physiotherapy skills, and has completed a variety of Professional Development courses since finishing his degree, including in sports physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, pain physiotherapy, osteoarthritis management, and ACL rehabilitation.
Outside of work Ethan is keenly interested in both playing and watching basketball. He also has a new found fascination with AFL but is still yet to decide which team he is going to support!
Physiotherapist
ALEX HUANG
Alex is a dedicated and empathetic physiotherapist, who thrives on the opportunity to make a difference and build connections with others. He is passionate about taking an active approach to rehabilitation and often combines comprehensive education, appropriate manual therapy with strength and conditioning.
Alex graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from Flinders University, having previously completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). During his training, he gained experience working with elite sporting teams including Port Adelaide Football Club, Adelaide United Football Club. After graduating, Alex has worked in private practice developing a breadth of experience treating a range of issues.
His clinical interests include pre and post-operative rehabilitation, sporting injuries, lower limb injuries and strength and conditioning. Away from the clinic you’ll find him running, in the gym, travelling or chatting footy.
Rehab Therapist & Pilates Instructor
LAURA DUGGAN
Laura graduated in 2019 in Ireland with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy.
As a Rehabilitation therapist she specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and has extensive experience working in Ireland, the UK and in Canada.
Laura has continued her learning in dry needling therapy, personal training, group fitness instruction and clinical reformer pilates teacher training. Laura is loving her time in Melbourne and is keen to build a strong presence in the community.