Brett Slocombe is the director of Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy. He has been working as a Physiotherapist since 1991 in both hospital and private practice.

He is well known for his work with elite sporting teams, having worked with the Australian Swimming Team since 2006. He was selected by the AOC (Australian Olympic Committee) to work as one of the Australian Team Physiotherapists at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and the Rio Olympics in 2016. He continues to tour with the Australian Dolphins swim team on a regular basis.

Since 2009, Brett has also be working with the Australian Kayak Team, including traveling to Europe to provide Physiotherapy at the world cup and world championship regattas, and he was again appointed by the AOC as Olympic Team Physiotherapist for the Kayak Team for London 2012. The highlight of the trip being the gold medal winning performance from the Australian Mens K4.

He is an excellent diagnostician, and will be able to provide a clear “plan of attack” when dealing with complex musculoskeletal problems.

He is from an elite sporting background having been two time Australian champion in beach flags and world champion in beach flags and beach relay. Back in 1994, he captained the Australian Surf Life Saving Representative Team on their tour of Japan.

He has an excellent grasp of myofascial techniques both manual therapy and dry needling, and has “good hands” when it comes to spinal manipulation and adjustment. He is a certified level three (DMA) Pilates instructor.

He lectures regularly for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sports Medicine Australia and Manual Concepts on various sports Physiotherapy topics, primarily shoulder injuries and rehabilitation techniques. He is also a clinical supervisor and examiner for Curtin University’s post graduate Master of Sports Physiotherapy program.

He is the current WAIS (Western Australian Institute of Sport) Sports Therapist for the three programs: Swimming, Canoe/Kayak and Sailing.

Ian Lowther works part-time at Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy treating both as a Physiotherapist and Podiatrist. He holds a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy and Post Graduate Diplomas in Sports Physiotherapy and Podiatry.

He is well known for his work in the sporting field which includes being Physiotherapist to the 2008 Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball Team, inaugural Physiotherapist to the Fremantle Dockers, Podiatrist to The West Coast Eagles as well as working with the Claremont and Subiaco Football Clubs. Ian is a dedicated family man, who attributes his success to his loving wife and three sons.

Craig is a registered Physiotherapist and ASCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach, with a Master of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy and a commitment to ongoing continuing education both in Strength & Conditioning and Physiotherapy. Craig is a pioneer in functional movement training in WA having founded PhysioFit training in 1996, and then later combining the smarts of Physiotherapy with the strength of functional movement training. Years as a world-champion athlete and a distinguished career as a detective in the WA Police Force give Craig a unique perspective on his physiotherapy qualifications. His approach addresses the real-world demands we make on our bodies and has applications from fitness training and rehabilitation, to workplace safety and injury prevention.

In 2012 Craig began his role as Manager Physical Performance (Physio and S&C) with West Perth Football Club. He helped steer both the league and reserve teams to multiple Grand Finals, securing their first league premiership win in a decade. Prior to his appointment with West Perth, Craig worked with Subiaco FC as Physiotherapist and Functional Strength Coach, helping guide the team to three Grand Finals and two premierships.

Craig was also a Senior Physio with Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) from Feb 2010 to Aug 2012, where he was appointed as the first onsite Physiotherapist on the Barrow Island Gorgon Project. He introduced Functional Movement Screening to MHS and was responsible for the redevelopment of their Pre-Employment Functional Assessment training and procedure Australia-wide. Further to his work with MHS, Craig was contracted independently to assist Chevron in developing their Warm-Up and Sprains and Strains Assessment Handbooks. Chevron subsequently went on to win the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Safety Performance Award.

Craig is also a karate Shihan (Master), 6^th Dan Black Belt, holder of four IKGA Karate World Titles and thirteen National All-Style Titles. He captained the Australian team from 1995-2005 and continues his work training students for competitions at and above national level.

Koki completed her undergraduate degree at Curtin University in Perth and went on to work at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital where she gained experience with a broad range of medical conditions in both acute and rehabilitative settings for both inpatients and outpatients. In 1998, she completed a Clinical Masters degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy back at Curtin University, after which she worked for various private clinics and sports teams.

She spent 12 years working in London, 5 of which included the management of professional dancers and other performing artists, premiership soccer players and a general case load at a Harley Street Practice. Whilst in the UK, she added to her qualifications by completing training in Pilates and acupuncture which she combines with her manual therapy and exercise prescription skills.

Her philosophy is firstly to make a specific working diagnosis based on detailed assessment and clinical testing. Then provide enough hands on therapy to get her patients to a point where they can manage their own conditions with self-treatment techniques and functional exercises that can be incorporated into daily life wherever possible. Her aim is to guide people to return to as full function as is possible whatever their pursuit’s may be. She returned to Perth in October 2011 and is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the team at Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy.

A leader in the Perth Pilates industry,  Cindy Davis is the most highly qualified Pilates practitioner to have ever worked at Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy. She is a certified Polestar Pilates mentor and trainer, making her a passionate teacher first and foremost.  Cindy provides patients with an unbelievable understanding of their body, whether that be in rehabilitation from injury, elite sport, general functioning or their place of employment. Cindy is already keeping us on our toes as a driving force behind an major upgrade in the pilates room, with brand new, top of the range balanced body equipment, including the incredible new Allegro 2 reformer.

She shares the philosophy of all the Physiotherapists at Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy. Firstly identify poor and inefficient motor control patterns that may or may not (yet) have led to injury. Then rectify these abnormal movement patterns with low load motor pattern retraining. Following up with progression to heavier resistance based functional training that builds strength and resilience for the mind and body. The result is optimal human performance.

Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy is excited to be partnering with PLC Lighthouse in 2018, with Jo Norcott (nee McCallum) appointed as the Lead Physiotherapist for the School. Jo has worked as a private practitioner since 1993. Her service to the sports of gymnastics, diving and synchronised swimming, both in WA and nationally (including working with numerous Olympians) stands her apart as an incredible Physiotherapist and one with immense experience in treating school-aged girls.  As the School Physiotherapist, Jo will work closely with PLC Physical Education staff, coaches and performing arts teachers, as well as other PLC Lighthouse providers, to provide a holistic approach to each student’s wellbeing.

After completing her Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science) at the University of Western Australia, Janine continued to expand her skill set, and completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 2015. Since graduating, Janine has worked in a variety of clinical setting in both Perth and London, and is currently completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health and Continence at Curtin University.

Before studying Physiotherapy, Janine represented Australia at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics and was a member of the Gold medal winning team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Having done Pilates throughout her gymnastics career as both an injury prevention and rehabilitation tool, Janine became particularly passionate about the benefits of this holistic approach to her health and wellbeing as an athlete. After retiring from gymnastics, Janine went on to complete her Certificate IV in Polestar Pilates Matwork and subsequently her Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation course. She is currently a mentor for Polestar Australia.

Janine is passionate about empowering her clients through education and movement, to better understand and manage their injuries. She enjoys integrating her studies with her knowledge and first-hand experience as an athlete, to inspire people to maximise their individual potential and live happier, healthier lives through intelligent movement.

Gaynor studied Physiotherapy at Curtin University, qualifying in 1991, then spent the next three years working at Royal Perth Rehabilitation Hospital. The search for adventure took her to London for a few years and then onto Switzerland for four years working in different hospital settings. Gaynor returned to Melbourne to undertake Pilates training with Dance Medicine Australia. She then set up her own successful private practice in Switzerland with a Pilates Studio. 

Her Physiotherapy philosophy is to combine top quality hands on treatment with evidence based exercise prescription, and thorough patient education to fully empower the patient to achieve their goals. Gaynor loves to be outdoors and enjoys to SUP, kite surf, beach walk and work on her bush property.

Madelyn completed her Physiotherapy degree at Curtin University in 2011. Since her graduation she has worked extensively with musculoskeletal injuries in the private practice setting with focus on exercise rehabilitation. This desire to help people improve their functionality and achieve their sport and fitness goals naturally drew her to Clinical Pilates. She completed her Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation course in 2013 and since this time has worked primarily in the field of Clinical Pilates. 

 Madelyn is passionate about all things health and fitness related. This flows into her working life where her favourite part of the job is empowering patients to learn about and understand their own bodies. This helps patients in reaching their health goals and attaining optimal physical function. Madelyn grew up in the southern coastal town of Albany and this has shaped her adventurous personality. Days off and weekends are spent exploring the amazing WA coastline or hiking through the countryside. She also loves to travel and enjoys the exposure to diverse people and cultures that this travel provides. Madelyn is very happy to join the Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy team.

Tony graduated as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 1998, studying through the Association of Remedial Masseurs in Perth. He was drawn to bodywork after playing Aussie Rules Football and sustaining multiple joint and soft tissue injuries. During the 2000’s he worked closely with the Fremantle Triathlon Club and spent seasons 2010 to 2014 working with the Dockers-Fremantle Football Club, concurrently running his busy massage therapy practice in East Fremantle.

Tony moved to California with his family in 2019 and was an instant hit with athletes in the US Olympic Weightlifting Team and Pro NFL footballers. Lucky for us, he’s back in Perth and we are so pleased to have him working as part of the A-team at Cottesloe Sports Physiotherapy. He’s a fantastic bloke and a well-respected massage therapist with now international acclaim! Book in and experience sports massage at its finest.

After suffering a rock climbing accident in which he damaged his ankle Manuel used massage as part of his rehabilitation and was amazed at the instant effect the manual therapy had on his recovery. He enrolled to study at Meadowbank TAFE in Sydney and graduated in 1998. Manuel specializes in managing and preventing musculoskeletal complaints ranging from headaches to lower back pain and common postural complaints. He really enjoy helping people leave the rooms pain free and moving more freely and comfortable. Manuel has also been lucky enough to have worked with various travelling sporting teams such as the Irish rugby team and Melbourne Storm rugby league team. He also teach at Endeavour College of Natural health and Challenger TAFE in their Diploma of Remedial Massage course. As well as holding a Diploma of Remedial Massage Manuel also holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal therapy) and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.