Meet
the team

Shelley Sloper

Business Owner/Senior Physiotherapist

Elizabeth Maher

Practice Manager

Elizabeth has been working at Miami Physio for over 10 years and in the allied health area for over 30 years.

Elizabeth worked her way up to manager and has a wide knowledge of the areas Miami Physio can help you. Elizabeth loves having a chat to all our patients whether it’s at work or if she sees them out and about.

Elizabeth is always ready to answer your questions and make your visit to us enjoyable. You too will feel part of the team.

Elizabeth lived in Mandurah for just over 15 years and loves calling it her home. You’ll often see her out walking her dog along the beaches or with her family and friends enjoying the many Mandurah restaurants and attractions we are so lucky to have.

So give a call and she looks forward to seeing you and helping you where she can.

Danny Divine

Senior Physiotherapist

Danny Divine graduated in 2002 in the UK with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours and has worked for five years in the public and private hospitals in the UK before immigrating to Australia in 2007.

Danny had an additional four years of private practice experience in Perth prior to joining Miami Physiotherapy. He has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation techniques including musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

In addition, he has extra training in acupuncture, pilates, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, all forms of work related injuries, paediatrics and functional capacity assessments for the regional and off shore work sites.

Anya Duyvestyn

Senior Physiotherapist

Anya Duyvestyn graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand in 2015. She worked for 2 years in a private practice in the sunny town of Mount Maunganui, before heading overseas for her dream backpacking trip around South America. Anya had been wanting to move across the ditch for awhile, and finally in 2018 she has made the move to join us here at Miami and Lakelands Physiotherapy.

Anya grew up doing gymnastics and dancing, which has led her to her interest in sports related injuries, growth related pain, and lower back pain. She is also qualified to do dry needling, and pilates. Outside of physiotherapy she enjoys going to the beach, running and cooking.

Anya has just returned after having 12 months off for Maternity leave. She will be working at our Lakelands clinic on Mondays and Thursdays.

Afia Farooq

Senior Physiotherapist

Afia Farooq graduated in 2012 and completed her master’s degree in musculoskeletal and sports Physiotherapy from India in 2016. She has had 6 years of experience working in the public and private hospitals in India and Dubai before immigrating to Australia in 2021.

Afia has been working with us in Miami and Lakelands since September 2021. She has vast experience in treating pre and post-operative shoulder, knee and hip replacements. She has been helping to manage and treat complex long term cases of amputation and traumatic brain injuries. She is well versed with all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation techniques including musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. She has done her training in dry needling, clinical Pilates and manual therapy.

Outside work Afia enjoys trekking and travelling around.

Afia works between both clinics Monday – Friday and every second Saturday in Falcon.

Parnashree Jadhav

Senior Physiotherapist

Parnashree Jadhav holds a Masters degree in Clinical physiotherapy – musculoskeletal major from Curtin university, and has worked as a Physiotherapist in public and private practice for over 4 years. She completed her Bachelors of Physiotherapy from India in 2016, also completing a Fellowship program in Advanced Sports Science and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. She has experience in various sports, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions with additional skills working on-field for tennis tournaments and in dry needling.

Parnashree has been working with Miami and Lakelands Physiotherapy since January 2020. Recently, she completed an advanced shoulder course as she holds a special interest in treating shoulder injuries.

Besides physiotherapy, she loves to travel, trek and dance.

Parnashree works at our Falcon clinic on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and at our Lakelands practice on Wednesday and Friday.

Rheine Canlas

Senior Physiotherapist

Rheine Canlas is a physiotherapist who graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2019.

Rheine worked as a personal trainer and physical therapist in the fitness industry for a while and then moved on to the hospital sector for a few years. Simultaneously, she continued her personal training career with REBEL, an online fitness community and training platform, while working with some private clients and patients as a freelance trainer and physical therapist. During that time, she also completed dry needling, taping, cupping, and blading courses and had started with her Clinical Pilates training.  

Rheine joined our team in April 2022 and has enjoyed working with different people and helping them achieve optimal performance in every aspect of their lives. 

In her non-work life, Rheine enjoys working out at the gym and joining group exercise classes such as yoga, HIIT, and Pilates. She also loves being outdoors, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. 

Aditi Joshi

Senior Physiotherapist

Aditi Joshi graduated from the University of South Australia in 2019 with a masters degree in Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) where she was also trained in chronic pain management. She also obtained her Bachelors of Physiotherapy degree in India in 2016 where she become qualified in dry needling and taping.

Aditi has over 4 years of experience working in private physiotherapy practices and has special interests in post surgery rehabilitation, sports injuries and headaches.

In her free time she enjoys cooking and sketching.

Aditi joined the team in November 2022 and works at our Lakelands clinic on Tuesdays/Fridays and our Falcon clinic on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday.

Jessica Wright

Physiotherapist

Jessica Wright graduated from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. Since graduating, Jessica has completed further training in dry needling and manual therapy. She also has experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, working with NDIS patients and home care.

Jessica enjoys empowering patients to manage their musculoskeletal injuries and conditions so they can achieve their goals and return to their daily activities. Jessica has a special interest in women’s health and hopes to study pelvic health in the future by pursuing a masters degree.

In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, yoga, snorkelling, kayaking and hiking. She also helps as a medic for her sons footy team.

She also runs our hydrotherapy classes at the Falcon clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am.

Jessica joined the team in November 2022 and works at our Lakelands Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at our Falcon clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Jacob “Coby” San Pedro

Physiotherapist

Coby is a dedicated physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2020 and has been working in hospital and home-health settings before immigrating to Australia in 2024.

Coby has a passion for neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Coming from working in a large hospital that caters both in- and out-patient physio services, he specializes in treating patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries.

Through personalized treatment plans, a strong belief in evidence-based practice, and a compassionate approach, Coby is committed to helping patients improve their mobility, function, and quality of life.

Outside work, Coby keeps himself busy with multiple activities such as biking, basketball, and running. He is passionate about collecting watches, traveling, and cooking, since he believes it’s important to keep the body and soul healthy.

Coby will be working between both Falcon and Lakelands clinics.

Aaron Perera

Physiotherapist

Aaron Perera is a passionate Physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from Mahsa University in Selangor, Malaysia. With almost four years of experience in Malaysia, Aaron has worked with a diverse caseload ranging from musculoskeletal to vestibular and neurological conditions. He has a strong passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients through tailored and empathetic care.

Aaron played a pivotal role in establishing the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at his previous hospital, contributing to its operational framework and growth, and promoting services within the local community. This team effort quickly led to a busy outpatient clinic. In his roles, Aaron has assessed and treated a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and mentored clinical students which he led the training and academic section. His freelance work further highlights his ability to provide personalized home care treatments, ensuring patients receive the best possible care in their own environments.

Aaron’s specialties include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, exercise prescription, functional movement training, soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, kinesio taping, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and manual therapy. His approach is holistic, focusing on managing dysfunctions, alleviating pain, restoring function, and promoting functional movement. Aaron believes in the importance of patient education and actively involves patients in the treatment process to ensure long-term success.

In addition to his clinical work, Aaron has completed certifications in Dry Needling (Global Education of Manual Therapist, Australia), Neural Manual Therapy (Manual Concepts, Australia), and STOTT Rehab Pilates Level 1. He is currently completing his APPI Matwork. He was also a certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association in 2015.

Outside of his professional life, Aaron enjoys spending quality time with his wife and four children, cooking, exploring nature, and working out. He values connecting with friends and meeting new people.

Scott Hoey

Senior Remedial Massage Therapist

Scott has been a member of our team here at Lakelands and Miami Physio since April 2020. With a diploma of Remedial Massage, Scott graduated from the Australian Institute of Fitness in 2015 and has been practicing Remedial Massage for the last 7 years working in a variety of areas around Perth.

Scott has worked in the city with office workers and has also worked as the head sports trainer for Peel Thunder Football Club managing injuries closely with the team physio.

Scott is also now studying psychology at the University of WA and loves incorporating those lessons into his treatments for chronic pain and getting patients back into sport and work after injuries.

Scott works at our Lakelands Clinic on Thursdays and Fridays and at Miami on Saturdays.

Jodie Tilbrook

Senior Remedial Massage Therapist

Jodie graduated with her Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Australian Institute of Fitness in early June 2021 where she has been a member of our Miami Clinic since and has enjoyed every moment.

She finds treating patients rewarding and has the passion for helping others and enjoys utilising her different massage techniques to make sure you are getting the best possible treatment plan and outcome.

Outside of work Jodie enjoys watching AFL Football (Freo), long walks, gym, good pub meal and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Jodie works at our Falcon clinic Monday-Friday with a range of hours to suit your schedule.

Indi Kamura

Remedial Massage Therapist

Indi graduated with her Diploma of Remedial Massage from Train Smart Australia in 2023, and not long after joined Lakelands and Miami physiotherapy.

Starting her journey as a massage therapist was an impulse that blossomed into a passion. Indi enjoys assisting patients to have a better quality of life with the use of massage and give people the time and space to help relieve any stress, aches, and pains they may be having.

To continue her professional development, Indi has many modalities that she is excited to incorporate in addition to massage therapy, such as taping, cupping, and dry needling to name a few.

Indi is trained in martial arts and has become too familiar with injuries and injury rehabilitation, her own injuries has guided her to an interest in sports related injuries, sport injury rehabilitation and how remedial massage can aid in the recovery and the performance with athletes.

Outside of being a massage therapist, Indi enjoys training at the gym, cooking and baking, chilling out and watching movies with her fur baby and partner.Indi currently works at our Lakelands clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Mackenzie Kyle

Senior Administration

Mackenzie joined our team in February of 2022. She was born in NZ and moved to Australia with her family when she was 9 years old. Mackenzie has over 10 years experience in customer service and has worked in the healthcare industry for 7 years.

She loves welcoming our patients and making them feel comfortable.

Outside of work she enjoys the beach, watching rugby and basketball, going to the gym, cruising on her jet-ski, making cocktails and spending time with family and friends!

She works at our Falcon clinic on Mondays and Lakelands Tuesday-Friday.