Meet the Team

Expertise

• Hip and knee osteoarthritis, including being a GLA:D program-accredited practitioner
• Sports physiotherapy and running-related injuries
• Preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation

Meet Sam, a friendly and passionate physiotherapist who prides himself on delivering high-quality care tailored to each individual.

Since graduating with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2021, Sam has worked with a wide range of clients, including sporting populations, individuals recovering from shoulder surgeries and joint replacements, and those managing hip and knee osteoarthritis. He is currently the Head Physiotherapist for the Adelaide Croatia Raiders Soccer Club and also pursues his passion for education and development as a casual tutor within the physiotherapy program at the University of South Australia.

Sam has completed further training in sports physiotherapy, dry needling, and strength and conditioning, enhancing his ability to deliver well-rounded, evidence-based care.

Outside the clinic, Sam enjoys staying active — whether that’s in the gym, out for a run, or playing a round of golf with friends. He also enjoys winding down with quality time spent with his Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Millie.

Expertise

• Knee, Ankle and Foot injuries
• Low Back and Neck Pain
• Dry Needling, including advanced dry needling techniques

Meet Georgia, a passionate and friendly physiotherapist who enjoys working alongside her clients to help them return to what they enjoy doing most. Having graduated from Flinders University with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2020, she has worked in private practice ever since, generating a wealth of experience. With a strong focus on hands-on treatment alongside targeted rehabilitation, Georgia takes pride in working collaboratively with her clients to achieve their goals.

She has additional training in the management of knee, ankle and foot injuries, as well as strength and conditioning, ensuring she can get people back on their feet as soon as possible. With personal experience as a netballer, dancer and regular gym-goer, she understands the importance of staying active, rehabbing effectively and preventing injuries.

Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Georgia playing netball or hitting the gym, hunting down the best sweet treats, or adding to her ever-growing gin collection.

Expertise

• Dance Physiotherapy & Pre-Pointe Assessment
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction (jaw pain)
• Low and mid back pain
• Sporting injuries
• Child and adolescent conditions

Victoria is a passionate physiotherapist and former dancer who understands the unique demands of dance. With experience as a Pilates instructor, WNPL sports trainer, and ASCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach, she combines physiotherapy expertise with tailored strength and movement training to help dancers perform at their best.

Whilst having a special interest in TMJ and dance Physiotherapy, as well as providing pre-pointe assessments, Victoria also enjoys working with clients across all demographics to help them reach their goals, combining traditional-style physiotherapy techniques with strength and movement training.

She utilises her knowledge within the fitness industry to tailor treatment plans to prevent injury and support recovery. Her philosophy encompasses the idea that “strength comes through movement” and she aims to empower each client, building strong relationships to assist them at all stages of their journey.

Victoria enjoys working with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sporting and Cross-Fit-related issues, or individuals striving to improve their athletic performance. She is dedicated to developing her physiotherapy skills and looks forward to a rewarding career as part of the team at Thrive.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find Victoria working on her own CrossFit skills, running or teaching the odd Pilates class here and there. She enjoys spending time with family and friends by the beach over an iced latte or sharing home-baked goods.

Expertise:

• Chronic lower back pain, including being a GLA:D Back accredited practitioner
• Sciatica
• Shoulder and knee pain
• Sports and tendon-related injuries, with a strong focus on soccer, tennis, and gym-based injuries

Meet Joe, a dedicated and driven physiotherapist committed to helping his clients move, feel, and live better. He combines hands-on treatment, tailored exercise programs, and clear, empowering education to help people achieve meaningful, long-term results.

As a GLA:D Back accredited practitioner, Joe has completed specialised training in evidence-based exercise and education for chronic and persistent low back pain. He is passionate about helping clients build confidence in their back, reduce flare-ups, and return to the activities they love.

With a strong sporting background — including several years as a tennis coach and extensive experience working with soccer, tennis, and gym-related injuries, Joe has a deep understanding of performance, loading, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. He enjoys supporting clients at every stage of recovery, from early rehab through to high-level performance.

Joe has also completed further training in dry needling and Pilates. With over a decade of gym experience, he loves helping people get stronger, more resilient, and confident in their bodies.

Outside of the clinic, Joe enjoys staying active, heading to the beach, and catching up with friends over coffee.

Expertise

• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction (jaw pain)
• Hip and knee osteoarthritis (certified GLA:D practitioner)
• Lower limb injuries (hip, knee, ankle) including tendon injuries
• Sports injuries, with a special focus on golf physiotherapy

Darcy is a warm, approachable, and dedicated physiotherapist who takes an individualised, holistic approach to care. With extensive training in manual therapy, Darcy combines hands-on techniques to provide pain relief with exercise-based strategies to deliver long-term solutions. His excellent communication skills enable him to focus on each client’s specific goals, creating tailored treatment plans for people of all ages and abilities.

Drawing on his rich sporting background in cricket, golf, and tennis, as well as experience as an amateur football physiotherapist, Darcy has developed a strong passion for sports rehabilitation.

When he’s not at work, Darcy enjoys playing golf at the Glenelg Golf Club (hint: he’s a very handy golfer!), running, watching sports, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Expertise

• Lower back pain and neck pain
• Postural and work-related aches and pains
• Knee pain (including runners and sports-related knee pain)
• Lower limb pain (hip, thigh, calf, ankle)

Eleni is a friendly physiotherapist who enjoys helping people feel better and move with confidence. As a former athletics sprinter, and a regular gym and Pilates participant, she understands the demands that sport, exercise, and everyday life can place on the body. She is passionate about providing relief through high-quality hands-on treatment, and where appropriate, developing evidence-based rehabilitation programs that support clients in confidently returning to the activities they enjoy.

Eleni enjoys working with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions across all age groups. With a background in sports training, athletics, and gym-based exercise, she has a strong interest in injury prevention, movement-based rehabilitation, and building resilient bodies for long-term health. She takes a client-focused approach, supporting and guiding people through every stage of their recovery. Eleni is committed to continually developing her physiotherapy skills and is excited to be building her career as part of the Thrive Physio Plus team.

Outside the clinic, Eleni is excited about starting Taekwondo martial arts, enjoys travelling, beach walks with her dog, cooking, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Expertise

• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Pelvic pain conditions, e.g. Endometriosis
• Pregnancy & Postpartum care
• Headache & Migraine Management

Kate is a warm and empathetic physiotherapist with a passion for improving the lives of her patients. She believes in creating an environment where her patients feel heard, empowered, and supported.

Kate is deeply committed to empowering women through personalised care in the field of Women’s Pelvic Health. With a genuine passion for helping women reclaim control over their bodies, she treats a wide range of issues, including urinary or bowel incontinence, prolapse care, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy/postnatal care and pelvic pain conditions (such as Bladder Pain Syndrome, Endometriosis, and Adenomyosis). Kate is dedicated to creating a safe space where women can address their concerns and guide them on their journey toward a better quality of life.

Kate also practices as a Level 3 Watson Headache Practitioner. Kate brings her expertise in headache and migraine management, focusing on providing effective strategies to help her patients live headache-free.

Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and their Labrador, Max, exploring the scenic Adelaide Hills and travelling overseas whenever the opportunity arises. She values catching up with family and friends, attending her favourite group exercise gym and sitting in front of the fire with a red wine!

Expertise

• Complex neck and back pain management, including sciatica
• Tendon pain, including gym, CrossFit, and sport-related injuries
• BPPV (vertigo) and dizziness rehabilitation

Meet Dylan, a passionate and empathetic physiotherapist dedicated to helping people move better and live pain-free. With a wealth of knowledge and experience that belies his years, Dylan integrates hands-on therapy with exercise to provide effective pain management strategies tailored to each client’s needs. He believes in achieving optimal long-term results by addressing the complexity of pain through both passive therapy and active rehabilitation.

Dylan is truly invested in the rehabilitation journey of his clients. He understands that the key to a successful experience lies in truly listening to each person’s story and collaborating to create personalised treatment plans. Whether overcoming minor injuries or managing persistent pain, Dylan has the tools and expertise to help clients achieve their goals. His philosophy is that “motion is lotion,” and he leverages his extensive knowledge of exercise to promote recovery and enhance overall well-being.

A self-proclaimed “physio enthusiast,” Dylan is committed to continuous professional development. In his spare time, he immerses himself in the latest research by reading studies and listening to informative podcasts, ensuring he stays up-to-date with advancements in the field. This dedication allows him to better serve his clients and provide the most effective treatment options.

When he’s not at work, Dylan enjoys spending time with friends, watching and playing various sports, or working out at the gym.

Kate is a Remedial Massage Therapist with a genuine passion for helping people feel at their best.

Fascinated by the human body and its ability to recover with the right support, Kate has trained in both remedial massage and clinical Pilates. She particularly enjoys providing hands-on treatment with mindful movement to help her clients reduce pain and  move more freely.

Kate’s own experience with injury, rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance has given her a strong appreciation for the importance of regular self-care. She understands firsthand how effective massage and movement can be when used together as part of a well-rounded approach to recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Outside of the clinic, Kate loves exploring the outdoors by bike or on foot, usually with her loyal hound, Rodney, close by. With her caring nature, thoughtful approach and broad understanding of movement, you can be confident you’re in great hands with Kate.

Meet Leah,

Leah joins Thrive as our new Practice Manager. With almost a decade of experience in the Home Care sector, Leah is an organised people-person committed to quality care — passionate about helping people succeed and ensuring both clients and the Thrive team have what they need to thrive.

Outside the clinic, Leah tends her urban garden, complete with ducks and chickens, enjoys cooking for her husband and hungry teen boys, and loves spending time with friends. She values community, connection, and making the most of life’s simple pleasures.

Meet Giancarlo, one half of the founding team of Thrive Physio Plus, who joined forces with Luke in 2018 to establish Thrive from the ground up. With 13 years of experience as a practicing physiotherapist, Giancarlo possesses invaluable insights from working with highly acclaimed performing artists and renowned manipulative physiotherapists. Although he no longer consults, his extensive clinical background informs his focus on marketing, finance, and enhancing the overall client experience within Thrive.

Outside of Thrive, Giancarlo enjoys going to the gym, running, and spending quality time with his partner, Yas, and their dog, Gigi. He loves catching up with friends over a beverage or two, embracing the vibrant community around him and the adventures that come with it.

Meet Luke, who co-founded Thrive Physio Plus in 2018 after returning to his hometown of Adelaide from Melbourne, where he expanded his knowledge with some of the country’s most elite and well-respected therapists. With 13 years of experience as a trained physiotherapist before transitioning to focus solely on the business, Luke is dedicated to overseeing the client experience, ensuring that every individual who walks through the door receives the best journey possible. He also prioritises the development and support of his team, alongside driving business growth.

Outside the clinic, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He loves going to the gym, running, and immersing himself in health-related podcasts or reading. Embracing the blend of life and business, he thrives on the daily challenges and rewards of running an allied health practice.