Meet the team
Laurance Ollerton
Doctor of Physiotherapy, B.HlthSci (Sport&ExSci)
Laurance has over 13 years experience working as a support worker, care coordinator and physiotherapist in the healthcare sector. He has a particular interest in post-operative rehabilitation and fall prevention. He prides himself on providing gold-standard treatment, achieving the best outcomes and improving the quality of life for participants.
Michael Cramer
Doctor of Physiotherapy, B.HlthSci (Sport&ExSci)
Michael is an experienced physiotherapist with a varied caseload of musculoskeletal pain and disability, worker’s compensation, sports and injury management. Michael’s work experience allows him to confidently take clients through the entire rehabilitation process from start to finish.
Stefan Scheuermair
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, B.HlthSci (Sport&ExSci)
Stefan is an exercise physiologist and physiotherapist and has worked in the healthcare sector for the last eight years. He has a particular interest in cerebral palsy, chronic pain, ehlers-danlos syndrome, spina-bifida and autism; Stefan enjoys working closely with his patients to create personalised treatment programs to achieve their long-term goals.
Melinda Vernon
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Melinda has over 12 years of experience in the field as an Occupational Therapist (OT), having worked with a broad range of different clients, including aged care and community-based work such as worker's compensation/ return to work, brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, home modifications, clinical, Deaf and hard of hearing, Autism (adults) and neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
Melinda advocates for participant needs, completing various housing and assistive technology assessments and supporting/ motivating/ educating participants to improve their independence and quality of life. Melinda is particularly interested in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, having learnt Auslan (moderate level). Having hearing loss herself, Melinda can understand and relate to a participant's needs and their different journeys on a more in-depth therapeutic level.
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Bilal Akhtar
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Bilal is a physiotherapist with a particular interest in neurological rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Bilal has experience working in both hospital and private practice settings, allowing him to adopt a versatile approach to patient care. His passion for physiotherapy is driven by a commitment to improving patient well-being and quality of life through tailored treatment plans.
Shannon Berry
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
Shannon is a highly experienced physiotherapist who enjoys treating many conditions but is particularly interested in post-surgical rehabilitation, home-based strength mobility, rehabilitation, and sports-related injuries. Shannon enjoys working collaboratively with her patients to help them achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
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Helen Ryan
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Master of Coaching Psychology
Qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1999, Helen has worked across various settings and held clinical, case management, and leadership roles in Australia and the UK. Helen spent several years working in acquired brain injury and neurological rehabilitation and specialises in assessing cognitive and physical abilities, recommending adaptive equipment, and implementing therapeutic activities.
Helen is fascinated by what motivates and enables people to achieve their goals and has a passion for enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals.
Cathy Davies
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Masters in Education and B.Sci.Athl.Train (Sports Med)
Cathy has over 11 years of experience working with athletes and patients in the aged care sector. She has a particular interest in fall prevention, mobility, and pain neuroscience education. Cathy prides herself in building a rapport with her clients while achieving their goals. Cathy’s experience and skill set allow her to provide best-practice care, helping to develop her clients’ capacity and independence.
Astrid Harris
Master of Clinical Psychology, B.Sci.Psych, M.Sci (Org & App Social Psych)
Astrid is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who has worked as a psychologist in various clinical settings, such as early childhood development, child and adolescent inpatient services, and private practice. In addition to working with a wide range of clients, Astrid has a special interest in working on the treatment of eating disorders and ADHD. Astrid is able to provide assessments for specific learning disorders, cognitive functioning, and ADHD. She enjoys providing a safe and collaborative space for her clients to achieve their long-term goals.
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Emi Foster
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Emi is a physiotherapist with experience working across a variety of settings, including upper limb trauma/hand therapy, private and public hospitals, and private practice. She has a particular interest in hand therapy, wound care, post-operative rehabilitation, and fall prevention. She has a deep passion for helping others achieve their goals and live the lives they aspire to live.
Ingrid Jeffries
Bachelor of Education (Primary Ed)
Ingrid, our Practice Manager, has many years of experience as a manager and administrator in the health and education sectors and thrives on ensuring you get the care you need. Responsible for the smooth running of the practice, Ingrid loves to connect with people and prides herself on providing a positive and supportive experience for patients and referrers. Ingrid is happy to answer any questions, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Fiona Wesse
Fiona is our administration officer. She has many years of experience in administration and has recently worked as a support worker. Fiona has had personal experience seeing the challenges that our ageing community faces, the importance of rehabilitation from injury, and the need for intervention for those with special needs. She finds great joy in connecting people with the assistance they need to improve their quality of life. Fiona is one of the friendly voices you may hear when you call Innovate Rehab, and she is happy to help, so do not hesitate to reach out.
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Charlotte Toose-Cutler
Bachelor of Communications (Advertising)
Charlotte is our Marketing Manager and Administrator who has extensive experience in organic social media growth and relationship-building solid skills. She prides herself on her detail to business branding and her personal touch to customer care. Charlotte is your go-to person for any social media, press, collaboration, or event enquiries for Innovate Rehab.