Team - Clinical Pilates Essendon
Anna Trnka - Physiotherapist
Anna joined the Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy team with past experience as an international elite cross country skier, having represented Australia, as well as having excellent physiotherapy skills. She has been in involved with many sporting groups, including Athletics Victoria, Southern United Football Club and Corowa Football and Netball club.
Her main sporting interest is focused on running based sports, and winter sports, as Anna is a previous international cross country skier. Anna has extensive experience in return to sport treatments and program, including pilates method training and an interest in strength and conditioning.Click here to read full bio
Sarah Donovan - Physiotherapist
Sarah graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1st class honours). She has also completed a Bachelor or Social Work. Prior to joining the team at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, Sarah worked in a Sports Physiotherapy clinic in Queensland and has worked with the W-league and NPL in Women’s soccer.
Rebecca Huppert - Physiotherapist
Rebecca has worked in private practice and sports physiotherapy since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2009, with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She is about to complete her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy via La Trobe University. Rebecca is the Rehabilitation Physiotherapist with the Western Bulldogs AFL Women's team.
Claire Mc Guinness - Physiotherapist
Claire Mc Guinness is a physiotherapist who joined Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy (Essendon) in late 2016. Claire is an Irish national, residing in Melbourne, having graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2004. She has clinical experience in both private practice and hospital settings in Sligo, Ireland, as well as the world of sports physiotherapy,
Fiona Jacobs - Physiotherapist
Fiona joined the Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy team in 2015. Fiona utilises manual therapy skills, biomechanical assessment and specific exercise to treat acute and chronic sporting and musculoskeletal conditions. She has extensive experience working in elite sport and performance medicine.