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Bianca WithersPhysiotherapist, Exercise PhysiologistHi! My name is Bianca, I'm a Physiotherapist who has a passion for neurological rehabilitation and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Formerly an Exercise Physiologist, I am currently completing my Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy). She has extensive experience working with NDIS clients.
4 things you may not know about me: 1. I enjoy gardening and creating terrariums in my spare time. 2. I am a Fur MUM. 3. I used to be an Exercise Physiologist before becoming a Physiotherapist. 4. I used to live in the South Pacific. Bianca is also a fan of Snowboarding! She is currently away on Maternity leave and expecting her first born any day now (November 2024) . We hope she will return in the new year (2025). |
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Amy MitchellYoga Instructor, Health ScientistHello! I'm Amy, born and raised in Karratha. My yoga journey began in 2009 when I moved to Perth to study and immersede myself in Ashtanga method for several years. During my degree I studied areas in human biology, psychology and human movement. This helped me understand the science behind yoga, breathwork and mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Overtime my yoga practice evolved and adapted to include Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative styles, each bringing a new dimension of fulfilment and growth. In 2011, I travelled to Hangzhou, China and Ubud, Bali Bahasa Indonesia for a month-long yoga experience, which deepened my passion for the practice. My studies in India 2013, as part of my Bachelor of Health Science capstone semester, introduced me to Vipassana meditation. This led to transformative 10 day silent retreats in Nepal, Burma, and Sri Lanka, profoundly impacting my life's direction. While pregnant with my son, now 8 years old, I dedicated a year to studying Hatha yoga and began teaching yoga in Karratha 2017 as a 350 hour Level 1 registered Yoga teacher. The following year I completed my Relaxation Massage qualification. Since then, I have taught a diverse range of classes, from pregnancy and Mum's 'n' Bubs, to Yin, Restorative, corporate sessions, and private at home classes. A recent trip to Bali nearly 13 years on from my initial visit, reignited my sense of how far a Yoga Journey can take you. This full circle moment affirmed my commitment to sharing this lifelong practice with others. I look forward to guiding you on your own yoga path and exploring the many ways it can enrich your life. |
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Georgina StaplesPrincipal PhysiotherapistGeorgie has a degree in both Exercise Physiology (UniSA) and Physiotherapy (Curtin University, WA), which she pursued after her sporting career ended (swimming, surf lifesaving, and water-polo). This sparked her passion for health and rehabilitation. While studying at UniSA she continued her passions swimming instruction, coaching and assessment of elite athletes; Swimming (SASI-development squad) and AFL (Port Power and Adelaide Crows). She gained qualifications in Gym Instruction, Aqua-aerobics, Personal Training and Massage Therapy alongside work and study.
In 2010 she moved to Perth and it was during her Physiotherapy studies the iron ore found her veins and in 2012 while working within Health and the Mining Sector out at Wickham, she fell in love with the Pilbara, made friends and continued seeking opportunities to take rural placements, one of which, was at Population Health right here in Nikol, WA! She has lived and worked in the Pilbara for over 12 years and relocated to Karratha from Port Hedland in 2021. Her focus rurally is to ensure adequate health provision regardless of location and advocate for her clients, patients and community. As a rural generalist she has additional scope and qualification in Aquatic Physiotherapy, Lymphoedema (Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Vodder Level 1), Yoga Instruction, Pilates and Dry Needling. Georgie has been working with Sport and Musculoskeletal injuries for over a decade, has experience in and not limited to, Elite Sporting Performance, Ergonomic Assessment, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Manual Handling, Indigenous Health, Workers Compensation, Stroke, Vestibular Conditions, Acquired Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Spinal Cord Injury. Familiar with burnout and stress combined with her knowledge of physiology Georgie has a deep understanding of the body and incorporates holistic techniques into her practice including yoga, meditation and breath work to provide you with a deeper understanding to the underlying physiological drivers behind your pain and experience. Outside of Physiotherapy she is an Artist and participates in the Cossack Art Awards regularly and received a "Highly Commended" for her piece "Anzac Tribute; Limitless Spirit" in 2024 Dampier Art Awards . She plays Waterpolo for the Barracudas here in Karratha, and competed in Bodybuilding - Bikini Division in 2022. She loved her gym so much, she on occasion worked as a Personal Trainer there at Life and Soul. Georgie believe in supporting the whole person through the whole journey because "rehabilitation doesn't finish with getting back to normal", she is invested in seeing you reach your goals. While she loves sport and art, its the outdoors, the ocean and the beautiful people in our community that spark her passion for rural healthcare! Her main passion at present is her family with the birth of her Baby Dusty in 2023 who is now a extremely vibrant and energetic toddler. Her |
