Melanie has 14 years of experience in paediatric physiotherapy with a large variety of conditions including cerebral palsy, stroke, spina bifida, genetic conditions, orthopaedic conditions, general developmental delay, neurodivergent conditions and many others. She has experience with children ranging in functional levels from fully dependent in mobility to fully mobile and a range of ages from preemies to young adults. She also has experience with children who are more medically fragile. With every child and their family, her goal is to help them live their best lives without limits to their dreams.

Melanie has worked in a variety of settings including in-home, in-centre, community based such as playgrounds, school-based, group-based, paediatric centre for children who are medically fragile, aquatic therapy, and telehealth.

Melanie graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in the United States with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy). She has been a registered physiotherapist in Australia through AHPRA for 5 years.  In the United States, Melanie was a Paediatric Certified Specialist (1 of 2,000 in the USA at the time). She also has her Pilates Mat Certification (and loves to use the principles in fun activities during sessions!)

Melanie and her family are loving their new home in Terrigal.  Melanie and her husband have four adventurous and sports loving boys and a dog so life is never quiet. Her family loves to travel to new locations, swim in the ocean and explore the beautiful Central Coast. 

Tinya He

Physiotherapist

Priya is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Newcastle and is in her second year at UON. Before joining the team, Priya previously worked as a receptionist at a Physiotherapy Clinic in Canberra. She gained valuable insight into the world of allied health and private practice and is looking forward to expanding this knowledge. 

Priya’s interest in allied health was sparked early on, having received speech pathology growing up. This experience, along with watching her sister become a speech pathologist, led to the world of allied health, and ultimately occupational therapy. 

When Priya isn’t working, you’ll likely find her playing with her dog, Leo, crocheting or watching TV shows.

Melanie Mintz

Tinya is a physiotherapist with broad clinical experience across hospital and community settings, including musculoskeletal, emergency, cardiorespiratory/ ICU and neurological physiotherapy, as well as fracture clinics and hydrotherapy. Through these roles, she has worked with people across the lifespan, including supporting children with orthopaedic and fracture rehabilitation and management.

 
Tinya previously worked as a paediatric Allied Health Assistant at Little Champions Therapy, supporting play-based, evidence-informed physiotherapy for children and young adults with neurological, developmental and orthopaedic conditions. She has experience assisting therapy across clinic, school, daycare, community and aquatic settings.

She is passionate about paediatric physiotherapy and is excited to work closely with children and their families to deliver high-quality and goal-orientated care. Tinya graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (First Class Honours).

 
Tinya grew up on the Central Coast, and loves going for walks, swims, travelling and watching movies!

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