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Our Team
Sophia Shippam - Principal Physiotherapist
Sophia qualified as a physiotherapist in 2009 in England with a BSc Physiotherapy with honours. After moving to Australia in 2013 she started her training in the pelvic floor and pelvic health field. Over the last few years her area of special interest has been working with those experiencing pelvic pain conditions such as Endometriosis and Vaginismus which led to the creation of Dahlia Pelvic Physio.
Sophia has a number of years' experience working in both hospital and sports settings which has given her a sound knowledge of pre-existing medical conditions and injuries. Her kind and calming nature allows patients to feel at ease quickly as she listens to their story, understanding that each person has had a unique journey with their particular condition. She provides treatment and management strategies that are based on the most current evidence in the field whilst taking a holistic approach to each individual.
Portia Graham - Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Portia is a Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has undertaken post-graduate training in treating prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual pain, sexual dysfunction and urinary and faecal concerns. She has extensive clinical experience treating women, men and gender diverse patients. She provides high-quality trauma-informed care. Portia is currently completing her Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) through the University of Melbourne and strives to provide the most up to date evidence-based care to each of her patients.
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Portia has a keen interest in getting to know her patients. She likes to provide space and time to listen and understand each person’s story and enjoys working with people to achieve their goals. She believes in empowering her patients through a combination of hands-on treatment, education and exercise prescription and she feels this is a fantastic way to achieve a sustainable long-term outcome where her patients move towards effective self-management.
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When not at work Portia enjoys swimming, pottering about in her garden and spending time with her fiancé, family, friends and four-legged creatures.
Yasmin Exley - Receptionist
Yasmin joined our team in 2024 bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from numerous customer service roles including other health care centers. With two grown up boys she is well versed in motherhood and loves a baby cuddle if needed during your appointment.
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Yasmin works on a part time basis on a Monday morning so if you need admin support give her a call.
Ashleigh Chapman - Counsellor
Evolve Mental Health
Ashleigh is a Clinically Registered Counsellor & Supervisor, Mother, wannabe athlete, friend and partner. Ashleigh has a keen interest in working with couples and individuals who have experienced trauma and looking at trauma impacts how we show up in the here and now.
Ashleigh takes a relational focus in working with couples and individuals with a fundamental belief of healing via relationships.
Ashleigh primarily works with Couples and Mothers who are navigating parenting and relationships through a trauma lens. This journey often equips people with new strategies to navigate challenges a little easier than before. To turn the volume down on your trauma responses and help you live a life of balance and vitality. One where people are able to experience the breadth of their humanity and not remain stuck.
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In addition, Ashleigh also holds space for Birth Debriefing for both Mothers and their birthing partners. This is a space for Mothers to gain an understanding of their own inner narratives and emotional responses to their birth experience and how this may impact their ability to show up as the Mother they truly aspire to be.
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Ashleigh is kind, affirming and assertive in her approach and wants to ensure you walk away with the tools to navigate your life a little smoother than before.
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