Bodyworks Physiotherapy
EXPERIENCE OUR TEAM TODAY, FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Our team of professional physoptherpists servicing from Manly to Palm Beach and beyond on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, can work with you so you begin to move better.
The team behind Bodyworks Physiotherapy.
All physiotherapists at Bodyworks are trained, experienced and registered to manage your back to work/activity/play plan, while our friendly support staff will manage the communication and billing directly with your compensation insurance provider.
Natalie Perkins
Principal Practitioner
Bachelor of Science – University of Melbourne & Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Natalie commenced her career in a fast-stream rehabilitation hospital before being offered a position at Sandringham Sports Medicine Practice where she gained extensive experience in sports medicine.
Natalie has provided her treatment methods to Olympic athletes, and toured the globe for over a decade as the Head of Physiotherapy for Nitro Circus. SHe has provide physio support for a number of Red Bull ultimate events and in conjunction with Hemisphere Medical Group, provided & co-ordinated services to a vast array of A-List entertainers.
She also provide lectures and key note speeches at venues around the globe, providing clinical training for physio students and treating peers with included the hot topic of concussion management at the NSW Institute of Sport and Northern Beaches Hospital.
In her spare time Natalie plays mum to 2 gorgeous kids and tries to practice what she preaches in terms of undertaking regular exercise in the form of CrossFit, gym and running.
Millie Suters
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Millie commenced her time at Bodyworks on a clinical placement as a final year student from university and she immediately had an affinity with the “Bodyworks model”. From there it was a “no brainer” for her to join the business!
Millie has continued to advance her skills in the delivery of the Bodyworks method in both the Warriewood and Terrey Hills clinics and has immediately developed a loyal client following as a result. Millie hasn’t stopped there, further developing her accredited skills in Pilates and Ballet Pre-Pointe assessments strengthening advise and treatment.
Millie trained with the Australia Ballet School and was a National Finalist in Physical Culture.
Jack Giles
Senior Physiotherapist
Jack commenced the Bodyworks Graduate program after relocating from the Gold Coast. A graduate of Griffith University, Jack takes pride in taking a patient centred approach to ensure that his clients can get back to their best through a combination of hands on and exercise-based therapies.
As a competitive Manly Marlin’s Rugby player, Jack understands the demands of high-level sport and the psychological toll of an injury and likes to equip his clients with the tools and knowledge to ensure they feel confident to return to their best, whilst making sure that their problems do not reoccur. Additionally, as an avid surfer, Jack understands the frustration in not being able to perform the activities that you once loved doing and can work with you to get you back on the right track.
Jack is our resident BFRT specialist, and can get anyone excited about Strength and conditioning training – just try one of his classes, I dare you!
Alice Tarnawski
Senior Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) – University of Sydney
Senior Physiotherapist, Pilates Clinician & Women’s Health Therapist
Alice Tarnawski is a Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor at Bodyworks Physiotherapy. Alice is a graduate of the University of Sydney with a passion for assessing and treating musculoskeletal pain using a combination of hands on techniques and functional exercise including Pilates.
Alice’s other areas of interest include pelvic floor dysfunction, where she is trained in the use of real-time ultrasound to safely and non-invasively assess and train the ‘core’ and pelvic floor to help both men and women reduce trouble with leakage, discomfort and pain.
As an Australian representative in the sport of sailing both nationally and internationally, she has developed a passion for treating, assessing and preventing sailing-related injuries, particularly concussion. Alice has delivered concussion focused educational seminars to various sporting clubs to improve the understanding of this condition and explain the benefits of appropriate management and rehabilitation.
In 2019 Alice completed her first Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, as well as represented Australia in the Farr 40 World Championships held in Long Beach, California. Alice is passionate about movement and when she is not in or on the water, you can often find her in the gym, walking, on a Pilates reformer or hanging out with friends and family.
Kye Conna
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science UNSW, Master of Physiotherapy USYD
Kye began his Bodyworks journey during his undergraduate placement in Sports and Exercise Management where he fell in love with Physiotherapy and the Bodyworks approach. Kye started at Bodyworks as our Sports and Exercise Therapist providing detailed athletic assessments using our unique Biodex and Activeforce technologies, 1-on-1 personal training, and running our popular BFRT and Shoulder Classes. As an ex semi-professional footballer, Kye understands the physical and psychological demands of athletic performance and uses this to assist athletes back to their peak performance (regardless of whether you are an O45’s weekend warrior or the next Lionel Messi/Sam Kerr).
Inspired by what the team of physios around him could do with manual therapy, Kye completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at Sydney University. Using the unique Bodyworks Model of diagnosis and treatment he now combines “hands-on” therapy for people with all conditions including lower back and neck pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries. He has also been trained in concussion management, a condition he can personally empathise with as a result of his own experience.
Kye isn’t just interested in the “sporty-types” though! He runs our falls prevention classes in Belrose and has a desire to help people of all ages to reach their physical goals and maintain their independence.
In his spare time you will find Kye in the surf, in the gym, or playing Premier League football for Pittwater FC.
Max Evans
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Australian Catholic University
Max is a Physiotherapy graduate from Australian Catholic University , where the
emphasis for evidence-based practice and customised patient treatment made him a great fit for the “Bodyworks Model”, which relies on a thorough assessment of
contributing factors, hands-on therapy to rapidly alleviate pain then focused exercise
therapy to ensure it stays away!
Max’s love for Physiotherapy began at a young age, as a state level long distance
runner he often required physiotherapy to stay in one piece and as such particularly
enjoys treating clients with running injuries and those with a desire to prevent them! He has furthered his education with intensive training in lower limb biomechanics and is skilled at diagnosis of lower limb issues and orthotic prescription for foot alignment correction.
Understanding how the body operates and the mechanics of human movement drew him into the career and since starting at Bodyworks, he has continued to advance his manual therapy skills, under the practice principle, creating great results. With an insatiable desire to keep bettering himself and achieve the best outcomes for you,
Max will guide you back to whatever level of activity you want to achieve. He is
equally comfortable treating elite athletes recover from injury or improve sports
performance as he is treating those clients whose primary goal is to go downstairs or get up from the couch without pain!
As a keen surfer, Max also runs our “Wave Warriors” surfing program, designed to
improve flexibility, strength and balance for surfers. These classes are particularly
good for tradies who bend over tools all day then get back pain in the surf. Max
explains the various loads placed on the body during different phases of surfing
movement and how to best prepare the body to reduce injury risk and MAXimise
board time!
Lauren Bourgeois
Physiotherapist
Lauren is a physiotherapist who enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal
conditions and working with people of all ages and activity levels. She has a
particular passion for concussion and lower limb injuries, especially those involving
the knee. As a former AFL player, Lauren understands the physical demands of
field-based sports and enjoys supporting athletes through injury and their return to
the field.
Having rehabilitated two ACL injuries herself during her time playing AFL, Lauren
understands the physical and psychological challenges that can come with injury and recovery. This lived experience informs her empathetic, patient-centred approach and allows her to support patients confidently through all stages of rehabilitation, including pre-operative, post-operative, and conservative pathways.
Lauren enjoys blending hands-on treatment with exercise-based therapy and
biomechanical principles to help patients move better, feel stronger, and get back to
doing what they love. She takes a personalised, evidence-based approach to care,
tailoring treatment to each individual’s goals, lifestyle, and movement demands. She
is passionate about empowering people to feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies, whether they are returning to sport, staying active, or improving their day-to-day function.
Lauren is also responsible for leading a significant number of Pilates classes offered
at Bodyworks Physiotherapy and happily engages clients of all ages and stages in
an overall exercise program using the reformers and Wundachair equipment.
Having successfully completed the Kokoda Trail in 2024, Lauren knows how to focus
and achieve goals, and her volunteer work with Surf Lifesaving Australia, and AFL
Sydney is a testament to her community spirit and empathy. Her bright and bubbly
personality helps make everything hurt a little less from the very first “hello!”
Dr. Cooper Cole
Physiotherapist
Growing up playing elite-level tennis, Cooper experienced the frustration and mental strain that comes with persistent injuries. Being unable to do what he loved shaped his understanding of how deeply injuries can impact both performance and
wellbeing. These challenges inspired him to pursue physiotherapy, with a strong
focus on helping people return to activity confidently while minimising the risk of re-injury.
Cooper combines his experience and knowledge gained from a variety of different
areas such as sports, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation settings to ensure
every patient receives individualised, patient centric care so every patient gets the
best possible outcomes.
Cooper prides himself on ensuring that not only symptoms are addressed but the
root causes of conditions are found and dealt with, so your pain not only goes away
but stays away. To achieve this, he utilises a combination of effective hands-on
therapies for quick pain relief with tailored exercises specific to each patient’s
individual circumstances.
Cooper’s background playing, coaching and working in a strength and conditioning
role for tennis players makes him our resident tennis and Pickleball expert who is
sure to get you back on court following an injury or improve your performance.
Although he loves getting athletes back performing at their best, he also has a strong interest in healthy aging and believes everyone can improve their function and achieve their goals with a little bit of help. His particular interest in upper body
injuries makes him the perfect physiotherapist to address that nagging elbow or
shoulder pain by providing rapid relief as well as advice to prevent it returning.
Cooper runs a number of exercise classes for the clinic including our “Well-
Balanced” program that is designed to reduce falls risk and promote general strength
and flexibility and our shoulder classes which specifically target upper limb
strengthening. If your shoulders or elbows need their 1000km service, book a
session with Cooper to have you serving, volleying and hanging the washing again
with ease!
Scooby (“Scoobs”)
Director of Happiness
Our resident “Therapy” dog Scooby will greet you with a smile and work his magic on you immediately. This little guys knows every pressure point to work on to get a smile out of you.
Scooby is regularly found observing your technique on the Pilates reformer & always loves a good belly rub.
Our goal is to get you moving and feeling better.
BODYWORKS A BETTER OUTCOME
First time to visit us. We have a three step plan in place ready to help you.
STEP 1
SCHEDULE A CONSULATION
Simply make a booking with one our clinics online. We will then contact you to confirm details, before we see you for treatment.
STEP 2
ASSESMENT & TREATMENT
After your first consultation we explain “why” you are in pain and provide a structured plan as to what needs to be done to fix it.
STEP 3
MOVEMENT & STRENGTH
Feel confident knowing you building strength and you are moving better. So you can continue to enjoy the things you like doing.