Our Team

We are a vibrant multidisciplinary team of highly trained allied health therapists who aspire to bring our clients high quality & respectful allied healthcare. 

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Physiotherapists

Prakash Rathnam

Physiotherapist

Coming soon.

Khyati Raval

Senior Physiotherapist

I value respect and culture; I believe it helps me connect with my clients better and understand their unique needs.

Occupational Therapists

Sarah Campbell

Allied Health Team Manager (South/East)

Coming Soon.

Grace You

Occupational Therapist

Health is always the No. 1 priority in my family because we believe it is the foundation of everyday life. Growing up, I have engaged in varied fitness and leisure activities that aim to promote health holistically. I anchored my passion for healthcare during years of study. I always like to help others. Occupational therapy has become my life philosophy as it resonates with me to the essence of living a life harmoniously.

Sophie Tsiodras

Occupational Therapist

My name is Sophie and I am an occupational therapist, working with both pediatrics and older adults. My motivation with becoming an OT stemmed from my grandpa (pappou) who inspired me to help others. When I am not at work, I enjoy doing Greek dancing with my dancing group and finding different cafes, drinking my soy latte’s.

Victoria Abdulnour

Occupational Therapist

Hi, my name is Victoria and I’m an Occupational Therapist. I am passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and enable their independence. I find developing their skills and improving their confidence very rewarding.   

Jovita So

Occupational Therapist

Coming soon.

Samantha Munasinghe

Occupational Therapist

Hey there! My name is Samantha 🙂 I am a positive thinking, animal and nature loving ambivert handling life one laugh at a time. During my free time, you will find me goofing around with my land cloud of a dog (Sudu) and wreaking havoc with my friends, either cooking up a storm or spending a weekend away.

Gabrielle Treacher

Allied Health Team Manager (North)

I began to explore the community sector while still working in the aged care setting, gradually taking on more and more home care package clients.

As the demand for community clients increased, I decided to take on a full-time community role and remained working with elderly Aussie’s (HCP clients), where I formed a keen interest for AT & home modifications.

Samantha Jones

Clinical Consultant (Assistive Technology)

Coming Soon.

Alex Theodosi

Occupational Therapist

I am passionate about working with individuals of all ages to assist them in moving forward, develop the skills necessary to address their limitations, and reach their desired goals. I thrive on building collaborative relationships and empowering individuals to regain independence.

Mazaya Abidin

Occupational Therapist

Coming soon.

Andy Kwok

Occupational Therapist

I believe in exploring and empowering clients’ strength and identifying their limitations to enable them to regain independence at their desired level. I enjoy communicating and working with people, seeing my clients gradually developing their skills and confidence in their own capacity, is motivating me to be an Occupational Therapist.

Ebony Zahra

Occupational Therapist

Hi my name is Ebony! I am an Occupational therapist! Helping others achieve their goals gives me so much happiness and purpose in life and I am so grateful to be able to do this within my OT career. I love to sing, play guitar and connect to others with my songwriting and performances. I also love keeping active, exploring new places and hugging my two fluffy dogs.

Dylan McComb

Occupational Therapist

I love the unique contribution of occupational therapy and the effect it has on people’s lives, particularly our ability to connect with clients and understand their day-to-day lives from their point of view.

Nathaniel Pettigrove

Clinicial Excellence Lead (Occupational Therapy)

Coming soon.

Jonathan Lam

Occupational Therapist

I'm an Occupational Therapist who's all about making life better for people dealing with various challenges. I specialize in working with both kids and seniors. I am passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential and lead fulfilling lives. Outside of the therapy world, you'll often find me on the basketball court, shooting hoops or catching up on soccer games. 🙂

Ayan Abdi

Occupational Therapist

Hi my name is Ayan! I am an Occupational therapist who works across the lifespan. The best part about being an OT is supporting participants to make their long term vision a reality! Outside of work, you can find my head stuck in a good book, attempting to paint or playing some board games.

Speech Pathologists

Gabrielle Chatwood

Speech Pathologist

Since I was young, I have always been drawn to working in healthcare in one way or another. I knew I wanted to help people, whether that be as a medical doctor, allied health team member, or in a business support capacity.

Thanh Nguyen

Speech Pathologist

Coming soon.

Liana Manolitsas

Learning & Development Lead

I like to help others find and use their ‘voice’ to express and be themselves. I especially love supporting young people to better understand themselves so they can feel more understood and therefore accepted by those around them. I am passionate about self-advocacy, not only with the clients and families I work with but also my colleagues. I know how important it is to advocate for our own experiences and wellbeing.

Madeline Owen

Speech Pathologist

Coming soon.

Caitlin Grima

Speech Pathologist

I have a keen interest in client-centred care and enjoy taking a holistic approach to my practice. I find it extremely rewarding being able to watch people become more independent and love celebrating wins and achievements with my team and clients, no matter how big or small.

Emma Habgood

Speech Pathologist

Seeing how far clients have come and working with them as their goals change over time ignites my passion at work.

Teresa Nguyen

Speech Pathologist

Coming soon.

Ayana Bartolome

Speech Pathologist

Coming Soon.

Lihini Godakanda Arachchi

Clinical Excellence Lead (Speech Pathology)

Coming soon.

Positive Behavioural Support Therapists

Ceren Kosma

Positive Support Practitioner

Hi! I am an experienced clinician who spends majority of her time at home with her cat, who I named after my favourite food – Chip (real creative). I can also solve a Rubik’s cube in less than 10 minutes – which helps me focus and keep my mind busy!

Yun Zhang

Behaviour Support Practitioner

My name is Yun, I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner. I aim to create an open-minded and nonjudgmental space to collaborate with my client and their care team to explore individualised ways to meet their goals.  Outside of work, I am passionate about dancing, music and would enjoy a Sunny day spent with my fur babies.

Mel Dennis

Allied Health Team Manager (West)

Coming Soon.

Danielle Mansfield

Behaviour Support, Mental Health, Access Clinical Consultant

I love working with parents, especially those who are not used to seeing results, or those who haven't felt seen or understood by the service system to date. Those with complex kiddies or those who really want to create change in their lives but have felt stuck.

Joshua Sartori

Behavioural Support Practitioner

I'm driven by a passion for enhancing lives and aspire to a world where roles like behavior support are unnecessary. I enjoy delving into understanding how people think and feel, helping them discover and improve their quality of life. Outside of my work, I'm an active person who loves Gymanastics, exploring nature and spending quality time with others.

Allied Health Assistants

Anh Vu

Allied Health Assistant

I am a speech pathology student with a strong interest in early intervention and neuroaffirming practice. I love working alongside our wonderful therapists to empower parents and embrace each child's unique strengths. I am fluent in English and Vietnamese. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new foods and restaurants, as well as working on my art projects.

Sarah Burgess

Sarah Burgess

My interests lie within neurological conditions and animal therapy as I'm quite fascinated with how the brain works and how it can rebuild itself after injury or disease.  I also have a great appreciation for working with animals in assisting clients to regain their life skills, which enables them to live the life they truly desire. I'm also excited to learn and apply my professional skill set while working with children.

Michael Giusti

Allied Health Assistant

My specialty/area of expertise is in the Allied Health Assistant of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. I am passionate about helping clients achieve independence.

Head Office

Eleanor Quinn

Business Support Coordinator

Coming Soon.

Liana Manolitsas

Learning & Development Lead

I like to help others find and use their ‘voice’ to express and be themselves. I especially love supporting young people to better understand themselves so they can feel more understood and therefore accepted by those around them. I am passionate about self-advocacy, not only with the clients and families I work with but also my colleagues. I know how important it is to advocate for our own experiences and wellbeing.

David Dinca

Director

Clinicians in this sector need to be supported, have a culture where they can have fun, feel seen, heard, and are empowered to realise their potential, whatever that might look like. As IGNITE's leader, and as a practicing Physiotherapist myself, you are more than just a number to me. You are valued. You make change for the community we serve possible. You are our focus.

Ash Goundan

Regional Manager - VIC South & East

I love making a change, lighting up someone’s day and being the reason for their happiness.  All these things can be achieved through true compassion and dedication to our clients.  I strive to deliver the best service, by ensuring my clients needs are always being heard.

Pav Rajasekaram

Operations Manager

Driven by solution-focussed approach and data analytics, I have a strong interest in building organisational strategies and teams. I am passionate in customer service delivery, client liaison and people management. In particular, I thrive in creating a strong team of individuals to lead and deliver services that have a positive impact in the community.

Nikita Nazareth

Talent Acquisition & Marketing Coordinator

Coming Soon.

Hayley Nash

Business Support Coordinator

I have a huge passion for people. I am an extremely family / friend orientated person who thrives around others. My passion is making anyone I encounter feel seen, heard, loved and appreciated; these things give me great joy and accomplishment. It is a major goal of mine in life to have felt I have used my skills to make a difference in people's lives, no matter how big or small. I am excited to use this desire to help people in the community healthcare industry.

Gemma O'Brien

Regional Manager - VIC North & West

I am happy to work in most areas when I can see a direct impact on an individual’s quality of life. I love working in interdisciplinary teams to collaborate and brainstorm how to best achieve an outcome. I love when my role allows me to work in different environments.

Mel Dennis

Allied Health Team Manager (West)

Coming Soon.

Shaun Collins

Business Support Lead

I enjoy spending time with friends and heading to local sporting events. On weekends if you can't find me at the MCG I will be playing cricket or watching my 3year old Charlie grow and play with his train while being cheeky. I also have 2 dogs that are a big part of our family and enjoy binge watching shows with my wife and going for long drives together when time permits.

Mitchell O'Hara

Regional Manager (Brisbane)

Coming Soon.

Gabrielle Treacher

Allied Health Team Manager (North)

I began to explore the community sector while still working in the aged care setting, gradually taking on more and more home care package clients.

As the demand for community clients increased, I decided to take on a full-time community role and remained working with elderly Aussie’s (HCP clients), where I formed a keen interest for AT & home modifications.

Samuel Quinn

Accounts & Business Consultant

My expertise revolves around ensuring that day to day operations run smoothly and as efficiently as possible. I have a passion for ensuring that our process and support are the best they possibly can be - helping both team members and customers have the greatest experience. I love coming up with empathetic and process-oriented solutions for both customers and coworkers.

Megan Broderick

Business Support Coordinator

Coming Soon.

Christine Campbell

Business Support Manager VIC

Christine is a dedicated and accomplished Practice Manager with over 20 years of experience in hospital, private practice (mental health and anaesthetics), and international virtual healthcare services.

Working in healthcare allows Christie to nurture her innate desire to help others, making a positive impact on people's lives every day.

Sarah Campbell

Allied Health Team Manager (South/East)

Coming Soon.