Meet the people behind PHYSITEK

Tekarie (Tek)

Director

PHYSITEK is a paediatric physiotherapy practice founded by Tek, a passionate physiotherapist with over eight years of experience supporting children and families. With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2017) and a Master of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy with Distinction (2023). Tek brings a warm, playful, and engaging therapy style that helps children feel confident, capable, and supported. She works closely with families to help children achieve meaningful goals—big or small—while creating a safe, fun, and encouraging space for growth.

Tek has extensive experience supporting children with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, gross motor delays, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal concerns, and cardiorespiratory conditions. Her background across private practice, hospital, and rehabilitation settings has shaped PHYSITEK’s commitment to inclusive, adaptive, and evidence-based care. PHYSITEK was founded to bridge the gap between high-quality paediatric physiotherapy and accessible, family-centred support—bringing expert care directly to the children who need it most.

Grace

Physiotherapist

Grace is a passionate paediatric physiotherapist dedicated to helping children and families thrive. She completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy in Sydney in 2022 and has experience across private practice, neurological rehabilitation, community health, and rural and remote settings.

Her interest in paediatrics began while working as a carer for a young girl with a rare genetic condition during university, inspiring her commitment to family-centred care.

Since graduating, Grace has worked with children and adults with neurological, developmental, musculoskeletal, and disability-related conditions. She began her career in Far North Queensland before spending several years working throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia, providing services to rural and remote communities and working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Grace enjoys creating fun, play-based therapy sessions that build confidence, promote independence, and help children achieve meaningful goals. She values working collaboratively with families, educators, and other members of a child’s support team to deliver practical, individualised care.

Grace is DMI Level I Trained and can offer weekly and movement intensives.

Caity

Physiotherapist

Caity is a committed and enthusiastic paediatric physiotherapist who graduated from Central Queensland University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Growing up with a sibling who has Angelman syndrome has played a significant role in shaping her passion and allowed her to understand the importance of supporting children from 0–18 years of age with disabilities and empowering their families throughout their journey.

Having worked exclusively with a paediatric population, Caity has developed a strong interest in working with children with developmental, genetic, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions. After working in a multidisciplinary team environment, she has a deep understanding of sensory needs and strives to assist children in reaching their full potential through compassionate, individualised, engaging and family-centred care. With additional training in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Levels A and B, Caity is passionate about helping children develop their gross motor skills, build confidence, improve postural control and shaping the foundations for functional movement.

Emily

Physiotherapist

Emily is a dedicated physiotherapist who graduated from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in 2024. Her interest in paediatric physiotherapy began at the start of her academic journey, driven by a passion for supporting children’s physical development.

Since graduating, Emily has gained experience working within the Department of Education, giving her a deep understanding of how to support children within an educational setting.

As a mother, Emily brings both clinical knowledge and a practical, real-world understanding of family dynamics to her practice. She values working collaboratively with families and children to deliver evidence-based, play-based, and goal-centred sessions.

Emily is passionate about delivering family-centred support that builds confidence and helps children reach their unique developmental milestones. She looks forward to meeting you and your family.

Claire

Administration Officer

Claire is the friendly voice on the phone and in the inbox at PHYSITEK, bringing a genuine passion for supporting children and families through her work in paediatric allied health administration. Before joining the team, Claire coordinated administration and operations at a paediatric allied health clinic, working closely alongside a multidisciplinary team to support families every step of the way.

With a background spanning allied health, retail, and operations management across Australia and the UK, Claire brings a wealth of experience in building smooth, efficient systems that keep a practice running like clockwork. She genuinely loves connecting with families and takes real care to make every phone call and email feel like chatting with a friend who's got their back—so parents always feel welcomed, understood, and confident that they're in good hands, right from that very first hello.

Claire is committed to ensuring the practice runs smoothly behind the scenes, so the clinical team can focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care to the children and families who need it most.