Meet The Team

At The Alignment Studio, a dynamic team of leading Melbourne physiotherapists, remedial massage therapists, Pilates and yoga practitioners and allied health professionals is ready to welcome you. With a diverse range of skill sets and specialty interests, we pride ourselves on offering a fully integrated approach to treatment and patient care that delivers long-term results.

Pete Hunt

Director & Principal Physiotherapist

With over 25 years’ experience as a physiotherapist in Melbourne and Sydney, Pete is both a sought-after physio and industry mentor. With a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries…

Michelle Labonia

Senior Physiotherapist

With a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor’s of Science and Human Movement from Penn State, Michelle is New York’s loss, Melbourne’s gain. Skilled…

Ana Coan

Senior Physiotherapist

With training in dry needling, Functional Movement Screening and Pilates with a Certificate III in Fitness, Ana is a skilled physiotherapist with a thirst for continuous learning. Receiving her Bachelor…

Maysam Al-Bermani

Senior Physiotherapist

With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland and advanced training in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton, Maysam brings a wealth of expertise to her practice…

Jane Lau

Senior Physiotherapist

A University of Melbourne Physiotherapy graduate, Jane earned her stripes working in highly respected private physiotherapy practices in Australia and abroad. With nearly a decade’s experience, she joined Collins Place…

Matt Chisari

Physiotherapist

Raised on a vineyard in Mildura, Matt is a skilled and caring physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. Passionate about rehabilitation, strength training,…

Nursah Katkak

Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal and Women’s Health)

With a lifelong passion for movement disciplines, Nursah is a skilled physiotherapist, Pilates instructor and yoga teacher. Graduating as valedictorian of her university in Türkiye, Nursah completed training in Manual…

Olivia Hawthorne

Myotherapist & Remedial Massage Therapist

Hailing from rural South Australia, Olivia is a skilled remedial massage therapist with a passion for treating postural issues, headaches and migraines, and repetitive strain injuries often experienced by desk-bound…

Tai Bee (Doris) Chang

Senior Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist

Dedicated to providing personalised care to a diverse range of individuals, Doris is a highly qualified and experienced Myotherapist. With experience in private physiotherapy practice and a Traditional Chinese Medicine environment, she…

Dorota Trupp

Holistic Nutritionist

With a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Medicine, GAPS Certification and Australian Traditional Medicine Society Membership, Dorota is a passionate and skilled holistic nutritionist. She established Everyday Holistic Nutrition back in…

Kayla Douglas

Pilates Instructor

Originally from WA, Pilates instructor Kayla is passionate about movement in all its forms – on and off the Reformer. Attending a specialised arts high school in Perth for contemporary…

Esmae Morrow

Pilates Instructor

Tassie-born and now Melbourne-based, Esmae is a passionate Pilates and yoga instructor, currently completing her studies in Osteopathy. With five years of teaching experience, she…