'Absolutely lovely team!
My son loves his sessions
and the improvement is massive!
So grateful I found you all!' Leyla, 2019.
My son loves his sessions
and the improvement is massive!
So grateful I found you all!' Leyla, 2019.
Katie Cleary
Senior Physiotherapist
Katie founded Ocean Kids Physiotherapy in 2014 to provide a unique service to Victorian children. Katie likes to 'think outside the box' and is passionate about finding what therapy works best for each individual child.
Katie loves treating babies and toddlers utilising CME techniques. She specialises in treating gait disorders, joint hypermobility and associated conditions.
Katie is an avid lover of everything to do with movement, sport and recreation. In particular Katie loves surfing, yoga and scuba diving. Over the last 10 years, Katie has travelled the world to find the best therapeutic modalities, treatments and equipment to assist babies and children to maximize their physical potential and achieve their goals, whether it’s crawling, walking or surfing!
Katie has a strong focus on building and developing the skills of our amazing paediatric therapy team to provide children with an evidence based, high quality service with a big focus on family, friendships and fun!
Katie loves treating babies and toddlers utilising CME techniques. She specialises in treating gait disorders, joint hypermobility and associated conditions.
Katie is an avid lover of everything to do with movement, sport and recreation. In particular Katie loves surfing, yoga and scuba diving. Over the last 10 years, Katie has travelled the world to find the best therapeutic modalities, treatments and equipment to assist babies and children to maximize their physical potential and achieve their goals, whether it’s crawling, walking or surfing!
Katie has a strong focus on building and developing the skills of our amazing paediatric therapy team to provide children with an evidence based, high quality service with a big focus on family, friendships and fun!
Desiree Frigenti
Senior Physiotherapist
Desiree is a highly experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist who loves working with babies.
Desiree believes Paediatric Physiotherapy should be fun, and play based, while meeting the needs and goals of the child, improving physical outcomes and quality of life. Desiree understands that every child develops at their own pace and in their own way, she enjoys working with families and their health care team to identify and help achieve goals.
Desiree has vast, worldly experience working with a wide variety of paediatric conditions. With a keen interest in early childhood development; Desiree is an expert in the premature infant, reflux, sensory processing issues, neurological concerns and rehabilitation.
Desiree has published a book titled Play Sense which is available to new parents in South Africa and New Zealand as part of their Maternal Health Programme. Desiree's book provides simple play ideas to help with your baby's sensory and motor skills.
Desiree believes Paediatric Physiotherapy should be fun, and play based, while meeting the needs and goals of the child, improving physical outcomes and quality of life. Desiree understands that every child develops at their own pace and in their own way, she enjoys working with families and their health care team to identify and help achieve goals.
Desiree has vast, worldly experience working with a wide variety of paediatric conditions. With a keen interest in early childhood development; Desiree is an expert in the premature infant, reflux, sensory processing issues, neurological concerns and rehabilitation.
Desiree has published a book titled Play Sense which is available to new parents in South Africa and New Zealand as part of their Maternal Health Programme. Desiree's book provides simple play ideas to help with your baby's sensory and motor skills.
Ben Hall
Senior Exercise Physiologist
Ben is passionate about working with children of all abilities; to help them achieve any goal, whilst having lots of FUN along the way!
Ben completed his Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Australian Catholic University in 2014, following on from a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science in 2013. Being super passionate about Paediatrics, Ben undertook further study at the University of Melbourne completing the Rehabilitation for Paediatrics subject in 2018.
Prior to starting at Ocean Kids Physiotherapy, Ben worked at the Royal children's Hospital as an allied Health Assistant within the Physiotherapy Department for 2.5 years. Ben has also worked as a swimming instructor for over 5 years and has been involved with surf lifesaving for over 10 years.
Outside of work, Ben loves playing football and basketball, surfing, water skiing, motorbike riding, playing guitar and spending time at the beach.
Ben completed his Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Australian Catholic University in 2014, following on from a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science in 2013. Being super passionate about Paediatrics, Ben undertook further study at the University of Melbourne completing the Rehabilitation for Paediatrics subject in 2018.
Prior to starting at Ocean Kids Physiotherapy, Ben worked at the Royal children's Hospital as an allied Health Assistant within the Physiotherapy Department for 2.5 years. Ben has also worked as a swimming instructor for over 5 years and has been involved with surf lifesaving for over 10 years.
Outside of work, Ben loves playing football and basketball, surfing, water skiing, motorbike riding, playing guitar and spending time at the beach.
Nick Callanan
Physiotherapist
Nick's passion for Physiotherapy developed naturally from a love of sport, exercise, and helping those around him.
Nick realised at a young age he wanted to work with children; his journey through working as a swim teacher, primary and high school tutor, and a volunteer with Heads Together for ABI, led him to Ocean Kids Physiotherapy.
Nick completed the APA Level 1 Paediatric Physiotherapy Course in March 2019, and is continually looking to expand his knowledge and expertise to make many children happy.
When not at work, Nick can be found playing football for his local AFL team, surfing, running, trying to train his Border Collie Scout, and making very bad jokes!
Nick realised at a young age he wanted to work with children; his journey through working as a swim teacher, primary and high school tutor, and a volunteer with Heads Together for ABI, led him to Ocean Kids Physiotherapy.
Nick completed the APA Level 1 Paediatric Physiotherapy Course in March 2019, and is continually looking to expand his knowledge and expertise to make many children happy.
When not at work, Nick can be found playing football for his local AFL team, surfing, running, trying to train his Border Collie Scout, and making very bad jokes!
Lauren Ratcliffe
Exercise Physiologist
Lauren has a passion to help others, with dedication in seeking the best outcomes, while providing the best possible care for all children.
Lauren completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science as well as a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Australian Catholic University.
With a keen interest in sports medicine, Lauren has worked as a sports trainer for the Dandenong Southern Stingrays, Vic Country AFL, and the Brisbane Lions AFL. More recently Lauren has worked as an Exercise Physiologist at the Epworth Rehabilitation Hospital.
Lauren is an avid traveller, loves all things sport and enjoys spending time at the beach.
Lauren completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science as well as a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Australian Catholic University.
With a keen interest in sports medicine, Lauren has worked as a sports trainer for the Dandenong Southern Stingrays, Vic Country AFL, and the Brisbane Lions AFL. More recently Lauren has worked as an Exercise Physiologist at the Epworth Rehabilitation Hospital.
Lauren is an avid traveller, loves all things sport and enjoys spending time at the beach.
Hirumi Ranabahu
Physiotherapist
Hirumi recently graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University. During her time as a student, Hirumi discovered her passion for working with children.
Hirumi has recently volunteered her time in Vietnam offering physiotherapy to babies and children with a variety of physical and intellectual special needs, as well as in the Physiotherapy department at a special developmental school, where she gained an insight into disabilities and how they can affect a child's participation in school.
Hirumi completed her final university placement at Ocean Kids Physiotherapy where she fell in love with the inspirational families, the amazing team and the rewarding work she is now able to do everyday.
In her free time Hirumi enjoys reading, baking delicious sweets and practicing mindful meditation.
Hirumi has recently volunteered her time in Vietnam offering physiotherapy to babies and children with a variety of physical and intellectual special needs, as well as in the Physiotherapy department at a special developmental school, where she gained an insight into disabilities and how they can affect a child's participation in school.
Hirumi completed her final university placement at Ocean Kids Physiotherapy where she fell in love with the inspirational families, the amazing team and the rewarding work she is now able to do everyday.
In her free time Hirumi enjoys reading, baking delicious sweets and practicing mindful meditation.
