Meet the team
Our paediatric physiotherapists combine clinical expertise with a warm, playful approach. We work closely with families and other professionals to help children move with greater confidence and take part more fully in everyday life.
Hannah Healey
Founder and Paediatric Physiotherapist
(Monday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday)
Hannah founded Jacaranda Kids to give local families access to specialised paediatric physiotherapy in an environment created for children. With more than a decade of physiotherapy experience, she brings particular expertise in infant development, neurological assessment and early intervention.
Her approach is energetic, practical and family focused. Hannah looks beyond a single milestone to understand how a child moves, what is making a skill difficult and how therapy can build confidence as well as physical ability. Many families know the reminder she gives children when something feels hard: ‘You are strong. You are brave. You can do hard things.’
Hannah holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University and has completed extensive postgraduate education in paediatrics.
Selected training
Dynamic Movement Intervention Level A and B
Level 2 Paediatric Physiotherapy through the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Enhancing Skills in Paediatrics through Monash University
Prechtl’s General Movements Assessment
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Fourth Edition
Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination
Paediatric clinical gait analysis
Turtlebrace and serial casting
Ponseti management of structural talipes
Management of hypermobility in children
Chronic pain management in cerebral palsy
Physiotherapy in autism
Social Attention and Communication Surveillance tool
Beyond the clinic
Hannah is a research clinician with Cerebral Palsy Alliance, contributing to work on early cerebral palsy screening using General Movements Assessments. She also teaches paediatric physiotherapy at the University of Technology Sydney and has supported physiotherapy students as a clinical educator. Hannah is an advocate for disability inclusion in sport and volunteers with the Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association.
Ashna
Paediatric Physiotherapist
(Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Friday)
Ashna is a warm and engaging physiotherapist who helps children build physical skills in a supportive environment. She enjoys turning therapy goals into activities that feel achievable and motivating for each child.
Ashna holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. She has worked alongside Hannah for almost 5 years, supporting children’s gross motor development. Ashna is a fantastic all-rounder; proficient in seeing babies, toddlers, primary school aged children and adolescents. She has a particular interest in supporting children with hypermobility, low muscle tone and gross motor challenges. She works wonders in the therapy room, motivating your child through play and achieving goals such as jumping, ball skills and bike riding. Her sessions focus on the strength, coordination and confidence children need to participate and thrive at school, in sport and in the community.
Beyond the clinic
Ashna has completed further training at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick, where she continues to work part time on weekends, supporting children in hospital and Intensive Care. Outside work, Ashna enjoys netball, singing and playing guitar and piano.
Rushenya
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Saturdays
Rushenya is our wonderful weekend physiotherapist. She has a passion for assisting children with gross motor development at any age. She brings her happy and bubbly nature to work, making physio fun for all our kids. Rushenya started her career at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick, working across acute care, orthopedics, surgical and outpatients. In doing so, she has laid a really strong foundation in paediatric physio gaining plenty of experience to set the stage for her paediatric specialisation.
Liana
Physiotherapy Aide
Monday | Tuesday | Friday
Liana is our therapy aide and holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Australian Catholic University. With several years’ experience as a gross motor instructor in preschools, she loves turning exercise into fun, engaging play. Liana works with children of all abilities, including neurodivergent children and children with disabilities. She supports our physiotherapists by delivering tailored exercise programs in schools, daycares, homes, local parks and the clinic, helping children build their physical skills and confidence.
Outside of work, Liana enjoys strength training, walking her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Dimple
Admin Support
Monday - Friday
Dimple is a reliable and detail-oriented administrative professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and experience in administration, customer service, banking, and media operations. At Jacaranda Kids Physio, she supports the team with day-to-day administrative tasks, helping ensure smooth clinic operations and a positive experience for families.
Outside of work, Dimple is a loving wife and proud mum to a teenage boy. She enjoys staying active and playing sports, particularly pickleball. She values family, teamwork, continuous learning, and building meaningful connections with others.
A shared approach
Every member of our team listens first, sets meaningful goals with families and makes therapy relevant to daily life. We share knowledge, collaborate with your child’s wider care team when needed and make sure you understand the purpose behind every recommendation.