Our Team
JESSICA WALKER
Jess is our co-founder and Director at Fit 2 Function.
As small business goes she is also our Director of Accounts, Marketing and HR.
She is a proud mother of 3 and passionate physiotherapist.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates and Rehabilitation are Jess’s areas of interest and she has developed Fit 2 Function’s wellness continuum model that is reshaping the way we envisage your health. Change your trajectory, stop the decline and remember how to enjoy life without limitation.
melody francis
B.Physio (Hons), MPICT, BA, APAM
In a former life Mel was a professional squash athlete and high performance coach with many accolades under her belt. Mel has previously run her own Pilates studio in Newcastle. Nowadays, you will find her in the saddle dabbling in dressage and working equitation with her young horse. Mel has moved her family including hubby & gorgeous 5 year old son to Manilla to join us.
In the clinic Mel's passion is women's health, particularly persistent pain. With a focus on holistic assessment and treatment approaches from a trauma- & psychologically informed foundation, Mel aims to work with you to achieve your goals.
Mel's interests include:
- Women's health
- Persistent pain, particularly pelvic pain
- Sporting and musculoskeletal injuries
- Paediatrics (birth and beyond)
- Equestrian specific physio
- Real time ultrasound
Mel's additional qualifications include:
- APA Level 1 & 2 Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- APA Level 1 Women's Health Through the Life Stages Physiotherapy
- GEMT Dry Needling Level 1 & 2
Paddy Bowen
Paddy became a valued member of our team when his practice, 'Bowen Arrow Physiotherapy,' merged with Fit2Function in late 2022. With a deep involvement in rugby union, both as a player and coach on local and international fronts, Paddy possesses a profound knowledge of injuries common in collision-based sports. His focus lies in injury prevention, immediate injury care, and guiding athletes on the path from pain to optimal performance.
However, Paddy's true passion within the field of physiotherapy revolves around persistent pain, particularly complex musculoskeletal cases concerning the lower back, shoulders, hips, and knees. His primary goal remains assisting individuals in their persistent pain journey towards recovery and well-being.
In addition to his commitments in physiotherapy and rugby, Paddy warmly embraces his role as a father, treasuring moments spent with his young family and embarking on adventures across the globe.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health & Rehabilitation Science (CSU)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CSU)
Master of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy/Master of High Performance Sport (ACU - ongoing studies)
APA Level 1 Pain Physiotherapy
Advanced Dry Needling Practitioner
Shaina Styles
With a Certificate III in Business, Shaina is the engine room behind our front desk operations. From navigating phone calls and email inboxes with ease to mastering the art of the spreadsheet, she keeps our clinic running seamlessly - all with a calm, can-do attitude.
Her organizational superpowers aside, Shaina recently celebrated a huge professional milestone: becoming our Office Supervisor.
Outside of work, you’ll find her living the good life - book in hand, cheeseboard by the pool, or soaking up cuddles with her beloved fur babies.
Chances are, her warm smile will be the first thing you see when you walk through our doors - and we wouldn’t have it any other way.