Meet the Team
Physiotherapists
Joanne Huynh, Senior Physiotherapist
Joanne Huynh, Senior Physiotherapist
Joanne is a highly experienced and qualified physiotherapist with close to 10 years of experience, initially working in Perth then taking her skills to Melbourne and London, where she worked within GP clinics in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), with local sporting clubs and
Education & Professional Development
To prepare for her career, Joanne completed a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) in Perth at Curtin University, followed by a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
She has taken the following:
- APA Spinal Levels 1 and 2
- APA Sports Level 1
- APPI Pilates Matwork and Reformer Certification Series
- APPI – Ante and Postnatal Pilates Course
- Lyn Watson Shoulder Course – Level 1
- Dean Watson Headache Course – Level 2
- Acupuncture, Muscles and Pain Course
Joanne’s role at Perth Physiotherapy involves mentoring staff, improving patient outcomes and growing the physiotherapy component of our practice. She also supports complex musculoskeletal cases presenting to massage therapists, chiropractors and referrals from our local doctors.
Her particular areas of interest include shoulder conditions, headaches, work-related injuries, supporting pre/postnatal women, and athletic injuries.
Grant Mercorella, BSc, Senior Physiotherapist
Grant Mercorella, BSc, Physiotherapist
In 1996, Grant graduated from Latrobe University (Melbourne, Australia). He then worked in private hospital rehabilitation for a year, travelled around Australia for a year working as a locum, and began his private practice career in Melbourne.
Moving back to Alice Springs in 1999, Grant started Red Centre Physiotherapy, which he owned and managed for 15 years. There, he gained extensive experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation.
Grant worked very closely with the visiting sports physician from Darwin, and the orthopaedic surgeons from Sportsmed, Adelaide, SA. Working in a remote practice gave him the opportunity to experience all areas of physiotherapy, which helped him work closely in a multidisciplinary team to help patients achieve great results.
During this time, Grant was also the physio for the NTIS Central Division for five years and the lecturer for Sports Medicine Australia’s Level 1 & 2 Sports Courses. He was also a keen dirt bike racer, competing in the Finke Desert Race eight times and the team physio for the Desert Edge Race Team.
Continuing to Learn
Since moving to Perth in 2014, Grant has furthered his knowledge with the excellent professional development courses the Australian Physiotherapy Association runs. He has also broadened his knowledge and experience with BPPV dizziness patients and the management of persistent musculoskeletal pain.
Outside of Work
Grant’s interests outside the practice include running, dirt bike riding, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and ice hockey. He has also been the team physio for The Perth Sharks U23’s Ice Hockey Team.
Contact us today to book an appointment with Grant!
Levi Ng, Physiotherapist
Levi Ng, Physiotherapist
Levi is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist at Perth Physiotherapy, driven by the desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Graduating from Curtin University in 2023, Levi obtained his Doctor of Physiotherapy, alongside an additional qualification in Exercise and Sports Science.
Holistic Treatment for All
Levi’s treatment methodology reflects his unwavering dedication to comprehensive care. He champions a holistic approach, tailoring treatments to each individual’s unique needs. By integrating manual therapy, exercise regimens, reablement, and a focus on independence, Levi ensures that his clients receive personalized and effective care.
For Levi, the most fulfilling aspect of his job lies in witnessing the progress of his clients. Week by week, he guides them on their journey toward improvement, empowering them to achieve their goals and reclaim their vitality.
Outside of work, Levi finds excitement in the world of Olympic Weightlifting. With a fervent commitment to strength and conditioning, he frequents the gym 3-4 times a week, immersing himself in the intricacies of this niche sport. Additionally, his penchant for staying abreast of the latest evidence leads him to engage with research articles, further enriching his knowledge and expertise.
Massage Therapists
Jayson Dunstan, Remedial Massage Therapist – Ellenbrook and Wembley
Jayson Dunstan – Maddington Physiotherapist
Jayson first became interested in massage because he loved helping people and working with his hands-eventually, this became the perfect fit for his career path. He loves being able to help a person unlock their health potential naturally, allowing them to walk in tense or in pain and leave feeling relaxed and improved.
My approach to treatment involves getting the proper understanding of my client’s comfort first and foremost. Then, I’ll address their specific goals and concerns to devise the perfect plan for them.”
Jayson completed his certification in 2017 at the Australian Institute of Fitness.
During your session, Jayson may use a variety of techniques to produce the best results for you and get you feeling better. He’s also proud to offer specific techniques upon request, such as Swedish and more. Every visit with us will be crafted to your specific needs and goals.
In addition to traditional massage, Jayson has obtained special qualifications in manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial cupping and kinesiology taping.
When he isn’t in the practice, Jayson enjoys being active outdoors-one of his biggest passions is Snowboarding. Get to know more about Jayson when you book your next appointment with us. He looks forward to welcoming you into the practice.
Arek Filipczyk, Remedial Massage Therapist
Arek Filipczyk, Remedial Massage Therapist
Arek became interested in pursuing a career in massage, as he is fascinated by anatomy and function of the body. He also likes that massage is part of a healthy lifestyle. “What I find fulfilling about my job is to provide clients with treatments that will leave them feeling relaxed, improve mobility, and hear from them that their pain is gone.”
To prepare for his career in massage, Arek earned a Diploma of Remedial Massage from South Metro TAFE. As part of his diploma course, he did a pregnancy massage workshop and met the requirements of AAMT to provide massage to pregnant patients.
Types of Massage Offered
Arek provides the following:
What to Expect
Arek always starts with an assessment of the client’s situation to know how to help best. During the session, he uses different techniques to address the client’s complaint in many ways. “In general, I tend towards gentle techniques. I explain what I am doing and ask for feedback, but also promote staying in deep relaxation when possible.” After the session, he provides advice on self care.
Outside of the Practice
When he’s not working, Arek loves dancing, particularly West Coast Swing. He also enjoys his relaxed, slow life, which includes walking his dogs, watching science videos, cooking, eating, bushwalking, and tending to his native garden.
Azusa Omori, Massage Therapist
Azusa Omori, Massage Therapist
Azusa is a Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist with her Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Australian College of Sports and Fitness. She arranges her treatment plans based on each client’s conditions and needs and takes into account variables such as chronic pain, previous surgery rehabilitation, sports injuries or muscular dysfunction. She combines different treatment techniques to maximise the effectiveness of her treatment.She can do a wide variety of treatment types including remedial massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, prescribe stretches, reflexology, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, Swedish massage and pregnancy massage.She is passionate about developing her treatment skills further and continues to update her knowledge in this industry by attending further industry led training. She is currently completing a course in fitness to get a deeper understanding of human anatomy and the function of the body to give her clients more specific advice for their condition.
Treatment techniques include:
- Deep tissue
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Swedish
- Muscle energy technique
- PNF stretch
- Functional Release
- Positional Release
- Lymphatic drainage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Sports Massage
- Reflexology
- Functional Release Cupping
- Stational / Slide Cupping
- Kinesiology taping
Areas of expertise:
- Neck, upper-lower back pain
- Leg, arm and foot pain
- Tension headache due to desk work, Upper/Lower crossed syndrome etc)
- Herniated disc pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Tennis elbow
- Bursitis
- Joint impingement
- Sciatica
Outside of work Azusa enjoys fitness based dance exercise, stretching to maintain flexibility, reading, music and visiting cafés with friends.
Zana Chen, Massage Therapist
Zana Chen, Massage Therapist
After achieving a BA degree in linguistics, Zana turned her focus to Remedial Massage and having obtained her Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy, Zana is keen to apply her soft tissue techniques which focus on pain relief, injury management and stress relief in a holistic approach to help people live a happier and healthier life.
Her treatment techniques include:
- Relaxation/ Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Trigger Point Release
- Myofascial Release (MFR)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Pregnancy Massage
- Kinesiology Taping for posture correction and pain relief
- Myofascial Cupping (Vacuum cupping)
- Dry Needling
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Her area of expertise is:
- Tension Headache/ Migraines
- TMJ Syndrome
- Sciatica & lower back pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Muscle Tension/ Strains
- Arthritis
Outside of Perth Physiotherapy, Zana also enjoys exercising to build her cardiovascular endurance and spending time in watercolour painting for a change of pace.
Tara Sin, Remedial Massage Therapist
Tara Sin, Massage Therapist
Tara was inspired to join the Perth Physiotherapy team after undergoing a career change and discovering a passion for human biology. She began studying Massage Therapy and realised that going deeper into Remedial Massage Therapy combined and fulfilled her love of learning and helping people.
Tara holds a Cert IV in Massage Therapy as well as a Diploma of Remedial Massage, attending North Metropolitan TAFE for her studies.
Each year, she looks forward to continuing her education and works to keep up with the latest advancements and techniques in her field. Recently, she’s completed courses for taping and functional release cupping. She loves learning about the human anatomy and how she can improve her care and outcomes for patients.
Outside of the practice, Tara loves relaxing, listening to all types of music and reading. She has a passion for traveling, and looks forward to exploring new corners of the world. Get to know more about Tara when you visit us for your next appointment. She can’t wait to welcome you into her care.
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Keiran Jackson, Massage Therapist
Keiran Jackson, Massage Therapist
To prepare for his career in massage therapy, Keiran graduated from South Metro TAFE (Murdoch) in December 2019. Kind and caring, he is passionate about helping clients to meet their goals. While Keiran focuses on the issues that bring clients in, he look at the big picture to enable patients live healthy, pain-free lives.
Treatment techniques include:
- Swedish
- Deep tissue
- Myofascial release
Keiran is always looking to upskill and looks forward to expanding his repertoire of massage techniques.
Outside of work, Keiran works as a sports trainer at Kalamunda Rugby Club and is a rugby ref. He also likes to work out at the gym.
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