Second opinion assessments
Mark Gibson
Director – Insight PHYSIOTHERAPY
Role:
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
About Mark:
Mark is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapist in 2013). In addition to his clinical role at Insight Physiotherapy, he previously held an Adjunct Teaching Fellow position at the University of Western Australia (2005 to 2015), and currently works as a Teaching Academic at Curtin University, where he is involved in postgraduate education of physiotherapists. Mark also holds a position within the Australian College of Physiotherapists where he facilitates physiotherapists undertaking a training program in physiotherapy specialisation.
He regularly provides second opinion assessments for compensable bodies and private clients, and has an interest in the integration of research evidence into clinical practice.
Genene Daly
Director – Insight PHYSIOTHERAPY
Role:
Practice Manager
About Genene:
Genene has many years’ experience running our Physiotherapy Clinic. She is a very important part of the clinic and is now the Practice Manager and Director of Insight Physiotherapy. Genene’s vast experience and friendly manner will make your visit to Insight Physiotherapy a pleasant one.
Rachelle Symons
Continence and Women’s Health
Role:
Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist
About Rachelle:
Rachelle has over 23 years of experience as a physiotherapist and holds a post graduate Masters of Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health) with distinction from Curtin University and is a titled Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Rachelle has a passion for treating women and men with pelvic health related issues and her experience includes work in both public and private sectors, managing people with bladder and bowel continence disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction including painful intercourse and antenatal and postnatal care. She has also worked as a Continence Advisor and Educator with the Continence Advisory Service of WA.
Rachelle is a member of the APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Group, Continence Foundation of Australia and Women’s Health Training Associates.
Outside of work, Rachelle likes to spend time with her husband and two daughters, exercising at the gym, walking in nature and going to the beach.
Kelly Panzich
Senior Physiotherapist
Role:
Senior Physiotherapist
About Kelly:
Kelly graduated from Curtin University as a physiotherapist in 2011 and commenced working in rural private practice before returning locally. On return to Perth she worked in a combination of private practice and post-operative physiotherapy based roles. This allowed Kelly to develop further experience in Musculoskeletal, Sports and Orthopaedic presentations. Kelly went on to complete a Sports (level 1), Dance Medicine Australia (DMA) Pilates levels 1-4 and dry needling courses. In addition to these courses Kelly has experience working with several athletes involved in Basketball (WABL and SBL levels), AFL, Cricket and Netball. She also loves participating in Basketball and Cricket at a recreational level.
Kelly has experience in supervising and guiding hydrotherapy classes to manage musculoskeletal conditions. Kelly has a strong interest in providing people with the skills to progress towards their goals through an individualised functional based rehabilitation program. Kelly has also developed an interest in complex musculoskeletal disorders through her further post-graduate studies which led to titling as an APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in 2017. Since then she has supervised postgraduate students. Kelly is a member of special interest groups within the APA for Musculoskeletal, Sports, Orthopaedics and Pain areas.
Brett Buist
Sports Physio and Exercise Physiologist
Role:
Sports Physio and Exercise Physiologist
About Brett:
Brett Buist is a titled sports physio and exercise physiologist with a Masters in Sports Physio. He currently works in at Insight Physio as well as a teaching role at UWA. He has experience working with the state, national and international sports teams across cricket, football and hockey, and additional training in assessing and treating vestibular conditions for people experiencing dizziness and balance issues. Brett places a strong emphasis on a thorough assessment and understanding the person, in the treatment of various complaints. He has a special interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of knee complaints including ACL injuries, and in the development and support of elite junior athletes.
Lauren Watts
Role:
About Lauren:
Lauren graduated from Griffith University in Queensland (2013) prior to relocating to Western Australia to continue her education at Curtin University. She has recently completed the Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) and is the newest member of the Insight team. She has extensive private practice experience with a special interest in complex spinal pain. Also an accredited Exercise Physiologist, Lauren enjoys promoting movement and exercise to ensure an active rehabilitation process. Outside of the clinic she enjoys slipping into her lycra for a relaxing cycle around the picturesque Swan River.
Jessica Daly
Receptionist
Role:
Receptionist
About Jessica:
Jessica’s helpful and friendly manner will make your visit to Insight Physiotherapy an enjoyable one. When Jessica is not working at Insight Physiotherapy she enjoys her work outs at the gym, catching up with family and friends. Jess is also currently studying Preventive Health at Notre Dame University.