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About Red Centre Health Focus

Red Centre Health Focus is a central hub for physiotherapy, recovery, and performance. We bring together clinical care, movement expertise, and recovery services to support you at every stage—from injury to full performance.

What We Do

What We Do

Sports & Injury Management

Assessment and management of injuries related to sport, training, exercise, and physical activity. Our physiotherapists work with athletes and active individuals to support rehabilitation, guide return to activity, and assist with performance-focused care.

  • Acute and overuse injuries
  • Return-to-sport planning
  • Load management
  • Injury risk reduction
  • Running gait analysis
  • Force plate assessments

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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Assessment and management of conditions affecting muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and movement. We provide personalised treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns to support everyday function, work, and recreational activities.

  • Back and neck pain
  • Joint and tendon conditions
  • Movement restrictions
  • Postural and mechanical issues
  • Work-related injuries
  • Motor accident-related injuries

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Women's Health & Pelvic Floor

Women's health physiotherapy consultation at Red Centre Health Focus

Physiotherapy services tailored to women across different life stages.

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction, including assessment and management of pelvic floor weakness or overactivity, urinary and bowel symptoms, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and return to exercise considerations
  • Pregnancy-related conditions, including pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti), pelvic floor concerns, exercise guidance during pregnancy, and preparation for birth
  • Postnatal recovery, including assessment and rehabilitation of abdominal and pelvic floor function, return to exercise guidance, management of postnatal musculoskeletal concerns, and support for recovery following childbirth
  • Bladder and bowel concerns, including urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Menopause support, including assessment and management of menopause-related symptoms, exercise guidance, pelvic health concerns, and strategies to support ongoing health and wellbeing
  • Diagnostic ultrasound – a non-invasive tool to help assess pelvic floor muscle function, movement, and coordination in real time.
  • Pessary fitting service, including assessment for pelvic organ prolapse and selected bladder symptoms, pessary fitting, education, follow-up reviews, and ongoing pessary management

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Recovery Centre

Recovery is an important part of maintaining health, performance, and physical wellbeing. Our purpose-built Recovery Centre provides access to a range of recovery modalities designed to complement exercise, rehabilitation, and active lifestyles.

  • Compression therapy
  • Ice bath and cold water immersion
  • Infrared sauna
  • Red light therapy
  • Support for active lifestyles and training recovery
  • Casual visits and group bookings available

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Sports Massage

Sports massage is a hands-on therapy that focuses on muscles and soft tissues affected by physical activity, training, and everyday demands. Treatments are tailored to individual needs and may form part of a broader recovery, performance, or wellbeing routine.

  • Muscle tension and tightness
  • Post-training recovery support
  • Mobility and flexibility support
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Management of training-related muscle soreness
  • Pre- and post-event massage

Performance & Personal Training

Personalised training designed to improve strength, movement capacity, and physical performance. Our team provides evidence-informed coaching and structured exercise programs tailored to your goals, experience level, and lifestyle.

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Movement coaching
  • Individualised programming
  • Performance development
  • Functional fitness
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Exercise technique and education
  • Return-to-training support

What to Expect

At Red Centre Health Focus, we take a personalised approach to care. Your physiotherapist will take the time to understand your concerns, goals, and individual circumstances before developing a management plan tailored to your needs. Depending on your presentation, your appointment may include:

  • Comprehensive assessment and discussion
  • Movement, strength, and functional testing
  • Running gait analysis and force plate assessments (where appropriate)
  • Hands-on treatment (where appropriate)
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation
  • Education and self-management strategies
  • Goal setting and treatment planning

We combine clinical expertise with modern assessment tools to better understand how you move and function. Our focus is on providing clear guidance, personalised care, and practical strategies to support your health, recovery, performance, and long-term wellbeing.

Who We Are

Meet the Red Centre Health Focus Team

At Red Centre Health Focus, we're proud to be a growing team of dedicated professionals committed to elevating the health and wellbeing of our community.

As the needs of our community continue to expand, so does our team. By welcoming new talent and expertise, we're ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors receives exceptional care, thoughtful guidance, and a personalised pathway back to optimal function.

We firmly believe that strong teams build stronger communities. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do within our clinic and with every client we support. Together, we work toward better movement, greater confidence, and lasting results.

Matt Gervasoni, Senior Physiotherapist

Matt Gervasoni

Senior Physiotherapist

Matt is an Australian-trained physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience across private practice, hospital, community, and aged care settings. He uses a thorough, evidence-based assessment to inform accurate diagnosis and individualised treatment planning.

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His approach integrates hands-on therapy, targeted exercise prescription, and patient education to support effective rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. Matt has a particular interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CSU)
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Services

  • Physiotherapy
  • Dry needling
  • Myofascial cupping
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Remedial massage
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Functional capacity evaluations
  • Taping
  • TMJ assessment and treatment
  • Spinal mobilisation and manipulation
Philipe Setton, Senior Sports Physiotherapist

Philipe Setton

Senior Sports Physiotherapist

Philipe has 15 years of professional experience. He has worked in 3 different Countries in 3 different Continents, in many different cities and towns, working in a wide variety of settings and approaches. A former professional soccer player, he understands the demands of an active lifestyle and specializes in sports physiotherapy, post-op rehab, and injury prevention.

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With a degree in sports science and qualifications in manual therapy, Pilates, and dry needling, Philipe tailors treatment through movement screening, hands-on techniques, and structured exercise programs. He focuses on accelerating recovery, optimizing performance, and educating clients to prevent future injuries and maintain long-term physical health.

Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Sports Science

Services

  • Sports and MSK Physiotherapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Vertigo and Balance disorders
  • High Velocity Manoeuvres
  • Thoracic Ring assessment and treatment
  • Functional Movement coaching
  • Neurological assessment and treatment
  • Taping
Gabriela Lillo-Shakibaie, PhysiotherapistPhoto: Gabriela Lillo-Shakibaie

Gabriela Lillo-Shakibaie

Physiotherapist

Gabriela is a passionate physiotherapist dedicated to helping you unlock your body's full potential for healing and mobility. She takes the time to understand your unique needs and creates personalised treatment plans that make recovery effective and, most importantly, fun!

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Holding a Bachelor of Science from Curtin University and advanced training in dry needling, clinical Pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute, and functional strength and conditioning, Gabriela combines these skills with manual therapy to take a holistic approach that supports both short-term recovery and long-term mobility.

With a special interest in spinal injuries, particularly neck and lower back pain, she is committed to helping you regain strength, comfort, and movement. Gabriela is also passionate about vestibular rehabilitation and vertigo, having deepened her expertise through specialised training in South Australia.

Outside of physiotherapy, dancing and ceramics keep her grounded and fuel her creativity. This passion for movement and creativity is what drives her to help others move better, feel their best, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Gabriela's approach is centred around empowerment, education, and building strong relationships. She's here to help you recover, move with ease, and get back to doing what you love.

Professional qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

Services

  • Physiotherapy
  • Dry needling
  • Myofascial cupping
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Vertigo and Balance disorders
Sabrina Costa, Physiotherapist

Sabrina Costa

Physiotherapist

Sabrina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the United States, along with qualifications as a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Personal Trainer. She brings a broad background across sport, fitness, and physiotherapy, with early experience in coaching, athletic training, and personal training.

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Her clinical experience includes acute hospital care, workers' compensation, outpatient orthopaedics, and neurological rehabilitation. Sabrina has worked in a Level II trauma hospital and across community-based settings, supporting individuals with a wide range of conditions and functional needs.

She has a developing interest in neurological rehabilitation, alongside a strong focus on exercise-based musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Her approach emphasises education, active rehabilitation, and individualised care to support function, independence, and long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Personal Trainer

Services

  • Physiotherapy
  • Movement and functional assessment
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation programs
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
  • Strength and conditioning support
  • Education and self-management strategies
Agustin Vacaflor, Physiotherapist

Agustin Vacaflor

Physiotherapist

Agustin holds a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and Kinesiology. He has experience working in massage therapy in both Denmark and Sweden, along with clinical training experience in hospital and rehabilitation settings in Argentina.

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Outside of work, Agustin has always been passionate about sports and physical training, particularly running and track and field. During university he competed in middle-distance athletics, which helped shape his interest in movement, injury management, and rehabilitation.

Agustin provides physiotherapy and exercise-based rehabilitation services, with a growing focus on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and movement-based recovery. He values active rehabilitation, practical treatment approaches, and helping people improve movement, strength, and confidence in their daily activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physiotherapy

Services

  • Physiotherapy
  • Massage and hands on treatments
  • Movement and functional assessment
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation programs
  • Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy
  • Education and self-management strategies
Brianna Henderson, Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Brianna Henderson

Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Brianna completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree at the University of Newcastle. She is an experienced physiotherapist with a strong clinical focus on women's health, pelvic health, sports rehabilitation, and clinical Pilates, providing evidence-based care to support women through all stages of life.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
  • Women's Health Level 1 & 2

Services

  • Pregnancy & postpartum care (pelvic floor rehab, abdominal separation, return to exercise)
  • Pelvic pain management (endometriosis, vulvodynia, painful intercourse)
  • Bladder & bowel dysfunction (incontinence, prolapse, constipation)
  • Menopause support (musculoskeletal changes, symptom management)
  • Sports injury prevention & rehabilitation
  • Post-pregnancy return-to-sport programs
  • Clinical Pilates for core, pelvic floor, and full-body strength
  • Online Telehealth appointments
  • Dry Needling
Christopher Berogna, Physiotherapist

Christopher Berogna

Physiotherapist

Chris holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University, graduating in 2021. He has experience working across hospital and community settings, including neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, emergency care, and acute orthopaedics and trauma.

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Chris has worked at Alfred Health in Victoria, one of the largest trauma centres in the Southern Hemisphere. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation, neurological physiotherapy, vestibular conditions, and exercise-based rehabilitation to support return to sport, work, and daily activity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Master of Physiotherapy Practice (La Trobe University)

Services

  • Physiotherapy
  • Acute vestibular assessment and treatment
  • Neurological assessment and rehabilitation
  • Massage therapy
  • Progressive resistance and exercise programs
  • Return-to-sport and activity rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair seating and positioning advice
Tayvian Emanuel, Sports Massage Therapist

Tayvian Emanuel

Sports Massage Therapist

Tayvian holds Certificates III and IV in Sport and Personal Training, Certificate IV in Massage, and ASCA Level 1 and 2 Strength and Conditioning qualifications. He has experience providing sports massage and targeted rehabilitation for a diverse range of clients, from desk workers with postural or muscular tension to state and national level athletes across AFL, NBL1, NRL, and Olympic pathways.

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His work focuses on assessing and treating specific areas of the body, developing personalised programs, and collaborating with physiotherapists to integrate treatments with rehabilitation and strength training. Tayvian is passionate about helping clients recover from injury, restore mobility, and enhance performance using evidence-based techniques.

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Sport
  • Certificate IV in Personal Training
  • Certificate IV in Massage
  • ASCA Level 1 & 2 Strength and Conditioning

Services

  • Sports Massage – targeted therapy to relieve tension, restore mobility, and support performance
  • Rehabilitation support – integrated with physiotherapy programs for optimal outcomes
Evie Marshall, Personal Trainer & Receptionist

Evie Marshall

Personal Trainer & Receptionist

Evie holds Certificates III and IV in Fitness from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers. She has over three years of experience leading group fitness classes, including dance, strength training, conditioning, mobility, flexibility, and aerial yoga.

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Evie is passionate about supporting beginners and helping individuals feel confident and capable in their workouts. She focuses on creating empowering, sustainable, and enjoyable training programs designed to improve overall health, fitness, and quality of life.

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Fitness
  • Certificate IV in Fitness

Services

  • Personal training
  • Mobility and flexibility programs
  • Functional movement and exercise coaching
Bre VanDenBerghe, Receptionist & Artist

Bre VanDenBerghe

Receptionist & Artist

Bre joins us with a genuine passion for health and fitness. Alongside welcoming you at the clinic, she's also an RPM and spin trainer at the Y — sharing our strong belief in helping people move well, feel better, and live healthier lives.

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She'll be your first face, first smile, and first impression when you arrive, and will be there to assist you in navigating your healthcare journey with care and confidence.

Bre is also an accomplished artist and you can find some of her art showcased in our clinic. Check out some of her amazing work and head to her website to learn more about commissioning a piece of your own: brevandenberghefineart.netlify.app

Where We Are

Find Us at 52a Elder St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory

At Red Centre Health Focus, we're proud to be part of a community that values health, movement, and connection.

Conveniently located and easily accessible, our space has been designed to feel welcoming, professional, and supportive from the moment you walk through the door. Whether you're visiting for treatment, recovery, or guidance, you'll find an environment focused on helping you feel comfortable and confident in your care.

We look forward to welcoming you in and supporting your journey.

52a Elder St, Alice Springs — Red Centre Health Focus

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