Physiotherapy Point Cook

Anna Lawley is a highly skilled physiotherapist. She completed her Physiotherapy degree in Melbourne but is originally from Queensland. She has extensive expertise in treating patients of all ages, from children to the elderly.

Anna is particularly interested in Women’s Health and providing physiotherapy care throughout all stages of pregnancy, including postpartum recovery. Her deep understanding of musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy allows her to provide tailored and effective treatment for a range of concerns.

With a strong background in managing acute and chronic back pain, Anna takes a holistic approach to patient care. Her sessions integrate hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. She also incorporates cupping techniques to alleviate general muscle soreness, massage, soft tissue therapy, and joint mobilisation to help patients relieve pain and return to their daily activities.

Anna is passionate about Sports Physiotherapy and has worked with athletes across various disciplines, including AFL, netball, tennis, soccer, and cricket. She has previously worked with the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and is the Sports Physiotherapist for the Williamstown VFL and Darley BFNL Clubs.

As a former state-level netball player, Anna brings firsthand knowledge of high-performance sports and injury management. She is experienced in managing acute sports injuries, with a strong focus on lower-body injuries such as hamstring, quadriceps, and calf strains, as well as knee and ankle sprains, tears, and fractures.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys staying active through gym training and running. She also loves spending time with her Border Collie, Alfie, and has a passion for travel. After an inspiring trip to Japan, she recently developed a deep appreciation for Japanese culture.

Tara Bedford has a passion for helping people in her local community to achieve their treatment and rehabilitation goals. She believes in empowering her clients in their recovery journey by providing them with a supportive environment and a person-centered approach to give them the best opportunity to achieve their desired goals. Tara treats clients holistically and incorporates a combination of treatment modalities, including manual therapy, exercise, and education, to ensure positive outcomes for her clients. Tara has a keen interest in treating spine and sports related lower limb injuries, and orthopaedic conditions, through rehabilitation and prevention strategies. She has a particular interest in lower back pain.

Tara graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has clinical experience in a wide variety of physiotherapy services. Tara realised her passion was treating musculoskeletal related injuries and going through the rehabilitation journey with her clients.

Outside of work, Tara enjoys keeping active by playing basketball, riding, hiking, and going to the gym. Tara loves spending time with her two dogs, taking them to the beach for a swim or to the park for a play.