Meet Our Team.
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Andrew Hopkins
DIRECTOR • APA SPORTS AND EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPIST & PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Master of Sports PhysiotherapyAndrew is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist. He is driven by a passion for assisting patients of all backgrounds in attaining their rehab and performance goals. He dedicates himself to uncovering the root cause of their concerns and equipping them with the necessary education and rehab tools for sustainable, long-term solutions.
Andrew graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy in 2009. He then went on to gain his title of APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist after completing his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in 2016. Andrew has worked for several years within the elite sporting sector. Currently he is consulting and travelling internationally as a Sports Physiotherapist on the ATP World Tennis Tour managing the world’s best players. Previously Andrew has worked in various roles and sports, including the High-Performance Manager at the Glenelg Football Club, the Head Physiotherapist at the Adelaide Thunderbirds Netball Club and Adelaide 36er’s Basketball Club, as well as holding travelling roles with Netball, Basketball and Tennis Australia.
Andrew draws on his extensive experience in elite sport for a professional and high-performance approach to your management and rehabilitation.
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Lauren Bendo
DIRECTOR • PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bachelor of PhysiotherapyLauren is a highly motivated and personable physiotherapist with a hands-on approach, empowering patients with the tools, education, and support they need to reach their rehabilitation goals.
She brings extensive experience from high-performance sporting environments. Lauren currently serves as Head Physiotherapist for the Adelaide Thunderbirds and their elite pathways program, having contributed to their championship victories in 2023, 2024, and 2026. She also holds the role of Head Physiotherapist for the Australian Under-21 National Netball Team, and has previously worked with the Australian Fast5 Netball Team during their World Cup championship campaign, as well as with the Contax Netball Club and the National State Basketball Program.
Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of female athletes, Lauren has developed a special interest in Women's Health and pursued further training in this field. Through her time embedded in national and elite pathway programs, she has developed a strong interest in menstrual health, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), pelvic floor dysfunction, and injury prevention, working closely with athletes and their performance teams to optimise both health and performance at the highest level.
She is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and guidance to women through every life stage, including pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, and pelvic pain and incontinence management, with particular expertise in supporting a safe return to activity and sport.
Lauren also leads several of our clinical exercise Pilates classes, where she applies progressive overload principles to challenge each patient individually.
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Lauren Pike
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)Lauren completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia and is currently completing her Masters in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy at Latrobe University. Which is another step forward for Lauren in the APA titling pathway.
Lauren has over 5 years of experience in clinical musculoskeletal physiotherapy and high-performance sports. She has completed her APA Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy course and is experienced working within sporting teams and with active populations. She is currently working with elite/sub-elite athletes through her role as physiotherapist for The Adelaide Thunderbirds SN Reserves team, Adelaide Fire Women’s Hockey Team and has utilised numerous years in her past roles to build upon her skillset. This included her previous roles asd Head Physiotherapist for the U/18 and U/16’s at North Adelaide Football Club U/21 Women’s State Hockey Team Physiotherapist.
She also has a keen interest in clinical exercise and pilates, you will see her leading numerous classes throughout the week. Lauren loves forming meaningful connections with her patients and supporting them through their rehabilitation journey.
Lauren is a calm point of guidance for any presentation that comes through the door. Particularly, some areas of passion for Lauren include managing the adolescent athlete and paediatric populations, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and the foot and ankle. She believes in bringing high-performance care to all her patients and approaching things holistically.
She is enthusiastic about empowering her patients with a combination of treatment, education, and exercise to restore them to the things they love doing.
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Claudia Harvey
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)Claudia completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia in 2023. She is an enthusiastic physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and return to the activities they love. Claudia takes a holistic approach to physiotherapy, combining hands-on treatment with individualised exercise programs and education.
With a strong interest in sports physiotherapy, Claudia completed her Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 course. She is currently the Physiotherapist for the U19 State Netball Team and has previously worked with the U17 State Netball Team in 2024, the U19 State Netball Team in 2025, Glenelg Women’s Football, Contax Reserves Netball and SPOC Football Club. These experiences have developed her skills in injury prevention, rehabilitation, load management and supporting athletes to safely return to sport.
Claudia currently runs a large portion of the clinic’s gym classes and is also a certified GLAD instructor. She runs the GLAD program at the clinic, combining education and supervised exercise to help individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis improve their strength, confidence and quality of life. She also leads multiple Clinical Pilates classes each week, bringing energy and a strong focus on movement quality to every session.
Claudia’s special interests include TMJ (temporomandibular joint) management, for which she has completed further training, headache and cervical management, pre- and post-operative knee rehabilitation and the management of sports-related injuries.
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Georgia Lovelock
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)Georgia completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at the University of South Australia in 2022 and has since dedicated the past four years to furthering her qualifications and expertise in Women’s Health.
She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where women feel comfortable talking openly about their health. Georgia’s goal is to break down the taboos and uncertainty that can surround women’s health conditions and empower her patients with the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies. She loves supporting women through every stage of life, from periods, pelvic pain and pregnancy, through to incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and menopause.
Georgia also has a particular passion for working with female athletes and exploring the intersection between sporting performance and pelvic health. She has a strong interest in menstrual health, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), pelvic floor dysfunction and injury prevention, and loves working collaboratively with athletes to optimise both their health and performance.
Georgia is currently the Physiotherapist for the U17 State Netball Team and has previously worked with the Adelaide Cricket Club Women’s and Men’s teams, SPOC Football Club and Adelaide Lutheran Football Club. She thrives on injury prevention and management both in and out of season and particularly enjoys helping athletes stay strong, healthy and performing at their best.
She has completed her APA Level 2 in Women’s Pelvic Health, Level 2 in Women Through the Life Stages, and further training in Pelvic Pain. Georgia is qualified to perform internal vaginal and anal examinations and assess and manage pelvic organ prolapse.
While Women’s Health is her area of special interest, Georgia also enjoys treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, including TMJ pain, headaches and migraines, neck pain and lower back pain. She believes in combining hands-on treatment with targeted exercise and education to create a well-rounded approach to rehabilitation and help her patients achieve lasting results.
You’ll also find Georgia leading many of our Clinical Pilates classes, where she brings her Women’s Health expertise into the studio. Whether you’re navigating menopause, managing an endometriosis flare-up, moving through pregnancy or returning to exercise postpartum, Georgia loves tailoring exercise to suit each person’s individual needs, goals and stage of life.
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Josh Gauci
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)Josh completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia and is currently completing his Masters of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. He has a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injury management and has experience working with a wide variety of clients, from everyday individuals to athletes. Josh takes a practical and individualised approach to rehabilitation, combining tailored exercise programs with hands-on treatment techniques, including dry needling, to help clients stay active and achieve their physical goals.
Josh has a particular passion for sports injury prevention, rehabilitation and return to sport. He currently works with the senior men’s and women’s teams at the Tea Tree Gully Football Club, as well as playing for the club himself. He has also worked with the Australian Over 35s Masters Hockey Team, travelling with the team to the Netherlands for the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup. Josh has also completed additional training in concussion management, vestibular rehabilitation, and vertigo.
Josh also regularly runs the group gym classes at the clinic. He is passionate about helping people understand their injury, build confidence in their bodies, and develop the strength and capacity to return to the activities and sports they love.
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Jemma Harris
ADMINISTRATION
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Mara Bendo
ADMINISTRATION