Our Team
JESSICA WALKER
Jess is our co-founder and Director at Fit 2 Function.
As small business goes she is also our Director of Accounts, Marketing and HR.
She is a proud mother of 3 and passionate physiotherapist.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates and Rehabilitation are Jess’s areas of interest and she has developed Fit 2 Function’s wellness continuum model that is reshaping the way we envisage your health. Change your trajectory, stop the decline and remember how to enjoy life without limitation.
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Melody Francis (Mel for short)
Mel's interests are sports injuries, musculoskeletal and spinal physio, pre and postnatal & women’s health, pilates, equine/rider specific physio & chronic pain.
In a former life Mel was a Professional squash player with many accolades under her belt including
- Highest world ranking 34
- Winner of 7 World Tour Titles
- Commonwealth Games Team Member 2010
- AIS and VIS scholarship holder
- National Junior Squash coach
- NSW Head State Junior coach
Mel has run her own Pilates studio while studying in Newcastle and has moved her family including hubby, gorgeous 3 year old son, her dog, cat, 2 horses, a pony and 5 chickens to Tamworth for a change of scenery.
She fits like a glove here in town and at Fit2Function
Paddy Bowen
Paddy became a valued member of our team when his practice, 'Bowen Arrow Physiotherapy,' merged with Fit2Function in late 2022. With a deep involvement in rugby union, both as a player and coach on local and international fronts, Paddy possesses a profound knowledge of injuries common in collision-based sports. His focus lies in injury prevention, immediate injury care, and guiding athletes on the path from pain to optimal performance.
However, Paddy's true passion within the field of physiotherapy revolves around persistent pain, particularly complex musculoskeletal cases concerning the lower back, shoulders, hips, and knees. His primary goal remains assisting individuals in their persistent pain journey towards recovery and well-being.
In addition to his commitments in physiotherapy and rugby, Paddy warmly embraces his role as a father, treasuring moments spent with his young family and embarking on adventures across the globe.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health & Rehabilitation Science (CSU)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CSU)
Master of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy/Master of High Performance Sport (ACU - ongoing studies)
APA Level 1 Pain Physiotherapy
Advanced Dry Needling Practitioner
Lachie Martin
Lachie is our newest Physiotherapist who was born and raised here in Tamworth.
Prior to being a physiotherapist Lachie trained as a ballet dancer at the Australian Ballet School for 6 years where he has gained an extensive knowledge of dance training and dance specific physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Following this he has completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy through Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. During his final year Lachie has been teaching Pilates with us here at Fit 2 Function.
Since finishing his Bachelor of Physiotherapy he has gone on tour to Fiji with the Pacific Nomads Rugby 7s as team Physiotherapist for the Coral Coast Rugby 7s tournament. Now commencing his role at Fit 2 Function he has some exciting things in the works for this year, so watch this space!!!
Lachie’s interests include:
- Musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
- Paediatrics (12 months and older) development, conditions and injuries.
- Paediatrics neurological conditions & disability.
- Dance specific physiotherapy.
- Adult neurological rehab & management, traumatic injuries and MVA injury rehab.
- Disability.
JANET MCRAE
Janet is by title our Practice manager and by nature our mumma bear.
She has a knack of wrapping everyone up in a warm hug and spurring you on when things are gloomy and murky. And really that's what injury and pain is right - murky and gloomy at times.
Her infectious, bubbly personality will have you giggling (even if it hurts) and have you leaving with a pep in your step!
Janet is also a nature lover, zen creator and absolute carer in her heart of hearts. She organises our team, our programs and YOU.
If you don't see Janet on your way into Fit2Function you will certainly hear her laughing in the background (and maybe a snort will escape).
Shaina Styles
Shaina is our Administration Officer. (AKA front desk superstar!)
With a fresh Cert 3 in Business under her belt, Shaina is our go-to guru for all things administrative. From expertly handling phone calls to managing a flood of emails, she keeps our office running like a well-oiled machine. And don't even get us started on her spreadsheet skills – she's practically a wizard!
But it's not all work and no play.
In addition to her professional achievements, Shaina also recently achieved a personal milestone by purchasing her own home!
When she's not manning the front desk, she's delighting in the simple pleasures of life – whether that’s reading, enjoying a cheeseboard by the pool or a long snuggle with her fur baby.
You can find Shaina's smiling face as you walk through our doors.
Jayden
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Jayden is our Social Media Manager. A tech whiz and at home behind the camera.
Jayden takes care of everything with Fit2Functions social presence.
Jayden has been a client at Fit2Function for years and jumped at the opportunity to become a valued member of our squad - and we haven't looked back, as he fits like a glove.
Between tying Jess down for content ideas and organising everyone else for photoshoots and video content he is a full-time 'herder of cats'.
If you see him running around with his camera, get ready to SMILE (or hide
Tess Kelly
Tess is one of our lunge loving, spicy flow and fun loving Pilates instructors at Fit2Function.
As a Pilates lover, Tess started out as a regular on the reformer at F2F when she first moved to Tamworth from Victoria in 2021. Two years later she decided to become an instructor herself.
Tess might still be mastering which is her left and right, especially at 5:30am on a Monday morning, but loves coming up with new flows and seeing everyone achieve their goals in the studio.
When she’s not telling you to pulse, or hold in that squat just a little bit lower, you’ll find Tess typing away for the local newspaper as a journalist.
Tess is an APPI qualified Pilates instructor in both reformer and mat.
You’ll find Tess in the studio on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.