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Our Team
Sophia Shippam
Principal Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Director
Sophia qualified as a physiotherapist in 2009 in England with a BSc Physiotherapy with honours. After moving to Australia in 2013 she started her training in the pelvic floor and pelvic health field. Over the last few years her area of special interest has been working with those experiencing pelvic pain conditions such as Endometriosis and Vaginismus which led to the creation of Dahlia Pelvic Physio.
Sophia has a number of years' experience working in both hospital and sports settings which has given her a sound knowledge of pre-existing medical conditions and injuries. Her kind and calming nature allows patients to feel at ease quickly as she listens to their story, understanding that each person has had a unique journey with their particular condition. She provides treatment and management strategies that are based on the most current evidence in the field whilst taking a holistic approach to each individual.
Portia Graham
Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Portia is a Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has undertaken post-graduate training in treating prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual pain, sexual dysfunction and urinary and faecal concerns. She has extensive clinical experience treating women, men and gender diverse patients. She provides high-quality trauma-informed care. Portia is currently completing her Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) through the University of Melbourne and strives to provide the most up to date evidence-based care to each of her patients.
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Portia has a keen interest in getting to know her patients. She likes to provide space and time to listen and understand each person’s story and enjoys working with people to achieve their goals. She believes in empowering her patients through a combination of hands-on treatment, education and exercise prescription and she feels this is a fantastic way to achieve a sustainable long-term outcome where her patients move towards effective self-management.
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When not at work Portia enjoys swimming, pottering about in her garden and spending time with her fiancé, family, friends and four-legged creatures.
Rhys Morgan
Remedial Massage Therapist
Rhys is originally from the UK, where her background in jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and taekwondo sparked a deep interest in how the body moves and recovers.
After sustaining a few injuries of her own, she pursued a degree in Sports Therapy to better understand injury management and performance.
She went on to play high-level rugby and developed a strong interest in musculoskeletal health and functional movement. Now based in Australia, Rhys offers evidence-based treatment with a focus on rehabilitation, mobility, and long-term recovery.
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Rhys’s Bachelor of Sports Therapy, combined with her experience playing high-level rugby, provides her with a deep understanding of the human body that she brings to every treatment.
Yasmin Exley
Receptionist
Yasmin joined our team in 2024 bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from numerous customer service roles including other health care centers. With two grown up boys she is well versed in motherhood and loves a baby cuddle if needed during your appointment.
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Yasmin works on a part time basis on a Monday morning so if you need admin support give her a call.
Crysta Pollitt
Registered Dietician Nutritionist - First Taste Nutrition
Crysta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 12 years of experience. She has a graduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Boston University and is a Certified Pregnancy Dietitian.
As a mother of two, she understands the challenges and joys of pregnancy and family nutrition. Crysta specializes in working with clients through the critical early life stage, also known as the first 1000 days, which includes pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She also has a focus on helping women manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Endometriosis, Menopause, and PMS through tailored dietary plans.
Crysta's goal is to help women feel good about the way they eat, what they feed their children, and about themselves! At First Taste, we empower women with the knowledge, guidance and reassurance needed to be your healthiest self through pregnancy and motherhood.
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