About: About

Meet the Team

Steve Hanks (Physio)

Steve's been living in the Monaro region for over two years and is excited to share his experience with the region. He's been working as a Physiotherapist since 2013, working with world class athletes, Olympians and weekend warriors. He's discovered that frameworks based around treating the whole person are not only more effective for pain relief but also give people long term resolution of symptoms. He's worked with many internationally acclaimed Physiotherapists such as Dr. LJ Lee, Carol Kennedy and Adjunct Professor Deb Treloar.

Steve's passion for physiotherapy started at an early age, he's known the struggles of persistent pain and injury after suffering a significant head injury and crush fracture to his spine. He's since used evidence based approaches like manual therapy, the Pilates method, dry needling and mindfulness to help others who are in similar situations.

Steve's particularly interested in neck, back, shoulder and foot injuries. He enjoys working with athletes but he's also drawn to complex and chronic conditions.

Steve's post graduate training includes:

Andrew Huttons Integrated Dry Needling 1
Lyn Watson Shoulder Level 1
IMT Dry Needling Level 1
Sports Thorax - LJ Lee
Connect Therapy Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 - LJ Lee
Clinical Pilates within ConnectTherapy
Foot, Neck, Thorax and Pelvis Drivers workshops within ConnectTherapy
Neuromeningeal Manipulation - Barral Institute
Visceral Manipulation 1, 2 and 3 - Barral Institute
Listening Techniques - Barral Institute
Advanced Visceral Manipulation - The Brain (Jean-Pierre Barral Facilitator)
Advanced Visceral Manipulation - Trauma (Jean-Pierre Barral Facilitator)

Steve acknowledges we are on the traditional territory of the First Nations and their land rights. He acknowledges his many teachers and mentors throughout his career.

Louise Quiggin (Physio)

Louise has been fascinated by holistic health, wellbeing and movement/ exercise since she was a teenager. Louise completed her Bachelor of Medical Science and a Diploma of Remedial Massage before completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 2002. Louise was drawn to Physiotherapy due to its’ focus on assisting clients to regain their quality of life after injury or illness, through symptom management, restoring healthy movement and teaching clients how to care for their body and wellbeing.Louise has a wide range of Physiotherapy experience including rehabilitation, exercise prescription (particularly strength and pilates training), pain management, post-surgical, chronic care, aged care/deconditioning, falls-prevention, neurological, chest physiotherapy, Telehealth and some continence training.

Louise completed the GEMT Dry Needling Level 1 course in 2023 and APA Sports Physio Level 1 in 2024.Louise has considerable experience with clients with chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions and finds strength training, pilates exercises and stretches extremely helpful for assisting with breathlessness, posture and the musculoskeletal concerns that often accompany chronic medical conditions or age-related deconditioning. Louise completed formal Pilates teacher training (Equipment and matwork) with APPI in 2021.

Outside of work, Louise enjoys skiing, rock-climbing, yoga, pilates, gym, travelling and spending time in nature with her young daughter, husband and giant dog.

Sophie Forlico
(Exercise Physiologist)

Sophie believes that access to trusted, affordable healthcare is essential for living well—especially in regional communities where preventable and treatable conditions can limit quality of life. Growing up active in the country, she now channels her passion for movement and people into helping others regain strength, confidence, and independence.

From cancer recovery and post-surgical rehab to falls prevention, mental health support, and childhood development, Sophie uses tailored exercise programs to improve physical function and wellbeing at every stage of life. She works closely with GPs, specialists, and allied health teams to deliver holistic care that meets you where you are—whether you're new to exercise or returning after injury.

Gintare Galviciute (manager)

Gintare is the glue that holds the team together. She's likely the first person you'll speak to and will be there to start you on your journey to a better you. Gintare's from Lithuania and moved to Australia with Steve. She loves helping people and as well as holding down the fort at Monaro Physio, she's studying to be a High School Teacher.

Camilla Searle (Pilates Instructor)

Millie’s a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, qualified to teach Matwork and all Pilates Studio equipment. With a Diploma in Pilates (National Pilates Training) and Cert III & IV in Fitness (Australian Institute of Personal Trainers). She has a deep passion for movement and helping others feel strong and confident in their bodies.