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Dr. Clare MacFarlane
Doctor of Physiotherapy, PhD, BSc
Owner and Principal Physiotherapist
Practitioner Profile
Clare has been practicing physiotherapy since the beginning of 2011 when she graduated from Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy. She knew her passion was within the field of paediatrics and was driven by the flexibility and ‘outside the box’ therapy private practice could provide.
Clare began her paediatric career working in Therapy and Learning Centre in two separate locations in Sydney. This was where she first discovered the impact of lower limb orthotics and how they could improve foot alignment, which then has a flow on effect to the rest of the body. From here, Clare moved into one of the bigger paediatric private practices in the Inner West of Sydney - Therapies for Kids - where she really began growing her knowledge of childhood disability, games in therapy and began her research on Sensomotoric orthoses. During this time, Clare began her own mobile practice (Pitter Patter Physio) so she could deliver high quality in-home therapy in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, especially to those who were unable to travel. Clare’s experience here really shaped her ability to observe, assess and use high level clinical reasoning skills to best determine therapy approaches for each individual child - no cookie cutter here!
In 2014, Clare was approached by the NAPA Center LA to become the Director of Rehabilitation and open the first NAPA Centre in Sydney. By March 2015, she was in LA, ready to learn! After 6 months of training in the intensive therapy approach with CME, NeuroSuit (TM), SpiderCage and vibration plate therapy, NAPA Centre Sydney (the first NAPA Centre location in Lane Cove) was officially opened in 2015.
Whilst working at NAPA and enjoying the absolute joy in all the inch & milestones seen in clients, Clare continued her research (PhD). She left Sydney mid 2018 to enjoy some time completing her PhD in the sunny Sunshine Coast, her hometown. Pitter Patter Physio was her first baby and she is happy for it to have re-opened with success in the Sunshine Coast. Since then PPP has moved from the back bedroom, to a small on site clinic (thanks to Brenton for giving up his shed and fitting it out), then to a rented space and NOW to a huge multi=purpose space in Sippy Downs. The clinic boasts a multitude of uses such as onsite hydrotherapy, CME, SpiderCage, clinic rooms and open floor space. Oh, an an ESPRESSO BAR! (Gotta look after the parents too!).
The weekends have Clare spending time with Brenton, Fletcher, Calliope and Murphy, going for a cheeky surf or planning the next big project.
Qualifications
- PhD
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science (Sports & Exercise)
- CME Level II
- MEDEK Level II
-TASES lower limb & trunk
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
Memberships
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (Paediatric Member - APAM)
- Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Danya Lingkapo
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist in Paediatrics
Practitioner Profile
Danya is originally from Malaysia and has had the opportunity to live in the UK before settling in Australia. She moved to Townsville to pursue a degree in Physiotherapy, graduating from James Cook University in 2022. The following year, she relocated to the Sunshine Coast, where her professional journey continued to evolve.
Danya began her career with a diverse caseload, working with both adults and children with disabilities. It didn’t take long, however, for her to discover her true passion for paediatric care, particularly in supporting children with complex needs.
Dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, Danya enjoys working with children of all abilities, with a focus on those with more intricate and challenging presentations.
Outside of her professional life, Danya loves staying active. Her weekends are often spent running, hiking, or planning her next exciting adventure!
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- CME Level I
- TASES
- Women’s & Children’s Pelvic Health Level 1 APA
- Theratogs fitter
Memberships
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)