Meet Our Team at Swan Physio
At Swan Physiotherapy, our team is dedicated to helping you move better, recover faster, and stay at your best. We combine expert knowledge, personalised care, and a passion for movement to deliver physiotherapy solutions tailored to every stage of life — from children and athletes to active adults and older adults.
Our physiotherapists bring a wealth of experience across sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and injury prevention. Each member of our team is committed to evidence-based practice, compassionate care, and helping you achieve your goals — whether that’s returning to sport, improving daily function, or maintaining long-term wellbeing.
Cody Gilham
B.Sc HMES, M. Physiotherapy
Cody is the founder and director of Swan Physiotherapy, bringing over 17 years of private practice experience and a wealth of clinical knowledge to the team. He holds a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science, which together provide him with a deep understanding of injury management, movement science, and rehabilitation strategies.
Throughout his career, Cody has completed extensive postgraduate training across multiple areas of physiotherapy, allowing him to provide precise, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of conditions. His focus is not only on achieving recovery but also on helping patients build long-term resilience and prevent future injuries.Cody’s areas of expertise include:
Dry needling and soft tissue release
Strength training and functional rehabilitation
Pre- and post-surgical treatment and recovery
Neck and back pain management
Sports injury and tendinopathy rehabilitation
Shoulder and hand rehabilitation
Paediatric and adolescent physiotherapy
RockTape application and taping for performance
Cody’s approach is centred on hands on treatment combined with patient education — ensuring each individual leaves with the tools and knowledge to maintain their health and performance long after recovery.
Outside the clinic, Cody enjoys motorsport, maintaining an active lifestyle, and travelling whenever possible. His passion for movement and performance drives both his professional work and his life beyond the clinic.
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Jack Hawkins
B.Sc Physiotherapy
Jack is an experienced and highly motivated physiotherapist who graduated from Curtin University in 2015. With over eight years at Swan Physio, he has built a strong reputation for delivering personalised, results-driven care to patients of all ages and activity levels.
Jack has worked extensively across private practice, gym environments, and sporting clubs, providing expert management for a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. His approach is centred on understanding each patient’s unique goals and designing a tailored treatment plan to help them recover efficiently and sustainably.
Throughout his career, Jack has worked with athletes and teams in Australian Rules Football, soccer, and gymnastics, gaining valuable experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation.
Jack’s areas of expertise include:
Lower limb tendinopathy
Dry needling and RockTape application
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Acute and chronic pain management
Sports injury management and prevention
Strength and conditioning programs
CrossFit and gym-based rehabilitation
With a background in competitive cricket and volleyball, Jack understands the physical and mental demands of sport and takes pride in helping his patients get back to doing what they love — stronger and more resilient than before.
Jack is committed to achieving 100% patient satisfaction, and his focus remains on guiding every individual along the most direct path to recovery, health, and lasting performance.
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Alistair Barrow
B.Sc Physiotherapy
Alistair is a skilled physiotherapist who holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of Notre Dame Australia. He brings a warm, collaborative, and patient-focused approach to his practice, delivering evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s goals and lifestyle.
With experience in both hospital and private practice environments, Alistair works confidently across a variety of conditions and focuses on empowering patients with practical tools for long-term wellbeing and injury prevention.
Alistair has a special interest and expertise in:
Low back pain
Shoulder, hand, and wrist rehabilitation
Post-surgical recovery
Sports taping and injury prevention
Performance injury management for musicians
His background in classical music, including studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and work as a professional musician and educator, gives Alistair unique insight into musician-specific injuries and performance-related rehabilitation.
Outside of the clinic, Alistair continues to perform in Perth concert venues, follows Formula 1, and enjoys time with his pets, Tillie the cat and Laddie the border collie.
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Paula Nubiato Bardi
B.Sc Physiotherapy
Paula is a dedicated physiotherapist who holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Brazil. Since moving to Australia in 2019, she has continued to pursue her passion for helping people enhance their movement, strength, and overall wellbeing.
Paula’s treatment philosophy is centred on individualised care. She takes the time to truly understand each person’s goals, lifestyle, and challenges to design tailored treatment plans that deliver meaningful and lasting results.
She has a particular interest in:
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Pain management
Rehabilitation and injury recovery
Functional movement and mobility
Lifestyle and wellbeing-focused care
Paula is deeply committed to helping her patients restore confidence in their movement, whether recovering from injury, managing ongoing pain, or improving day-to-day function.
Outside of the clinic, Paula enjoys playing soccer, hiking, and exploring nature. She believes that staying active and connected to movement is not only essential for physical health, but also for mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Praveen Gamage
B.Sc Physiotherapy
Praveen is a dedicated and approachable physiotherapist who completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Curtin University. Since joining Swan Physio, he has become known for his welcoming, confident, and easy-going manner, creating a relaxed environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their recovery.
With over two years of experience as a sports trainer in football and soccer, Praveen has developed a strong foundation in sports injury assessment and management, including sprains, tears, and dislocations. His time working as a community support worker has also given him valuable experience supporting older adults and individuals with age-related conditions.
Praveen has extensive experience in:
Lower back and neck pain management
Sports injuries and rehabilitation
Deconditioning and loss of mobility
Post-operative and joint replacement rehabilitation
Dry needling and taping
Chronic pain management
Vertigo and balance disorders (BPPV)
He has a particular interest in workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, helping clients safely and confidently return to their normal routines. Praveen also enjoys working with children and teenagers, supporting their recovery from sports and activity-related injuries.
Outside of work, Praveen loves spending time riding motorcycles, working on cars, 4WDing, and gardening.
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Our philosophy
At Swan Physiotherapy:
- We know that every situation is different and we take the time to understand the cause behind the problem.
- We provide targeted treatment and easy-to-follow exercise programs to help to prevent reoccurrences.
- We are focused (like you are) on achieving the fastest recovery and getting you to a place where there is no need for continued treatment.
How to find us
Swan Physiotherapy in Midland is ideally placed for Midvale, Helena Valley, Midland, Bellevue, Forrestfield, Perth foothills and Guildford.