Our Directors & Partners
Felicity Kermode – Clinical Director

Felicity has post graduate degrees in both Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapy and has been working in private practice for over 30 years.
She is the Clinical Director of Move Well Physiotherapy and teaches the clinical components of the Professional Development Program that all Move Well Physiotherapists complete. Felicity has a wide range of interests in physiotherapy. She regularly presents at conferences and physiotherapy courses overseas, and has previously worked as a fly in fly out (FIFO) physiotherapist developing prevention of injury programs on site.
Felicity has also been the physiotherapist for several state, national and international sporting competitions, and has an interest in chronic pain. She has worked with disabled military veterans at the Invictus Games, and has an interest in complex musculoskeletal presentations.
Peter Owens – Managing Director

Peter graduated as a physiotherapist in 1986, working at Royal Perth Hospital for two years before moving into private practice. Peter worked at numerous clinics in Perth and with multiple elite sporting groups including the Perth Wildcats and Hopman Cup Tennis. Peter also played in a premiership team at Claremont Football Club.
Peter completed a Masters in Business Administration in 1994. He then travelled and worked around Australia for five years before returning to Perth. He founded Move Well Physiotherapy in 1999 with close colleagues and is it’s Managing Director.
Peter has been an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association for over 30 years, he has contributed to the development of private practice physiotherapy, and supported research and ongoing learning within the profession to achieve better health outcomes for the community.
Gavin Kerruish – Arena Partner

Gavin has both a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) and is the Managing Partner at Arena Joondalup Physiotherapy and is a partner at Belridge Physiotherapy and Joondalup Gate Physiotherapy.
Gavin is also the Senior Physiotherapist for the West Perth Football Club and has a strong association with the Arena Swim Club. Gavin maintains a keen interest in, not only football, but all sports, and is now also the General Manager of Move Well.
Emily Whiting – Duncraig Partner

Emily is a partner at Duncraig Physiotherapy and Pilates.
Emily completed her Physiotherapy course at Curtin University. She is working at Warwick Physiotherapy at the moment. Emily enjoys most sports, particularly swimming and has interests in the treatment of acute musculo-skeletal injuries and spinal pain.
Jess Thompson – Duncraig Partner

Jessica is one of the Managing Partners at Duncraig Physiotherapy and has been with Move Well Physiotherapy since 2017. She graduated with Honours from The University of Notre Dame, holding a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sport Science. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Jessica has worked as the Physiotherapist for female Hockey Teams including the WA state team – Perth Thundersticks and the Premier League Team Suburban Lions. From a young age, Jess has been involved in both Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and Dancing. Having competed gymnastics for Western Australia and being a part of the Perth Wildcats Dance Squad, she herself has experienced multiple injuries. Given her personal experience in these sports, Jess is the Physiotherapist for a variety of Gymnastics Clubs and Dance Studios across Perth. From her experience, Jess prides herself on providing both clinical and personal insight into the hard work and rehabilitation that is required to return to sport from injuries.
She has a particular interest in treating spinal injuries and pain (neck and lower back) and lower limb injuries, including those affecting the hip, knee and ankle. Drawing from her background in dance, gymnastics and hockey, she believes that a precise diagnosis and a holistic management approach are crucial for achieving recovery and returning to daily activities.
Jessica integrates a range of treatment techniques into her practice, including Pilates, dry needling, and Shockwave Therapy, to provide a holistic approach to recovery and performance. She is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages achieve pain-free movement, restore function, and reach their personal goals.
Outside of work Jessica remains involved with Gymnastics being a floor choreographer for a variety of Gymnastics Clubs. She also enjoys being active, coastal walks along the beach and spending time with her family.
Blake Sutcliffe – Beaumaris Partner

Blake completed his B.Sc (Physio) at Curtin University in 2003 and has since been working in as a physio in private practice all around Perth, in regional WA and the UK ever since.
Blake began consulting at Beaumaris Physiotherapy in 2007 and has been the managing partner since. Clinically Blake enjoys treating all musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in treating headaches, neck pain, knee pain and lower back injuries. His passion for physiotherapy stems from working with his clients to achieve the complete rehabilitation of an injury, not just short term pain relief.
Blake and his wife recently welcomed their second new addition to the family which keeps him busy! If he gets any spare time, he can usually be found in water somewhere enjoying surfing, diving or playing underwater hockey which he has played at national and international levels.
Chris Barr – Beaumaris Partner

Dr Chris Barr is a Sports Doctor with dual training as a General Practitioner and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a deep understanding of both the body’s mechanics and medical intricacies, he is dedicated to delivering holistic solutions for sports and exercise related injuries.
Adam Spiroff – Central Bayswater Physio Partner

Adam is a partner at Central Physio Bayswater and is well qualified in a variety of areas and has completed his Certificate III and IV in fitness, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation and Sports Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy at Curtin University.
This enables him to have a thorough understanding of the human body and many of the musculoskeletal, biomechanical and health aspects associated with it.Adam has a huge passion for health and fitness and has been involved in the health industry for numerous years as well as having an extensive background in Australian Rules.
He has a keen desire to remain ‘fit and healthy’ by completing numerous gym and yoga sessions and maintaining a health diet.
Nat Curtin – Rivervale Partner

Our Rivervale Managing Director and Principal Physio Nat has been in clinic servicing the Rivervale area for 5+ years. In this time, he has developed strong ties with its surrounding community. Nat takes great pride in the running and success of Rivervale Physio and its clients and looks forward to maintaining its high standard physio services to both new and current members.
Nat completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Curtin University, developing a keen interest in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions with particular interest in sporting and exercise injuries, with previous roles amongst sporting teams. He enjoys meeting new clients and working to get them back to their full potential.
Outside of work, Nat participates in a wide range of sports himself including diving/swimming, kite surfing, skiing, cycling as well as hockey.
Naomi Udilich – Rivervale Partner
Our Rivervale Managing Partner Naomi has always had a passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy since overcoming her own back problems in the past. As a result, Naomi has a particular interest in treating both back and neck pain as well as lower limb pain, achieving this by combining hands-on treatment in conjunction with active rehabilitation to provide her patients with the strategies required to live healthily and happily.
Naomi is also availiable for womens health consults and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Outside of work Naomi enjoys the beach, going out on her stand-up paddle board and hanging out with her family.