Meet the team.
With decades of dedication, Paul Trainor, Ryan Cope, Amy Shipperd, and Natalie Holmes have endeavoured to support and empower countless individuals on their path to recovery.
Meet your Team.
Paul Trainor
APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
Bach App Sc (Physio) Mast (Sports and Exercise)
Paul is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over three decades of expertise, holding a Master's in Sports Physiotherapy and recognised as a 'Titled Sports Physiotherapist' by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This title signifies his exceptional clinical knowledge and skills. To achieve this recognition, he completed a rigorous journey, including a four-year undergraduate physiotherapy degree, over 35 years of clinical experience, and a comprehensive two-year post-graduate Master of Sports Physiotherapy. This involved intensive research, practical examinations, and completion of the Level 3 Sports Physiotherapist course at The Australian Institute of Sport.
Throughout his career, Paul has served in key roles such as physiotherapist to the ATP Tennis Tour, Head Physiotherapist to the PGA of Australasia – Tournament Division, and multiple AFL clubs, including North Melbourne, Brisbane Lions, and St Kilda Football Club. He's also provided physiotherapy support to international events, including the AFL International Rules Series and the President's Cup. Beyond sports, Paul's interests encompass tendinopathy, neck and low back rehabilitation, and collaborative partnerships with top orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, and general practitioners.
He recently joined the Brighton Grammar School AFL Football Program and contributed to the school's First XVIII Premiership victories in 2022 and 2024. Furthermore, he returned to professional golf involvement as the Physiotherapist for the Geoff Ogilvy Foundation's "Sandbelt Invitational" for the last two years. As a member of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club and a Melbourne Marathon runner in 2019, Paul embodies a commitment to excellence both in and out of the clinic.
Ryan Cope
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Ryan graduated from La Trobe University in 2003. He has since gained extensive experience in high performance sport.
Ryan has worked at Tennis Australia both as a tournament physiotherapist at the Australian Open and as a physiotherapist for the National Academy. Aside from tennis Ryan has held key physiotherapy roles at the Collingwood Football Club, Melbourne Stars BBL, Netball Victoria, National badminton squad and Squash Victoria. Most recently Ryan case managed Australian tennis player Daria Saville’s return to the WTA tour following her ACL reconstruction.
In private practice Ryan has a particular interest in the shoulder and in functional rehabilitation. Ryan completed a masters in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) in 2011. His practice now combines exercise rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and injury prevention with hands on physiotherapy to ensure a thorough approach to patient care.
Natalie Holmes
Bach of Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma in Remedial Massage, Adv. Diploma in Myotherapy
With over 12 years of dedicated experience in soft tissue and musculoskeletal therapy, Natalie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Natalie began her work as a Remedial Massage Therapist, and has since expanded on her knowledge by studying Myotherapy. As a senior Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, she is deeply committed to supporting you in achieving your health and wellness goals, while helping you maintain your passions and activities.
Natalie specialises in treating a diverse range of clients, from children to seniors, with a particular focus on peri/menopausal women and older adults. Her areas of expertise include managing nerve pain, and addressing issues related to the neck, lower back, and shoulders.
A keen advocate for continuous learning, Natalie has completed numerous professional development courses to enhance her skills and stay at the forefront of her field. She holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science and is dedicated to educating her clients about the benefits of exercise for optimal health and movement.
Currently, Natalie is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology to further elevate her ability to support and improve the health outcomes of her clients.
Amy Shipperd
Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy Practice
After spending two years playing college tennis in the USA on scholarship, Amy returned to study Physiotherapy at La Trobe University graduating in 2014. Amy has worked in both private practice and sports over the last 10 years.
Amy started working with Tennis Australia in 2016, working as a team and tournament physiotherapist for able bodied, wheelchair, intellectual impairment, deaf/hard of hearing and blind/low vision athletes. Amy recently spent the month of September in Europe with two Tennis Australia teams, a definite career highlight.
Amy has also worked with Cricket Victoria as a pathway/academy physiotherapist for the u15 and u18s Victorian State teams.
Amy has developed a keen interest in Women's Health, especially after having her two daughters. Amy has loved teaching Clinical Pilates for 10 years and has completed additional training in dry needling and strength and conditioning.
Amy is committed to providing personalised and effective care to her patients, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. Amy brings a compassionate and holistic approach to her practice and looks forward to meeting you all soon!