Recovery Physio

Meet the team

The Movement Centre is an integrated health practice servicing the local community with patient-centred care.  We strive to provide expert level care, through the philosophy that healthcare necessitates an entirely bespoke and often collaborative experience, delivered by exceptional staff. 

Belinda Becka

Podiatrist 

Belinda graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science Podiatry from the University of Western Sydney and has since developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Her clinical approach is holistic and evidence-based, with a strong emphasis on practical, individualised treatment plans that support long-term outcomes and improved quality of life.

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Paula Carleton   

Physiotherapist

Paula Carleton grew up in Ireland and completed her Physiotherapy degree at Keele University in the UK in 2009. Since graduating Paula has worked in private practice both in Ireland and Australia. While it makes her feel old saying this, over the years Paula has gained extensive knowledge on a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

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Chelsey Sidaway

Physiotherapist

Chelsey Sidaway hails from the beautiful island of Barbados, where she was born and raised. She graduated in 2014 from The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, in physiotherapy. Her clinical experience spans across public hospitals and private healthcare facilities, offering her in-depth exposure to musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. This diverse training has helped shape her holistic and patient-centred approach to rehabilitation.

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Aisling McHugh

Podiatrist 

Aisling firmly believes that every individual deserves access to high quality evidenced based, health information so that they can make informed decisions with regards to their care. Her skills, knowledge and experience ensure that she has the ability to accurately assess, diagnose and support individuals of all abilities in pursuit of their goals. 

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Dr Merridy Lithgow

Podiatrist 

Dr Merridy thrives on managing complex biomechanical presentations, from acute running-related injuries and midfoot pain to chronic lower limb conditions. Her clinical focus is heavily geared toward athletic resilience and function. She has a strong interest in translating the latest biomechanics research into highly individualised treatment strategies, combining detailed movement assessments with targeted rehabilitation, strength work, and load management.

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Angus McDonald

PODIATRIST

Growing up playing a variety of competitive sports, Angus’ passion has always been in and around the human body and athletic performance. After dealing with a long history of injuries that were stubbornly ignored at the time, Angus wanted a career that allowed him to help get people back to optimal health and reach their true physical potential.

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Luciana Montoya

Yoga teacher

Luciana works with those recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or rebuilding their confidence in movement. Her yoga sessions integrate mindful movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to support mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Drawing on her background in health science and ongoing nursing studies, she complements allied health care and empowers clients to move with mindfulness and awareness.

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Andrew Fletcher   

Physiotherapist | Director

Andrew started his career working with some of the country’s leading pain physios.  For the past 5 years has made himself a Randwick local.  At the Movement Centre, Andrew wants to apply top-level physio care to the athletes, wanna-be athletes and never-been athletes of his local community.

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Hayden Latimer

Physiotherapist | Director

Hayden splits his time between The Movement Centre and his practice in the city.  Opening a practice in Randwick was born from the desire to be a greater part of the community he lives in “working at The Movement Centre gives me the opportunity to be part of a fun and talented team, practicing in the area I’ve made my home”. 

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Laura Grier

Podiatrist | DIRECTOR

Laura Grier had her first encounter with podiatry as a gangly adolescent after she developed knee pain playing basketball. Born from this was an appreciation for the impact Podiatry could have enabling you to keep moving and maintain an active lifestyle. Time passes and as Laura Grier and her bumbling teens were superseded by young womanhood and brains, she graduated in flying colours from Charles Sturt University.

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Tayla Forland

Podiatrist

Tayla is a compassionate and inspired podiatrist with experience in chronic nail and skin pathologies, sports biomechanics and injury rehabilitation. Tayla has a specialist interest and passion for dance podiatry involving the management of foot and leg injuries, pain and conditions associated with ballet, dance and artistic sports for clients of all ages and experience levels.

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Want to join the team?

We are always looking for ambitious, enthusiastic health professionals to join our team in the Eastern suburbs. If this sounds like you, drop us a line with what you can bring to our company that sets you apart from anyone else.

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