Meet the Team
KATHERINE ISHAK
Physiotherapist
B. Physio (Hons), PostGrad Cert (Pelvic Floor & Continence Rehab)
APAM
Katherine brings a wealth of diverse experience to South East Pelvic Physio, specifically with a special interest in women’s health and neurological conditions. Her background includes experience across musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, postnatal, and geriatric care in hospital, public outpatient, and now private practice settings.
Katherine’s special interests lie in pregnancy and postpartum care, helping women manage pelvic floor concerns, pelvic girdle pain, and abdominal muscle separation as they adjust to motherhood.
She is also dedicated to prostate cancer rehabilitation, guiding men through recovery and helping them regain confidence after prostatectomy. In addition, Katherine enjoys working with men and women experiencing bladder incontinence.
She thrives on building strong therapeutic relationships and takes pride in tailoring her care to each individual, aiming to empower people with the knowledge and skills to take control of their pelvic health.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys pushing her limits at the gym with weight training and Pilates. She also loves discovering new trendy cafes, always seeking out exciting spots to enjoy with friends and family.​
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DANIELLE WARE
Physiotherapist (CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE)
B. Physio, Grad Cert Clin Phys (Continence and Women's Health),
M. Clin Phys (Continence and Pelvic Health), APAM
Danielle worked in general musculoskeletal physiotherapy, aged care and disability care before pelvic health. Since 2016, she’s been building her experience and expertise on all things pelvic floor, incontinence, and pregnancy & post-partum. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she’s completed multiple courses taught by some of Australia’s most experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and completed a Master’s Degree in Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Curtin University.
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Danielle's passion is in helping women, men, and gender diverse people manage chronic pelvic pain. Persistent pelvic pain in men was the focus of her Master’s research project.
She also has a keen interest in managing incontinence in all genders, and helping people recover from childbirth. She has completed further training in how to treat mastitis and blocked ducts. She has also completed training in pessary fitting for prolapse.
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Outside of work Danielle can be found lifting heavy weights in the gym, at a ballroom dance social night, or out walking her 2 Kelpie-cross dogs.​
Chantelle Morrissey
Physiotherapist
B. Physio (Hons), B. Science (Neuroscience, Anatomy, Physiology)
M. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (elective study in paediatric rehabilitation)
Chantelle Morrissey is an experienced physiotherapist with over a decade of diverse clinical experience across the public, private, and community health sectors. Graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Monash University in 2015, she also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne, where she majored in Neuroscience, Anatomy, and Physiology. Chantelle later completed a Master of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, with additional training in paediatric rehabilitation and continence management.
Her clinical expertise spans:
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Neurological rehabilitation
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Pelvic health and continence physiotherapy
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Paediatric physiotherapy for children with developmental delays, delayed toileting, DCD, Autism, ADHD, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Dry needling and pain science-informed practice for chronic pain conditions​
Chantelle is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent clients and supporting children and adults with co-occurring conditions such as Autism, ADHD, EDS, and coordination difficulties as well as neurological conditions. Her integrative, client-centred approach draws on both evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of each individual’s lived experience.
Outside of her professional life, Chantelle is a mother of four and enjoys running, swimming, and spending weekends at the beach with her children and German Shepherd.
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BROOKE SEGUIN
Receptionist
Cert IV in Customer Service
With over a decade of experience in customer service, Brooke is the friendly face and voice that keeps South East Pelvic Physio running smoothly. She manages all reception and administration needs, including bookings, invoices, and general enquiries. Brooke takes pride in making every patient’s experience as welcoming and stress-free as possible, so you’ll always feel comfortable reaching out for assistance.
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Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her daughter, practicing her singing, honing her language skills, and doting on her beloved cats.