Meet the Team
Our team of friendly and experienced therapists are passionate and committed to supporting you to live without limits and achieve your goals.Stevie Bailey
Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Stevie is an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for women’s health, dedicated to supporting women across all ages and life stages. She values building meaningful relationships with her clients to achieve shared goals, empowering them through education and evidence-based care.
Her clinical focus includes chronic low back and hip pain, pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and hypermobility disorders. She is passionate about helping women navigate and thrive through menopause and beyond, and manage a wide range of pelvic health conditions. Stevie also incorporates Pilates and strength-based exercise to support recovery and help women return to the activities that matter most to them.
Outside of the clinic, Stevie enjoys running, strength training, and sharing great meals with friends.
Anmei Vuong
Senior Physiotherapist
Anmei is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a passion for women’s health. She holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Science degree from Monash University. Anmei has also completed Clinical Pilates and Yoga training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), which reflects her dedication to providing holistic care.
Her areas of interest include antenatal care and exercise, postpartum rehabilitation, bladder and bowel issues, and mastitis. She specializes in teaching clinical Pilates, applying her expertise to help clients regain mobility, strength, and control in a safe and effective manner.
Anmei’s treating philosophy is centered on facilitating freedom of movement and ease in daily activities, whether it’s playing with children or engaging in exercise. Outside of work, she’s a devoted mother of two and enjoys activities like yoga, gardening, hiking, and reading, which align with her commitment to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
With her qualifications, expertise, and personal interests, Anmei is a valuable addition to our women’s health physiotherapy practice, dedicated to helping clients achieve their physical goals and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Bailee Hodgson
Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Bailee is a physiotherapist with a passion for women’s health, particularly pre and postnatal care. She is dedicated to helping women feel strong, capable and in control of their bodies, and values building genuine relationships with her clients so that care feels collaborative and centred on what matters most to them.
Her clinical interests include pregnancy-related pain, postpartum recovery and safe return to exercise after birth. Having spent three years as a trainer at Mt Evelyn Football Club, Bailee also brings a strong background in managing sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation, which she draws on to support women returning to running, sport and the gym with confidence. She combines hands-on treatment with education and individualised exercise programs, and takes the time to explain things in plain language so clients feel informed and empowered.
Outside of the clinic, Bailee enjoys staying active at the gym and practising Pilates, and loves being outdoors on a walk or a hike. A self-confessed mad Hawthorn fan, you’ll often find her cheering on the Hawks during footy season. Bailee brings a positive energy to every session that helps her clients feel supported and motivated to work towards their goals.
Nicole Symons
Leading Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Graduate Certificate of Exercise for Women’s Health
Nicole loves helping women achieve their physical goals and feeling like their best self.
As our Leading Physiotherapist, Nicole has an exceptional skillset to help assess and guide clients back to doing what they love. With a particular interest in Pilates and Women’s Health, Nicole is passionate about helping women during pregnancy and postpartum, to overcome pain and incontinence, and to help guide women back to exercise safely.
As a basketballer, a black belt in Karate, and having run a marathon, Nicole also has a particular interest in helping women at all stages of life stay active. After looking after professional Women’s Basketball, Football and Volleyball teams, Nicole understands the demands that sport places on an athlete’s body. She runs both 1:1 and group Clinical Pilates to optimise performance, regain mobility and re-activate core muscle strength and control.
Using a combination of hands-on techniques such as massage and joint mobilisation, an expert understanding of the body and how it responds to pain, as well as a broad kitbag of rehab exercises, Nicole has the skillset to help her clients overcome any obstacle they may be facing in life. Whether it be returning to sport, postpartum recovery or pottering around the garden. On top of this, Nicole’s manner, and empathetic nature makes her a great listener, which helps her to understand the challenges you’re facing.
Outside of work Nicole loves catching up with her friends for a run or a hike, trying new restaurants or coffee spots, or watching her beloved Western Bulldogs!
Roxy Rahmani
Physiotherapist | Clinical Pilates Instructor
Roxy brings extensive experience in musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapy, coupled with an approachable communication style that fosters strong patient connections. She is committed to optimising treatment outcomes through collaborative interventions such as education, therapeutic hands-on therapy, dry needling and personalised exercise rehabilitation programs, including Clinical Pilates. This multifaceted approach ensures her patients receive comprehensive and individualised care.
Roxy treats a wide range of pelvic health concerns, with a particular passion for helping those living with pelvic pain. Roxy understands how complex and challenging pelvic pain can be, and is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where her patients feel truly heard and empowered.Her approachable and compassionate nature allows her to build genuine connections with her patients, making the treatment journey collaborative, supportive, and focused on restoring confidence and quality of life.
Outside the clinic, Roxy enjoys strength training, Pilates, and spending quality time with her loved ones, especially her fur baby, Marlo.
Dr Sarah Fogarty
Massage Therapist
Diploma of Remedial Massage, Masters in Acupuncture & a Pregnancy Massage Australia Practitioner
Sarah employs massage therapy to support women during and following pregnancy.
Sarah is a highly qualified and skilled pregnancy massage therapist, acupuncturist, and researcher with over 20 years of experience. Sarah offers a safe and supportive environment for remedial massage treatment during and after pregnancy.
Specialising in remedial massage treatment for pregnancy-related aches and pains such as pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy-related low back pain and rib pain, Sarah also understands the importance of supporting mental health during pregnancy (anxiety, stress and depression), and supporting women who have experienced bereavement following miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss.
Sarah takes a patient-centered, evidence-based approach and believes in working with other therapists and medical professionals to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. She has published many papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as the experience of eating disorders and pregnancy, the ethics of fertility massage, the safety of massage during pregnancy, the use of acupuncture in eating disorders and has conducted a systematic review on complementary therapies in eating disorders. She is currently undertaking research on pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.
Maya
Admin Team Leader
Maya brings a friendly and approachable energy to Uplift and enjoys helping create a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door. With a genuine interest in women’s health and an appreciation for the support and care Uplift provides, she loves being part of a team dedicated to helping women feel comfortable and supported throughout their health journey.
Maya also enjoys getting involved behind the scenes with Uplift’s social media and sharing what is happening around the clinic.
Outside of work, Maya spends plenty of time on the netball court and is a passionate North Melbourne supporter. She loves catching up with friends, discovering new brunch spots, wandering through markets and heading to the movies whenever she gets the chance.
Amy
Admin Team
Amy is one of the friendly faces you’ll meet at reception at Uplift Women’s Health Collective. She has a genuine interest in women’s health and enjoys helping people feel comfortable, welcomed and cared for throughout their experience at the clinic.
Outside of work, Amy is a mum to three little whirlwinds, who keep her busy and, in her words, explain the mess in her house! She loves gardening and growing flowers, particularly dahlias, as well as crafting, movies and op-shopping. She is also renowned for making a delicious margarita.