
Meet the Team

Fiona Gaffy
Practice Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Fiona is a Physiotherapist with over 15 years' experience in treating neurological disorders and is the director of The Neuro Collective. Completing her degree at The University of Melbourne in 2007, Fiona has worked in major Melbourne Hospitals (including time with the Victorian Spinal Cord Service) and in regional Victoria in Neurological Rehabilitation.
Fiona is passionate about working with her clients to set up sustainable programs to maximise functional capacity and well-being. She has extensive experience in wheelchair and seating prescription and also posture and pressure management. Fiona also enjoys providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for her team and fostering connections with other services providers in South West Victoria.

Tracey Dowling
Practice Manager
Tracey is the Practice Manager at The Neuro Collective and brings excellent communication and organisational skills to the team. Tracey manages the day-to-day running of the practice and intake of new client referrals.
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Tracey has extensive experience in the disability sector and when she is not at work, enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with her family.

Taylah Mackley
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Taylah is an Exercise Physiologist at The Neuro Collective. Taylah is a registered member of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and enjoys helping her clients to tailor their exercise program to meet their individual needs. She has completed further studies in Exercise for Parkinson's Disease.
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Taylah is a Warrnambool local. When she is able to find some spare time, Taylah likes to play netball, walk along the beach or cook.

Erin McDonald
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Erin is an Exercise Physiologist at The Neuro Collective and a registered member of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Erin enjoys working alongside her clients to maximise their physical function and independence.
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Erin barracks for the mighty Pies in the AFL and has 3 dogs.

Gino Santos
Physiotherapist
Gino is a Physiotherapist at The Neuro Collective and has worked in Warrnambool for the past 5 years. Gino enjoys helping our clients improve their function and mobility. He has completed further study in Rehabilitation and Upper Limb Rehabilitation.
Gino enjoys running, badminton and yoga to keep fit. He also loves dogs and barracks for Geelong in the AFL!

Issandra (Issy) Fortu
Physiotherapist
Issy is a Physiotherapist at The Neuro Collective and completed her Physiotherapy degree in 2009. Issy enjoys working with clients of all ages and has previous paediatric experience.
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Outside of work, Issy enjoys arts & crafts and cooking.

Diana Montes-Cooper
Personal Trainer
Diana is one of our Therapy Assistants at The Neuro Collective and has completed her Certificate IV in Fitness which means we use the title of Personal Trainer. Diana has also completed her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
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Diana has many hobbies including Street Latin dancing, painting and camping.

Olivia Picone
Therapy Assistant
Olivia is a Therapy Assistant at The Neuro Collective and holds her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. She is also a qualified swimming instructor!
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Olivia enjoys getting to know our clients and working with them to complete their therapy programs at TNC. She has experience working with children of all ages.

Riley Daffy
Therapy Assistant
Riley is a Therapy Assistant at The Neuro Collective and enjoys assisting our clients to complete their therapy programs on a regular basis. Riley is current studying his Certificate III & IV in Fitness.
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When Riley is not at work, you might find him enjoying time with his 3 dogs.

Amy Walker
Therapy Assistant
Amy is one of our Therapy Assistants at The Neuro Collective and enjoys working with our clients to engage them in meaningful exercise programs to improve their health and wellbeing. Amy has extensive experience in the disability sector.
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When Amy is not at work, you might find her enjoying time with her young family or going to the gym to keep fit.

Harry Ryan
Therapy Assistant
Harry is a Therapy Assistant at The Neuro Collective and assists our TNC clients to complete their exercise programs that have been prescribed by our Physiotherapists or Exercise Physiologists.
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When Harry is not at work, you may find him playing sport on the weekends or spending time with his family including his German Shorthaired Pointer.

Ashleigh Chirnside
Administration Assistant
Ashleigh is our Administration Assistant at The Neuro Collective and keeps all our systems running efficiently! Ashleigh is the friendly voice you will hear answer the phone when you call us.
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Ashleigh is an animal lover and when she is not at work, you might find her playing computer games or listening to some K-Pop music.
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