Meet Our Team.

Our Tarragindi clinic brings together physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and Pilates instructors with a genuine shared interest in complex cases and long-term patient outcomes. Between them, the team speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and French, holds postgraduate qualifications across musculoskeletal physiotherapy, exercise science and Pilates, and brings clinical experience spanning sports injuries, women's health, hypermobility, chronic pain, neurological conditions and performance enhancement.
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Founder & Clinical Director.
​Principal Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist.
BPhty | BExPhys | 19+ years experience | Speaks English & Spanish

Mauricio Bara.

Articulate was founded by Mauricio Bara — Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapist — in 2019. With over 19 years of clinical experience and a genuine passion for complex cases and performance enhancement, Mauricio is the person to call when nobody else has been able to figure out what's going on. He holds a Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith, 2011) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement Studies (Exercise Science, Honours, 2008), and is an APA Sports Physiotherapist — a credentialled subspecialty recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Association that reflects specialist expertise in the management of sporting and complex musculoskeletal presentations.

A lover of movement in all its forms, Mauricio runs marathons, swims, rock-climbs, practices yoga and Pilates, and loves attending classes at his local community gym. He guest lectures in the Exercise Physiology program at QUT and previously taught anatomy and biomechanics to yoga teachers at Stretch Yoga. He is renowned for his ability to explain complex problems clearly, his sense of humour, and his firm belief that with the right prescription of movement, you have the capacity to fix yourself. He'll make you work hard — but you'll thank him for it.
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His special interest areas include complex musculoskeletal cases, performance enhancement for athletes, lower limb injuries, tendinopathy, women's health at a performance level (return to run and return to sport), yoga injuries and return to practice, and dance physiotherapy — including work with dancers from the Queensland Ballet, Australian National Ballet and West Australian Ballet, the Qld Firebirds, ATP tennis players, and a number of state and national ranked athletes across a variety of disciplines..

Mauricio currently treats Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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Senior Physiotherapist.
Yulia Khasyanova.
BPhty | Speaks English, Russian & French​

Coming from a background in IT, Yulia completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in New Zealand before moving to Melbourne and then Brisbane, where she now calls home. She grew up in Russia and worked for six years in IT and telecommunications before switching careers to healthcare, inspired by her grandmother — a cardiologist. She strives to provide a holistic approach to her patients, treating not just the injured body part but seeing the whole person attached to it.

Yulia is one of a small number of physiotherapists in Brisbane with multiple specialist certifications through the Ehlers-Danlos Society, including EDS fatigue management, multidisciplinary EDS management (covering pain, co-morbidities, neurodivergence, mental health and TMJ) and ECHO program certifications. She holds certification in Headache Management in Primary Care from the Australian and New Zealand Headache Society, Advanced Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture (upper body, TMJ and cervical spine), a Biopsychosocial Reframed Chronic Pain Treatment Model certification, and most recently Visceral Manipulation — Abdomen through the Barral Institute Australia (2026).
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Her special interest areas include hypermobility and EDS, headaches and migraines, dizziness and vestibular disorders, TMJ and jaw pain, chronic pain, running, and dry needling. She enjoys working with injuries from ballet, swimming, mountain biking, roller-skating and snowboarding — all of which she practices herself. She is a proud new mum to her beautiful baby boy, born in 2025. Fluent in English, Russian and French, Yulia is able to treat in all three languages.

Yulia currently treats Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Senior Physiotherapist & PhD.
Eliane Machado.
BPhty | MScPhty | PhD | Speaks Portuguese & English

Eliane is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) from the Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil (2025), bringing exceptional depth in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, biomechanics and chronic pain management to her work at Articulate. Her doctoral research focused on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, and her work has been published in the Journal of Biomechanics, Physical Therapy in Sport and the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. She also completed a visiting research position at the University of Queensland in 2024, where her work included 3D motion capture and EMG assessment.

Eliane's clinical experience spans complex musculoskeletal pain, knee conditions, shoulder injuries, low back pain and post-operative rehabilitation. She integrates Pilates-based rehabilitation and manual therapy into her treatment approach, and translates her research background into clear, practical programs tailored to each individual.
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Her special interest areas include patellofemoral and knee conditions, lower limb biomechanics and running injuries, shoulder pain and overhead athlete injuries, low back pain and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, and Pilates-based rehabilitation. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and speaks Portuguese (native) and English (fluent).

Eliane currently treats Monday through Friday.

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Advanced Associate Physiotherapist.

Bethany Kippen.
BPhty

Bethany completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in Townsville in 2021. Originally from North Queensland, she relocated to Brisbane in early 2022 and has built a reputation as a thorough, evidence-based clinician with a focus on long-term outcomes rather than symptom management alone. Her approach is built around comprehensive assessment of each patient's condition, history and lifestyle — and giving patients the tools and confidence to manage their own health between appointments.

Her special interest areas include acute and chronic shoulder injuries, knee pain including ACL and meniscal pathology, thoracic pain, hip and ankle conditions, orthopaedic post-surgical rehabilitation, and pain management and ergonomics. She is also trained in dry needling and mastitis management (Australian Breastfeeding Association, 2024), and completed her Pilates Equipment Intensive Levels 1, 2 and 3 in 2024. Outside the clinic, Bethany enjoys travelling with her husband, cooking, running, and taking her greyhound Benji for walks.
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Bethany currently treats Tuesdays through Saturdays. 

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Advanced Associate Physiotherapist & Exercise Scientist.
Emma Cameron.
BSc Psychology (Hons) | MSpExSc | MPhty

Coming from a background in ballet, Emma has always had a deep interest in health and movement. She studied a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) before completing a Masters of Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy — an unusually broad academic foundation that informs every clinical encounter. Known to many dance families from her years fitting pointe shoes, Emma brings a rare combination of clinical physiotherapy training and first-hand knowledge of the dance world that makes her particularly well placed for dancers and performing artists.

She is trained in Pilates and has a strong interest in exercise prescription for performance enhancement and injury prevention. Her special interest areas include dancers (including pointe readiness assessment and shoe fitting advice), women's health including prenatal and early postnatal care, lower limb injuries across sporting and dance populations, exercise prescription, and Clinical Pilates. She is a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, Dance Medica, and the APA Musculoskeletal and Sports national groups.

Emma loves combining holistic patient care with skilled exercise prescription. She is a proud new homeowner and has recently completed extensive renovations with her husband at their beautiful new home nearby.
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Emma currently treats Tuesdays through Saturdays.

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Exercise Physiologist.
Ash O'Regan
BExPhys 

Ash is Articulate's Accredited Exercise Physiologist, delivering highly individualised, evidence-based exercise programs designed to optimise long-term health, function and quality of life. She is known for her structured, progressive approach and her ability to break down complex movement patterns into clear, achievable strategies — placing strong emphasis on movement quality, education and building lasting confidence in her patients.

Her special interest areas include women's health conditions, chronic pain management, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, sports injury rehabilitation and prevention, balance and coordination training, osteoporosis and osteopenia management, metabolic health conditions, and pregnancy and postpartum exercise. Ash accepts referrals through GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs), NDIS, DVA, WorkCover and CTP. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active, coastal beach trips, and spending time with friends, family and her puppy Jimmy.

Ash currently treats Tuesday through Saturday.

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Senior Pilates teacher.
Pip Wright.

Pip's love affair with Pilates started when she was just 11 years old. As a full-time ballerina, Pilates supported her body and proved a lifesaver for injury prevention — and teaching it became a natural career progression. As a former classical dancer, Pilates has allowed her love of movement, symmetry, posture and alignment to continue long after her performing years.

Philippa has been using the Pilates method to enhance the lives of individuals for well over 20 years, working with clients aged 3 to 93 — and she is yet to meet two bodies that function exactly the same way. She remains fascinated by the human body and how it operates, constantly expanding her knowledge by adding dynamic and contemporary techniques to the classical repertoire. Extremely well respected in her field, Pip is supported by physiotherapists, physicians and surgeons, and is passionate about educating people on the benefits of Pilates as an ideal movement and physique management option. She also credits Pilates for holding her own body together after carrying three 9½ lb babies caused a severe rectus diastasis. Her greatest achievement? Keeping all three children alive.
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Pip currently teaches Monday 8:30am and 9:30am, Wednesday 8:30am and 9:30am, and Thursday 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm and 6:00pm.

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Senior Pilates teacher & Exercise Scientist.
Daniel O'Brien.
BExSc

Originally from New Zealand, Daniel relocated to Brisbane to advance his career in health and fitness. As a skilled exercise scientist, he is passionate about helping individuals improve their fitness, overcome health challenges and reach their full potential. Having practiced Pilates for years, Daniel teaches with a focus on athletic performance, rehabilitation and movement — and his experience in the corporate wellness sector has allowed him to create tailored programs that enhance the wellbeing of a wide range of clients.

Daniel's approach integrates his exercise science knowledge into every class, offering clients a holistic path to fitness. He is equally at home working with clients managing chronic pain or injuries, guiding them to regain mobility and strength, and working with performance-focused athletes wanting to take their training to the next level.
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Daniel currently teaches Monday 5:00am, 6:00am and 7:00am, Wednesday 5:00am, 6:00am and 7:00am, Friday 8:30am and 9:30am, and fortnightly Sunday 7:00am, 8:00am and 9:00am.

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Senior Pilates teacher.
Leah Harden.

Leah is a Pilates instructor with twelve years of teaching experience who came to Pilates through an unexpected path — as a Public Health Nutritionist running exercise and healthy eating programs in remote communities, where she first fell in love with the method. That community-focused, whole-person approach continues to shape how she teaches.

A mother of two young children who works full time outside the studio, Leah has recently welcomed a new fur baby, Rune, to the family. In her spare time she loves getting to the gym, performing music with a trio, baking, and listening to Audible — because, as she puts it, who actually has time to read a book?

Leah currently teaches Monday 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

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Pilates teacher.
​Alice Sevil.

Alice's Pilates journey began at age 12 with a DVD featuring three matwork classes that she practiced on the lounge room floor with her three sisters. She fell in love with the attention to detail and refinement of movement technique that sets Pilates apart from other forms of exercise — the way it activates the right muscles, improves posture and spinal mobility without leaving you with post-class niggles. This passion led her to a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology, deepening her understanding of how the body functions and how exercise can prevent and manage chronic conditions.

She loves how modifiable and inclusive Pilates is — suitable for people of all ages, whether for injury prevention, rehabilitation or simply moving better in daily life.

Alice teaches Thursday 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am and 9:30am, Saturday 6:00am, 7:00am and 8:00am and Sunday 7:00am, 8:00am and 9:00am fortnightly.

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Senior Pilates teacher.
Louise Alexander.

Louise is a diploma-qualified Pilates instructor through PITC with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience across group (mat, reformer, barre) and studio (Cadillac, Wunda Chair, barrels) formats. She is passionate about functional movement that helps clients in their daily lives, and aims to create a fun and supportive environment in every class. She has recently completed additional Wunda Chair training with Blossom Leilani Crawford.

Louise has extensive experience teaching clients with spinal fusions, recovering disc pathologies, pre and postnatal presentations, osteoporosis, scoliosis, and post-acute injury and surgery. She was also a dance teacher for many years, specialising in ballet for younger age groups, and has completed her RAD Ballet Vocational Syllabus (Primary through Advanced 1).
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Louise currently teaches Tuesday 5:00pm and 6:00pm, and Friday 6:00am and 7:00am.

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Pilates teacher.
Brooke Sullivan.

Brooke is a Balanced Body-certified Pilates instructor whose teaching career has taken her from the heart of the Costa Rican jungle — where she completed her initial training — to a boutique anatomy-based studio in London, a year aboard a private 75-metre superyacht providing personalised sessions to high-profile clientele, and now Brisbane's southside. Her sessions integrate classical principles with contemporary understanding, making them ideal for rehabilitation, injury prevention and general wellbeing.

Her clinical experience was strengthened during her time at Sentire Pilates in London, known for its anatomy-based instruction and individualised programming. Now based in Australia, Brooke has taught at a range of studios including The Body Method, Fusion Wellness and Pilates on Collingwood Street. Her approach is grounded in core stability, mindful movement and a genuine enthusiasm for helping clients of all backgrounds move confidently and safely.
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Brooke currently teaches Tuesday 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am and 9:30am.