Meet the team

Saleena Walker (Clarkson)

Director and Principal Physiotherapist

Saleena is the founder of Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry and has spent over 13 years treating patients across private practice and sporting teams in Perth. She is a former Australian representative in Mixed Martial Arts and brings that same discipline and focus to every patient she treats. She specialises in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, acute injury management, women's health, pregnancy care, and personalised exercise programs.

When she is not at the clinic, Saleena enjoys Pilates, CrossFit, walking her Labrador, and keeping up with her energetic son.

Sam Walker

Co-Director

Sam is Saleena's husband and co-director of the family-run clinic. He is the person behind the scenes who keeps the building running, fixes what breaks, and makes sure the clinic is a comfortable place for patients and staff. If you see someone working hard on an odd job around the practice, it is probably Sam.

In his spare time, Sam enjoys coffee, watching the footy, and chatting with anyone who supports the Eagles.

Kimberly Howes

Practice Manager

Kimberly keeps the front desk and the entire operation running smoothly. She is a mum of two, runs a small photography business, and brings the same organisational energy to the clinic that she applies to her own ventures. Originally from a small coastal fishing town in NSW, Kimberly loves coffee, the ocean, camping, and travelling around Australia.

Vidhi Shah

Physiotherapist

Vidhi is a Gold Medalist Physiotherapist with a Master's in Paediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy and over 5 years of experience across India and Australia. She delivers evidence-based, results-driven care across the lifespan, from premature infants to older adults. Her expertise includes paediatrics, vestibular rehabilitation for vertigo and BPPV, cervicogenic headaches, and TMJ management. She integrates advanced manual therapy, dry needling, electro dry needling, and IASTM techniques.

Vidhi is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Urdu, with conversational Arabic. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, beach sunsets, and creative pursuits.

Alexander Yu

Physiotherapist

Alex is a passionate and energetic physiotherapist with 4 years of experience working across sports teams, private practice, and hospital environments in both Australia and the United Kingdom. He enjoys return-to-sport rehabilitation, postural neck and back pain, and aged care physiotherapy.

Outside work, Alex loves being outdoors with a particular interest in zoology. He is a Fremantle Dockers fan and enjoys board games, high fantasy novels, and painting. He has two Burmese cats, Albus and Remus.

Amelia Mason

Physiotherapist

Amelia graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Curtin University. She is a netball player with a passion for strength training, Pilates, and yoga, and she brings that holistic approach to her practice. Amelia specialises in sporting injury rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and helping patients self-manage chronic pain conditions.

Outside the clinic, Amelia spends time at the beach with her dog Harley, bakes treats, and enjoys catching up with friends and family.

Rujuta Sathe

Podiatrist

Rujuta completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia, following a Bachelor of Science majoring in Medical Science. She has a keen interest in diabetic foot care, musculoskeletal injuries, fungal nail infections, and ingrown nail care. She provides orthotic therapy, taping, and customised stretching programmes.

Outside work, Rujuta loves playing badminton, travelling, and watching reality TV shows.

Catherine Crabb

Podiatrist

Catherine also completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at UWA, graduating with distinction. She is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, which keeps her at the forefront of evidence-based podiatry practice. Her interests include research, diabetes education, chronic injury management, dry needling, orthotic therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and strapping.

When she is not studying or working, she loves to run, travel, and eat good food.

Minus Lee

Remedial Massage Therapist

Minus is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and fitness personal trainer. She is skilled in remedial massage, sports massage, myofascial release, mobilisation, deep tissue techniques, trigger point release, muscle energy techniques (MET), and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).

With her background in personal training, Minus is able to provide simple exercises for clients to continue improving at home. She believes movement is the best medicine.

Aleisha Farrant

Remedial Massage Therapist

Aleisha completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage at South Metro Tafe and has previous experience working in aged care. She is passionate about helping individuals suffering from discomfort and pain regain mobility and return to the activities they love. Her modalities include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and pregnancy massage.

She has particular skill in managing migraines and chronic pain. In her spare time she loves gardening and spending time with her family and animals.

Miriam Scaramuzzi

Remedial Massage Therapist

Miriam has several years of experience working alongside physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. She provides remedial massage, myofascial cupping, sports massage, deep tissue, and relaxation massage. She is also trained in manual lymphatic drainage and pregnancy massage (certified with Pregnancy Massage Australia).

Miriam has a particular interest in plantar fasciitis, chronic neck pain, and pregnancy-related discomfort.

Jaime Sanford

Remedial Massage Therapist

Jaime is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist who loves helping people feel better in their bodies. She uses trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release to address pain and tension.

Jaime enjoys training at the gym and spending time with friends and cats.

Grace Fogo

Receptionist

Grace is usually found at the front desk with music playing in her headphones and an iced matcha in hand. She loves shopping, going to the gym, and spending time with her chihuahua, Poppy.

Tiana Blazeski

Receptionist

Tiana is studying a Bachelor of Education for Primary and brings that same warmth and patience to our reception. She loves walks, shopping, and trying new restaurants around Mount Lawley.

Amber Askevold

Receptionist

Amber is completing her Certificate III and IV in Fitness. She loves the beach and browsing op shops for unique finds.