Sammy is the founding director of Universal Practice, a Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Practitioner and Yoga Instructor.
Sammy has over 15 years experience in the physiotherapy profession, specialising in elite sport working with Gymnastics Australia, the Hawthorn Football Club, the Carlton Football Club, the Melbourne Football Club, and various Olympic Athletes. In 2019, Sammy developed the ‘Hip & Groin Program’ for the Carlton Football Club, to address stability, motor control and performance in their athletes. Sammy currently works as a physiotherapist at the Hawthorn Football Club.
Sammy is passionate about evidence-based, best-practice medicine and believes in providing accurate and clear diagnosis, as well as addressing the underlying clinical reasons that cause pain or injury.
She combines evidence-based physiotherapy, specific exercise rehabilitation and movement practices to deliver a best practice approach to medicine.
Sammy is also passionate about, and advocates for health on a global scale which includes the health of our communities, environment and planet.
Sammy is a mother of three young children, and balances her time between the practices and the Universal Practice App.
Roxy is a physiotherapist and pilates practitioner with over 15 years experience in the private practice setting. Her career spans South Africa and the Middle East, where she has worked intensively with a diverse caseload ranging from post-operative rehabilitation to sports injuries and general musculoskeletal conditions. Her approach combines manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to achieve measurable improvements in mobility, strength, and quality of life. Roxy brings a strong blend of hands-on treatment coupled with exercise-based rehabilitation when ensuring holistic patient care.
Emma is a Physiotherapist with a strong passion for helping her clients to return to everyday movement, activities and sport with confidence. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Monash University. Emma has gained valuable experience in both clinic and sporting environments and is completing additional study in strength & conditioning.
With a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and women’s health, Emma takes a holistic approach to rehabilitation, combining hands-on treatment with exercise-based therapy and education. She listens attentively to her clients’ goals, working collaboratively to give them certainty and a tailored plan back to the things they love.
Having previously competed in netball and track and field, Emma understands the demands of sport and is passionate about guiding athletes through rehabilitation and performance development. She has also worked with athletes at various levels of football and AFL, further developing her management of sporting injuries and return to play.
Outside of work, she enjoys training in the gym, exploring the Dandenong’s and Mornington Peninsula with her partner and cocker spaniel. Emma also has a creative side and enjoys tapestry weaving, macramé, and other art forms in her spare time.