Meet Our Team
Alex Skinner
Alex is the Refresh owner and director. He has been a physiotherapist for over 10 years. In this time he has worked in private practice and elite sports including state football, state hockey, triathlon and working at the Commonwealth Games.
He specialises in shoulder injuries, professional bike-fitting, running analysis and exercise rehabilitation.
Alex moved to Margaret River with his wife and daughter to be closer to family and start a new chapter where they can be better connected to their community.
Sports Physiotherapist
B.Sc M.Phys M.ClinPhy
Issy Downie
Issy completed her undergraduate degree for Physiotherapy in 2014 and recently just finished her Masters degree of Clinical Physiotherapy Continence and Pelvic Health at Curtin University in 2022. At the beginning of 2022 Issy was lucky enough to be upskilled in Adelaide at a specialty Pelvic Health Clinic for a 6 month secondment where she had regular training as well as upskilling in pessary fittings for pelvic organ management as well as advanced chronic/ complex pelvic floor disorders. Issy can help with conditions involving bowel or bladder disorders, sexual pain/ dysfunction, pelvic pain disorders such as endometriosis and IBS, exercising through the woman's life cycle including ant/postnatal and menopausal/ postmenopausal issues, functional strength training to improve power and endurance for recreational activities. Issy will use exercise as well as hands on management with all clients and is passionate and a client leaving with a strong treatment plan and understanding of their body. You can see her on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the clinic as well as most mornings at the beach!
Continence and pelvic health
B.Sc M.Phys M.ClinPhy
Ellie Frew
Ellie graduated from Curtin University in 2015, she has been a physiotherapist for close to 10 years and has worked exclusively in the private practice setting. Ellie has worked as the head Physio for premier grade rugby union in Perth as well as first division netball clubs.
She has completed further training in neck pain, dizziness and vertigo, whiplash and headaches and very much joys providing relief and treatments for these conditions. She is also passionate about finding long term solutions for all musculoskeletal conditions, acute or chronic and has been using exercise therapy and clinical pilates for many years.
Ellie is qualified in dry needling treatment and finds it particularly effective in treating chronic pain conditions.
Outside of the clinic Ellie will be chasing either her two children, six chooks or one naughty puppy around Busselton and loves to play social netball, swim at the beach and work in her veggie patch.
B.Sc (Physiotherapy)
Chiara Confortino
Chiara is the friendly face you’ll see when you first walk into Refresh Physio.
She ensures our clinic runs smoothly and efficiently.
Chiara is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and support, helping patients feel welcomed and at ease from the moment they arrive.
Front Desk - Receptionist - Admin