Meet Our Team


A dedicated team of professionals delivering exceptional care and innovative solutions to rural and remote communities across Australia.

Board of Directors

Dr Sam Hall

Chairman of the Board

Matthew Belperio

Managing Director

Annabelle Hall

Director

Klaus Zimmermann

Advisor to the Board

Edward Verco

Advisor to the board

Management Team

Ellis Wilkinson

Chief Operating Officer

Jack Gratton

Operations Manager

Madeline Hogben

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Clinical Manager

Clinical Governance

Lara Tod

Head Senior Occupational Therapist & Head of Paediatrics

Shannon James

Generalist Occupational Therapist & Head of Home Modifications

Katherine Blunt

Generalist Occupational Therapist & Head of Assistive Technology

Georgia Zuill

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Head of Physiotherapy

Erika Bartlett

Advisor of the Clinical Governance Committee

Our Crew

Lift Health Group currently has over 25 team members on board. Each of our team members plays a pivotal role in Lift Health Group’s goal of helping make a difference in rural and remote Australia.

  • Dedicated Professionals
  • Rural Focus
  • Shared Mission

Client Services

Angela Sallis

Business Development Manager

Tamie Hannessen

Client Services Manager

Tahnee Dunning

Therapy Coordinator

Isobel Ghee

Assessments Coordinator

Adelaide Base

Alyce Carmichael

Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Jessica Grosser 

Occupational Therapist

Charlotte Grundy

Speech Pathologist

Danielle Harris

Occupational Therapist

Shakira Marin

Generalist Speech Pathologist

Alison Mather

Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Lucrecia Sergi

Senior Physiotherapist

Miguel Ticsay

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Sally Venus

Speech Pathologist

Georgia Wootton

Occupational Therapist

Chelsea Learhinan

Occupational Therapist

Monique Bessell

Generalist Speech Pathologist

Kaitlyn Ward

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Katherine Banning

Senior Generalist Occupational Therapist

Megan Finlayson

Speech Pathologist

Bruno

Wellbeing Companion

Sydney Base

Lucy Thomson

Occupational Therapist & Team Leader

Natalie Chapman

Occupational Therapist

Evelyn Urbaniak

Speech Pathologist

Bronte Forvan

Generalist Occupational Therapist

Melbourne Base

Sophie Hall

Head of Victorian Operations & Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Lianna Dissegna

Generalist Occupational Therapist

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to closing the healthcare gap through integrity, consistency, and effective communication. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to support rural and remote people in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives. 

Our Values

  • Clinical Excellence
  • Accessibility
  • Responsiveness
  • Integrity
  • Innovation