Our Team.
Alysia Beard
Founder and Principal Physiotherapist
Alysia is an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children all over the world. Alysia founded Mighty Kids with the vision of helping children in Australia while also sending unused equipment and therapy teams to children in need in underprivileged countries.
Alysia’s journey in working with children with disabilities began during her student years when she had the privilege of working with a beautiful girl with Cerebral Palsy. It was during this time that she found her love for paediatric physiotherapy, where she can deliver therapy in a way that is fun while also making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
With a special interest in treating 0-6 year olds with complex physical presentations, including conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, and other genetic disorders, Alysia is particularly drawn to CME therapy as she has seen first-hand how beneficial it can be. Her dedication to this approach led her to travel to Canada for her CME Level II training, deepening her love and commitment to this transformative therapy.
With a holistic perspective, Alysia recognises the importance of considering all aspects of a child’s life in their therapeutic journey. Her background in paediatric disability and musculoskeletal physiotherapy equips her with the expertise to provide comprehensive care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Alysia feels called to empower the bodies and minds of children with disabilities and their families. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and is committed to delivering compassionate and effective care through Mighty Kids Therapy.
Fun facts about Alysia:
She once completed a 1000 piece puzzle in just one night!
She lived in Japan as an exchange student for 4 months.
She has watched Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone way over 100 times, and she is a proud Hufflepuff.
During her leisure time, Alysia loves to spend time at the beach or in the mountains, travelling overseas, and spending time with her loves ones, including her adorable dog Ziggy. Alysia embraces the philosophy of ‘wabi-sabi’, finding the beauty and joy in imperfect moments. Her favourite Disney movies are The Lion King, Frozen, and Moana.
It is important to Alysia that she inspires her belief in nurturing a sense of family within the Mighty Kids Therapy team as they continually strive for better care for all children and their families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Masters of Physiotherapy
CME Level II
Task-specific electrical stimulation (TASES) training
Georgia Betts
Senior Physiotherapist
Georgia is an enthusiastic physiotherapist and a big kid at heart. She has a love for paediatrics, where she thrives in the realm of creativity, imagination, and fun. Georgia believes that there is no greater feeling than seeing children improve in their independence, overcome barriers, and enjoy moving! With experience in both hospital and private practice settings, Georgia has had the privilege of supporting many children and their families throughout their journeys. Georgia has a special interest in helping young children through CME therapy, as well as teenagers who enjoy good chats and music!
Fun facts about Georgia:
She once hula hooped for 3 hours and only stopped because she got hungry.
She can make an unusual alien noise (ask her to do an alien impersonation if you want to hear it).
She’s learning to speak French - enchanté de vous rencontrer mon ami!
Georgia is a skilled guitarist and vocalist, and loves to incorporate the joy of music into Physiotherapy sessions where she can. In addition to her music, Georgia loves to spend her free time playing squash, dancing West Coast Swing, and relaxing at the beach. Her favourite Disney movie is Moana.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
CME Level II
Task-specific electrical stimulation (TASES) training
Emily Berrios
Physiotherapist and Team Leader
Emily is a passionate physiotherapist who loves the inherent playfulness and creativity that comes with working in paediatrics. She finds joy in assisting children to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Emily strives to create a therapy environment where families feel heard, respected, and integrated into the therapeutic journey.
Having completed her CME Level II training, Emily has a special interest in helping babies and toddlers with complex physical presentations or developmental delays (e.g. not rolling, sitting, crawling, walking). She also enjoys treating babies with torticollis (tight neck) and plagiocephaly (flat spot on head).
Fun facts about Emily:
She loves to travel and has visited Japan over 20 times!
She can do the splits!
She is obsessed with Harry Potter and her favourite movie is The Chamber of Secrets.
Outside of Mighty Kids, Emily loves spending time doing ballet and latin dancing, playing boardgames with friends and family, and doing arts and crafts. Her favourite Disney Pixar movie is Monsters Inc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
CME Level II
Task-specific electrical stimulation (TASES) training
Melanie Watson
Physiotherapist
Melanie has always been dedicated to working with children and has a strong passion for helping them and their families achieve their goals. With a keen interest in paediatric physiotherapy, she thrives on the creativity and problem-solving required to develop effective solutions that support children in reaching their full potential.
Throughout her studies, Melanie gained valuable experience as an allied health assistant, providing support to children with a range of disabilities. During her paediatric placement, she further honed her skills, working closely with both children and their families to provide holistic care. Melanie strongly believes in a family-centred approach to therapy and is committed to involving families every step of the way to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
Melanie is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to the Mighty Kids team, where she looks forward to supporting children and their families in developing essential skills and enhancing their abilities.
Fun facts about Melanie:
Her favourite animal is a wombat.
She loves going surfing at the beach.
She is getting married this year!
In her spare time, Mel loves camping, riding her bike and playing board games with her family. Her favourite Disney movie is Moana and Big Hero 6.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
CME Level I
Chelsea Fryer
Exercise Physiologist
Chelsea is an energetic and creative exercise physiologist who is passionate about working with children and teenagers with neurological conditions. She collaborates with children and their families to achieve their goals in a fun, play-based environment. Chelsea enjoys being creative in her exercise prescription and coming up with ways to engage children that are enjoyable and unique to them. As an exercise physiologist, Chelsea can help your child to develop their gross motor skills such as balance, coordination, strength, endurance, ball skills and bike riding. Chelsea has a special interest working with children with ASD and helping them achieve their gross motor goals.
Fun Facts about Chelsea:
She danced for 15 years, her favourite style was Jazz.
She can’t fall asleep without listening to music, mostly Ed Sheeran or Lewis Capaldi
She has a bucket list of over 50 destinations/activities written in her notes app (if you know any good places let her know as the list keeps growing)
Outside of Mighty Kids, Chelsea plays soccer, enjoys pilates, loves going on family picnics and spending time with her dog Dozer. Her favourite Disney movies are Cars and Monsters Inc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
ESSA Accreditation and Member
CME Level I
Bec Hunt
Administrator
Bec is our friendly and welcoming admin team member, dedicated to creating a positive experience for every family who visits Mighty Kids Therapy. With her warm smile and calm, organised approach, she keeps the day-to-day running of our clinic smooth and stress-free.
Bec loves being part of a team that makes a real difference and finds joy in watching children achieve their therapy goals. Her previous work in other admin roles, holiday programs and OSHC centres has equipped her with the skills and understanding to support families with confidence and care.
Fun Facts about Bec:
Her favourite animal is a meerkat - she once had one sit on her head at the zoo!
When she was 19 she lived in Italy for 7 months as an au pair
She used to dress up as Disney princesses for children’s events. She has been Cinderella, Elsa and Anna!
Outside of Mighty Kids you’ll find Bec at the beach, eating Italian food, planning her wedding or studying to become a teacher! Her favourite Disney/Pixar movies are Frozen and Cars.
Rosa Campbell
Allied Health Assistant
Rosa is our friendly Allied Health Assistant who brings a calm, organised, and thoughtful presence to the clinic. She is currently studying Occupational Therapy. Rosa loves being part of a team that helps children learn, grow, and thrive. Whether she’s supporting therapists in sessions, helping kids engage in meaningful activities, or keeping the space tidy and welcoming, Rosa takes pride in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and cared for.
Rosa finds so much joy in seeing kids have fun during therapy, whether they’re laughing through a game, exploring new skills, or getting excited about a challenge. She loves watching children discover what they’re capable of and believes that when therapy feels playful and enjoyable, progress follows naturally.
Fun facts about Rosa:
She still goes to gymnastics as an adult!
She once ran around in an airport playground with her brother for four hours straight during a long stopover.
She keeps a running list of interesting words she collects whenever she hears them.
Outside of Mighty Kids, Rosa loves to sketch, swim at Cedar Creek Falls, relax in the hammock with her dog Mistie, and head off on road trips with friends. Her favourite Disney/Pixar movie is Ratatouille. Rosa will happily listen to any jokes you have, so make sure to share one if you see her around!
Kyna Novelero
Admin Assistant (Virtual)
Kyna is one of our lovely admin assistants, who supports Mighty Kids Therapy remotely. Her role focuses on invoicing and keeping accounts organised. With a background in corporate administration and training, she enjoys keeping systems running smoothly, learning new things, and helping the team behind the scenes.
Fun Facts about Kyna:
She always tries to resist buying more stationery
She enjoys re-watching her favourite shows rather than starting new ones
She is more likely to try new ice-cream flavours than choose chocolate
Outside of work, Kyna enjoys catching up with friends over coffee, exploring quick craft projects, and relaxing with a colouring book or paint-by-numbers. Her favourite Disney movies are The Incredibles and Enchanted.