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About Us

Physiotherapist Working With Patient — About Us in Port Stephens, NSW

Since 2011

Led by Melanie Breaden, our physiotherapy clinic is situated in Lemon Tree Passage in Port Stephens—treating patients from elderly and NDIS clients, to sporting and working clients. With an inviting and relaxing waterfront location, our clinic has adequate parking, wheelchair access and a caring and dedicated team ready to handle your needs!


At Melanie Breaden Physiotherapy, we believe in providing a hands-on approach to treatment, with massage and manipulation services available. Most physios don’t offer this level of care, which is part of the reason we have so many loyal and returning customers. From remedial and deep tissue massage to dry needling and yoga classes, our team offers a comprehensive service that is hard to find elsewhere.

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Our Team

Melanie Breaden

Melanie Breaden - Director & Physiotherapist

As a physiotherapist, I am trained to examine, evaluate, diagnose and treat impairment, functional limitations and disabilities using my eyes and hands. Visually, I can see if things are out of place and my hands not only confirm what I see, but can also check a joint’s range of motion and gauge available movement at ankles, knees, shoulders, hips and the spine. 


Massage therapy is a major component of our treatment—however, we also pride ourselves on our knowledge and expertise in exercise prescription, to give our clients long term results.

Benita Guedon

Benita Guedon - Senior Physiotherapist

Benita is a senior physiotherapist at Melanie Breaden Physiotherapy. Benita has a special interest in pelvic floor rehab and continence, as well as Pilates rehab services with polestar – all equipment plus mat-work. When Benita isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family at home in the garden.

Keana Breaden

Keana Breaden - Massage Therapist & Receptionist

Keana is a massage therapist and a receptionist in the clinic. Keana enjoys helping people find their way back to better health through manual therapy. She is specifically interested in sports massage and has a certificate in taping. Keana has been at Melanie Breaden Physiotherapy for 10 years. If she is not in the clinic, you will find her spending time chasing her boys in the sun.

Bryony Tamsett

Bryony Tamsett - Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher

Bryony is a massage therapist and a qualified yoga teacher. Bryony has worked in the massage field for 12 years and before moving to the peninsular, she operated a massage and yoga studio in the district hills in Sydney. Bryony loves to help people find relief from manual therapies and enjoy life. When Bryony isn’t in the clinic you will find her pottering in the garden with her daughter.

Jane Woollie

Jane Woollie - Massage Therapist

Jane is a massage therapist who loves treating clients using a method called trigger point therapy. Jane finds this method extremely successful (especially with clients who suffer low back pain, piriformis problems). Jane finds it very rewarding watching client’s journey’s back to better health.

Adrienne Bull

Adrienne Bull - Physiotherapist

Adrienne is one of our physiotherapists here at Melanie Breaden Physiotherapy. Adrienne has experience working with junior and senior rugby league and rugby union teams working as sports trainer.  Adrienne enjoys working with children and has an interest in treating shoulder, lower limb and sporting injuries. 

Outside of the clinic Adrienne enjoys running, bike riding and spending time outdoors with her family. 


Peggy Hodges

Peggy Hodges - Receptionist.

Peggy is one of our friendly reception staff. Peggy enjoys being outdoors, spending time at the beach, and being in the good company of her friends. You will find Peggy’s smiling face working in the clinic on a Friday.

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