Tanisha Zerella

Originally from Adelaide, Tanisha graduated from Flinders University in 2015 with a Postgraduate Master of Physiotherapy. She has spent the past 11 years working in private practice and has extensive experience in senior clinical and management roles. This has included diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, mentoring and training junior physiotherapists, and managing physiotherapy teams.

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About

Tanisha Zerella

Tanisha has a strong clinical Pilates background. She is qualified as a DMA Clinical Pilates instructor and has further training through APPI and Polestar Pilates. She has also completed the GLA:D program and has undertaken further postgraduate training in hydrotherapy, completing all levels of the APA Aquatic Physiotherapy courses. Tanisha has a special interest in hydrotherapy and regularly tutors on these courses, helping to train other Physiotherapists in aquatic rehabilitation.

Tanisha has broad clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and a particular interest in treating spinal conditions, knee injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports injuries, injury prevention, chronic conditions, postnatal and balance. Her treatment approach combines strong manual therapy skills, including joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy and dry needling with active rehabilitation.

She is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a holistic, evidence-based and patient-centred approach. Tanisha tailors treatment to each individual, combining hands-on therapy with active management strategies such as strength training, Pilates and hydrotherapy.

Special areas of interest

  • Hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation
  • Spinal conditions
  • Knee injuries
  • Orthopaedic rehabilitation
  • Sports injuries
  • Injury prevention

Outside Work

Outside of work, Tanisha loves staying active and has always had a passion for sport. You’ll find her hitting the court for the Port Melbourne Colts netball team, running, doing Pilates, or spending quality time winding down with her family and friends.