Director | Physiotherapist

Christine Goonewardene is the Director of Aspire Physiotherapy Claremont. Chris holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (2007), a Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science (2008), and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2013).

Since 2015, Christine has worked with the West Coast Eagles Football Club as Medical Coordinator, collaborating closely with players, medical staff, and strength conditioning teams — including during their 2018 AFL Premiership win. She also served as Head Physiotherapist for the AFLW academies and team between 2017-2020. Chris now focuses on her work with the AFL men’s program alongside her private practice.

Beyond her professional career and community involvement, Christine enjoys expressing her creativity through music, art, and design.

APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist | MAPA | MACP

Mark Finucane is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience in elite sport and high-performance environments. Since graduating in 1998, he has worked with leading teams and programs including Perth Glory, the WA Junior Soccer State teams (1999–2004), the Australian Men’s Hockey Program (AIS & Kookaburras) during the Beijing Olympic Cycle (2005–2008), and the West Coast Eagles Football Club, where he spent 16 years (2008–2024) as part of their medical team.

In addition to his physiotherapy career, Mark is a celebrated Surf Life Saving WA Hall of Fame inductee. His achievements include medals at both World and Australian Championships, as well as competing in the prestigious professional Ironman Series, including the renowned Uncle Toby’s Super Series.

With deep expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation, Mark brings his wealth of knowledge and passion to Aspire Physiotherapy Claremont. He also leads Surf Sports, Performance, and Pathways at North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, continuing to develop athletes across all levels.

Physiotherapist

Ethan completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University and has a strong interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, clinical exercise and injury prevention.

Ethan is passionate about helping people stay active and continue doing the activities they love, whether that's returning to competitive sport or moving pain free in everyday life.

He takes a hands on, movement based approach to treatment, hands on with tailored exercise rehabilitation and collaborative goal setting. His focus is on improving strength, movement quality and long term resilience, helping patients recover from injury while reducing the risk of future setbacks.

Throughout his early career, Ethan has gained experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, delivering clinical exercise classes, and working with QAFL and VFL football teams. This has given him valuable experience in developing individualised rehabilitation programs that support a safe and confident return to sport, work and daily life.

Outside the clinic, Ethan enjoys staying active through padel, swimming and gym training. He's also a passionate sports fan, following the AFL (Collingwood), NFL (San Francisco 49ers), Formula 1 (Lewis Hamilton) and Liverpool FC. He also has a keen appreciation for good wine.

Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist

Sonja holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and is highly skilled in a variety of treatment techniques. She tailors each session through a detailed pre-treatment consultation, ensuring her approach addresses individual goals and concerns.

Her practice incorporates techniques such as:

- Deep Tissue Massage

- Trigger Point Therapy

- PNF Stretching

- Myofascial Release

With her personalised and client-focused approach, Sonja provides effective, targeted treatments that support recovery, reduce pain, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist

Jess combines her deep understanding of the body with a passion for movement and rehabilitation, offering a performance-focused approach honed through experience working with the West Coast Eagles AFL and AFLW teams. She helps clients of all levels from athletes or everyday movers relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore comfort using hands-on techniques such as:

-Positional release

- Deep tissue massage

-Trigger point therapy

Outside the clinic, Jess enjoys sport, walks with her dog Macy, and some time at the beach.

Meet our reception crew!

Kristy, Emily, and Ebony are the friendly faces of Aspire Physiotherapy Claremont, keeping the clinic running smoothly and making every visit welcoming. From managing appointments to helping our community feel at home, they’re the heart of our day-to-day operations.