Our Team
Tanmayi (Tammy)
Principal Paediatric Physiotherapist
Tanmayi (Tammy) is the Principal Paediatric Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about providing play-based physiotherapy that is tailored to the individual children's needs.
Tammy completed her Masters in Paediatric Physiotherapy from the University of Indianapolis, USA. She has gained experience working in early intervention, private practice, schools, and the disability sector in Chicago and Melbourne.
At First Step Therapy Services, Tammy provides assessment and management of children from new-born to young adults with orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, neurological, and developmental conditions. She is particularly interested in developmental paediatrics, equipment prescription, pelvic floor in children, and sensory motor integration. She received certification in Sensory Integration from the University of South California, USA.
Tammy believes in a multifaceted approach to treatment and works closely with other therapists and medical practitioners to help children achieve their physical goals. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the National Paediatric Group. She is also a volunteer member of the Victorian Paediatric Group and supports arranging Professional Development courses. She is a clinical supervisor for physiotherapy bachelor and master’s students from Monash and Melbourne Universities.
In her spare time, Tammy enjoys hiking, spending time with her two children, and a glass of single malt on occasion.
Alyssa Yong
Senior Physiotherapist
Alyssa is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist who is passionate in developing strong relationships with families to help achieve meaningful outcomes for their child. As a mother of two young children, Alyssa connects deeply with parents seeking to help their children maximise outcomes by adopting play-based therapy to keep them engaged and motivated towards reaching their goals.
Alyssa has worked across the lifespan and has expertise in working with babies, preschool and school-aged children within community and private practice settings.
Inaya
Physiotherapist
Inaya is a physiotherapist with a strong passion for paediatrics. She is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with children and families through a family-centred approach, working collaboratively to support each child to achieve their individual goals in a fun, functional, and supportive way.
Inaya brings extensive experience working with children through her roles as a national camp organiser and counsellor, community youth volunteer lead, and kindergarten volunteer. Through these experiences, she has developed strong communication, creativity, and collaboration skills, and values supporting children and families in a holistic and empowering way.
She is committed to ongoing professional development, keeping up to date with current research, and continuing to grow her skills across all areas of paediatric physiotherapy.
Outside of work, Inaya enjoys cooking, pilates, travelling, and spending time at the beach with friends.
Dhanashree (Dhanu)
Physiotherapist
Dhanashree is one of our dedicated physiotherapists at FSTS – Starting Blocks. She holds a Master’s degree in Paediatric Physiotherapy from India and brings valuable experience working with children across early intervention, neurodevelopment, motor delays, musculoskeletal conditions, and functional skill development.
Dhanashree is passionate about supporting children and families through meaningful, goal-driven therapy. She works collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to create personalised and engaging therapy programs that promote confidence, independence, and participation in everyday activities.
With a strong interest in early intervention, gross motor development, and neuro-rehabilitation, she is committed to making therapy fun, functional, and truly family-centred.
Outside of the clinic, Dhanashree enjoys painting, building LEGO and miniatures, cooking, travelling, and exploring new places with curiosity and creativity.