Our purpose
Coast & Rivers Rehab was founded on the belief that physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine should be accessible, practical, and centred around real life
Who we are
Meet the team who will support you
Dr Alana Kearsley
Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
Dr Alana Kearsley is a Rehabilitation Physician and Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP). She is a Visiting Medical Officer at John Flynn Private Hospital.
Dr Kearsley has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation and cancer, and is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based care that helps patients maximise their function, independence and quality of life. She works closely with GPs, specialists and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Kearsley regularly supervises rehabilitation medicine registrars and teaches medical students. She remains committed to ongoing professional development through regular participation in conferences and educational activities.
Outside of medicine, Alana is a mum of two and enjoys keeping active at her local community centre and spending time with her family at the beach.
Professional affiliations: FAFRM, RACP, AMA, ISPRM, RMSANZ, ANZSGM, CoSA
Andy Frith
Principal Physiotherapist
Andy Frith is a Principal Physiotherapist with more than 25 years’ experience across the health and fitness industry. He has worked in both public and private healthcare settings, supporting people in metropolitan and rural communities throughout Tasmania, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Qualifications
- Grad Cert Sport Physiotherapy
- Masters of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (Hons)
Specialties
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Complex pain management
- Rehabilitation and recovery pathways
Known for his down-to-earth and approachable style, Andy focuses on helping each person understand their body, their injury, and their recovery options. His treatment approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with practical, tailored strategies designed to improve movement, build strength, reduce pain, and support long-term wellbeing.
Professional affiliations: Australian Physiotherapy Association (MAPA)
Andy Frith
Principal Physiotherapist
What we do
Helping you return to the things you love
We believe in practical, goal-focused rehabilitation medicine and physiotherapy care. Your treatment should support the things you actually want and need to do, whether that’s walking confidently around your home, returning to work, playing with your children, getting back to the garden, or participating in sport and community activities.
Rehabilitation works best when you understand your body, your progress, and the steps involved in recovery. Through rehabilitation medicine and in-clinic and mobile physiotherapy, we focus on education, encouragement, and building confidence so you can take an active role in your health.
