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Pasquale “Pat” Pignataro is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a strong focus on chronic, complex pain and post-operative rehabilitation. He works with individuals managing persistent musculoskeletal pain, complex injury histories, and general deconditioning, using structured exercise to restore function, confidence, and long-term independence. Pat uses objective functional and performance testing to guide progressive exercise prescription, supported by education and behaviour change strategies. His approach helps clients understand their bodies, build trust in themself, and return to the activities that mean the most. With a background in combat sports and weight training, Pat understands the demands of real-world performance and return-to-training progressions. He enjoys working with active individuals and athletes to build strength, robustness, and confidence for lifting, conditioning, and sport. Pat is known for translating complex presentations into clear, practical plans clients can follow and sustain. He collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable progress and durable outcomes.

Following the completion of her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sara pursued her passion for hands-on treatment and rehabilitation by completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy. Her background in exercise science provides her with a strong understanding of human movement, biomechanics and physical performance, which she incorporates into her approach to remedial massage and recovery. Sara has a particular interest in injury rehabilitation and functional recovery, working with individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain, postural overload, muscular tension and movement-related concerns. She takes an individualised approach to treatment, considering each person’s lifestyle, activity levels and recovery goals to help improve mobility, reduce discomfort and support overall physical function. Throughout her experience, Sara has worked closely within multidisciplinary healthcare teams alongside physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and podiatrists. This collaborative environment has strengthened her understanding of how remedial massage and soft tissue therapy can complement broader rehabilitation and injury-management programs. Sara also has experience supporting athletes, including providing post-event soft tissue treatment and recovery care to endurance athletes at the Ironman Challenge. This has further developed her interest in sports massage, muscular recovery and helping active individuals manage the physical demands of training and competition. Her treatment approach incorporates a range of techniques, including deep tissue and sports massage, soft tissue therapy, myofascial release and lymphatic drainage. Her key areas of interest include injury rehabilitation and functional recovery, managing postural overload and everyday musculoskeletal strain, deep tissue and sports massage, soft tissue therapy and muscular recovery, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, geriatric care to support mobility and independence, and pregnancy care.

Mikayla is a physiotherapist and strength & conditioning coach with a strong background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports performance and women’s health. She takes a practical, exercise-based approach to rehabilitation, helping people build strength, confidence and capacity so they can return to the activities and sports they love. With a background spanning physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, nursing and sport and exercise science, Mikayla brings a broad perspective to patient care. She enjoys working with people at all stages of their rehabilitation, from managing an injury and rebuilding strength through to returning to sport and performing at their best. Mikayla has over six years of experience working across elite and semi-professional sport, including with the Western Sydney Wanderers A-League Women and the North Sydney Bears NSW Cup Rugby League. She is particularly passionate about working with female athletes and supporting women to develop strength, resilience and confidence throughout their sporting journey. Having grown up as an athlete herself and experienced periods of injury and time away from sport, Mikayla understands first-hand how frustrating setbacks can be. This experience has shaped herapproach to rehabilitation: she believes the goal should be more than simply getting out of pain—itshould be building the physical capacity and confidence to do more than you could before. At Power Potential, Mikayla combines hands-on physiotherapy with targeted exercise and strength training to help her clients move better, get stronger and reach their potential.

Anna graduated in physiotherapy in Italy from the University of Novara in 2021 and later completed a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2024 at the University of Genoa. From the beginning of her academic journey, Anna has been passionate about the musculoskeletal field and has pursued her career directly within this area. Following her academic training, she has worked between Italy and Switzerland in specialised clinics focused on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a strong emphasis on post-injury rehabilitation. Throughout her clinical experience, she has been involved in the management of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly post-operative orthopaedic cases and sports-related injuries. Anna has developed a strong interest in evidence-based rehabilitation approaches aimed at restoring function, improving performance, and facilitating a safe return to activity after injury. She is also currently working as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Genoa, contributing to teaching and academic activities in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She has further expanded her clinical expertise by completing a Master’s degree in lymphatic drainage and lymphatic disorders management, with a focus on the treatment of lymphatic-related conditions. Following her graduation, Anna also completed a clinical internship in Manchester in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, gaining valuable international experience and insight into different clinical approaches and rehabilitation perspectives. Beyond the clinic, Anna has a strong personal sporting background, having practised competitive artistic swimming for 12 years. She continues to maintain an active lifestyle through swimming, running, and gym-based training, which contributes to her understanding of athletic performance and rehabilitation.

Marko is a UK-trained physiotherapist with extensive experience across the NHS, private practice, sports rehabilitation and strength + conditioning. Throughout his career, he has worked with a diverse range of patients - from people taking their first steps into exercise through to elite professional athletes competing at the highest level With qualifications in both physiotherapy and sport and exercise science, Marko brings a comprehensive understanding of injury rehabilitation, physical performance and long-term health. Marko also has experience supporting Workers Compensation patients with musculoskeletal and workplace injuries. His rehabilitation approach focuses on restoring strength, function and physical capacity, with treatment tailored to the individual demands of each patient’s work and supporting a safe and confident return to work. He combines evidence-based physiotherapy, objective strength and performance testing, and progressive exercise programming to create highly individualised rehabilitation plans. Marko has a particular interest in post-operative rehabilitation, ACL recovery and lower-limb injuries, as well as shoulder injuries associated with contact and combat sports. He enjoys helping athletes return to competition stronger and more confident, but is equally passionate about supporting people who may feel unfamiliar with, or intimidated by exercise. Marko’s goal is not simply to provide temporary pain relief. He aims to identify and address the factors contributing to each person’s symptoms, rebuild strength and physical capacity, and reduce the likelihood of future injury. By helping patients progress from pain into purposeful exercise, he strives to improve confidence, resilience, performance and long-term longevity. Marko is an avid sportsman, having competed in athletics at a national level, he understands the drive to get back to sport. He now has a love of rugby, golf and BJJ.