About Abode In-Home Physio
Our Story
While working as a home-visiting physio in Perth, founder Timothy Pass identified a growing demand for in-home physiotherapy services, particularly among older people who were unable to attend a clinic. At the same time, he discovered a shortage of home-visiting physiotherapists in the South West; the region in which he started his own physiotherapy career.
Having seen first-hand the positive impact of in-home physiotherapy on people’s lives, Tim decided he could benefit the South West community by establishing a local practice designed to meet the growing demand for in-home physiotherapy. And so, in 2021 Abode In-Home Physio was born.
Meet The Team
Timothy Pass
Principal Physiotherapist
Practice Owner
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
- APA Gerontological Physiotherapy Levels I and II
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
About Tim
Tim has worked as a physiotherapist in both private practice and the community aged care setting since graduating from Curtin University in 2012. He worked in Collie and Harvey for two years before returning to Perth in 2015, and shortly after commenced work as a home-visiting physiotherapist. In addition to treating patients, Tim has fulfilled roles as a clinical educator for Curtin University and mentor for junior physiotherapists.
Tim has a keen interest in chronic pain management, falls prevention and improving the mobility and independence of older adults. He has a particular interest in the use of specific exercise prescription for managing chronic conditions and improving function.
Tim has training and experience in dry needling and Pilates. He can also speak Italian.
Dave Verhoog
Senior Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
- APA Gerontological Physiotherapy Level I
About Dave
Dave is from Canada originally, having moved to Perth to study in 2014. Upon graduation he accepted a job at the Bunbury Regional Hospital, gaining experience with post-surgical patients, neurological rehabilitation, and managing complex medical conditions. Dave returned to Canada for a little over a year, living in the mountains and gaining experience working at a busy metro hospital. He returned to WA in 2020, and has gained valuable experience working at a private clinic, an aged care facility, and in the Emergency Department at Bunbury Regional Hospital as part of the ED Home Links team. After gaining some experience with home visits and realising the value and practicality of home physio, he joined Abode In-Home Physio in early 2023.
Dave has a passion for assessing and treating persistent pain and enjoys collaborating with clients to help them maintain and improve their quality of life through specific, patient-centred exercise rehabilitation.
Outside of work Dave stays active at the gym, enjoys surfing, golfing and chasing after his energetic daughter.
Mitchell Hough
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
About Mitch
Before graduating from Curtin University, Mitch completed clinical placements in medical respiratory, amputees and trauma, neurology rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, before being selected to mentor and tutor penultimate-year physiotherapy students.
Over the past two years, Mitch has worked in a busy private practice in addition to managing a community-based caseload in Busselton. Mitch has also ventured on international trips as head physio for our state soccer teams.
Mitch is passionate about rehabilitation and helping clients become well-equipped in managing their various conditions independently.
Outside of work Mitch enjoys time surfing, playing basketball, watching footy and working out in the gym.
Monique Scholtz
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Cred. MDT
About Monique
Monique is originally from South Africa where she completed her physiotherapy degree. She started working as a physiotherapist in a hospital setting in Pretoria where she gained valuable experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory physiotherapy. She also worked in a busy outpatient clinic where she developed a special interest in treating back, neck, and extremity disorders.
In 2023, Monique moved to Queensland, where she worked in a private clinic in Mount Isa, and in 2024 she moved to Bunbury and joined the Abode In-Home Physio team. Monique enjoys helping her clients become healthier and happier through movement. She believes that exercise can prevent and overcome many health-related conditions.Outside work, Monique enjoys exploring, spending time in nature, and maintaining an active lifestyle by running, swimming, and taking her dogs for walks.
Alice Nguyen
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
About Alice
Alice graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. During her studies, Alice worked as a physiotherapy assistant in a private practice assisting clients with their gym-based and water-based therapy programs, a therapy assistant in residential aged care, a support worker for early onset dementia clients, and an Australian Rules Football sports trainer. After graduating, Alice worked as a physiotherapist in private practice, gaining invaluable experience providing individualised treatments, before moving to Bunbury to join the Abode In-Home Physio team in early 2024.
With experience working with patients with respiratory issues, musculoskeletal complaints, disabilities, neurological and degeneration conditions, Alice is passionate about empowering individuals to make the most of their functional capabilities through land-based and water-based exercises, and hands-on treatment.
Outside of work, Alice enjoys keeping active through
playing social sports, swimming and going to the gym, and exploring new cafes
and restaurants to broaden her taste buds.
Emma Watts
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation (Flinders University)
- APA Gerontological Physiotherapy Levels I and II
About Emma
Emma graduated from Curtin University in 2014 and started her career in aged care and sub-acute rehabilitation with the health department. Emma has worked throughout the south-west at Bunbury, Busselton, Warren-Blackwood hospitals and also at Tokoroa hospital in New Zealand during her overseas travel. This varied caseload has created a rural generalist clinician whereby Emma is adept in treating a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological and chronic conditions across the age-span.
Following an inpatient rehabilitation role, further study inspired Emma to pursue her interests in rehabilitation and she has developed a special interest in helping people who live with neurological conditions and using patient-centred care to support them in their home and community.
Outside of work you’ll find Emma wrangling (training) her Labrador puppy, gardening, bush walking, playing or coaching netball/basketball and spending time with family and friends.