MEET THE TEAM
Robbie Speranza
Physiotherapist
About Robbie
Robbie Speranza is a highly motivated and charismatic physiotherapist with a strong focus on musculoskeletal injuries and athletic rehabilitation. Known for his energetic presence and positive “vibes,” Robbie is passionate about helping patients overcome pain and return to activity stronger than before. His approach to care blends evidence-based treatment with a personal commitment to restoring — and enhancing — physical performance beyond pre-injury levels.
Robbie has extensive experience working with athletes across a range of competitive environments. He has served as the team physiotherapist and educator for several representative teams and organizations, including:
Bankstown United NPL (13s to 1st Grade) – 2018 to present
Indoor Netball NSW – National Titles, Juniors and Seniors – 2017 to present
Bossley Park High School Talented Football Program – 2018 to present
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill Senior and Junior Football (and Coach) – 2020 to present
Combined High Schools NSW – National Titles – 2017 to present
GEMt Dry Needling Instructor – present
In addition to his clinical and team-based work, Robbie is an active semi-professional footballer, playing in the NPL NSW for Rockdale City Suns. His deep interest in exercise and sports science informs both his professional practice and his personal training, allowing him to bring a practical, athlete-informed perspective to rehabilitation and performance care.
Robbie is committed to empowering his patients through every stage of their recovery, combining clinical skill with a genuine enthusiasm for helping others achieve their full physical potential.
Alex Pucciarelli
Titled Sports Chiropractor & AEP
About Alex
Alex Pucciarelli is a forward-thinking clinician, educator, and researcher shaping the future of allied health and athletic care in Australia. As Co-Founder and Director of VIBE Health & Performance, Alex is redefining how athletes and active individuals access high-quality, integrated care through a modern, multidisciplinary model.
Holding dual credentials as a Titled Sports & Exercise Chiropractor (MAICE, ICSC) and Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Alex integrates evidence-based rehabilitation, performance optimisation, and preventative strategies into every patient experience. His commitment to athlete wellbeing is grounded in years of clinical excellence and high-level academic research.
Alex completed his Master of Research with Distinction, with a thesis exploring subsequent and recurrent injuries in footballers—contributing valuable insights to sports injury prevention and management. His earlier research on the Australian sports chiropractic workforce earned 2nd place at an international symposium, gaining global recognition for his work.
Alex holds the ICSC accreditation, representing the international benchmark for clinical excellence in sports chiropractic.
Formerly the Chairman of Sports Chiropractic NSW, Alex now serves on the National Board of AICE – Sports & Exercise Chiropractic, helping shape the profession’s national direction and standards. He also mentors clinicians as an Instructor with GEMT Dry Needling, promoting safe, evidence-informed manual therapy practices.
On the field, Alex works with Blacktown City FC in the NSW National Premier League, providing high-performance rehab and injury prevention solutions to elite footballers.
Whether in the clinic, on the sidelines, or in the classroom, Alex is driven by one mission: to elevate the standard of care and empower individuals to move, perform, and live better.
Rose Pucciarelli
Physiotherapist & AEP
About Rose
Rose is a dual-qualified Physiotherapist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 8 years of experience in private practice and sports physiotherapy. She holds a Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Exercise Physiology, and a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science from The University of Sydney. Rose is a GEMt-certified dry needler and a trained Clinical Pilates instructor (Mat and Reformer).
Rose has a strong background in sports coverage and athlete rehabilitation. She was the team physiotherapist for the Australian Indoor Netball Team at the 2024 World Indoor Netball Championships in New Zealand, and has also supported the NSW State Indoor Netball Team at the National Championships. Currently, Rose is the physiotherapist for Blacktown City FC Women’s First Grade and Under-20s, providing high-level care in a semi-professional football environment.
Her treatment approach integrates hands-on therapy with tailored exercise prescription and Pilates-based movement retraining, aiming to support recovery, build strength, and prevent reinjury. Rose has worked with a broad range of clients—from individuals managing workplace or postural injuries to elite athletes undergoing complex rehabilitation and return-to-sport programs.
Known for her warm and considerate approach, Rose is passionate about providing evidence-based, patient-centred care. She is dedicated to helping clients move more freely, confidently, and with long-term results.
Sebastian Saleh
Chiropractor
About Sebastian
Sebastian Saleh is a dedicated chiropractic practitioner with a strong interest in sports performance, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Currently completing his chiropractic studies at Macquarie University, Sebastian integrates evidence-based assessment with hands on treatment to help patients move better, recover faster, and perform at their best.
With a background in strength training and competitive sport, Sebastian understands the physical demands placed on the body whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply wanting to stay active and pain free. His approach combines thorough biomechanical assessment, tailored rehabilitation programming, and manual therapy to address both the source of pain and the underlying movement dysfunction.
Sebastian is particularly passionate about lower limb injuries, return to sport rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. His goal is not just to relieve symptoms, but to build resilient, long term results for every patient he works with.
Bianca Lacey
Chiropractor
About Bianca
Bianca is a registered chiropractor with a strong focus on biomechanics, sporting injuries and gym-related rehabilitation. Her own experience with training injuries sparked a lasting interest in healing, performance, and injury prevention, which now underpins her clinical approach.
After completing a Bachelor of Chiropractic Sciences and Master of Chiropractic, Bianca combines hands-on treatment with a range of techniques and exercise strategies to help patients recover efficiently and return stronger to the activities they enjoy.
Outside the clinic, Bianca enjoys social tennis, strength training, and time recovering in the sauna.
Marie Herrera
Physiotherapist
About Marie
Marie Herrera is a committed physiotherapist with a strong focus on sports performance, restoring function and returning from injury. With a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Technology Sydney, Marie combines both hands-on therapy with movement to support patients to reduce pain, recover efficiently and enhance their performance.
Outside of the clinic, Marie is the Physiotherapist for the Blacktown City youth boys and an active semi-professional footballer for the Marconi Stallions. She understands the physical demands placed on the body through varying training loads and games. Marie’s goal is to not just help patients get pain free but to build resilience and long term healthy lifestyle habits.