MEET OUR TEAM

Steven Laybutt - Principal Physiotherapist/Director

Steve has over 15 years experience in private practice and sports physiotherapy. After graduating in 2008, He began his career in Newcastle and then furthered his development as a physiotherApist by working in some of Sydney’s leading physiotherapy practices.

Steve began SmartMoves Physiotherapy and Health Services in 2019. His goal was to provide a high quality level of healthcare to Sydney’s Inner West.

Steve has worked with elite AFL, Soccer and Rugby League teams and has worked with professional dancers and performers. He gets as much pleasure out of helping everyday people do the things that keep them healthy and happy.

He has a special interest in chronic pain, tendon problems, sports injuries, osteoarthritis, strength and conditioning and the adolescent athlete.

In his spare time Steve enjoys staying fit, playing golf and heading to the beach.

Ben Boyle - Physiotherapist

Ben graduated from the university of newcastle with a bachelor of physiotherapy. Throughout his career he has worked throughout NSW across all domains of Physiotherapy. Ben has practiced in the hospital system, most notably working with clients in the critical care, neurology, paediatric and musculoskeletal spaces. Ben enjoys working with clients from different backgrounds and across the lifespan.

Ben has spent most of his life playing a variety of sports including hockey, tennis, soccer, futsal, rowing and golf. As such, he knows how hard it is being sidelined through injury. Ben understands the need for strong management and guidance through acute injury and beyond to improve performance and reduce recurrence. Ben enjoys working with clients to achieve their goals and get back to doing the things they love, whether that be work, sport or life. Ben enjoys educating his clients to better understand their injury and empowering them to take an active approach in their management. Ben has a keen interest in running and sports related injuries, tendon problems, vestibular issues, cervicogenic headache, and hip and knee injuries.

When he’s not at work, you’ll often find Ben down at the beach, running, playing a variety of sports, or spending time with his friends and family. 

Francesca Louveaux - Physiotherapist

Francesca graduated with a bachelors of physiotherapy from London Southbank University and has recently moved over to Sydney from the UK. She has spent the last few years working within London hospitals, rotating in orthopaedic, trauma, intensive care and MSK departments.  

 

Francesca spent much of her twenties living in the French Alps snowboarding and after a multitude of injuries, realised physio was the job for her! She understands the impact that injuries have on your day to day life, hobbies, work and is committed in helping you optimise your health to keep doing the things that you love. She is a firm believer in making exercise and rehab work around your daily schedule in manageable doses.

Francesca considers the person as opposed to solely the injury, and intergrates exercise, education and manual therapy to provide a holistic approach to her assessments and treatments plans. 

When she’s not at work you can find Francesca running on beaches, exploring the ocean pools of Sydney or camping in the bush.  

Candice Smart - Massage Therapist

Candice has completed a Diploma in Massage and is extremely passionate about massage, health & wellness.

Candice has lots of experience working with people in all different settings and is highly skilled and enthusiastic about her work. She enjoys seeing her clients walk away in much better shape than they arrived!

Candice specialises in Remedial massage with a focus on the holistic approach to the body as she is passionate about people’s well-being. Candice strongly believes that everybody is different and there is no ‘one way’ approach to working with clients. She enjoys using a variety of techniques and tailoring each session to your wants and needs.