The Team
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
Patricia De Oliveira-Massage Therapist
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
Saba is a passionate Pelvic floor Physiotherapist, with 15 years of experience, working across many clinics and aged care facilities in Brisbane. She graduated from the University of QLD in 2010. Her experiences include pelvic floor physio, general (musculoskeletal) physiotherapy & clinical pilates.
Since opening up her own practice & bei
Saba is a passionate Pelvic floor Physiotherapist, with 15 years of experience, working across many clinics and aged care facilities in Brisbane. She graduated from the University of QLD in 2010. Her experiences include pelvic floor physio, general (musculoskeletal) physiotherapy & clinical pilates.
Since opening up her own practice & being the director of Circle Of Life Physio, Saba has loved implementing her strong vision & responsibility to empower her patients & team, to live their best & healthiest life.
Saba has spent several hours in developing her professional skills in Pelvic floor physio and has a strong passion in helping women with a variety of conditions, including pelvic floor dysfunctions. She loves empowering women to be the best versions of themselves and helping them to live their best life! She has also had extensive formal training in mat, ball, circle, band, reformer and trapeze pilates aswell as advanced dry needling.
Her special interests include:
~Women's health/pelvic floor physiotherapy
~Spinal pain/injuries
~Dry needling
~Dance + martial arts related injury management/prevention
~ Pilates and Yoga
In her spare time, Saba loves playing with her adorable baby niece and nephew, walking around beautiful Brisbane and latin + middle eastern dancing.
Favourite quote"
" If it's going to be, it's up to me"
Sarah Andersen-Senior Physio
Patricia De Oliveira-Massage Therapist
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
Sarah is a passionate Pelvic floor physiotherapist with experience in a range of clinical areas, including pelvic floor physio, general (musculoskeletal) physiotherapy, workplace injury prevention, falls prevention and healthy ageing and clinical pilates . She completed her physiotherapy degree at the University of Queensland in 2014.
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Sarah is a passionate Pelvic floor physiotherapist with experience in a range of clinical areas, including pelvic floor physio, general (musculoskeletal) physiotherapy, workplace injury prevention, falls prevention and healthy ageing and clinical pilates . She completed her physiotherapy degree at the University of Queensland in 2014.
Over the last 11 years, Sarah has lived and worked as a physiotherapist throughout South East Queensland, and once spent a year working at remote sites throughout Australia. During the recent pandemic, Sarah pivoted to working in the residential aged care sector, managing a team of physiotherapists and caring for clients throughout Brisbane and the Darling Downs.
Sarah has spent several hours in developing her professional skills in Pelvic floor physio and has a strong passion in helping women with a variety of conditions, including pelvic floor dysfunctions. She has also had further training in reformer pilates and dry needling.
Her particular areas of interest include:
- Women’s health, including pelvic floor and pregnancy-related conditions
- Preventative healthcare
- Falls prevention
- Reformer pilates
- Occupational physiotherapy and ergonomic intervention
Outside the clinic, Sarah enjoys spending time with her young family, enjoying the many parks and playgrounds that Brisbane has to offer.
Patricia De Oliveira-Massage Therapist
Patricia De Oliveira-Massage Therapist
Patricia De Oliveira-Massage Therapist
Patricia is a Brazilian physiotherapist and experienced massage therapist, living in Australia for nearly eight years. Her passion for the outdoors and movement fuels both her lifestyle and professional philosophy. Whether she’s hiking, horse riding, or indoor climbing, she believes that a strong and mobile body is the foundation for a
Patricia is a Brazilian physiotherapist and experienced massage therapist, living in Australia for nearly eight years. Her passion for the outdoors and movement fuels both her lifestyle and professional philosophy. Whether she’s hiking, horse riding, or indoor climbing, she believes that a strong and mobile body is the foundation for a fun, healthy life.
Patricia’s approach to therapy is deeply personalized. Drawing from a wide range of techniques—including Thai massage and stretching, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Shiatsu, and deep tissue work—she has developed her own adaptive style to meet each client’s unique needs.
Patricia is fascinated by the biomechanics of the human body and the powerful connection between mind and body, when it comes to pain and its root causes. She sees physical well-being as a holistic journey, one that’s just as much about lifestyle as it is about healing.
Areas of Specialty
Musculoskeletal injuries
At Circle of life physio, we treat a variety of musculcoskeletal injuries such as low back and neck pain.
Women's Health
Our Physios have had further training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. We can treat a variety of Pelvic health conditions, such as incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and rectus diastasis.
Your first appointment will include a thorough assessment addressing any of your women's health and musculoskeletal concerns. You will have a diagnosis, treatment and action plan, including rehab and self-management, from day one!
Clinical Pilates & Rehab
Our physios have had further training in Clinical pilates & rehab. You will feel safe and supported with over 20 years of combined experience teaching clinical pilates/rehab classes and private sessions. We offer 1:1 or small family/friends private classes using a variety of pilates equipment, including reformers.
Dry needling
Our Physios have been trained in Dry Needling. This is an evidence based treatment modality. We love incorporating this useful treatment tool to help manage pain, muscular dysfunction, stress and conditions such as cervicogenic headaches.
How is Circle of life different to other clinics?
From the moment you enter the clinic you will feel welcomed, cared for and pampered! You want a coffee and sweets while you wait for you appointment? Sure why not ! Here in our clinic we want you to feel at home in a safe, private and friendly ambiance. Your kids are always welcome and our staff will do their best to entertain them also!