The Team
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
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 & 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’s personal experience with pelvic pain and endometriosis allows her to connect deeply with her patients and bring a compassionate, informed approach to their care.
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 and endometriosis. 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 pelvic health including constipation and incontinence, endometriosis, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy & menopause
~Spinal pain/injuries
~Dry needling
~Dance + martial arts related injury management/prevention
~ Pilates and Yoga
- Coaching/mentoring pelvic floor physios
Outside of the clinic, 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
Saba Sanaei-Director/SeniorPhysio
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.
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 pelvic health including constipation and incontinence, endometriosis, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy & menopause
- Preventative healthcare
- Falls prevention
- Reformer pilates
- Occupational physiotherapy and ergonomic intervention
-Dry needling
Outside the clinic, Sarah enjoys spending time with her young family, enjoying the many parks and playgrounds that Brisbane has to offer.
Julia Peng- Senior Physio
Julia Peng- Senior Physio
Julia Peng- Senior Physio
Julia is a passionate physiotherapist with an interest in pelvic health. She completed her Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland and her Bachelor’s of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. Since moving from Canada to Brisbane in 2018,
Julia’s interests include:
- Women’s pelvic health including constipation and incontinence, endometriosis, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy & menopause
- Hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Headaches
- Pilates, yoga, and running
- Dry needling
- Strength training
Julia has been practicing as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in private practice. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Julia did anatomy research at the University of Toronto and was a hydrotherapy assistant.
From her personal experience with hyper-mobility and pelvic pain, Julia brings her experience as well as knowledge in pelvic health to assist patients in achieving their goals in a holistic manner. Her aim is to empower patients and foster independence by providing them an active role in their health care.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll find her running along the river, playing ice hockey, or cooking/eating.
Noelle Kelly
Julia Peng- Senior Physio
Julia Peng- Senior Physio
Noelle is a physiotherapist from Ireland, with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. Over time, Noelle discovered her passion for women’s health, completing advanced training.
Noelle's interests include:
- Women’s pelvic health including constipation and incontinence, endometriosis, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy & menopause
- Pilates
- Back and neck pain
- Running injuries
- Strength training
Alongside her physio work, she’s also a qualified Pilates instructor (mat + reformer!) — blending movement and clinical care to help women build strength, posture, and confidence.
With her warm, compassionate, and holistic approach, Noelle is dedicated to empowering women to better understand their bodies, optimise recovery, and achieve lasting wellbeing.
Outside of the clinic, you'll find her doing artistic adventures like painting as well as running and strength training.
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, endometriosis, rectus diastasis, pregnany and post natal care, menopause and constipation.
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!
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.
Clinical Pilates
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.
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!