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We exist to strengthen the allied health industry from the inside out.
We believe that when practitioners are supported to grow in confidence, competence, and mindset, the entire industry rises with them. Better supported practitioners deliver better care, build more sustainable careers, and contribute to a profession that is stronger, more connected, and more respected.
As Exercise Physiologists we have watched the evolution of our own industry over the last 20 years and allied health as a whole. In the fast growing space we've seen how easy it is for emerging practitioners to get lost and feel lonely and we want to change that. We are here to share both what we know and what we are still learning.
Our work is grounded in giving back to the industry that shaped us, while helping the next generation shape what it becomes. Through mentorship and building community, we create a space that is both supportive and stimulating.
We value honesty over perfection, curiosity over certainty, growth over comparison, and community of competition. Encouraging practitioners to explore their strengths, recognise their gaps, and step into the kind of practitioner they want to become.
We believe that when practitioners are supported to grow in confidence, competence, and mindset, the entire industry rises with them. Better supported practitioners deliver better care, build more sustainable careers, and contribute to a profession that is stronger, more connected, and more respected.
As Exercise Physiologists we have watched the evolution of our own industry over the last 20 years and allied health as a whole. In the fast growing space we've seen how easy it is for emerging practitioners to get lost and feel lonely and we want to change that. We are here to share both what we know and what we are still learning.
Our work is grounded in giving back to the industry that shaped us, while helping the next generation shape what it becomes. Through mentorship and building community, we create a space that is both supportive and stimulating.
We value honesty over perfection, curiosity over certainty, growth over comparison, and community of competition. Encouraging practitioners to explore their strengths, recognise their gaps, and step into the kind of practitioner they want to become.
Co-founder
Sara Woodroffe
co-founder
Rachel Tidy
When I began my training in exercise physiology (after shifting from a different career path) I was immediately drawn to the profoundly human element at the heart of our work.
The work that fuels my passion most is; educating, empowering, and guiding clients as they connect the dots in their own experiences, supporting each individual to build confidence in their personal growth.
Working in the mental health space, I’ve honed skills in adaptability, language, inclusivity, psychological safety, boundaries, and navigating sensitive or challenging conversations. These are the skills I’m excited about sharing with emerging practitioners through The Tessera Collective.
Grateful for how this field has refined my perspective in life, I'm driven to give back by supporting new practitioners with the human skills that create sustainable and fulfilling careers.
The work that fuels my passion most is; educating, empowering, and guiding clients as they connect the dots in their own experiences, supporting each individual to build confidence in their personal growth.
Working in the mental health space, I’ve honed skills in adaptability, language, inclusivity, psychological safety, boundaries, and navigating sensitive or challenging conversations. These are the skills I’m excited about sharing with emerging practitioners through The Tessera Collective.
Grateful for how this field has refined my perspective in life, I'm driven to give back by supporting new practitioners with the human skills that create sustainable and fulfilling careers.
Tessera is based in Melbourne, Australia
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and recognise their continued custodianship and connection to the land, waters and community.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and recognise their continued custodianship and connection to the land, waters and community.
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