Meet the Team
Patrick Tichelaar
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Patrick founded Big Wave Health to make exercise physiology more accessible, personalised and enjoyable. He is passionate about helping people develop their physical capacity, confidence and independence through meaningful movement. His areas of interest include paediatrics, autism, neurological conditions and hydrotherapy.
Outside of work, Patrick enjoys camping and coaches judo for children aged 5–15 years. When he is not playing sport, he can be found surfing at the beach or catching up with friends over coffee.
Claudia Roso
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Claudia’s active childhood, involving a broad range of sports and activities, inspired her to study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. During her studies, she developed an interest in the pathophysiology of chronic health conditions and how exercise and movement can be used as medicine to help manage and treat them. Her areas of interest include oncology, neurological conditions, and chronic and complex pain.
Outside of work, Claudia enjoys travelling, camping, going to the gym and beach, and spending time with friends and family.
Emily Hocking
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Emily’s passion for sport, exercise and helping people inspired her to pursue a career in exercise physiology. She enjoys working with people of all abilities and backgrounds, helping them build strength, achieve their goals and maintain their independence so they can continue doing the things that matter to them.
Outside of work, Emily is a huge AFL fan, and footy is a big part of her life. She plays football herself and has recently taken on the role of Head Trainer for the West Coast Eagles’ WAFL team, having worked with the team for the past five seasons.
Lachie Liddell
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Lachie is passionate about providing evidence-based, client-centred exercise interventions that help people live their best lives and achieve meaningful goals. He completed his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Curtin University, where his passion for supporting people from all walks of life developed further, particularly NDIS participants. His experience includes working with people with a range of neurological conditions, alongside supporting people with autism and intellectual disabilities through his ongoing work as a support worker. Seeing the positive impact he can have on people’s physical and mental wellbeing is a rewarding part of his work.
Outside of work, Lachie enjoys playing basketball, cricket and AFL. When he is not playing sport, he can often be found gaming on his PC or working towards new personal bests at the gym.
