Meet the Compass Team
We are proud to have a dedicated and experienced team of professionals committed to supporting your mental health and well-being. Each member brings a unique set of skills, expertise, and compassion to ensure you receive personalised and effective care.
Our team works collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming environment where you can explore, grow, and find your path to a healthier, happier life. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Michael Spark
Clinical Psychologist | Director
Our Director, Clinical Psychologist, Michael Spark comes from an eclectic occupational background, having worked in steel and construction, residential youth work, aged and disability care, and research prior to becoming a Clinician.
Over the past decade, Michael has worked as a Psychologist in a variety of services including University counselling, Child disability, and Aged Care, He has built Compass Therapy for the past four years and feels regularly inspired by the bravery and resilience of the people he is fortunate enough to work with.
Rob Naish
Elite Sports Therapist | Functional Assessor
Meet Rob Naish, a highly experienced Manipulative Physiotherapist with over 25 years of dedicated practice, including extensive work with professional athletes.
Rob’s deep understanding of musculoskeletal health, especially spine mastery, allows him to deliver precise diagnoses and effective treatment plans. His sports background—playing rugby, soccer, and racing yachts—gives him a firsthand appreciation of how injuries impact active lifestyles, making his approach both compassionate and informed.
Rob has held senior roles with major rugby and sports teams worldwide, including the Western Force, Tonga, England, and the Wallabies and has contributed to coaching and teaching in physiotherapy. His expertise spans a wide range of rehabilitation protocols, helping clients recover from everything from disc prolapses to shoulder dislocations, using the latest research to inform each step. Outside of work, Rob enjoys family adventures, swing dancing, hockey, sailing, and local community sports—embodying his belief that humour, teamwork, and continuous learning are vital to both personal and professional growth.
April Correces
Business Administrator
With three years of experience in client and customer success, combined with six years of expertise in data analysis and financial services, April is well-versed in empowering teams and supporting client needs.
Her skill set includes administrative support, research and analysis, data entry, appointment setting, reporting, client relations, team leadership, and financial documentation—all aimed at ensuring smooth operations and excellent service delivery.
