Derwent Valley Medical Centre

Geordie Koest

Senior Physiotherapist

Geordie a private practice physiotherapist with seven years’ experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and managing complex caseloads. Geordie's background includes orthopaedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, neurological and NDIS presentations.

Geordie has a strong interest in complex and chronic pain as well as running-related injuries, and his clinical approach combines Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) with hands-on manual therapy to identify underlying drivers and support long-term recovery. Geordie enjoys working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to clinic growth, mentoring, and shared learning within private practice.

Ruth Musgrove

Physiotherapist

Ruth grew up in Hobart but has also lived abroad in Germany and Israel, where she worked in research on Parkinson’s disease. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Ruth built a strong background in neurodegenerative disease research, completing a Bachelor of Biotechnology and a PhD.

Her research experience shaped her passion for supporting people with neurodegenerative conditions, helping them maintain independence and participate in activities that are meaningful to them. Ruth also loves meeting and working with people from all walks of life and is committed to helping every client achieve their personal goals.

Outside the clinic, Ruth enjoys training in martial arts and competes regularly as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her first-hand experience on the mats makes her especially keen to support martial artists and combat sports athletes to optimise performance, prevent injury, and guide recovery.

Kate Eckhardt

Physiotherapist

Kate graduated from the University of Canberra in 2022 with a Master of Physiotherapy. She has worked in private practice settings across both Canberra and Sydney before returning to her hometown of Hobart in 2025.

Kate has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients and is passionate about helping individuals from all backgrounds achieve their physical goals.

Her own athletic background includes having competed for Australia in canoe slalom, giving her a unique insight into sport-specific injury, recovery and performance.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys trail running, rock climbing in the mountains and kayaking on rivers. She has a particular interest in treating climbing- and kayaking-related injuries and brings a wealth of expertise in exercise prescription. Kate is dedicated to empowering people to move pain-free, and to restore and enhance their physical function.