Lewis Butterfield-Tucker

Lewis Butterfield-Tucker

Lewis Butterfield Tucker physiotherapist City Baths Headshot

Physiotherapist

  • Bachelor of Applied Science – La Trobe University

  • Masters of Physiotherapy Practice – La Trobe University

Lewis is a Melbourne-based physiotherapist with broad experience across private practice, semi-professional and elite-level sporting environments. He has worked extensively in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, combining hands-on treatment with evidence-based rehabilitation to help patients return to performance.

Lewis is currently the VFL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at North Melbourne Football Club, where he manages return-to-play programs and performance progression for athletes. He has also been providing gameday coverage for North Melbourne AFLW scrimmages, further extending his elite-level exposure.

His previous experience includes roles with the Brisbane Lions, West Coast Eagles, and Sydney Swans across AFL, AFLW, and VFL programmes, as well as work with local football clubs, such as University Blues (VAFA).

In the clinic, Lewis has a particular interest in soft tissue injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, acute foot and ankle injuries and shoulder instability. He enjoys working with people of all athletic levels and is passionate about guiding patients through their rehab and performance journeys.

Outside of work, Lewis enjoys strength training, keeping up with the AFL, and following his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs in the early hours of the morning.

Professional Development/Additional Certifications:

  • 2025: Ongoing Professional Development

    The Sports MAP Network

  • 2025-Current: Casual Game-day Physiotherapist for AFLW Scrimmages

    North Melbourne Football Club

  • 2025: Game-day Physiotherapist

    University Blues Football Club (VAFA)

  • 2024: How I Rehab

    The Sports MAP Conference

  • 2024: AFLPTA Conference

    AFL Physiotherapists Association

  • 2024: Dry Needling Introductory Course

    CPD Health

  • 2023-Current: Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

    North Melbourne Football Club (VFL)

  • 2023: Sports Trainer

    Sydney Swans (VFL/AFLW)

  • 2022: Head Trainer

    North Melbourne Football Club (VFL)

  • 2022: Physiotherapy Internship

    Port Melbourne Football Club (VFL)

  • 2022: Sports Trainer

    Brisbane Lions (AFL/AFLW)

  • 2020: Sports Trainer

    West Coast Eagles (AFL/AFLW)

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