Senior Physiotherapist

Physio (Hons) M.A.P.A

John graduated in 1997 and has worked in both private practice and orthopaedic outpatient clinics here and in the UK. His special interests include diagnosis and treatment of neck, head and jaw pain and vestibular disorders. John is also well-versed in the McKenzie Approach to diagnosing and treat the neck and spine.

John enjoys playing basketball in the Bluff Road Physio team, and also has special interest in treating basketball and rowing athletes.

Areas of Specialisation

• Vertigo/Dizziness
• Jaw/’TMJ’
• Headaches
• Neck
• Low Back
• Dry Needling
• Rowing Injuries
• Basketball Injuries

Senior Physiotherapist

B. Physio M.A.P.A
B. Exercise Science

David’s main area of interest is in sports injury management. His qualifications in physiotherapy, exercise science, and clinical pilates offers the injured athlete a comprehensive approach to injury prevention and rehabilitation. In addition David is proficient in disorders of the vestibular system, with particular interest in vertigo (dizziness) concerns, as well as assisting patients with chronic complaints via the use of a new movement analysis system Vimove.

Areas of Specialisation

• Sports Injuries
• Knee
• Vertigo/Dizziness
• Vestibular Issues
• Children/Adolescents
• Pilates
• Dry Needling
• Dorsa Vi Movement and Rehabilitation Analysis

Senior Physiotherapist

B. Physio

Will has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Monash University, and has been employed in both the private and public sectors. He has experience treating a wide range of conditions from chronic pain, through to post surgical patients and acute sports injuries. He is a member of the local community and is actively involved with the Hampton Rovers Football Club.

Will is skilled in treating vertigo (dizziness) conditions, and has a particular interest in the assessment and rehabilitation of spinal physiotherapy, from neck pain and headaches through to low back pain. He is also trained in the instruction of Clinical Pilates and the use of DorsaVi movement analyses equipment, both of which are useful adjuncts to the treatment of back pain.

Areas of Specialisation

• Vertigo/Dizziness
• Spinal Issues
• Pilates
• Dry Needling
• Dorsa Vi Movement and Rehabilitation Analysis

Physiotherapist

Physio A.P.A.M

Rhys graduated from La Trobe Uni in 2011 and has been practising full time in a combination of private practice and aged care roles. Rhys also currently works with Volleyball Victoria, and previously worked with Mornington FC. Rhys has also undertaken postgraduate studies completing the Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy giving him more skills treating musculoskeletal injuries and keeping up to date with current research. Rhys has a particular interest in shoulders, tendon and muscle injury and sports injuries, as well as designing pilates programs and instructing classes. Last year Rhys started the Bluff Road Hydrotherapy program which he runs classes at GESAC in East Bentleigh.

Areas of Specialisation

• Jaw/’TMJ’
• Shoulders
• Headaches
• Sports Injuries
• Hydrotherapy

Occupational Therapist

Sarah graduated in 1997 and has worked in community and public health roles in both Australia and the UK. Sarah has lived in Bayside for over 30 years and is well linked locally with a good knowledge of local resources for the Bayside, Kingston and Monash areas. Her areas of expertise include safety and functional assessment for people within the home.