Below is a list of our Physiotherapists across all locations who have a special clinical interest in neck or cervicogenic headaches.
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Clinical interests
- Low back and neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Tendon pain
- Knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle conditions
- Persistent musculoskeletal pain
Amalan is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Ringwood with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with back and neck pain, sports injuries, tendon problems, and knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle conditions. He has a particular interest in persistent pain that hasn’t settled with previous treatment.
His approach is built around each patient’s goals. He combines current research and clinical guidelines with hands-on care and a clear plan, so patients understand what’s going on and what it will take to get better.
Amalan is a sessional academic at La Trobe University’s School of Physiotherapy and regularly mentors students and physiotherapists. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000 and holds a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Qualifications & memberships
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2011
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2000)
- Member, Australian College of Physiotherapists
- Victorian State Committee member, APA National Orthopaedic Group
- Sessional academic, School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
Consults at: Physica Ringwood
Clinical Interests
- assessment and management of head/neck disorders especially headache
- treatment of neck-related nerve pain
- thoracic spine
- knee pain
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Clinical interests
- Neck pain and headaches
- Jaw (TMJ) pain and injury
- Knee injuries and rehabilitation
- Acute and persistent foot and ankle injuries
- Low back pain
- Breathwork for musculoskeletal conditions
Andrew is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Managing Partner of Physica, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with neck pain and headaches, jaw (TMJ) problems, knee, foot and ankle injuries, and low back pain.
In recent years, Andrew has developed a strong interest in breathwork and how breathing affects the nervous system, stress and pain. He draws on current research to combine breathwork with hands-on treatment and exercise, giving patients practical tools to manage their symptoms and feel more in control of their recovery.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Managing Partner, Physica
Consults at: Physica Ringwood
Clinical interests
- Women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain
- Neck and back pain
- Football and sports injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates and functional training
- Falls prevention
Sarah is a physiotherapist with more than 13 years of experience. She works with women’s health and pelvic floor concerns, pelvic and SIJ pain, neck and back pain, and sports injuries. She enjoys helping people of all ages improve their physical health and wellbeing using evidence-based treatment, often including Clinical Pilates and functional training.
Sarah has completed the APA Women’s Pelvic Health Level 1 course and is continuing her training in this area. She has also worked as a sports trainer at VAFA and EFL football clubs, which gave her plenty of hands-on experience with sporting injuries.
Sarah speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay, as well as the Hakka and Foochow dialects, so she can treat many patients in their first language.
Outside work, she loves travelling and keeps fit through Pilates and functional training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2012)
- APA Women’s Pelvic Health Level 1 (update if Level 2 is now complete)
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, Hakka, Foochow
Consults at: Physica Knoxfield
Clinical interests
- Sports injuries, including strains and sprains
- Hip and knee pain
- GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Shoulder conditions
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Neck and back pain, including neck-related headaches
- Tendon injuries
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- Dry needling
Josh is a physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley with more than seven years of experience. He works with sports injuries, hip and knee pain, shoulder and foot and ankle problems, and neck and back pain. He also runs the GLA:D program for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
He combines hands-on treatment and dry needling with exercise, and has a keen interest in tendon injuries and in rehabilitation before and after surgery.
Josh enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds. He focuses on helping patients become active participants in their own care, giving them the skills and strategies to manage their condition, stay active and get back to what matters to them.
Qualifications
- Master of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Bendigo (2018)
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement)
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical interests
- Shoulder rehabilitation, including rotator cuff injuries, dislocations and shoulder replacements
- Elbow rehabilitation, including tennis and golfer’s elbow and elbow fractures
- Headache-associated disorders
- Running injuries
- Sports injuries in children and adolescents
Darren is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Partner and Clinical Director of Physica, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with shoulder and elbow problems, including rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, shoulder replacements, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and elbow fractures. He also treats headaches, running injuries, and sports injuries in children and teenagers.
Darren is heavily involved in physiotherapy education. He lectures at the University of Melbourne, RMIT and La Trobe University, and teaches on Physica’s own postgraduate courses. He has served as Chair of the APA Musculoskeletal Branch and Vice Chair of the APA Business Group.
Alongside his clinical work, Darren founded PatientNotes, a clinician-built clinical documentation platform used by physiotherapists and allied health practitioners.
He graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1997 and completed a Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2000.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy (2000)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University (1997)
- Partner and Clinical Director, Physica
- Lecturer: University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University
- Former Chair, APA Musculoskeletal Branch; former Vice Chair, APA Business Group
Clinical interests
- Neck pain and headaches
- Low back pain
- Shoulder and knee pain and injuries
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Dry needling
Marcus is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Ringwood with more than 35 years of clinical experience. He works with neck pain and headaches, low back pain, shoulder and knee problems, and sports injuries. He also guides people through rehabilitation after surgery.
Marcus holds a Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy and has attended a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports courses throughout his career. He combines hands-on treatment and dry needling with exercise to help each person recover and stay active.
Outside work, Marcus enjoys time with his family, the gym, golf, gardening, reading and travelling.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Consults at: Physica Ringwood
Clinical interests
- Persistent neck and low back pain, including nerve-related pain
- Pre- and post-spinal surgery rehabilitation
- Hip, groin and pelvic girdle pain
- Gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis
- Headache-associated disorders
- Kneecap (patellofemoral) pain
- Hand therapy
Chris is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He works with persistent neck and back pain, including nerve-related pain, as well as hip, groin and pelvic pain, headaches, kneecap pain and hand problems.
Chris works closely with a local neurosurgeon, delivering targeted physiotherapy programs for patients before and after spinal surgery, and for people with nerve-related neck and back pain.
He also has a strong interest in hip pain. He was a treating physiotherapist in the GLOBE trial, a major study investigating the effectiveness of exercise for gluteal tendinopathy, a common cause of pain on the outside of the hip.
Chris completed his Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2010.
Qualifications
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy, La Trobe University (2010)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Consults at: Physica Ringwood and Physica Yarra Valley
SPECIAL INTERESTS
- Neck, mid-back and low back pain
- Pre and Post Concussion management
- Headache associated disorders
- Sports biomechanical assessments
- Complex back, hip pelvic & groin disorders
- Pre and post-surgery rehab
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Clinical Interests
- sports injuries (basketball & athletics)
- NBL1 Physiotherapist for Ringwood Hawks
- Shoulder- rotator cuff injuries, shoulder replacements, shoulder dislocation management
- Tendon dysfunctions – Achilles, shoulder
- Low back pain
- Elbow injuries (Tennis and holders elbow)
- Lower limb injuries, including ankle & knees
To read more about Matt click here
Clinical interests
- Headaches and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Spinal and hip conditions, including whiplash
- Rotator cuff and shoulder problems
- Children and adolescents
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates
- Dry needling
Carolyn is a Senior Physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley with more than 35 years of clinical experience. She has a particular interest in headaches and jaw (TMJ) pain, and also works with spinal and hip conditions, whiplash, rotator cuff problems and rehabilitation after surgery. She enjoys working with children and teenagers as well as adults.
Throughout her career, Carolyn has kept building on her training. This includes the Dean Watson headache course, upper cervical and whiplash courses, TMJ assessment and treatment, advanced dry needling (including for the jaw and headaches), 3D assessment of the spine and hip, the McKenzie spinal course, Lyn Watson’s advanced shoulder course, and all levels of DMA Clinical Pilates.
She combines hands-on treatment, dry needling and targeted exercise, often through Clinical Pilates, to help each person manage their symptoms and get back to what they enjoy.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Technology (Physiotherapy), South Australian Institute of Technology
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical Interests
- Headaches
- Neck Pain and Whiplash
- Lower back pain
- Knee pain
- Gluteal Tendinopathy and bursitis
- Shoulder pain – rotator cuff tears and bursitis
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Clinical interests
- Low back and neck pain, and headaches
- Shoulder and elbow conditions
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Tendon injuries
- CrossFit and sports injuries
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
Grant is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who has been with Physica since 2012. He works with back and neck pain, headaches, tendon injuries, and shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle problems. As a CrossFit athlete himself, he has a particular interest in helping active people and athletes recover and perform at their best. Honestly, he’ll happily help with anything that hurts.
Grant lectures and tutors postgraduate physiotherapists on the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Spinal A and B courses, and mentors junior physiotherapists at Physica. He graduated from La Trobe University with honours, where his research on hamstring injuries led to two published articles. He went on to complete a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 2015.
Outside the clinic, his main hobby is lifting heavy things and putting them back down again.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2015)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), La Trobe University
- Lecturer, APA Spinal A and B courses
- Past committee member, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group, Victorian Chapter
Consults at: Physica Ringwood and Physica Knoxfield