Below is a list of our Physiotherapists across all locations who have a special clinical interest in pelvic and sacroiliac conditions.
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Clinical Interests
- Headaches
- Neck Pain and Whiplash
- Lower back pain
- Knee pain
- Gluteal Tendinopathy and bursitis
- Shoulder pain – rotator cuff tears and bursitis
To read more about Andi click here
Laura graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences/ Master of Physiotherapy in 2015. She completed her post graduate Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2022. Laura additionally has a Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University.
Laura has a special interest in acute and chronic lower back pain presentations. She also enjoys treating hip and knee pain, particularly assessing the biomechanical relationship of these regions and correcting movement dysfunction of lower limb conditions. Following the birth of her son in 2023, Laura has further developed an appreciation for the demands of pregnancy and enjoys supporting women both pre and post-natally.
Clinical Interests
- Acute & chronic low back pain
- Hip & knee pain
- Pre/Post Natal Musculoskeletal Care
- Clinical Pilates
- Biomechanics & Corrective Exercise Therapy
Tonya completed her undergraduate degree at Monash University and her Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2022. Throughout her physiotherapy career, she has worked in both private practice and the public hospital setting, treating patients across the continuum of care from acute injuries to post-operative rehabilitation. Her particular interest is in low back pain.
Prior to studying physiotherapy, Tonya completed an honours degree in Contemporary Dance at London Contemporary Dance School, performing thereafter as a professional ballet dancer. She also ran her own Pilates studio in the UK for 6 years and has been a Pilates teacher to physiotherapists with the APPI. As a result, she has had a lasting affinity for dance and performing arts and was fortunate enough to gain work experience with The Australian Ballet during her studies.
Tonya’s main interest outside of physiotherapy is running. She has completed numerous half and a full marathons.
Clinical Interests
- Neck pain
- Thoracic and Low back pain
- Hip and knee pain
- Shoulder conditions.
Clinical Interests
- Spinal and hip conditions
- Headaches and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Rotator cuff disorders
- Adolescent and paediatric clients
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates
To read more about Carolyn click here
“As a Remedial Massage Therapist Carla is passionate about holistic healing and wellness, she brings expertise in remedial massage therapy to help clients alleviate pain, restore mobility, and enhance overall well-being.
With a keen focus on personalised care, she will tailor each session to address individual needs, drawing from a blend of techniques to promote relaxation, release tension, and facilitate healing. Her goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their health.
Injury rehabilitation, postural correction, headaches, muscle or joint pain, sciatica pain and disc degeneration are just a few of the conditions Carla can help with by conducting a thorough postural assessment, hands on treatment and corrective exercises / postural advice.
Carla uses various massage therapy methods and techniques; these include but are not limited to:
- Sports Massage
- Remedial Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Relaxation Massage
- Nevine is an experienced Physiotherapist with over 28 years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation for 18 years and continence and pelvic floor physiotherapy for 22 years.
- She is bilingual in Egyptian and speaks some Italian.
- Her expertise includes spinal and musculoskeletal issues, shoulder injuries, Cervical whiplash, pelvic girdle and hip pain, sports injuries, vestibular/neurological conditions, bladder and bowel health, gerontology, OA, balance or mobility problems, and vertigo/dizziness, gaze stabilisation training & blurred vision.
- Well-versed in a broad range of Physiotherapy programs: Spine Care rehabilitation programs: Core stability, Pilates & functional restoration programs for Chronic Low Back Pain, Cervical headaches & vertigo, Continence rehab for bladder & bowel conditions, falls prevention, vestibular & balance rehabilitation, BPPV, Vestibular neuritis, & strength training.
- Nevine has excellent interpersonal skills and is proficient in source- oriented patient assessments, time management and therapy-program design/execution.
Nevine’s experience in Vestibular rehab (having attained 4 vestibular certificates and an intensive competency based Vestibular course at Monash Uni ) spans over 18 years. Nevine can diagnose and treat:
- Dizziness, head spinning, light-headedness, balance disorders and associated double vision, mal de barque, vertigo and vestibular migraines
- BPPV – posterior, or horizontal- she uses FRENZEL goggles which record eye movements during the Dix Hallpike testing.
- Vestibular neuritis and hypofunction
- Cerebellar ataxia
- Cervical instability, headaches, and associated vertigo and vestibular migraines
- Persistent perceptual postural Vertigo.
With a Post Grad. Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation attained at Melbourne Uni and many conferences run by the Continence Foundation of Australia Nevine helps women and men manage:
- Bladder conditions: Urinary urgency, Urge and Stress Incontinence, voiding dysfunction: incomplete bladder emptying, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Bladder pain syndrome, and overactive bladder, and for men obstructed voiding associated with prostate enlargement or post Radical Prostatectomy.
- Bowel conditions: Constipation, IBS, Dyssynergic defaecation, Anismus, Incomplete bowel emptying and faecal/anal incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, post Obstetric Anal Sphincter injuries
- Vaginal conditions: vaginismus, dyspareunia which may or not be associated with gynaecological surgery.
- Musculoskeletal pain associated with ante/postnatal clients: Pelvic Girdle pain, symphysis pubis and SIJ dysfunction and Lumbosacral instability, DRAM, Perineal tears Grade 2-4, Tx dysfunction.
Nevine uses best practices and outcome measures to find the root causes of clients’ issues. She educates them on relieving pain, stiffness, weakness, leakage, and vertigo, aiming to improve strength, mobility, continence, balance, and reduce their dizziness.
For more information, please call PHYSICA – Chirnside Park on 9726 9977, or RINGWOOD on 9870 8193
Clinical Interests
- Neck Pain and Headache
- Low back pain
- Dry Needling
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- Sports Injuries
- Shoulder and Knee pain and associated injuries
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- Hip, knee and ankle injuries
- Neck, thoracic and low back pain
- Return to sport
- Sporting injuries
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Strength and Conditioning
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Clinical Interests
- Hip conditions – impingement, labral tears, dysplasia and post surgery rehab (joint replacement and arthroscopy).
- Shoulder conditions
To read more about Daniel Zwolak click here
Abbey is a recent Master of Physiotherapy graduate, having completed her studies at Swinburne University in 2024. She has also previously obtained an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University, and a Certificate IV in Physiotherapy Assistance.
Abbey has years of experience working within the paediatric allied health setting, whilst also as a sports trainer for the EFNL. Outside of physiotherapy, she is dedicated to maintaining an active lifestyle through her passion for middle-distance running and strength training.
Clinical Interests
- Acute sporting injuries
- Paediatric conditions
- Sporting injuries
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Low back pain
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Clinical INTERESTS
- Persistent neck and low back pain
- Hip, groin and pelvic girdle pain (gluteal tendonitis and hip bursitis)
- Headache associated disorders
- Patellofemoral conditions
- Hand therapy
To read more about Chris click here
Clinical Interests
- Hip, groin and buttock pain
- Pre and post-operative hip rehabilitation
- Lumbar spine and pelvic pain
- Knee arthritis
- Clinical Pilates
To read more about Leesa click here