Physica Yarra Valley
Our journey began with the merger of two private practices: one located at Lilydale Hospital, which opened its doors in 1980, and the other on Brice Avenue in Mooroolbark, established in 1990. Building upon their legacies, we acquired and renovated our premises in Chirnside Park in 1995, officially commencing operations in February 1996.
In January 2018, we joined forces with Physica, a partnership that has allowed us to further enhance our services and expertise. As a result, we proudly became known as Physica Yarra Valley. We now cater to clients from Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Croydon, Lilydale, and the wider Yarra Valley region.
In early 2018, we undertook a comprehensive renovation to ensure that we provide the best in physiotherapy care within a modern and comfortable facility. We believe in creating an environment where you can feel at ease as we work together towards your recovery and well-being.
At Physica Yarra Valley, our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional care and personalized treatment plans to meet your unique needs. We are here to support you on your path to healing and improving your quality of life.
Thank you for placing your trust in us throughout the years. We are honored to be a part of your health journey, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community with compassion and professionalism.
Choose Physica Yarra Valley for comprehensive physiotherapy services in a welcoming and rejuvenated setting.
Contact Us
237 Maroondah, Hwy, Chirnside Park, Victoria 3116
03 9726 9977
03 9726 5354
yarravalley@physica.com.au
8:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday/Friday
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday
Physica Yarra Valley is located on the corner of Maroondah Hwy and Edwards Rd. This ideal location enables us to easily service clients from the Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Wonga Park, Croydon and Yarra Valley regions such as Yarra Glen.
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OUR SERVICES
Meet our Team
We welcome you to browse our practitioners to find the most suitable physiotherapist for your condition. See why our team is the one of the most experienced group of Physiotherapists in the Mooroolbark, Croydon, Lilydale and Yarra Valley regions. If you are unsure of whether you require physiotherapy or would like to know more about how we can help one of our Physiotherapists at Physica Yarra Valley would happily call you to answer any questions or concerns
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
Hip, groin and buttock pain, including arthritis and FAI (hip impingement)
Hip instability, including dysplasia and microinstability
Gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis
Pre- and post-operative hip rehabilitation
Lumbar spine and pelvic pain
Knee arthritis
Leesa is a Senior Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley, where she leads Physica’s hip physiotherapy program. She works with hip, groin and buttock pain in people of all ages, including hip instability, dysplasia, impingement, gluteal tendinopathy and arthritis. She also guides patients through rehabilitation before and after hip surgery, and treats lumbar spine and pelvic pain and knee arthritis.
Leesa has more than 35 years of clinical experience and has spent much of her career building her hip knowledge. Her training includes Alison Grimaldi’s anterior, lateral and posterior hip pain courses, Andrew Wallis’s Hip and Groin courses (Levels 1 and 2), Trish Wisbey-Roth’s hip course, and Henry Wajswelner’s gluteal tendinopathy course. She has also completed the La Trobe University Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Symposium, the ECHO hypermobility program and McKenzie Levels A–C.
Leesa graduated from La Trobe University in 1990 and completed a Graduate Diploma of Sports Physiotherapy in 1996.
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy (Sports) (1996)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), La Trobe University (1990)
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
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
- 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
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
- Neck, thoracic and low back pain
- Sports injuries
- Shoulder pain
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Hydrotherapy
- Clinical Pilates and exercise therapy
Feroz is a physiotherapist with more than six years of experience. He works with neck and back pain, shoulder pain, knee and ankle injuries, and rehabilitation after surgery. He has a particular passion for sports injuries and getting people back on the field, court or course. He also runs hydrotherapy sessions.
His approach combines hands-on treatment and targeted exercise, including Clinical Pilates, with clear education so patients understand what’s going on. Each plan is built around the person’s goals and lifestyle.
Feroz completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University, graduating in 2019.
Outside work, he plays footy, basketball and golf, hits the gym, and spends time with family and friends.
Qualifications
- Master of Physiotherapy Practice, La Trobe University (2019)
- Bachelor of Applied Science, La Trobe University
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical interests
- Neck pain and neck-related (cervicogenic) headaches
- Thoracic (upper back) pain
- Low back pain
- Scoliosis
- Complex spinal presentations
- Clinical Pilates
Maddie is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley with a particular interest in spinal health. She works with neck pain, neck-related headaches, and upper and low back pain, and has completed Level 1 Rigo Concept training in scoliosis management. She also has experience with more complex presentations, including people with underlying health conditions.
Maddie has worked in private practice throughout her career. She works closely with each person to understand their goals and build a plan to get there, combining hands-on treatment with movement-based exercise drawn from her APPI Pilates training.
She completed her physiotherapy degree at La Trobe University in 2018 and returned to complete a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy there in 2023.
Outside the clinic, Maddie enjoys time with friends and family, camping, hiking and baking. She stays active at the gym and on long walks with her groodle, Otis.
Qualifications
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, La Trobe University (2023)
- Physiotherapy degree, La Trobe University (2018)
- Rigo Concept Level 1 (Scoliosis)
- APPI Pilates certification
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley, Physica Ringwood
- 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
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Why us?
Our facility offers you comfort with quality care using some of the most advanced physiotherapy techniques based on evidence based treatments.
Being the largest physiotherapy practice in the area with highly experienced physiotherapists, you can be confident & assured of receiving a high-quality service. Our focus is on customer care, meeting the needs of each patient and achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
All physiotherapists are registered to treat Workcover, Transport Accident Claims and Department of Veterans Affairs.
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We accept Medicare EPC referrals with a care plan developed by your local doctor. Further information on this can be obtained from our clinic or your GP. Hicaps is available which offers patients the convenience of direct claiming of their private health fund benefits.