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Yas enjoys combining his knowledge of movement and biomechanics with his myotherapy treatments to offer a well-balanced approach in helping patients recover from their injuries. He prides himself on offering good client education to empower his patients, to help them better understand their condition and what they can do to address their symptoms. Yas previously studied Exercise & Health Science to develop his understanding of human biomechanics and also studied a second Exercise & Health Science Degree specialising in Myotherapy. He developed an interest in Myotherapy and its benefits through his experience in seeing other Myotherapists for various injuries he sustained with weightlifting. Yas particularly enjoys helping patients with gym or training-related injuries, and is big on delivering a combination of quality patient education and corrective exercise to help provide additional support for his patients through their recovery. In his spare time, Yas loves washing and detailing his car (if it isn’t already clean), and enjoys a good action movie!

Vanessa is a qualified Physiotherapist, graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and Graduate Certificate of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. This has allowed her to work with a range of clients, treating back and neck pain, gym injuries, pre natal and post natal care as well as pelvic floor function. She strives to provide individualised care to each client and work together in a multidisciplinary team to achieve their goals. This involves a holistic approach of physical treatment, psychology and exercise to provide relief and long term benefits. Vanessa has also endured injury throughout her love of tennis and badminton with two ACL reconstructions. This is what drove her to become a Physiotherapist and provide up to date evidence base practiced care and help others become stronger than before. Outside of work, Vanessa looks after her two girls, going to endless playgrounds, markets and cafes.

Richard has a background in multidirectional sports and a desire to help people get back to or remain at their best. He takes great pride in being able to partner with clients to find the right track from day one, always with an eye towards a return to your hobbies and chosen sport. Richard has an interest in athletic lower limb injuries and shoulder instability, hoping to help people reach the heights in sport that he was never able to (allegedly due to circumstances outside of his control). Richard is accredited as a GLAD practitioner, specializing in addressing the needs of the osteoarthritic population, and will open for Clinical Pilates classes soon. He can draw from invaluable experiences in hydrotherapy treatment, sports training with the Melbourne University Rugby Club, and his own life in sports. Richard enjoys working with clients to integrate rehabilitation and exercise within their life for the greatest chance at success. He enjoys traveling, surfing, basketball, and silly philosophical questions. Richard once claimed he is unique because he traveled around Europe in his early 20s. He even went to Bali once!

A caring and knowledgeable practitioner, Lachlan enjoys treating a wide range of patient presentations, whilst his passion lies in treating acute pain; especially those involving the neck and back. With several years of experience, Lachlan has a direct and thorough approach to treatment which he believes achieves the greatest improvement for his patients. He believes that treatment should be a satisfying experience as he focuses in on the source of the pain and helps clients build a plan to future proof their bodies. He has completed further studies in Dry Needling and manipulation. As part of his patient management, Lachlan educates his patients about their injuries, and provides easy to understand tips to assist with self-management, in particular those related to posture. He believes that a proactive approach to hands-on treatment and regular maintenance helps to reduce future pain and injury. He not only wants you to achieve your immediate health goals but also help you future-proof your body to optimise your health. When he’s not at the clinic, Lachlan enjoys attending sporting events, playing competitive lawn bowls and socialising with family and friends.

Bridget’s passion for Osteopathy springs from her own teenage sports injuries. Growing up immersed in swimming and netball, Bridget values staying active and aims to assist her patients in doing the same. Bridget has dedicated her Osteopathic years to supporting patients with diverse injuries from acute sports injuries, to post operative rehab and postural related neck pain. Her interest in sports injuries stems from her work within the Port Melbourne Football Club in the VFL and VFLW where she assists players with their injuries. Bridget is passionate about self improvement, performance and health. Having been actively involved in the sporting world since she was a kid, she understands the demand and the toll that injuries and pain can take in the short and long term on the body. Bridget strives to empower you to be and feel your best, through both hands on treatment and movement. This includes rehabilitation and strength training, as she believes movement is the key to injury prevention, health and wellbeing.

Bianca has a background in Remedial Massage Therapy and has also completed an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy. Her treatments are focused on eliminating pain and restoring full muscle and joint mobility through a range of techniques such as trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping and education. Over the years Bianca has seen a variety of concerns and has a special interest in hip pain, postural imbalances and muscle strains. She cares for a wide variety of clients of all ages and goals and has enjoyed treating at cricket clubs and events such as relay for life. She has always wanted to work in an industry where she can help people in making positive changes to their health and wellbeing, strongly believing in the benefits of treating the body as a whole and achieving a better quality of life. Outside of the clinic you will usually find Bianca at the beach, riding her bike or playing basketball.

Tom is an Osteopath dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to recovery. Driven by a passion for helping people overcome injuries, he blends his osteopathic expertise with advanced performance science to develop tailored treatment plans. More than just a practitioner, Tom acts as a partner in your journey, taking the time to educate and support you, ensuring that each session is customised for effective recovery and long-term wellness. Tom’s journey to becoming an osteopath began long before his career started, it began in his childhood. A sporty kid with an injury-prone streak, Tom was no stranger to Physiotherapists and Osteopaths, who helped him recover from various setbacks. However, it was as a teenager, witnessing the transformative impact of osteopathy firsthand, that his passion truly took root. After his mother badly injured her back in a car accident, Tom attended her Osteopathy appointments and saw the profound difference Osteopathy made in her life. Inspired by this experience, he knew that Osteopathy was the path he wanted to pursue. With a clinical focus on ankle and knee injuries, sports injury assessment, management, rehabilitation and performance science, Tom is also trained in advanced techniques including Osteopathic manipulative therapy, exercise rehabilitation, dry needling, strength and conditioning and sports performance optimisation. His experience spans private practices across Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria as well as working with teams and elite athletes in the AFL, NRL, VFL, AIHL, ATP & WTA tennis tours and gymnastics. Outside of the clinic, Tom brings his love for sport and movement into his personal life. A keen runner, he competes in trail and ultra-marathon events, pushing himself to new limits on and off the beaten path. He also enjoys winding down by playing the piano and guitar and watching just about any sport with the F1, AFL and the English Premier League being some of Tom’s favourites.

Natalie discovered her desire to pursue a career in Exercise Physiology whilst undertaking a semester abroad at York St John University in England during 2011. By the completion of her undergraduate degree, Natalie had developed a holistic philosophy and passion for effective health management – thoroughly understanding the interactions between the physical, social, and psychological aspects of clients’ wellbeing. Natalie has attained varied clinical experience across multiple rehabilitation settings and population groups. Her experience in managing complex conditions – musculoskeletal, neurological, chronic pain, mental health – has given Natalie a keen interest in helping her clients be able to Move Through Life with optimal confidence and independence. Natalie thrives on working in collaboration with motivated clients to identify and reach goals through evidence based exercise programs. In keeping her finger on the pulse of new research, she continues to pursue her passion of developing effective and enjoyable treatment plans to best address any clinical need.

An accomplished and experienced Podiatrist, Polly is also involved in clinical research at LaTrobe University around Osteoarthritis and the midfoot. Polly’s areas of clinic interest include; Arthritis, Overuse lower limb injuries, Ingrown toenail surgery, Children’s feet, Active ageing, Sports rehabilitation. Polly relocated from sunny Singapore to Melbourne to pursue clinical research in Musculoskeletal Podiatry. She enjoyed her time during her honours year assessing children with Down Syndrome. After a whirlwind of traveling and working in Singapore, Polly decided to return to La Trobe University seven years later to undertake research in midfoot osteoarthritis. She hopes to translate future research into clinical practice and vice versa. Growing up doing gymnastics, playing field hockey and now an avid hiker, Polly advocates foot health longevity regardless of sport, activity or age. As a rather active person herself, Polly believes that a client’s ‘wear and tear’ joint condition is no reason to discontinue their favourite activities. She advocates active ageing and hopes to help as many clients get back on their feet to continue the sport they love. She believes in working with a team to provide individualised treatment to her clients. Polly is effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, with fair proficiency in her pet dog, Cola’s whining. When Polly is not helping people to move through life, she enjoys taking longer than usual walks (100km OXFAM, Humpridge trek, Routeburn trek and Annapurna circuit, to name a few). She’s always up for a chat about traveling.

Rohan is an Exercise Physiologist who loves working with a variety of clinical interests. After finishing a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours at the University of Queensland, Rohan moved down to Melbourne to get out of his comfort zone – he’s still getting used to the long Victorian winter! Rohan inspires his clients to challenge themselves and to aim high with their exercise and lifestyle goals, no matter how adventurous they may be. He believes that that anyone can lead a healthy lifestyle by incorporating exercise safely and consistently into their routine, and a holistic program tailored towards the client’s goals is the best way to establish good exercise habits. Rohan takes both one-on-one Exercise Physiology sessions and a mixture of one-on-one and group Clinical Pilates sessions. Rohan also delivers the Onero program targeted at bone health, especially for people living with osteoporosis and osteopaenia. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Rohan attending all the sports that Melbourne has to offer (particularly the footy), visiting the beach on a warm day, running through a new suburb, or getting amongst Melbourne’s vibrant coffee scene!