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Nathan Gravina is a Senior Myotherapist at Premier Sports & Spinal Medicine in Thornbury and Brunswick with more than 15 years of experience helping people manage pain, improve movement and return to the activities they enjoy. Nathan has a clinical interest in headaches, neck pain, TMJ dysfunction, lower back and hip pain, and sports injuries. He takes a practical and supportive approach to care, combining hands-on myotherapy treatment with personalised exercise prescription to support pain relief, movement and long-term function. Throughout his career, Nathan has worked with a wide range of patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain, sporting injuries and movement-related concerns. He enjoys helping people better understand their condition and building tailored treatment plans that support both recovery and long-term physical health. Depending on the individual presentation and assessment findings, Nathan’s treatment approach may include trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation and exercise-based rehabilitation strategies. His goal is to help patients reduce pain, improve function and feel more confident returning to sport, work and everyday activities. Nathan places strong importance on building good rapport with each patient and creating a supportive treatment environment where people feel listened to throughout their recovery process.

Dr Brendan Verbunt is an Osteopath at Premier Sports Medicine Thornbury with a special interest in TMJ disorders, neck and back pain, sports injuries, and golf injuries and performance. Brendan’s approach is shaped by his own experience with chronic back pain and TMJ concerns, as well as further training in these areas. He combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with exercise rehabilitation and Clinical Pilates where appropriate, aiming to understand what is contributing to a person’s pain and build a clear plan around their goals.

Sanam Tavakkoli Oskouei is a physiotherapist at Premier Sports Medicine, consulting from the Thornbury and Brunswick clinics. She has 11 years of physiotherapy experience and a particular focus on sporting injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, running-related injuries, lower-limb post-operative rehabilitation, shoulder injuries and chronic pain. Sanam combines manual therapy with an exercise-based approach to help patients restore movement, build strength and return to the activities they love. Her PhD research at Monash University focused mainly on lower limb overuse injuries in runners, giving her deep experience in assessing running, posture, movement patterns and rehabilitation planning.

Luther graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. Coming from a strength and conditioning background as a competitive powerlifter and personal trainer, Luther has a deep understanding of specific gym and sports movements and is passionate about helping people recover from sports injuries, prevent re-injury, and improve their performance through a personalised approach. Luther has a particular interest in treating acute sports injuries, tendinopathy/overuse injuries, and neck and shoulder conditions. Using a combination of hands-on techniques and specific exercise prescription, Luther is committed to helping clients reduce pain, move better, and rebuild strength and capacity to return to the activities they enjoy. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, Luther treats individuals with neurological conditions. With training and experience from specialised neurological clinics, he uses evidence-based methods to help individuals improve balance, coordination, and functional abilities. Luther is also a certified Personal Trainer and is passionate about guiding others to become stronger and healthier. Whether you have sports or general health goals, Luther will provide the tools and motivation needed to help you get there. Outside of work, Luther enjoys playing indoor volleyball, golfing, and going to the gym. He is also a big foodie and appreciates a well-crafted cup of coffee.