at varying stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Rhiarna consults as an in-house physiotherapist for one of Melbourne’s leading knee surgeons, where her role involves participating in shared treatment decision making, reviewing rehabilitation progress, and testing readiness to return to sport and activity. She is currently a team physiotherapist and national classifier with Wheelchair Basketball Australia and Para-badminton Australia. Previously she has worked within soccer (Victorian Premier League, W-League, and a short placement with New York City FC), gymnastics (including Australian nationals, World Cup and Commonwealth Games) and Ultimate Frisbee (World Games and World Championships). Rhiarna values ongoing education and enjoys teaching on lower limb courses for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, and as part of GP professional development programs. She is involved in knee oriented research projects at Swinburne University and The University of Melbourne. She also does some work at the Epworth hospital with acute inpatients following orthopaedic surgery. Rhiarna loves getting to know and work with a diverse range of people. She’s passionate about educating and empowering individuals, and helping them get back to the activities that are meaningful to them. She understands that prioritizing and understanding a person’s unique situation is just as important to their wellbeing as treating their particular injury. Outside of work, Rhiarna enjoys hiking, cycling, West African percussion, travelling to places off the beaten track, and spending time with her little family. Rhiarna is available in clinic Tuesdays and Fridays.

Matt loves teaching and mentoring junior physiotherapists and has a wealth of experience across a diverse range of specialties in the UK including musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, rheumatology, pain management, major trauma, intensive care and neurosurgery. Matt has a keen clinical interest in the assessment and rehabilitation of knee and Achilles tendon pain and injuries. He has a strong belief that the person in pain knows best and working together is the key to success. Utilising his clinical experience and the highest level of evidence, Matt uses education, exercise and hands on therapies to provide the highest quality of care to his patients.

Matt is a firm believer in practicing as he preaches - outside of work you’ll often find him running, cycling, in the gym or playing soccer!

Elise has a particular interest and extensive experience in the areas of pregnancy and postnatal care, urogynaecology and obstetric perineal trauma.

She has previously worked in hospital-based maternity, urogynaecology clinics and private sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy practices for more than 15 years, and has been involved in teaching and developing the educational curriculum for the Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) and Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women’s Health) and speciality content in the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at The University of Melbourne.

Elise’s teaching, research and clinical interests include the conservative management of pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, including Endometriosis, mastitis and the role of exercise in optimising health outcomes. Faculty Positions

• Lecturer and Co-ordinator Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Programs, The University of Melbourne
• Professional Memberships
• Australian Physiotherapy Association (Awarded APA Titling in Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy)
• Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA)
• International Continence Society (ICS)
• Pelvic Pain Victoria (PPV).

This has enabled Roy to help elite athletes, dancers and musicians and he was a physiotherapist in the Athlete’s Village at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Roy is skilled at treating complex spinal conditions that include neck pain and headaches, as well as low back, pelvis and hip pain. He has further training in the management of thoracic pain and dysfunction and is also adept at managing tendon pathologies and foot and ankle injuries. Roy is passionate about education and endeavors to uncover the underlying cause of a problem and explain it to the individual, to enable their empowerment and independence. This passion extends to professional education and his role as clinical mentor to his colleagues.

therapy techniques and tailored exercise prescription to help get her clients back doing the important things in life. Claire also has a keen interested in Women’s Health and has experience in the assessment and management of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions such as pelvic girdle pain, back and neck pain. She is also passionate about enabling clients to remain fit and active during pregnancy and beyond. Claire has undertaken additional training in Clinical Pilates, equipping her with advanced skills which she utilises in clinical practice. Claire is committed to providing the highest standard of individualised and evidence-based treatment to assist her patients in achieving better health or performance. Outside of physiotherapy, Claire enjoys keeping fit and active and spending time with her friends. Claire is available Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Josh’s practice has a focus on manual and exercise therapy incorporating holistic care. He places great emphasis on having his clients be an active participant in their therapy to optimise their treatment outcomes. Josh has undertaken further extensive training in the fields of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and Barral Visceral and Neural Manipulation which look to address fascial and connective tissue restrictions throughout the body and the implications they may have on dysfunction of the musculo-skeletal, nervous, vascular, cardio-respiratory, digestive and endocrine systems. Josh’s special interest areas include pelvic and spinal disorders, digestive issues, lower-limb injuries, headaches and migraines, vertigo, jaw disorders and chronic pain syndromes. In his spare time Josh is an avid music collector, movie watcher and reader.

By leveraging the latest research, Aaron ensures evidence-based practices are utilised in the development of active treatment plans that are tailored to the individual and their unique needs, empowering patients to regain control and get them back to the meaningful things in life.

He completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy with Distinction through the University of Melbourne. Aaron holds additional training in the therapeutic use of pain education, Graded Motor Imagery and sensory discrimination techniques through the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (www.noigroup.com), and advanced spinal care practices through the Royal Melbourne Hospital. He also holds additional training in psychology, having completed his Honours in Psychology with Distinction as well as having published in scientific journals on psychological science.

Outside of work Aaron enjoys hiking, rock climbing and camping, often enjoying weekends away in the Grampians National Park.

Professional memberships Aaron is a member of the Australian Pain Society (APS) and Australian Physiotherapy Association.

including pelvic pain, incontinence, fitting of pessaries and pre and post-natal care. Ellen has a holistic approach to management of dysfunction, and has undertaken further training in ConnectTherapy with Canadian physiotherapist Dr LJ Lee. Ellen draws on this training in patient assessment, treatment and exercise prescription to provide optimum patient care. Outside of work, Ellen enjoys chasing around her energetic son, running and cooking. She understands the frustration of injury to function and the impact on quality of life and will work with you towards your rehabilitation goals.

and Mental Health. He has a particular interest and extensive experience in the areas of chronic pain, neuropathic pain and neurology. He has previously worked in hospital-based pain clinics for more than 20 years, and has been involved in developing the educational curriculum for numerous pain clinics throughout Melbourne. He also works with clients who have acute and chronic vestibular conditions which can lead to difficulty with balance. A feature of his clinical approach is to identify the often multiple contributions towards a chronic condition and outline an active plan that addresses these. Brendon is a faculty member of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (www.noigroup.com), where he is responsible for providing pain science education to other health professionals. In his role with the NOIgroup, he teaches the flagship EXPLAIN PAIN course, in addition to GRADED MOTOR IMAGERY, and a course that is tailored for clinicians addressing pain in neurological conditions (EXPLAIN PAIN: STROKE AND NEURO REHAB). He has taught physiotherapists at post-graduate level since 2002, is a specialist faculty member for the Singapore Post Graduate Allied Health Institute, and a regular presenter for the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Brendon’s research investigates chronic pain in neurological conditions such as stroke. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has been invited to present at numerous national and international conferences. He is currently involved in two nationally funded (NHMRC) studies investigating implementation of evidence-based therapies into clinical practice, and predictive modelling in determining optimal timing of therapies based on physical biomarkers and psychological readiness.

Brendan is an experienced paediatric Physiotherapist, having spent over sixteen years working at the Royal Children’s Hospital, and another fourteen in private practice, treating children and adolescents with a range of conditions. Brendan’s particular expertise is child and adolescent musculoskeletal issues such as back, knee and heel pain and sporting injuries, including children with persistent pain. Other interests include advising families on developmental issues like developmental delay (eg late to crawl or walk, frequent falls, clumsy child) and concerns such as plagiocephaly, flat feet, knock knees, and torticollis/wry neck. Children and adolescents requiring rehabilitation following trauma, fractures and surgery would also benefit from Brendan’s expertise and he also has experience with complex conditions such as scoliosis.

and prescriptive injury prevention exercises; all of which she tailors to the individual’s work, sport and life requirements. Michelle has a keen interest in all aspects of stage production, having had physiotherapy residencies in professional theatre (The Book of Mormon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, West Side Story etc) giving her the opportunity to refine her TMJ and Vocal physiotherapy skills; as well as treating all off-stage crew and orchestra. After taking Sue Maye’s (Australian Ballet) courses, she understands the complex demands of dancers’ hips, ankles, and feet as well as a personal understanding of the high demands of aerial arts. Michelle has 20 years of personal performance experience across jazz, tap, contemporary, salsa, tissu, static trapeze, lyra and pole. She has also worked in aged care, giving her an insight and passion for reducing pain and maintaining mobility, function and independence in the older and elderly population. Michelle enjoys treating all people, and injury types across all sports and vocations; whether big or small, long or short term pain she selects relevant techniques and methods for each individuals’ needs. Outside of the clinic Michelle enjoys dancing, eating, live music and dreams of surf and the sun. Michelle is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays

Adriane has a special interest in Women’s Health and completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in 2018. She is passionate about helping women return safely to an active lifestyle post-natally. She loves treating pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions, including pelvic girdle and SIJ pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She also has special interest in treating all continence issues and pelvic floor dysfunction in women of all ages. Adriane also has experience in treating complex cases, including chronic pain and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. She stays up to date with the latest research and literature to provide the best care for all her patients. She is endorsed in Dry Needling treatment and has experience in Pilates, which she particularly likes to use in the rehabilitation of her patients. She has also completed the Level 1 course in Life and Wellness Coaching (WCA) and believes in adopting a holistic approach to managing an injury.

quality of life and achieve their full potential. In recent years Ali has expanded her work to include consulting with elite female athletes to improve their pelvic health performance. She is also passionate about supporting those giving birth to achieve positive birth outcomes, and work with them throughout their entire pregnancy and post natal journey.

is in pelvic health, particularly persistent pelvic pain, vulvodynia, endometriosis-pain and continence. Jen has extensive experience in hospitals and private practice in Melbourne and abroad and has worked for many years managing sporting and spinal conditions. She worked for 15 years in a continence clinic and in a multi-disciplinary pain clinic. Her passion is to empower her patients with an understanding of their pain, working actively together to self-manage and return to their best. Jen values empathetic and inclusive care. Jen enjoys a very close working relationship with expert pelvic specialists, GPs and health professionals across the city. She has published literature in vulvodynia and is involved in a large multi-site research project in endometriosis. Jen is a Titled APA Pain Physiotherapist and Immediate Past President of Pelvic Pain Victoria.

Sallie is internationally recognised as a leading clinician, researcher and educator in the diagnosis and management of anterior knee pain, early onset knee osteoarthritis and the prevention of knee injuries. Sallie also has a particular interest in spinal pain and has post graduate qualifications in Manipulative Physiotherapy. In addition she has many years experience working with sporting teams and athletes. Sallie is a regular lecturer and supervisor to post-graduate physiotherapy students At La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne. She has over 75 publications in international peer reviewed journals and has co-authored six book chapters on anterior knee pain and one on core stability including in the most popular sports medicine text of all time (Brukner and Khan Sports Medicine). Sallie has been invited to speak both Nationally and Internationally on the topic of knee pain, and has received numerous awards for her research. Outside of work Sallie enjoys spending time at the gym, riding her bike, tending to needs of her multiple indoor plants.