Bri graduated from Charles Sturt University in Albury in 2018. She grew up in the country and moved to Melbourne at the beginning of 2019 to begin her career. She began working in aged care, sports training and Pilates. She firstly was introduced to Pilates from the fitness industry and since then transitioned to Clinical Pilates and completed her APPI certification.

Bri’s training in Clinical Pilates has given her a strong belief that Pilates exercises can be adjusted to suit everyones individual needs. Through this Pilates work, Bri has developed a special interest in spinal pain, scoliosis and shoulder pathologies.

You’ll find her on the weekends enjoying a book, exercising, visiting her family farm in North East Victoria and enjoying a glass of wine with friends.

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Emily started her work in allied health after graduating from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology. She followed this by completing a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Melbourne University in 2015. Eager to extend her knowledge and skills further after practicing in Melbourne for 5 years, Emily is currently completing her Masters of Sports Medicine (Physiotherapy).

Having grown up in the world of dance and competitive sport, Emily has always had a special interest in sports physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation. She enjoys working with individuals, particularly youth and female athletes to manage their injuries and optimise their performance. Along with her private practice role, Emily has extensive experience as a sports team physiotherapist, previously working for North Melbourne and Carlton in the VFLW competition. Currently she is the Head Physiotherapist at Port Melbourne Sharks (NPL). Emily also works at St Vincent’s Private East Melbourne as an acute orthopaedic Physiotherapist.

Emily has additional skills in rehabilitation and chronic disease management. Being an Exercise Physiologist, she has provided exercise therapy to patients with a wide variety of conditions including osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and cancer. Her combined training in physiotherapy and exercise physiology places her in a great position to help people of all ages maintain their independence and optimise their health as a physiotherapist.

Outside of work Emily enjoys playing touch football and tennis. She can also be spotted sipping a skinny mocha in one of Melbourne’s parks with her new puppy!

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With over 18 years of clinical experience, Mark’s passion for physiotherapy has only grown since graduating from LaTrobe University in 2005. Holding post-graduate certificates in specialty areas including Clinical Pilates, dry-needling, shoulder diagnosis and treatment, and hamstring assessment and rehabilitation, Mark is continually developing his knowledge as our Principal Physiotherapist.

Before starting Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, Mark worked at a sports physio clinic where he developed extensive experience with the rehabilitation of joints after surgery - particularly knee, hip, shoulder and ankle surgery with a mixture of both minor and major surgery, including joint replacements. Having undergone multiple joint surgeries himself, Mark has developed a first-hand knowledge of the rehabilitation process. Through a focus on post-operative care, Mark holds excellent relationships with many of Melbourne’s leading surgeons.

Mark has worked closely with many sports clubs and associations, where he was the Head Physiotherapist for Old Scotch Football Club for 10 years. He has also worked with VFL representative teams, Victorian Premier League soccer clubs, triathlon clubs and performed injury screening for elite school swimming squads.

When he’s not working at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, Mark is kept very busy by his three kids and enjoys running and cycling when he can find time.

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Sarah graduated physiotherapy in 2012 from the University of Melbourne and has been working in a mixture of settings since graduating. Her more recent jobs are in private practice and aged care. Alongside this work, Sarah has also been involved with several local football teams as a physio using her skills on injured recreational athletes.

As a physiotherapist, Sarah has followed her enjoyment of Pilates to undertake Clinical Pilates training with both DMA (Dance Medicine Australia) and APPI and has found she has learnt a great deal from both Pilates schools.

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Vlad has followed an interesting journey to now being a qualified Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist. He grew up in Russia and worked as a remedial massage therapist during his time studying medicine. An opportunity took him to Israel where he continued in the medical field by studying optometry. It was in this role he worked for 14 years. He and his family have since moved to Melbourne where Vlad furthered his initial massage training by completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage with RMIT University and then completed his Diploma of Myotherapy, fine tuning his skills in sports, remedial and relaxation massage along with dry-needling.

It is this passion for helping others, and his interest in how the body moves and works, that has brought Vladimir back to massage. Through his 20+ years of experience in health and wellbeing, Vlad has always been passionate about tapping into his patients and clients’ needs, and finding the ultimate solution for them. His unique methods of treatment revolve around tracking the cause behind any discomfort or medical issue a client may be experiencing. Vlad is always looking to further his education and has enjoyed helping and ever-growing base of grateful patients.

Prior to Vlad’s studies in medicine and health, he was trained as a classical ballet dancer at Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. This training in movement and form, has strengthened his understanding of the needs of athletic bodies along with how to alleviate aches, pains and general fatigue. Along with his time at Malvern Physio Clinic, Vlad is currently working with Melbourne United Basketball team for the 2019/2020 season.

Vlad offers a wide range of therapeutic solutions, including: Remedial massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, taping and cupping

Vlad is married and has 2 children. Outside his work, he continues to take ballet classes, and enjoying family time.

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Alisa has 28 years experience as a physiotherapist in a wide variety of hospital and private practice settings. She holds a Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and in 2019 successfully completed the rigorous specialisation exams of the Australian College of Physiotherapists to be awarded the title of Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Her particular areas of expertise are back pain, neck pain, headache and dizziness disorders.

Alisa is passionate about integrating current evidence with clinical experience to optimise outcomes for all clients, and gets great satisfaction in helping make long lasting changes to physical health.

Outside of physio, Alisa likes to spend her time wrangling 3 energetic children, coaching junior basketball and trying to keep up some running.

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Laura has a keen interest and passion in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy with over 15 years’ experience in her field. She graduated with honours from the University of Sydney in 2008 and since then has spent time gathering experience in a wide variety of settings before settling in Melbourne in 2018.

Her passion lies in Sports Physiotherapy, not only at the elite level, but also helping anyone who enjoys being active and has an injury that keeps them from doing what they love. She is currently working with the AFLW Saints Team and has been the Head Physio for the VFLW Saints team for the past three years. Other sporting experience has included: working with the Scottish Cricket Team in 2013, Head Physio for an east coast VFL team for two years, working at an International Rugby 10’s tournament in Thailand in 2017, and working with the Australian Kyokushin Karate Team.

Since moving to Melbourne she has worked in the Melbourne Whiplash Centre treating people with acute whiplash injuries as well as chronic neck pain and TMJ issues. Laura also has a passion in dry needling since first being trained in 2011. She has since become a Dry Needling Instructor with the Global Education of Manual Therapists since 2019.

When Laura is not working she enjoys rock climbing, watching football and travelling.

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Mia started her career in health care as a registered Nurse in Japan. After moving to Australia in 2009 to study Medical English to further her nursing career, she was exposed to more remedial therapy ideas and saw their great potential to heal and improve health. This shifted her focus to study as a remedial massage therapist which led her to work at Crown Casino as well as a remedial massage business in Windsor. During this time she completed a certificate in pregnancy massage as well as Diploma of Clinical aromatherapy.

Mia’s interest in learning more about the body and how it works has then led her to undertake the advanced Diploma in Myotherapy at RMIT which she completed at the end of 2020.

Mia has fantastic skills in performing remedial massage, relaxation massage, dry-needling, trigger-point release, myofascial release, pregnancy massage, and cupping.

She has a calm and really warm nature and works in a holistic way to address the wishes of each individual and works with them to discover and treat the cause of the issues, not just fix the symptoms.

Mia is an advanced scuba diver and loves her time under the water.

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Jacinta is a physiotherapist who is dedicated to helping her clients optimise their health and wellbeing by enhancing their function and achieving their goals. She completed her physio degree at La Trobe University and moved into the public health setting working across several areas at the Alfred Hospital. Throughout the working within the hospital setting, she really enjoyed guiding strength work and rehab before and after orthopaedic surgeries. Alongside this post-operative work, Jacinta’s strength are treating individuals with neck pain, back pain and shoulder pain, alongside guidance with osteoarthritis management.

Jacinta’s approach to physiotherapy involves education, manual therapy, exercise prescription and using Clinical Pilates framework to build strength. She loves using these techniques with her clients to improve their goals as part of her well-rounded, holistic approach to client care. Alongside those with musculoskeletal conditions, Jacinta has lots of experience applying these same principals to those living with chronic disease and neurological conditions in our community.

Jacinta has completed further courses and training in chronic pain management and osteoarthritis management. She has also studied the teaching of Pilates through APPI and currently also teaches classes once a week at the Return Pilates Studio

Jacinta has always been a sports enthusiast, enjoying netball, running and swimming growing up. Outside of work she is either going for a run, instructing Pilates, attending Pilates classes, or hanging out with her family and friends.

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Hayley graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2011 and has worked as a women’s health focused physiotherapist, as well as treating musculoskeletal injuries and using her Clinical Pilates knowledge to enhance strength and function. Hayley has gone on to complete post-graduate qualifications in Continence and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, as well as undertaking further study in Pilates, sports injuries, neck and back pain. She enjoys working with clients of all ages to achieve their life and sporting goals. Hayley is qualified to assist with those who are experiencing issues with their bladder or bowel, incontinence, pelvic pain or pelvic floor muscle issues. Additionally, she has many years’ experience working in maternity wards and in private practice with pre- and post-natal women to manage the physical challenges of these special times. Her interests in treating joint and muscle injuries stem from her passion in participating in sports over many years, primarily triathlon, flat water kayaking and netball. She understands the rehabilitation process – from both physiotherapy and personal perspectives – and is always looking to help clients get back to their best. Hayley is a keen advocate of Clinical Pilates to address specific injuries and weaknesses, as well as promoting overall well-being. Hayley also runs the Pre/Post-Natal Clinical Pilates classes. Outside of work, Hayley enjoys running, good coffee, and catching up with friends. - See more at: http://www.malvernphysio.com.au/physiotherapists#sthash.WVNZcYa2.dpuf

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Bec completed her Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University.

Bec is an energetic and passionate physio who is always interested in finding out each patient’s individual health and fitness goals. She will truly listen to your story to understand all the factors in why you have your condition. This helps her to decide which mix of hands-on techniques, education and exercise is the best way to fix your concerns. In Bec’s years as a physio, she has completed further studies in Womens Health and specifically conditions affecting mums pre- and post-natally. This has given her expert skills in treating conditions such as pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, wrist pain and the ability to advise anyone returning to exercise after a baby. Along with this, Bec has also completed further studies in advanced neuro rehabilitation and she has developed a passion for treating dizziness, vertigo, headaches and neck pain.

Alongside this, Bec has completed Clinical Pilates training through APPI and is a qualified GLA:D (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark) instructor. These courses have also provided Bec with great experience in helping manage those with knee arthritis.

Bec strongly believes in the importance of taking an active approach in your rehabilitation and will provide guidance and motivation to empower you to not only recover from injury, but to prevent recurrence allowing you to stay active and healthy.

In her spare time, Bec loves to play netball and hang out with her dachshund puppy Snickers.

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