Meet your Team
Spend some time with you Exercise Experts in the heart of Essendon
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Craig is a highly experienced and sought after Exercise Physiologist, recognised for his high attention to detail and caring approach. One of Melbourne’s leading practitioners in treating lower back pain, Craig’s expert approach helps those managing complex and persistent pain to better understand their movement potential through specialist assessment, treatment planning and creating a unique rehabilitation pathway using clinical exercise. He is very experienced in managing tendinopathies and bursitis and collaborates with various Melbourne based Rheumatologists.
With experience in occupational rehabilitation and manual handling retraining, he is well positioned to help individuals recovering from a workplace injury. Follow Craig's blog series on complex and persistent pain here.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Hayley is an experienced practitioner with special interests in Vestibular rehabilitation, exercise oncology and mental health. Her work with younger adults with disabilities and the NDIS is a great display of her patient and caring approach.
Hayley is a our lead Life! Program facilitator where she has coached hundreds of Victorians to a road of better health. She contributes to Diabetes Victoria publications and presents regularly at community events.
Hayley thrives on researching the best evidence-based treatments and balances this knowledge with the individual needs of those that seek her assistance. She is an active listener and provides comprehensive assessment and management planning.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Sharania is an experienced Exercise Physiologist with a genuine and positive approach to clinical exercise prescription and health coaching. Originally from Tasmania, she has a strong background in working with sporting teams as well as in a number of clinical settings and is fluent in English, Chinese/ Mandarin & Malay and orally fluent in Tamil.
Sharania has a diverse clinical background with roles in complex disabilities and mental health and has special interests in neurological conditions, diabetes and weight management. She is passionate about providing a caring environment to best support clients to feel safe and understood throughout their health care journey.
Sharania's combination of warmth and charisma makes her one of our top conversationalists in the practice, she is a real favourite amongst both clients and team. She has a true desire to educate, support and create pathways to help people achieve the goals that are important to them.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Claudia is a well established Exercise Physiologist with a strong background in strength and conditioning, managing orthopedic injuries and return to sport.
In addition to her clinical exercise postgraduate qualifications, Claudia also holds an ACSA Accredited Level 1 Strength and Conditioning qualification as well as Level III and Level IV certifications in fitness. She has an extensive background in working with children and adolescents.
Claudia has studied in both Australia and the United Kingdom and her broad experience brings with it an expert, confident and supportive approach to her care.
Claudia's focus on an individual and holistic approach is well combined with her gentle and caring demeanor.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Practice Founder
Nicole is the driving force behind the practice and one of Australia’s leading authorities in the use of exercise to manage chronic disease and Diabetes.
A passionate advocate for better access to healthcare, Nicole is an expert contributor to Diabetes Victoria, a board member of the Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia, steering committee member of Parents Voice Australia and Ambassador for the Girls Uniform Agenda. She is a leader in her field and most recently received the Exercise and Sports Science Australia 2020 Female Leaders in Exercise & Sports Science award.
Nicole regularly delivers professional development programs to GP's as well as allied health and is a regular guest on radio.
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Physiotherapist
Samantha is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a special interest in injury rehabilitation, Vestibular conditions and headaches. Her high attention to detail nature, combined with her friendly demeanour makes her a real favourite amongst clients and colleagues.
Sam's educational background of a Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as a Master of Physiotherapy Practice gives her a unique perspective throughout the treatment journey utilising both hands on and movement-based techniques to help her clients reach goals they never thought possible.
Having worked with a variety of individuals and conditions her philosophy centres around a longer term outlook on health and looks to combine incredible diagnostic skills with functional and sustainable rehabilitation plans.
Senior Physiotherapist
Peter leads our Physiotherapy team and is a well-known practitioner with Melbourne’s leading surgeons and medical specialists. Known for his accurate diagnosis and manual treatment skills, Peter's areas of specialty include post-operative rehabilitation, sport physiotherapy, jaw physiotherapy and Vestibular Physiotherapy.
He has worked with many professional athletes, including A-league Footballers and elite tennis players. Peter delivers professional courses in post-operative and Vestibular physiotherapy all across Australia and brings over a decade's worth of experience to his treatment. His passion to help those managing a Vestibular disorder was so great that in 2018 he founded the the Melbourne Vestibular Clinic which operates out of our centre.
Physiotherapist
Jamie is a dual qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in private practice. He is also an AFL umpire.
He works predominantly with those recovering from orthopedic surgery and sporting injuries as well as with athletes for sports specific pre screening and injury prevention.
Jamie comes from a strong sporting background and practices at an elite level. He regularly appears on radio discussing the importance of physical activity and how to get started on an exercise plan.
Jamie believes that a thorough assessment combined with hands on treatment in the early stages of injury is the ideal approach.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kirsty is dedicated to helping you alleviate pain, improve movement and promote overall wellness through massage. She works hand in hand with our Physio's and Exercise Experts and her experience in using a range of techniques ensures that whatever your presenting problem, she will be able to help.
In addition to managing injuries and reducing muscle tension, a session with Kirsty can also focus on relaxation - so spoil yourself and book in, you deserve for your body to feel amazing.
Senior Administrator
Jasmine leads our administrative and client experience teams, also providing a high level of support to our clinical team. She is focused on ensuring that our specialist services and client experience are consistently above expectation.
With an exercise science and customer service management background, Jasmine brings a mature and experienced approach to her role, blending her clinical expertise with her love for client experience.