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.

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Sallie is a founding director of Clifton Hill Physiotherapy, Clifton Hill Pilates & Rehab and Inner North Physiotherapy. She is a highly experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at the Latrobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at Latrobe University. She is internationally recognised as a leading clinician, researcher and educator in the diagnosis and management of anterior knee pain. 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 the University of Melbourne. She has over 50 publications in international peer reviewed journals and has co-authored seven book chapters on anterior knee pain and one on core stability including every edition of 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.

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B. Physio (hons.) M. Sports Physiotherapy

Rhiarna is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist who has worked in private practice since 2007.

At Inner North Physiotherapy she works with people who have musculoskeletal conditions, particularly focussing on knee and other lower limb injuries. She is also a PINC certified physiotherapist- assisting women 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.

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Ramsey Ezzat is a Canadian physiotherapist with 14 years of clinical expertise treating a diverse range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. He recently moved from Vancouver to Melbourne with his family and is excited to be part of the team at both Clifton Hill Physiotherapy and Inner North Physiotherapy. Ramsey brings an active treatment approach that combines hands-on care with innovative exercises. He is passionate about empowering patients to maximize their health. Ramsey graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada) in 2007. He is a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists, an internationally recognized designation that requires extensive hands-on training and recognizes advanced skill in using manual therapy and exercise to treat orthopedic problems. He has also done further training in the management of chronic pain and treatment for vertigo and dizziness. . Ramsey has competed as a triathlete and distance runner for the last 20 years. He has run races from 10km to 50km as well as 6-8 day stage races in the European Alps and Colorado Rockies. Although he still enjoys running, his current athletic passion is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Roy is a highly experienced, New Zealand trained physiotherapist, who qualified in 2007. He has worked in private practice in New Zealand, London and Melbourne, honing his skills as an expert diagnostician in the assessment and treatment of complex presentations. 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.

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Ellen is a passionate physiotherapist with an interest in Women’s Health. She graduated from La Trobe University in 2011 and went on to complete post graduate training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (Melbourne University) in 2016. Ellen is experienced in management of complex pelvic floor conditions 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 sons, 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.

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Matt is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist from the UK. He graduated from Cardiff University with first class honours in 2016 and has completed masters level education in research at London South Bank University. Matt is now working on his PhD at La Trobe University, where his research focuses on biomechanics, bracing and post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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!

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B. (Physio) M. Clinical Physio (Continence and Women’s Health) MACP APA Titled Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist (as awarded by the APA) Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Elise is a highly experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Lecturer at The University of Melbourne. 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 https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/435144-elise-fraser

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)

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B Physio Post Grad Cert Physio (Continence & Women’s Health) Alison completed her Bachelor of physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 2009 and more recently her Grad Cert in Pelvic Floor and Womens Health. She has traveled and worked extensively through the UK and Australia in both private and public hospitals and private practice.

Alison has experience working with football/netball teams and dancers in injury prevention and management and has a keen interest in helping people of all levels to achieve their maximum function.

She uses a combined musculoskeletal, exercise prescription and clinical pilates approach in her treatment. She has a special interest in chronic pelvic pain, neurological and vestibular rehabilitation.

Professional memberships

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Adriane graduated from Curtin University (Perth WA) in 2013. She has worked in the private practice setting since and developed great experience in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

Adriane 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 and bowel dysfunction in men and women of all ages.

Adriane 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, when appropriate. 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.

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Brendon is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in chronic pain and neurological conditions. He is internationally recognised as a leading clinician and educator in these areas, in particular complex pain conditions with neuropathic contributions.

Brendon is a faculty member of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (www.noigroup.com), teaching courses to health professionals including: Explain Pain; Explain Pain: Stroke and Neuro Rehab; Graded Motor Imagery. See his profile and current course schedule here www.noigroup.com/instructor/brendon-haslam/

Brendon is a Research Fellow at La Trobe University and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne. His research looks to further understand the contributions towards complex pain conditions, enabling the development of effective treatment strategies.

He has been awarded titling by the Australian Physiotherapy Association in both Pain and Neurological Physiotherapy, and is a Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

Professional Memberships: Australian Physiotherapy Association Australian Pain Society International Association for the Study of Pain Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group (IASP) Stroke Society Australasia World Stroke Organization

Faculty Positions: Faculty - Neuro Orthopaedic Institute Overseas Specialist Faculty - Singapore Post Graduate Allied Health Institute

Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4289-9328?lang=en

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Aaron is a physiotherapist with a special interest in treating complex and chronic pain conditions such as chronic spinal pain, spinal related leg pain (sciatica), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and other long-standing conditions. 

He appreciates a holistic approach to patient care addressing the multifaceted aspects of pain through education, manual therapy, graduated exercise, graded activity, and psychologically informed practice. 

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. 

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Claire completed both her Doctor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. She has a comprehensive and professional understanding of musculoskeletal injuries and utilises manual 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.

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B Physiotherapy DMA Clinical Pilates Unit A + B

Michelle completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University (North Sydney). Her holistic treatment style is a combination of hands-on therapy, Clinical Pilates, patient education 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.

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