Effective treatment for Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, Rotator Cuff Tear and more.

Russell graduated as a physiotherapist from Melbourne's Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences in 1982. He initially worked for 2 years in general orthopaedic and rehabilitation physiotherapy in a hospital setting. He then worked in private practice, Community Health at Sunbury and occupational health at Metropolitan Rehabilitation Services.

In 1990, he set up private practice at the Essendon & Moonee Ponds Physiotherapy Clinic. He was a physiotherapist for the Footscray Football Club commencing in the 1988 preseason and was senior physiotherapist during the 1991 to 1996 seasons. During that period he gained extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries. The players were treated from the acute phase to full fitness. He worked closely with the medical staff, fitness advisors and coaches to formulate effective treatment and preventative programs.

Russell has improved his clinical skills and knowledge base with continuing education courses. He is also a Ridgway Method Certified Practitioner, which means he has developed specialist skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of the whole musculoskeletal system to gain best outcomes for his clients. His special interests are the treatment of lumbar/pelvic dysfunction, rehabilitation hydrotherapy and nervous system manual therapy.

Graham is an experienced clinician, graduating from La Trobe University in 1993. He has established a strong medical background, working in such hospitals as Ballarat Base, The Alfred and Austin and Repatriation Medical Center. He has also worked in England, where he had the opportunity to further develop his manual and orthopaedic skills, and has worked full time in private practice since returning to Melbourne in 1996. He has completed a Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy(LaTrobe University) through which he developed specialist skills in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He updates his knowledge and skills freqently through professional development courses, seminars and inservices.
Graham's approach is methodical and hands-on, emphasizing quality of service and holistic patient management. He is focussed on achieving fast and sustainable results for his clients, and educating them on maintaining optimal musculoskeletal health. Graham is also a Ridgway Method Certified Practitioner(RMCP) which means that he has gained specialised knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of the whole musculoskeletal system to gain best outcomes for his clients.
Graham's area of clinical interest are cervicogenic headache, neural conditions, knee injuries and tennis elbow. The latter is the subject of his Masters thesis which was completed in 2001.
Graham is a father of two and a keen runner, completing 2 marathons and "countless" half marathons. His interest in running has expanded his knowledge in the area of running biomechanics, running injuries and strength and conditioning for runners.

Melissa graduated from the University of Melbourne with honours in 2008 and worked for three years in a busy private practice in Sunbury.
Melissa has gained extensive experience with treating:
-musculoskeletal pain and injury
-sporting injury
-pregnancy back/pelvic pain
-post-operative rehabilitation

Melissa is certified in the treatment of dry needling, and has done postgraduate education in the areas of chronic neck pain and lower limb biomechanics.
Melissa's approach to care includes teaching the client how to effectively achieve and maintain optimal musculoskeletal health, with a strong emphasis on preventing recurrence for long term benefit. She has a special interest in chronic neck pain and knee injuries.