OUR TEAM
SARANGA HUGHES DIRECTOR/ PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(MATERNITY LEAVE)
Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. APAM.Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Saranga has had over 12 years of experience working as an Emergency Department Physiotherapist and is passionate about musculoskeletal injuries, sports injury rehabilitation and prevention. Having completed her Masters of Musculoskeletal Physio, she is well equipped to accurately diagnose and treat any musculoskeletal condition. Saranga also takes a keen interest in Women's Health and Vestibular disorders (See "what we treat" page). She has also been physiotherapist for Eastern Football League (EFL), Sweden in the International Football League and Eastern League soccer. Saranga also plays golf, netball, basketball, tennis, hikes, surfs and enjoys red wine.
RHIANNON PIGDON SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(TUES, FRI, SAT)
Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy Practice, APAM
Rhiannon graduated from La Trobe University and has experience working in both hospital and private practice settings. She is passionate and experienced in assessing and treating Musculoskeletal injuries and Women’s Health conditions (pregnancy and beyond). Rhiannon is a qualified DMA clinical Pilates clinician and enjoys utilising this approach in the rehabilitation of her clients. She has also been a physiotherapy assistant for Melbourne Victory Youth Development and North West Wanderers soccer squads. Rhiannon enjoys hockey, running, Pilates and getting outdoors with her dog.
CAROLINE MORROW PRACTICE MANAGER
Caroline has a warm and friendly nature over the phone and in person to assist with any of your inquiries. Caroline enjoys Keeping fit, Camping, the wineries and spending time with her 2 boys.
DIANE STACEY CLIENT EXPERIENCE OFFICER
Di enjoys walking her dog, spending time with family and friends. She loves to laugh, being outdoors and gardening and escaping to Bonnie Doon.
TRACY CLINCH PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(MON, TUES, WED, THURS, FRI)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Tracy graduated from Curtin University in 2009 before working in private practice clinics in Darwin, Wollongong, Canberra and Perth. Over this time Tracy has developed a broad range of musculoskeletal knowledge as well as working with sporting teams such as AFL, tennis and netball.
Tracy is trained in dry-needling and DMA Clinical Pilates. Tracy has a special interest in women's health including pre and post-natal care, pelvic floor assessment and assisting women to return to exercise and running post-partum.
Outside of work Tracy has a distance running background and previously competed at elite level triathlon.
GAYU VENKITACHALAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(MON, TUES, WED, THURS)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Sports Physiotherapy , APAM
Gayu loves seeing improvements in patient’s injuries and seeing them achieve the things they dreamed of doing, whilst in pain. Gayu is highly skilled in Sports Injury treatment as well as prevention, upon completing further study to complete her Masters in Sports Physio. She will not only diagnose your injury early, Gayu is also great at getting you moving pain free.
Gayu absolutely melts over cute dogs, enjoys eating good food, playing badminton, doing pilates.
CAMERON GRAY PHYSIOTHERAPST
(MON, WED, THURS, FRI & HOME VISITS)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) APAM
Cameron Graduated from Monash University over 7 years ago. After graduating he spent 5 years working across many hospital settings throughout Melbourne. He is very experienced in the rehabilitation of many musculoskeletal conditions across a wide range of age groups. As a Basketball crazed young man having played representative basketball from a number of different Victorian Clubs he has the lived experience and knowledge of the demands that high level sports can make. He is passionate about empowering the patient to understand their condition and setting them up with the tools to achieve whatever it is that they want to do!
In his spare time Cameron enjoys lifting weights, hiking, basketball, swimming and spending time with his pet cat and can routinely be found year to year at music festivals across Melbourne.
INDIANNA ALEXANDER PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(MON, TUES, WED, THURS & HOME VISITS)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Indianna has a strong interest in all musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. Indianna enjoys working with patients to get them back to living their best lives. Indianna loves a good chat, exchanging stories and having a laugh, all while getting you back to feeling your best self!
When Indianna isn’t working, you will find her watching Netflicks, hiking, discovering new places to eat, traveling and socialising
EMMA WALLACE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(MON, WED, FRI)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Emma Wallace graduated from Latrobe University over 12 years ago. She has always worked in a private practice setting and is very passionate about treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries. She has particular interest in treating gymnasts, dancers and cheerleaders, having competed in high level gymnastics herself for 13 years. Emma worked as a physiotherapist for south Croydon football club for 10 years and also has experience both playing and working for Croydon City Arrows Soccer Club.
JESSICA TOONE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(WED, THURS, FRI, SAT & HYDROTHERAPY)
Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science, Master of Physiotherapy
Jessica has a strong passion in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She has a particular interest in sporting injuries having completed her Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and having competed in representative basketball since a young age. Jessica loves to chat and have a good laugh, and enjoys seeing her patients achieve their goals and getting back to their best lives.
When Jessica isn’t working you will find her playing basketball, baking, down at the beach having a surf, at gym, participating in boxing classes or socialising with friends and family.
BERNIE PROCTOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(HOME VISITS)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy. APAM
Bernie is a highly experienced Senior Physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience consulting in Croydon. She is passionate about providing home visit Physiotherapy services to patients that are unable to attend the clinic. Bernie takes an interest in the rehabilitation of patients in the home as well as in aged care facility environments. Bernie also enjoys keeping very fit and gardening. She can still hand stand and skips every day!
PRANAV DHIR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(TUES, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT)
Bachelor of Applied Science, Master of Physiotherapy
Pranav is extremely passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has a particular interest in working alongside individuals with sporting injuries. He currently works as a Physiotherapy Assistant for Melbourne City Football Club's Youth Academy, and takes pride in helping athletes overcome their physical challenges in order return to the sporting field. Pranav enjoys empowering his patients to take control of their physical health and fitness, so that they can achieve their goals.
In his free time Pranav enjoys being active through hitting the gym, playing cricket, walking his 43kg golden retriever, as well as spending time with family and friends.