Melbourne's leading clinical exercise team
Louisa Sikaris - Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Louisa is well recognised throughout Victoria for her interest in metabolic, cardiovascular, and mental health conditions. She is a well loved member of our clinical team and admired for her many community contributions including guest speaking for Diabetes Victoria, volunteer coordinator of Diabetes camps and her most recent academic contributions as a course contributor for the University of Melbourne's Managing Your Diabetes course.
With experience in public speaking and education, ultimately, Louisa's approach is to help you develop a deeper understanding of why your goals are important to you, to establish the pathway to help you reach your desired outcomes and support you throughout the process.
Her kind and inclusive approach to care will make you feel comfortable from the outset. Louisa heads up our Exercise & Diabetes services alongside of our Founder Nicole French.
Hayley Owens - 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.
Craig Harrison - 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.
Jamie Broadbent - Physiotherapist
Originally from Adelaide, Jamie is a dual qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in private practice. He comes from a strong sporting background and is a current AFL umpire.
Since moving across to Melbourne, he regularly appears on radio discussing the importance of physical activity and how to get started on an exercise plan.
Jamie works predominantly with those recovering from surgery and sporting injuries and is well respected in the community. He believes that a thorough assessment combined with hands on treatment in the early stages of injury is the ideal approach.
Samantha Shirley - Physiotherapist
Samantha is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a special interest in rehabilitation and acute injuries. Her high attention to detail nature combined with her friendly demeanour makes her a real favourite amongst clients and colleagues.
Her background of a Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as a Master of Physiotherapy Practice gives her a unique perspective through the treatment journey utilising both hands on and movement-based techniques to reach her clients goals.
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.
Peter Vitale - 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.
Kirsty Comley - 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.
Nicole French - Founder| Accredited Exercise Physiologist
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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Kira - Client Experience Team
Kira's is one of the beautiful voices that you hear when you first make contact with our practice or when we call you after receiving a referral from your medical or allied health professional.
She has a genuine passion for helping people and over a decade's experience in customer service both in management and coordination roles.
Kira is committed to ensure that you have a happy and memorable experience with us on your road to better health.