Tecoma

Staff

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  Stephanie Clarke – Trainee Principal

  Stephanie graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne, and has gone on to complete postgraduate training in sports physiotherapy and dry needling. As a competitor and coach at National and International level in sport aerobics for a number of years, Stephanie has particularly interest in treating sports related injuries and using Pilates as a form of injury management and prevention. She has a passion for returning her clients to their highest functional level, particularly in a work or sporting capacity. Stephanie’s other sporting interests include taekwondo, netball and snowboarding.

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  Julie Johnson – Practice Manager

  Julie is a busy mother of three who came to Belgrave 15 years ago. Julie has completed a Certificate in Computing at Swinburne TAFE & a Medical Receptionist course through Mountain District Women’s Learning Centre. She previously worked as a property consultant with VicRoads as well as spending 18 months as a volunteer receptionist at Selby Community House.

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  Elise de Romas - Clinical Associate (Physiotherapist)

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  Prav Puvimanasingam - Clinical Associate (Physiotherapist)

  Prav completed his Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne, and has since developed a keen interest in spinal and sporting injuries, particularly involving the neck, back and lower limb. Prav has completed several Australian Physiotherapy Association post-graduate courses including Dry Needling, Pilates and Spinal Assessment/Treatment. In conjunction with physiotherapy, Prav runs three Pilates classes a week, aimed at improving muscular strength and stability. He is a strong believer in equipping his clients with the skills, knowledge, and understanding, to help them best manage their bodies, and to ensure they are able to live life to the fullest. Outside the clinic, Prav enjoys most sports, with particular interest in Soccer and Cricket.

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  Beth Humphries – Receptionist

  Beth completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts in 2008, majoring in Visual Art. She enjoys painting, playing netball, swimming, and travel. She has previously worked in reception in the fields of Ophthalmology and Orthodontics.

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  Melissa Matteo – Receptionist

  Melissa is currently studying Arts/Law at Monash University. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, boxing and debating. She also volunteers at the youth-oriented Left Right Think-Tank, encouraging young people to get involved in politics and contribute towards public policy.