Aspendale Gardens

Ryan Vines

Physiotherapist

Ryan was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland and has recently made the move down to Melbourne to pursue his career in Physiotherapy. In December 2011, Ryan gradutated from Griffith University, Gold Coast with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and spent the following six years pursuing professional basketball both locally within Australia and internationally in the US and Spain. Ryan then returned to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith University in 2019.

For the past 2 years Ryan worked in a gym both before and after attending University as a personal trainer, and takes pride in developing a strength and conditioning or rehabilitation program tailored towards individual needs. Ryan has aspirations to progress into leadership roles within the physiotherapy field, and possibly working for an elite sporting team in the future.

Outside of work Ryan still plays competitive basketball and is the captain of the Blackburn Vikings in the championship division of the Big V, whilst enjoying hobbies such as going to the gym, travel (recently returning from a month long trip in Africa) and delving in outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, going to the beach and spending time with his fiancé and their two dogs Koda and Ari.

Florence Goodwin

Physiotherapist

Growing up in a small country town in North East Victoria, Florence moved to Melbourne to study physiotherapy, and graduated from Monash University. She is also a keen horse rider, and competes nationally at the top levels of equestrian eventing.

Florence is committed to working with all clients to achieve their goals and return them to their optimal level of function. She has a particular interest in sports injury rehabilitation and prevention with all athletes, but especially with equestrian athletes to ensure they take their own injuries and wellbeing as seriously as their horses’!

In her spare time Florence enjoys catching up with friends, hiking or skiing (depending on the season), and reading good books.

David Hoare

Physiotherapist

Born and raised in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, David completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy qualification at the University of Melbourne. He has always had an interest in sport from a young age, playing local competitive basketball for over 10 years. Alongside his physiotherapy career David works as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Anytime Fitness, advocating everyone to strive for a healthier lifestyle.

As an exercise enthusiast, David combines his passions for fitness and clinical rehabilitation to holistically assess and treat patients. With a strong interest in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, he aspires to empower athletes of all levels to reach their peak performance. He believes that leading an active, balanced lifestyle is the key to leading a long and happy life.

Outside of work, David loves to travel and has visited over 37 countries around the globe. He enjoys unwinding after a long day with delicious food, good company and a fine scotch.

Brian Pham

Physiotherapist

Growing up locally, Brian studied physiotherapy at Monash University. Whilst balancing his studies, Brian worked in gym studios as a personal trainer allowing him to provide the best mix of physiotherapy diagnosis, treatment, advice for exercises and progression of rehabilitation. In addition to this, Brian worked alongside several local football and soccer clubs as a sports trainer.

A strong advocate for health promotion and peak performance, Brian believes that every individual is their own athlete regardless of age or disability! He has a keen interest in sports injury prevention and management, inspired by sports physiotherapists working in the English Premier League and AFL. He has aspirations of working as a physiotherapist abroad for elite sporting clubs.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys playing and watching sport with his friends. He loves travelling and trying new foods with his partner and unwinding with Netflix.

Katrina Meredith

Exercise Physiologist

Katrina completed her Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Charles Sturt University after graduating from her Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science degree at Australian Catholic University.

Katrina is passionate about using an individualised holistic approach to rehabilitation and treatment to achieve long lasting outcomes.

Katrina enjoys all aspects of Exercise Physiology, with special interests in cancer, diabetes and sporting injuries.

Outside of the clinic Katrina enjoys playing and coaching netball for Pakenham Lions Football Netball Club as well as going to the beach and travelling.

Brodie Leonard-Shannon

Physiotherapist

Born and bred in Bendigo, Brodie has been living in various locations around Melbourne for the past 9 years. He graduated from La Trobe University’s Masters of Physiotherapy Practice course after previously completing his Bachelor of Health Sciences (with Honours, majoring in Anatomy and Physiology). He has been working as an Exercise Scientist for the past 3 years developing his knowledge of strength and conditioning and high intensity training.

He has a strong interest in rehabilitating sports injuries and improving individuals’ performance not only in sport, but in their everyday lives.  He hopes to one day work as a physiotherapist for an elite sporting club that will take him around the world.

On weekends he enjoys playing football in country Victoria for Boort, playing with his dog Nala and hanging out with his partner, friends and family. 

Jack Beech

Physiotherapist

Jack is currently completing his Master of Sports Physiotherapy degree at La Trobe University. This is after completing his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree and Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne.

Jack has a strong passion for helping people of all ages and abilities to reach their full health potential and achieve their personal goals. This is reflected in his active approach to rehabilitation through exercise, Pilates and strength and conditioning principles in his one-on-one physiotherapy treatment regimes and his semi-private rehabilitation classes. 

Particular treatment areas of interest and further training include the spine (back and neck), shoulder and hip. Jack also completes off-site physiotherapy work for external companies that involve ergonomic assessments, work injury assessments and return to work management so he can help with any work-related issues. He is also qualified in Dry Needling. 

In addition to his further study in the Physiotherapy Sports field, he also has a keen interest in injury management, rehabilitation and sports performance for athletes at all levels through his work at external sports clubs as well as his own sporting endeavours.  He has dreams of one day working in elite sport and being a physiotherapist at an Olympic games. 

Outside of work, Jack loves playing sport and being active. He particularly likes AFL, where he has played high level footy in the past and is currently the captain for Knox Football Club in the Eastern Football League. 

Lisa Pemberton

Practice Manager

Lisa was born in New Zealand but calls Australia home, she lives here with her family and loves living in Melbourne. When she isn't at work Lisa is renovating her home, looking after her grandaughter and catching up with friends and family.

Alison Sweatman

Receptionist

Alison is an Aspendale Gardens resident who is returning to the workforce after taking time off to bring up her children. She has worked in various office administration roles in the past and is passionate about health and fitness. She has recently completed a half marathon and enjoys playing netball, keeping fit and cooking. She loves spending her spare time catching up with family and friends.


 

Lisa Bristow

Receptionist

Lisa is another New Zealander who is fortunate to call Melbourne home.  She enjoys an active lifestyle that includes Personal training, walking and family bike rides.  Lisa has a background in education and volunteers at the local Aspendale Gardens Primary School.  

Ash Moran

Physiotherapist

Ash is a passionate physio and believes in providing elite level treatment to all of his clients. His aim is to ensure each client is well informed and has a plan going forward to treat the underlying cause of the symptoms and return them to their optimal physical condition.

Upon graduation from the University of Melbourne (with Honours), Ash started work at Back in Motion. He has recently returned after a year away from the clinic where he was the physiotherapist for a Melbourne Victory FC development squad.

He also continued his development in Clinical Exercise, utilising it in the rehab of everyone from elite sports (soccer, cricket) to the elderly (falls prevention). Ash also had the chance to assist in providing recovery and Clinical Exercise sessions for a Triathlon Training camp in Noosa and uses video analysis to assess running technique for performance and injury treatment. 

Ash is now back at Back in Motion Full Time and will continue his work as a covering Physio for Melbourne Victory and the Haileybury Sports program.

He is looking forward to his role as a physiotherapist on the athletics track at the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

During an assessment you can expect to have:

1. Accurate diagnosis of your condition

2. Contributing factors assessed

3. Prognosis

4. Rehab plan or further referral if necessary

Ash utilises a variety of treatment modalities, depending on the condition, including soft tissue work, joint mobilisation and manipulation, Clinical Exercise, dry needling, and home exercises.

When he has a weekend away from physio, it’s likely he will be heading towards the coast for a surf or getting in some of his own exercise.

Brendan Mason

Physiotherapist

Brendan was born and bred in Aspendale Gardens, and graduated from the University of Melbourne after topping every year of his degree. Brendan has been involved competitively in representative football, cricket and martial arts, as well as netball, swimming and a range of other sports. He has enjoyed incorporating his knowledge of physiotherapy and sport into treating a range of musculosketelal and sporting injuries. He thrives on the challenge of the assessment and management process to attain the greatest outcomes and performance for each and every patient.