Melton

Jay Chidananda

Practice Director & Principal Physiotherapist

Jay is the Practice Director and Senior Physiotherapist at Back In Motion Melton & Bacchus Marsh. He completed his Masters in Orthopaedics, Sports & Manual Physiotherapy from University of South Australia in 2008. He has over a decade experience working in private practice & various sporting teams in SA & Vic. 

Jay started Bacchus Marsh & Melton Private practice in 2012, and in 2016 re-branded both the practices to Back In Motion Bacchus Marsh & Melton. 

Jay is proficient in Manipulative Physiotherapy as well as Holistic Rehabilitation. He has great diagnostic skills, and employs a range of therapeutic techniques in managing most difficult & complex conditions. Jay has special interest in treating Headaches, Cervical & Shoulder injuires.

He oversees overall practice management & mentors his team on weekly basis to keep them up to date with recent evidence & research.

Sanhita Pant

Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Conditions, Sports, Clinical Exercise, Massage

Sanhita is a longstanding member of the team. She brings along extensive experience in treating wide variety of Musculoskeletal and Women’s Health related injuries.

Her clinical interests are in the management of neck pain and headaches, low back pain, shoulder and hip injuries. She enjoys helping women with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, mastitis, and pelvic floor muscles weakness.

After giving birth to 2 young kids by Caesarean section, she has developed strong interest in assisting and empowering women with Post-partum recovery, both preparing and recovering from belly birth. She has done advanced training in Caesarean section birth and Physiotherapy rehab, Mastitis, Diastasis Recti recovery, Incontinence and Pelvic organ prolapse management.

Sanhita uses wide range of Physiotherapy skills in treating her patients. These include Dry needling, Manual therapy, Soft tissue massage, and Personalised Exercise program. She has done advanced training in Clinical Pilates and successfully uses that as a rehab tool both with clients recovering with injuries or those with goal of general fitness and conditioning. She is a certified GLA:D practitioner and a strong advocate of exercise in the management of Osteoarthritis.

Favourite part about her work is to be able to meet with different people, listening to their stories and able to help and empower them achieve their goals.

She practices what she preaches and does regular Pilates and Strength training herself. She loves going on bush walk and long drives with family. She loves eating Thai and Malaysian food when dinning out. Always welcome on any recommendations!!

Callan Dockeary

Physiotherapist

Callan has completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. He is an old Melton local and is truly excited to be back home working to help our community both improve their optimal health and return to work or sport pain-free.

Throughout his studies Callan has worked with a wide-variety of clients with challenging and complex injuries/complaints. His areas of interests include sports injury prevention, post-surgical rehab, chronic pain management, headaches and dizziness.

Callan has a strong belief that good health is not merely the absence of disease or injury but achieved through addressing all factors that influence our overall well-being, providing clients with the tools and knowledge to manage their complaints effectively and live healthy and enjoyable lives.

Callan has a strong passion towards sports, having played tennis as a junior and currently playing senior football. As an avid North Melbourne supporter, please be kind to Callan during these tough months coming up! During his down time he enjoys hitting the golf course to try improve his somewhat terrible putting game, any tips are welcomed!

Himani Raval

Physiotherapist

Himani completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, Bendigo.  

Himani is passionate about treating Musculoskeletal injuries with a keen interest in educationg clients on how to prevent injuries. Her holistic and client-focused approach to active rehabilitation ensures clients feel empowered and confident in achieving lasting outcomes.

Himani loves to interact with people and carries a happy-go-lucky attitude towards life. She spends her leisure time at gym, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. Himani also enjoys cooking but would never mind being served a ready meal by her loved ones. Well, who doesn't!

Daniel Jurjevic

Physiotherapist

Daniel completed his Masters of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University, Bendigo. Daniel’s university studies gave him the opportunity to work alongside patients in a variety of healthcare settings which included hospitals, community health and private practice.

Daniel’s interests include treating sport-related musculoskeletal injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. He has a strong passion for educating patients and empowering them for better health for the long term.

Over the years, Daniel developed his passion for sport and rehabilitation through his years as a soccer player. From a young age, he has been accustomed to sports injuries and has worked with many physiotherapists who helped shape his love for the industry.

Outside of physiotherapy, Daniel enjoys watching soccer, weightlifting and is never one to miss an opportunity for a good hike!

Kirbhie Burgos

Physiotherapist

Kirbhie completed her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in the Philippines in 2010.

Kirbhie firmly believes in building trust and fostering a collaborative partnership with each patient, encouraging them to actively participate in their rehabilitation journey. By integrating evidence-based practices with a holistic approach, Kirbhie develops personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs and goals of every individual.

Beyond her professional life, Kirbhie enjoys maintaining her physical well-being by frequenting the gym. She also has an adventurous spirit, which fuels her love for traveling and exploring new places. Additionally, Kirbhie appreciates the culinary world and enjoys dining out at various restaurants.

Dona Mathew

Physiotherapist

Dona Mathew completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India in 2007. With a strong focus on patient empowerment, Dona strives to actively involve her patients in their rehabilitation journey. Building trust and fostering collaboration form the bedrock of her patient-centered approach.

Dona's commitment to delivering exceptional care extends to continuously expanding her knowledge of various musculoskeletal conditions. By integrating evidence-based practices with a holistic approach, she develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and aspirations.

Dona Mathew is an empathetic professional who prioritizes providing personalized care to her patients. She aims to empower individuals and assist them in achieving their rehabilitation goals within a supportive and collaborative environment. Dona is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of her patients and helping them regain their physical well-being.

Trent Patel

Physiotherapist

Trent completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology, after completing his Bachelor of Exercise Science at LaTrobe University. Throughout his university studies, Trent has been involved in a variety of settings including hospital, private practice and aged care, and has seen and been involved in a variety of complex and challenging conditions. He has also worked as a footy sports trainer. 

Trent’s areas of interest include sporting injuries and post-op rehabilitation. He utilises his great communication skills, combined with manual therapy, exercise prescription and patient education to rehabilitate and empower others.

As a teenager, Trent played both soccer and tennis and had his fair share of injuries, which lead him to many physiotherapy sessions and ultimately becoming a physiotherapist! He enjoys all things footy, tennis and soccer.

In his spare time, he enjoys going for walks with his dog Harley, spending time with family and friends, travelling, and supporting his Adelaide Crows.

Dr Mikela Miller

Osteopath

Mikaela is a skilled and dedicated Osteopath born and raised in Bacchus Marsh. She completed her Bachelors and Masters of Osteopathy at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Mikaela firmly believes in taking a holistic approach to treatment and believes that each individual is unique, and therefore, takes a hands-on tailored approach to her treatments to suit the specific needs and conditions of her patients.

Mikaela follows evidence-based practices and utilizes a wide range of manual therapy techniques to address musculoskeletal issues effectively. She is well-versed in various treatment types, including dry needling, cupping, and exercise prescription, which allows her to provide personalized care to her patients.

Mikaela has a passion for treating chronic pain, back and neck pain, headaches, pregnancy-related pain, and sporting injuries.

During Mikaela’s downtime she enjoys spending time with her family and puppy, online gaming and traveling.

Dr Larry Sakellarides

Podiatrist

Larry graduated from La Trobe University as a Podiatrist completing his double degree with a Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Podiatric Practice. Prior to this, he also has completed a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science degree, Remedial Massage Diploma and a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) degree.

Larry’s clinical experience has spanned over 12 years now and he also has over 9 years of academic experience as a Remedial/Myotherapy teacher. His clinical work has seen him across the private sector working in multiple clinics, with major elite sporting teams and Olympic level athletes. He has also developed experience in the public sector including leading hospitals and community health centres. Larry currently also works closely with the NDIS and aged care demographics outside of My FootDr.

The combination of Larry’s long experience has made him a well rounded and holistic practitioner who believes that patient centred care, communication and education are amongst the most important aspects of a sound management plan. Larry’s podiatry interests include but are certainly not limited to dermatological, biomechanical, high risk feet (wound management), surgical and paediatrics. Larry loves to draw on all of his modalities when assessing/treating to ensure his patients receive all that he can provide.

Larry believes that your feet can be often neglected despite literally holding you up all day and there is a strong relationship between concerns in your feet and the rest of your body. Larry prides himself on providing options to choosing the best management plan as supported by evidence and will always work with you to choose as conservative as possible.

Larry loves to travel and embrace all that the world has to offer with his soon to be wife and generally has a strong sense of adventure and risk taking but just as much loves to have family time at home around delicious food and his dogs.

Adeline Antony

Physiotherapist (Currently practicing at Bacchus Marsh practice only)

Adeline completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2004 and successfully pursued Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy from University of Melbourne (2007). She brings extensive experience from working in Public, Private and Aged Care settings, helping clients restore their lifestyle optimally. Her vibrant and pleasant personality has helped improve the quality of lives of number of elderly clients by implementing fall prevention strategies, strengthening, gait & balance programs. In 2012 Adeline & her husband Jay started Private Practice at Bacchus Marsh & Melton which later became Back In Motion Bacchus Marsh & Melton.

Apart from this, Adeline is passionate about enabling women to exercise throughout their pregnancy and following the birth of their baby through ante-natal and post-natal rehabilitation. She enjoys treating women’s health issues (mastitis, pelvic girdle pain, incontinence & abdominal muscle separation) by providing education and rehabilitation through Clinical Exercise & Aquatic Physiotherapy.

She assists in smooth functioning of both the practices.In her spare time, Adeline enjoys cooking & spending time with her family.