Back In MotionMentone, VIC

Amanda “Mandy” Lowe

Practice Director and Physiotherapist

Amanda, better known as "Mandy”, launched the Mentone practice in October 2013 having worked at various Back In Motion practices since 2009. She graduated with honours from Melbourne University in 2008 with a passion for sporting injuries and chronic pain, and went straight into private practice. She has now developed a keen interest in the treatment and long term management of knee pain especially in runners. A desire to assist people with these often complex conditions of the knee came about after her own knee injury in 2006. Mandy has excellent diagnostic skills and uses a range of treatment techniques including dry needling and clinical Pilates. After many years as Pilates Co-ordinator at a different Back In Motion practice, she has extensive knowledge in using clinical pilates to manage a wide range of chronic and acute injuries.

When not at work, Mandy can often be found doing her own Pilates, walking her dogs or watching the latest, most terrifying horror movie.

** Please note that appointments with the Director may incur an additional fee

Mystery Tat

Physiotherapist

Mystery graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy Practice. She believes that everyone's injuries, needs and goals are different and will endeavour to work with clients to achieve their very best. Mystery is especially interested in women's health, dance related injuries and spinal conditions such as scoliosis. She has had many years working in football clubs, on and off-field, and is proficient in dry needling.

When not working, Mystery is an avid baker and likes to explore Melbourne's finest food adventures.

Mystery is fluent in Vietnamese as well as English

Zeb Ariaratnam

Physiotherapist

Zeb grew up in Melbourne and graduated from La Trobe University. He has a keen interest in low back pain and the lifestyle and occupational factors which can contribute to it. He enjoys finding new and exciting ways to help clients get back to what they love. Zeb has worked as a sports trainer for a local football club for many years. This has enabled him to develop a greater appreciation of the rehabilitation process for sporting injuries and advance his clinical reasoning.

Outside of work, Zeb loves watching and playing sport, particularly Australian Rules Football. He also loves meeting up with friends for dinner or a movie and going on summer road trips.

Nicholas Matkovic

Physiotherapist

Nick grew up in the Nation's capital and graduated from the University of Canberra.

Nick has had an interest in physiotherapy since a young age after having his own injury and physiotherapy experience whilst playing sport. Since then, Nick has adopted a holistic approach to managing injuries and has a special interest in spinal conditions and post-operative rehabilitation. He enjoys establishing relationships with people of all ages and is committed to helping them achieve their goals.

When Nick isn't working he enjoys watching and playing sport, in particular tennis and soccer. He also loves travelling and is looking forward to exploring all Melbourne has to offer.

Rachel Armstrong

Practice Manager

Originally from Alberta, Canada, Rachel moved to Melbourne in 2014 with her physiotherapist husband. She has worked in various management roles within retail and hospitality.

Rachel loves travelling to new places, cooking and spending time with her husband and two adopted kittens.

Rachel looks forward to her future with Back In Motion Mentone and working with a great team.

Brianna Sutcliffe

Receptionist

Brianna is currently completing her post-graduate physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne, having previously completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours at Deakin University. Since finishing school she has managed to visit over 30 countries with the most recent trip to Scandinavia and Russia! 

When Brianna is not studying she enjoy's going to the beach to stand up paddle board or windsurf, going for runs and dancing, having grown up performing Calisthenics for many years.

Having recently joined the Back In Motion team at Mentone, she looks forward to the learning opportunities it will bring.

Vanessa O'Farrell

Receptionist

After working for many years in the library industry, a passion for food has led Vanessa into completing qualifications in nutrition. She lives within walking distance to the beach in Frankston and loves walking there during her free time.

Laura Bennetts

Receptionist

Laura has been working as a receptionist for over 10 years, including various sports and recreation centres and the BIC head office. Whilst working Laura completed a medical receptionist course to help her move into the allied health industry.

Outside of work, Laura loves spending time with her german shepherd, taking her for a walk on the beach or to Cheltenham Park. Laura is a massive movie buff and loves a cozy night in catching up on the latest episodes of her favorite TV shows.

Laura is looking forward to getting to know all the clients at Back In Motion Mentone!