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Opening hours

Mon:8:00am - 8:00pm

Tues:8:00am - 8:00pm

Wed:8:00am - 8:00pm

Thurs:8:00am - 8:00pm

Fri:8:00am - 4:00pm

Sat:8:00am - 1:00pm

Class Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

7:00am
7:40am

40 minutes
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Manali Karadkar

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Manali Karadkar

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Faye Vidamo

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

10:40am
11:20am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

10:40am
11:20am

40 minutes
11:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Mandy Lowe

11:00am
11:40am

40 minutes
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Manali Karadkar

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Faye Vidamo

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Manali Karadkar

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Faye Vidamo

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
7:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Manali Karadkar

7:20pm
8:00pm

40 minutes
8:00pm

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

Monday

Thursday

Saturday

Get in touch

If you wish to get in touch directly, we can be reached at mentone@backinmotion.com.au.

TELEHEALTH

In response to the COVID 19 situation, we are continuing to provide in person consultations for those who hands on manual treatment or close supervision is necessary. In order to provide alternative means to access our services for those clients not in that scenario, we now have a Telehealth platform available – enabling you to have a Physiotherapy consultation via video chat.

To access this service, you will simply need a computer (smart devices can be used however the quality of the consultation may not be as good) with an internet connection and camera. We will send you an email with information on how the appointment will go ahead, followed by a specific invitation from the physiotherapist. We’re here to help you on your journey to recovery to get you moving again.

How To Book:

1. Email our team at mentone@backinmotion.com.au or call Back In Motion Mentone on 9583 1149 to schedule a time.

2. Your consultation can be a standard review appointment for an issue you have already been working on with us (up to 20 minutes at $80) or extended if you are a new client or an existing client with a new injury (up to 40 minutes at $125).

3. Once you have made your booking, payment can be made over the phone prior to your appointment.

4. Download the Zoom video meeting application on your computer by visiting this page https://zoom.us/

4. When you receive your unique invitation from the physiotherapist, simply click on the link in the email. The Zoom application will open and you will be linked to your physiotherapist when they are ready

Tip: Don't forget to check your video and microphone are working prior to your appointment to ensure a smooth consultation.

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Back In Motion Mentone

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Our Practice

Who we are

We provide physio, remedial massage, Clinical Exercise and exercise rehab to Mentone, Cheltenham, Parkdale, Beaumaris & Bayside Melbourne. We have one-on-one and semi-private classes and because our services are delivered by physiotherapists you can claim them on private health insurance with extras

Why we're different

A "quick-fix" for your pain or injury might sound good, but over time is proven to be inconvenient, costly and ineffective in comparison to taking preventative measures. Our unique clinical approach, Results4Life, keeps you on track towards optimal lifelong physical health.

Our guarantee

We are committed to your satisfaction and delivering the very best in physiotherapy care, customer service and outcomes. If you are not 100% satisfied with your experience at Back In Motion, we will refund your money on your last session and deliver your next session free.
For full terms and conditions click here

Our Service Offering

Physiotherapy

Whether you have back pain, neck pain, flexibility or mobility issues, our physios at Back In Motion can help resolve your pain and improve the quality of your life. 

Find out why physiotherapy is a GP's most recommended health professional today.

What can Back In Motion physio do for me?

We'll use the latest clinical research and physio equipment to develop a personal treatment plan to help you recover for your specific condition.

You don’t need a GP's referral to see a physio, and often we'll work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for your specific condition or injury.

How will a Back In Motion physio assess my injury?

We'll assess your condition to diagnose the problem and focus on how to help you heal with tangible tools like Results4Life®

What sort of treatments do Back In Motion physios use?

Treatments include:

- Exercise prescription
- Postural analysis and correction
- Soft tissue massage/mobilization
- Dry needling
- Management of lifestyle issues such as desk set up, pillow and gym programs
- Prescription of aids such as crutches, orthotics and braces

What else does Back In Motion offer? 

We’re a one-stop shop for allied health, and also offer related health services such as clinical/reformer Clinical Exercise, remedial massage, exercise rehab and more.

We work in partnership with you to identify how we can resolve your pain and condition, and then how to heal you and get you stronger to ensure it does not happen again. 

Clinical Exercise

Whether you’re wanting to improve your flexibility, core strength or your posture, Back In Motion offers Clinical Exercise and reformer Pilates facilitated by qualified physios.

Many gyms and exercise studios offer Clinical Exercise these days, but few places offer personalised and tailored programs to help you recover, achieve your goals sooner and help stay injury-free.

Why should I do Clinical Exercise & Pilates at Back In Motion?

Our qualified physios supervise you during class to offer you a safe and effective program.

When you do Clinical Exercise with us, you’re in a smaller class with an individual program designed just for you – so you’ll progress faster and are less likely to get injured.

What equipment is available at Back In Motion?

We offer a range of specialised Pilates equipment, including reformers, trapeze tables and floor-based exercises to help you progress and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Who will benefit the most out of Clinical Exercise & Pilates?

Clinical Exercise can benefit everyone – from the elite athlete wanting to improve their core strength, to a beginner seeking to improve their flexibility and muscle strength.

We recommend all of our Back In Motion clients try Clinical Exercise at least once. Once you see the results and feel the benefits, you'll be hooked!

What are the health benefits of Clinical Exercise & Pilates?

The health benefits of Clinical Exercise include improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, core stability, improved balance, spine stabilisation and improved posture.

Remedial Massage

The Back In Motion Mentone experience – Remedial Massage

Located right outside the new Mentone train station we are easily accessible and have plenty of nearby parking at the local Coles carpark. Back In Motion Mentone offers expert remedial massage services.

Massage is often incorporated in our physiotherapy treatment sessions as we believe it is a vital part of the injury management and recovery process. By providing short term pain relief we can increase range, reduce sensitivity, and allow our clients to perform their exercises. In some cases, the pain from tight muscles and trigger points can make it very difficult to perform the exercises we require to avoid future tightness. It can be a viscous circle sometimes, so we try to break the circle by providing massage, removing the tightness and then coming out of that and into an exercise program.

Our massage appointments are all performed by our fully qualified physiotherapists. Physios are experts in the human body and movement. Not only can we provide remedial massage (or relaxation if that's what you're after), we are skilled in assessing and diagnosing pain.

Exercise and Rehab

Whether you have lower back pain, neck pain or a shoulder injury, exercise rehabilitation can help. Our exercise programs can help with increasing fitness, weight loss, injury rehabilitation, endurance training or strengthening, in a safe way that minimises risk of injury.

Our qualified staff use the latest clinical research and physio equipment to develop a personal exercise plan to help you improve flexibility, mobility, and strength.

Dry needling

Whether you have back pain, neck pain or other musculoskeletal injuries, dry needling with acupuncture needles can be an effective part of your treatment plan.

Dry needling can help reduce muscle tension and pain levels and trigger a healing response in injured tissues within the body. As opposed to acupuncture, dry needling works directly on the injured body part, not meridian or energy flows.

Custom Orthotics

When a small problem develops in your feet, a subtle change in the way you walk can cause a chain reaction that alters your posture and movement mechanics. The symptom of poor foot mechanics can include localised foot pain, bunions, arch or heel pain, leg or knee pain, hip or back pain – and even neck pain. Custom orthotics have been shown to correct these issues, giving you improved balance, posture, and general wellbeing.

Mums & Bubs

Our Mums & Bubs classes are the ideal way to get back to exercise safely and to recover after giving birth, whether it be your first bub or your third. The class runs for 40 minutes and is a circuit class using our Clinical Exercise reformer beds, cardio equipment, weights, the Clinical Exercise trapeze table and much more.

When can I attend?
Once your bub is 6 weeks old and your doctor has cleared you to start exercise again you are welcome to come along.

How do I get started?
Give our friendly reception team a call. We will first book you in for a 20 minute free assessment with our physiotherapist to determine your goals and exactly what you’d like to get out of the class. This allows us to slightly tailor your class experience to your needs. It also gives you time to meet the physio taking the class, check out our gym and find out a bit more about the class.

Do I bring my baby?
Bubs are welcome to come along but we’re also happy if you would prefer to leave them with a loved one or carer. We understand that babies may need to be fed, hugged or sleep before, during or after the class. We have plenty of rooms and a large reception area where you can feed or change nappies if you need. If your little one is upset during the class, don’t worry! Lots of our clients bring their children along to their appointments so we are very much used to the crying if it does happen. But hopefully with lots of different things to look at they’ll be quite happy playing on the floor whilst you exercise.

Unfortunately if your bub is old enough to move/crawl, they will need to either stay at home or stay in the pram for safety in the gym.

Aged Care Physiotherapy

We provide a range of physiotherapy services for seniors and residencies in the community. We support aged care facilities, supported residential services, and retirement villages. We can also visit clients in the privacy of their own home.

Vibration Therapy

We offer side-alternating, high frequency vibration therapy using a vibration platform. You can experience results not only as treatment for an existing health concern but as a preventative measure for a diverse range of health issues including back pain, falls prevention, core strength, and elite performance.

Telehealth

Telehealth – your online Physio now available 

Need to see your Physio but unable to get into the practice?

We now have an alternative! We have launched Telehealth, an online Physio service to provide Physiotherapy consultations over video

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Meet the team

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Manali Karadkar

Physiotherapist

Manali Karadkar

Physiotherapist

Manali, a graduate of the University of South Australia, holding a Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) and exhibits a profound passion for musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Her academic journey began with the completion of a Bachelor's degree from Maharashtra University in India. Manali's professional experience includes a three-year tenure as a full-time Physiotherapist in a Sports and Musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinic in Bombay, where her interest in managing acute injuries and working with athletes flourished.

Having collaborated with a sub-elite soccer club and presently engaged with the “Hampton Hammers” football club, Manali focuses her expertise on treating clients with back, neck, and shoulder issues. She firmly believes in the efficacy of exercise prescription in optimal doses to not only resolve existing problems but also prevent their recurrence.

While relatively new to Melbourne, Manali embraces the city's offerings by indulging in activities such as hikes, long drives, and exploring the diverse culinary landscape. Fluent in Hindi, Marathi, and English, Manali brings a multicultural and language-diverse perspective to her professional interactions.

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Faye Vidamo

Physiotherapist

Faye Vidamo

Physiotherapist

Faye possesses fluency in both English and Tagalog (Filipino).

Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in the Philippines, Faye has since established Australia as her home.

Faye's professional passion centers around chronic low back pain and acute shoulder injuries. She is dedicated to assisting her clients in achieving their goals and realizing their optimal physical well-being.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Faye's upbringing instilled a love for recreational sports, including swimming, running, and more recently, cycling. In addition, she enjoys culinary experiences through dining out and embarks on road trips with friends and family.

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Caitlyn D'Souza

Physiotherapist

Caitlyn D'Souza

Physiotherapist

Caitlyn is a graduate of Australian Catholic University. With a background spanning three years as a sports trainer at various distinguished football and cricket clubs, she specialized in applying therapeutic taping and guiding players through tailored exercise programs as directed by physiotherapeutic protocols. Caitlyn actively contributed to injury prevention and management during on-field activities, demonstrating a proficiency in promptly attending to injuries.

Her professional interests lie in women's health and geriatrics, and she aspires to pursue a master's degree in the future. Caitlyn holds a particular passion for addressing issues related to hip, knee, and ankle injuries. In her approach, she emphasizes the use of prescribed exercises, meticulously progressing them as clients advance.

Caitlyn firmly believes in the efficacy of active exercise as a paramount physiotherapeutic intervention, not only for injury management but also for proactively preventing future incidents. Outside of her professional pursuits, she engages in recreational netball with peers and cultivates personal interests such as cinema and quality time with her family.

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Amanda or Mandy Lowe

Managing Director & Senior Physiotherapist

Amanda or Mandy Lowe

Managing Director & Senior Physiotherapist

** NOTE ** There is an additional fee to see our senior physiotherapist.

Amanda, affectionately known as “Mandy,” inaugurated the Mentone practice in October 2013 following a dedicated five-year tenure with the BIM family.

Her primary focus lies in the realm of recreational and competitive runners grappling with knee pain, specifically Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Mandy's approach to managing this condition involves a comprehensive strategy encompassing exercise rehabilitation and load management. Additionally, she adeptly handles hand injuries, addressing concerns such as instability, thumb pain, and tendon issues, along with providing effective management for pain in the jaw/TMJ.

Mandy firmly believes in the power of positivity, optimism, and maintaining a cheerful demeanor as essential components for successful recovery from any injury.

Outside of her professional commitments, Mandy finds enjoyment in going to the gym and indulging in the thrills of watching scary movies.

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Jo

Receptionst

Jo

Receptionst

Jo is a true blue Mentone local and loves the hot and iced coffee at Busy Boy café. She is looking forward to meeting everyone and working with her fabulous friend Sarah.

In her spare time, Jo likes to do lots of baking, catch up with friends, and pat everyone’s dog on her walks in the area.

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Tania

Receptionist

Tania

Receptionist

Tania is a local who loves walking her dog to the beach and catching up with family and friends at the local cafes. She is passionate about helping others and is excited to be working with the Back In Motion Mentone team.

In Tania's spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and being outdoors.

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Vandana "Van"

Receptionist

Vandana "Van"

Receptionist

Van is currently studying primary education; she is passionate about helping others and encouraging them to reach their goals. She is excited to join the Back In Motion Mentone team and make a positive impact on the community.

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Briony

Receptionist

Briony

Receptionist

Briony is currently on maternity leave, we wish her all the best and can't wait to see her back again next year!