Wantirna South

Ric Amorganda

Physiotherapist

Language spoken - English, Filipino, and Bisaya

Main Clinical Interests:

• Musculoskeletal and sports injuries
• Neck and lower back injuries
• Hip, knee, and ankle rehab
• Return to work/Sport Rehabilitation
• Clinical Pilates and Rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Physiotherapy for Elderly

Ric completed his ‘Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Degree’. His interest originated by the fascination of how intricate the human body functions. This led to his love for analyzing and providing solutions for patients who have acquired injuries as well as those who aspire to be the best version of themselves.

Ric utilises taping, manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription in order to provide the best service for his clients, whether their injury is acute or long-term. Ric is a compassionate physio and strives hard to make his patients comfortable.

Ric loves to be active in the gym and to be outdoors. He is also a sports enthusiast and plays Rugby, basketball, and volleyball in his spare time.

Cheryl Austin

Physiotherapist

Cheryl is an experienced physio having worked in hospitals, community and clinical practice.

She is Dry Needling certified.

Clinical interests and expertise –

• NDIS & Neurological rehab (e.g. Parkinsons, Stroke, CP, MS etc)
• Work injuries and Rehabilitation
• Women’s Health – incontinence and pregnancy-related
• Pediatric cases
• Headaches and Migraines
• Back and Shoulder injuries
• Hip, Knee and Foot pain
• Arthritis patients

Daniel Stow

Physiotherapist

NIB First Choice Preferred Provider. Dry Needling Certified.

Main areas of clinical interest:

• Neck and lower back pain, headaches
• Clinical exercise / personal training
• Sporting injuries
• Osteoarthritis

Daniel graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree. His interest in the profession came from a great involvement in sport mainly, football and basketball and rehabilitating his own injuries.

Daniel has a passion for all musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. he utilises a variety of evidence-based techniques ranging from Manual therapy, Taping, Clinical Pilates to Functional exercise to achieve outcomes that clients want and enable them getting back to doing what they love.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys keeping active and can often be found at the gym or running around his local neighbourhood. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys getting along to many live sporting events and keeping up to date with the latest scores.

Regina Palicpic

Physiotherapist

NIB Preferred provider

Languages spoken - fluent in English, Filipino and Bisaya

Main Clinical Interests:

- Musculoskeletal injuries and pain

- Neck and lower back/pelvic girdle pain

- Workcover and TAC injuries

- Neurological rehabilitation

- Post-op rehabilitation

- Clinical Pilates and Rehabilitation

- Physiotherapy for Elderly

Regina completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2014 and has gained extensive experience over the years working in Phillipines, Qatar and Australia. She is passionate about providing long term solutions to her client's injuries and pain. Regina also has a variety of experience in hospital, out-patient and aged care setting.

Regina welcomes a challenge and is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care through evidence based treatment.

She believes that profoundness of knowledge is the key to become a better healthcare provider and this fuels her to pursue further studies in the field of Physiotherapy.

Aadi Hanskar

Physiotherapist

NIB Preferred provider

Languages spoken - fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi

Main Clinical Interests:

- Musculoskeletal pain and injuries

- Sporting injuries (football and Tennis)

- Workcover and TAC injuries

- Headaches and neck pain

- Neurological rehabilitation

- Post-op rehabilitation

- Kinesiotaping

Aadi completed his Masters In Public Health from Western Sydney University. He has gained extensive experience working in Physiotherapy Private practices, Community health care and also working with NDIS patients, providing physiotherapy.

Aadi is a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist and is passionate about working together with his patients and empowering them to achieve their health and fitness goals. He places emphasis on combining individualised exercise, education and manual therapy techniques, including kinesiotaping, in his rehabilitation programs.

Outside work, Aadi enjoys Taekwondo (1st Dan), gym, reading and exploring new places.

Mohsin Khan

Sports Physiotherapist

Dry Needling Certified. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 2. Certified Kinesiology Therapist (CKT). Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP).

Can speak English and Hindi fluently.

Mohsin is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and an experienced sports medical nomad working full-time.
He has been a Physiotherapist for athletes competing for Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian games, South Asian games and Commonwealth games within national sports institutes, & for professional sports teams (Amateur Boxing & Athletics). Having covered over 100 game days, and worked with over 1000 injured elite sports people during this period.

Mohsin is also an ASCA accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach.
He has significant experience in treating both the elite and amateur sports person, including:
* India’s top athletes/Olympians of Elite Men’s National Boxing and Athletics Team.
* Indian Super League and Pro Kabaddi League players
* Musculoskeletal patients at both Clinic and Hospital set up.

Mohsin has a real passion for returning his clients back to their chosen sport/activity/vocation. To achieve this he builds on his extensive academic qualifications by keeping up to with the latest research, ensuring his treatments are evidence-based, focused on injury prevention models and performance health strategies. Leaving no stone unturned in pursuing excellence in the sports industry.

Jonathan Lam

Physiotherapist

Jonathan has completed Bachelors of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Monash University. He is extremely passionate about helping all of his clients live healthier lives and be the best versions of themselves.

He is Dry Needling Certified, NIB Preferred provider.

He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Clinical Interests

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Hydrotherapy
• Work related injuries and Return to work rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Exercise and Rehab
• Paediatric Physiotherapy

Hai Ching Cheung

Senior Physiotherapist

Dry Needling Certified. GLA:D Certified.

Ching can fluently speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Main areas of clinical interest:
Womens health
Prenatal/Postnal
Cervicogenic headaches
Neck and lower back pain
Clinical Exercise
Aged Care

Born and raised in Singapore, Ching moved to Australia in 2010 to pursue her tertiary studies in Bachelor of Biomedicine at University of Melbourne. Her interest in the human body and its works prompted her to move to Sydney to further her education in physiotherapy. After graduating with Doctor of Physiotherapy from Macquarie University, she returned to Melbourne and started practicing as a physiotherapist.

Ching is passionate about learning and is always seeking the newest evidence based practice and research. She also has experience working with seniors in various healthcare settings and has particular interest in chronic pain management, back and neck pain. When the opportunity arises, Ching would also love to pursue a PhD in musculoskeletal area.

Outside of work, Ching likes to explore the city lane ways with her trusty camera and enjoys a good coffee with her fiancée, Alvin. She also enjoys fixing up a good meal for her family and friends.

Sheena Kirtane

APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Director

***Please be advised that appointments with Sheena may involve a small additional 'Senior Clinician' fee***

Dry Needling Certified.

Sheena can fluently speak English, Marathi, Hindi and can understand Gujarati.

Sheena is a titled member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, due to her completion of a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2010.

Sheena has gained extensive experience working in hospitals and private practices. She has always been very passionate about physiotherapy and its delivery to the community. Her special interests involve diagnosis and management of complex spine conditions (neck and back) and shoulder injuries that have difficulties recovering. She also takes interest in rehabilitation of sports injuries and assisting their return to sport. Sheena utilises dry needling and kineseo taping as adjuncts to manual therapy in the management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Sheena has gained vast experience in treating pelvic girdle pain and has had great results with her patients. She has great results treating patients with headaches, vertigo and TMJ (jaw) pain, as well as treating clients Pre and Post Pregnancy. 

Outside work, Sheena loves to spend time with her husband Asim and kids - Ishaan and Alysha.

Lincoln Wong

Senior Physiotherapist

NIB First Choice Preferred Provider.
Dry Needling Certified.

Main areas of clinical interest:

Sports injuries 
Knee and shoulder rehab 
Neck and lower back pain 
Clinical exercise 

Lincoln completed his studies at Latrobe University where he graduated with a Bachelor of applied science and Masters of Physiotherapy practice. 

Lincoln lives and grew up locally, where his interest in Physiotherapy originated after sustaining various injuries playing local sport, leading to a desire to be able to diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and sporting conditions. He also has experience in aged care and hospital settings treating neurological, post-operative and chronic pain issues throughout clinical placements. 

Outside of work, Lincoln plays senior footy for Wantirna South and has captained Templeton Cricket Club for the last 4 seasons. In his spare time, he enjoys having a hit of tennis, going to the gym and spending time with friends.

Devyani Tikle

Physiotherapist

Dry Needling Certified.

Can speak English, Marathi and Hindi fluently.

Main Areas of Interest:

Sports related injuries – rehabilitation and prevention

Special interest in cycling related overuse injuries 

Pain neuroscience

Hip and knee injuries

Lower back painless

Devyani completed her Master in Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. She has been a gymnast for 16 years which invoked her interest in the profession. She also aided an Indian ultra-cyclist in the capacity of a physiotherapist to complete Race Across America which further invoked her interests in the field of cycling related injuries.

Devyani believes in applying the three pillars of pain physiology; empathy, understanding and experience and empowering her patients to self-manage their conditions. She uses a multitude of techniques ranging from postural corrections and basic ergonomic setups to manual therapy and functional exercise therapy. 

Off work Devyani enjoys hiking and keeping active by engaging in yoga/ gym/ running. She is also a foodie and enjoys spending time learning new recipes. Playing musical instruments like guitar and casio and occasionally spending a few hours with a good mystery novel are some of her other interests.

Devyani enjoys the field of research as well and sees herself actively involved in some cycling-related research projects in the near future.

Kerri

Practice Manger

Kerri joined out team in April 2022 and is our Practice Manager.

Kerri has worked in the industry for 16 years prior to joining back in motion. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching sport and spending time outside. Kerri aims to help every person to the very best of her ability and is extremely adaptable and efficient in everything she does.

India

Receptionist

India joined our team mid 2021 and is currently studying Teaching at university. She has a passion for art, the beach and staying active! 

Sayurii

Receptionist

Coming Soon

Amy

Receptionist

Amy joined out team in September 2022 and strives to be a friendly face around the clinic. She enjoys staying active, going for runs and spending time with friends.

Kyra

Receptionist

Kyra is the newest face in our reception team. She strives to bring you the best customer service possible and will go an extra mile to make you feel welcome in the clinic.