Paul is a SPECIALIST SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST (FACP), one of only seven physiotherapists in Victoria with this clinical specialty, and a MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST TITLEHOLDER. He is a director of Physiosports Brighton and has been a practicing physiotherapist for 20 years.
Paul has provided services to the Melbourne Tigers NBL basketball team (1998-2005), Collegians Football Club (2001-), EPS, AFS, Mercury Multisport and Tr-Response triathlon squads, Southern Saints Netball Club (2009-), and the Brighton Grammar Boat Club (2002-).

He has been a clinical tutor in the Melbourne & Latrobe University Masters in Sports Physiotherapy courses, and a member of the Victorian Institute of Sport Patellar Tendon study group.

Paul has a special interest in the lower back/pelvis, overuse injuries of the lower limb, as well as the assessment of bike set-up and its relationship to injury.

Bec is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor who graduated from the University of South Australia. She has experience working in private practice in Adelaide and is excited to be relocating to Melbourne to join the team!

Bec has special interest in Dance Physiotherapy, having spent many years dancing Ballet herself and competing at a state level. She enjoys working with dancers to develop strategies to improve technique and prevent injury. This includes pre-pointe assessments and education.

After many years teaching Ballet, fitness and Barre classes, Bec went on to complete her Clinical Pilates training through the APPI (2016). She enjoys utilising Clinical Pilates in a 1:1 and small group setting as a way to guide rehabilitation for sporting performance and injury prevention. She has particular experience working with pre and post-natal women to provide safe strategies for strength and exercise in the child-bearing year.

Bec is currently undertaking post-graduate study in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University.

Natasha Sneddon is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor who graduated with first class Honours from Monash University. She represented Australia as a Rhythmic Gymnast for a number of years after which she developed a passion for Pilates. Natasha has been teaching at KX Pilates for the past 2 years, where she was awarded Trainer of the year in 2017, and has worked in AFL football at Old Melbournians Football Club, the Caulfield Grammarians Football Club and more recently, the AFL Academy development program (2017).
Natasha has a special interest in group based training programs including Pilates, Strength and Conditioning, Falls and Balance, and is qualified in lpresenting the world leading GLAD group training program for Osteoarthritis. Further special interest is found in the management of sporting injuries related to AFL, gymnastics and running. She is a keen runner and high level skier.

Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. A lifelong love of sports lead to Tom being interested in the human body and performance. This turned into a passion for returning individuals of all ages back from injury through rehabilitation. Tom is now a qualified GLA:D instructor for those with hip and knee osteoarthritis as he looks to use exercise to improve patient’s physical capabilities.
With previous experience as a tennis coach, Tom gets the most satisfaction out of helping individuals achieve their goals. Tom enjoys keeping people active and doing what they love most. He himself continues to stay active, playing competitive local footy, keeping strong through weightlifting and walking his dog.

Hesh is a PODIATRIST who completed his Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice at La Trobe University. Since completing his studies Hesh headed up practices across Glen Eira, Bayside and Mount Waverley.

Over the past 5 years Hesh developed his clinical skills in the management of the musculoskeletal overuse injuries, general podiatry, paediatric patients, diabetic patients, work related injuries and nail surgeries. Hesh has a particular interest in lower limb biomechanics and musculoskeletal overuse injuries of the foot and ankle.

Hesh holds current memberships of the Podiatry Association and the Australasian Academy of Podiatry Sports Medicine. Hesh has completed additional courses to offer a wider range of treatments for his patients. Hesh actively pursues professional development by attending conferences and workshops to keep up to date with the latest advances in technology and evidence-based treatment.

Additional Training: Shockwave therapy, Dry Needling, Injection therapy (Prolotherapy) and Fiberglass casting.

Outside of podiatry, Hesh’s interests revolve around sport, Hesh is a one-eyed Collingwood supporter, who also loves an occasional hit of the sticks and playing Futsal (social sports) with his mates.

Riley is a PODIATRIST. Riley spent 4 years at La Trobe University completing his Masters in Podiatric Practice. He spent time abroad with Podiatrists from the UK, New Zealand and at Singapore’s largest hospital. Riley enjoys all aspects Podiatry, with a particular interest in nail surgeries and biomechanics.

Riley has practiced in Melbourne for the last 5 years as the head Podiatrist at two clinics, exposing him to a large variety of patients and treatments. Riley is a big sports fan, playing volleyball and futsal and enjoying his hawks win on the MCG.

“I love finding the best treatment plan for each patient and building rapport with each patient.”

Sally Martin, is a REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST with more than 25 years of extensive experience in Remedial, Therapeutic, Sports, Pregnancy massage and Dry Needling.

Sally was a professional ironman competitor and her passions include mountain biking, paddle boarding, yoga and her family.

Tim is a SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST who has gained his qualification from the Australian College of Sports Therapy in 2014. Tim has also been a gymnastics coach at the Highett Youth Club for the past 12 years. Through his desire to improve as a coach he found himself learning more about anatomy, injury prevention and strength training, which led him to his further training as a Sports Therapist. Tim is experienced with elite level athletes such as AFL footballers and Commonwealth Games athletes, especially gymnasts. He is also proficient in dealing with everyday clients who are looking to feel or perform better in their sports and activities as well as addressing specific injury concerns and general tissue wellness through regular massage.

Michael is a PHYSIOTHERAPIST and CLINICAL PILATES PRACTITIONER and a director of Physiosports Brighton. Michael graduated from Latrobe University in 2002. He has extensive experience in private practice, working both in Australia and the United Kingdom, with a special interest in sporting injuries.

Michael was employed by and travelled with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in the elite English Premier League, as well as being a Physiotherapist for the Australian Masters Games Hockey. He has been a player and Physiotherapist with the Old Mentonians Football Club and is currently a team physiotherapist for Old Brighton Grammarians in the VAFA.

Michael has a special interest in the prevention of sporting injury, as well as the management of lower back and pelvic dysfunction.

Steve is a SPECIALIST SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy) and a director of Physiosports Brighton. He graduated with honors from Melbourne University in 1999 and was awarded fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapy after completing his Specialisation exams in 2015.

Steve has worked extensively with elite athletes both in Australia and the United Kingdom predominately in soccer, tennis and athletics. He currently oversees the sports medicine programs for Old Brighton Grammarians and Caulfield Grammarians Football Club (VAFA).

Steve is passionate about advancing physiotherapy practice and is committed to providing the profession with access to the world’s leading clinicians and researchers. He has lectured widely to post-graduate physiotherapists and health professionals and has co-developed the Physiosports Mastering Load series and Science of Cycling courses, as well as, regularly facilitating symposia including Tendinopathy and management of the Adolescent athlete.

A keen golfer and cyclist, Steve has a special interest in the biomechanics of these sports and provides specialised bike set-up and golf assessments at Physiosports.