Physiotherapy

At Pursue Health we believe that all of our patients should be as active as they can be. Our physiotherapy team use the latest research, combined with their clinical knowledge and skills, to help you achieve the best outcomes.

We want you to be engaged in every treatment process and want you to understand your pathway to recovery. This all takes time, which is why we utilise 30 minute appointments to ensure that you leave understanding everything you need to do.

Our physiotherapists will assist in your recovery by:

1.  Completing a thorough and accurate assessment of your injury.

2.  Providing an in-depth explanation, including the underlying causes of your injury.

3.  Developing an effective treatment program which fits in with your lifestyle and goals.

4.  Use a range of treatment techniques including ‘hands-on’ methods, exercise, education and referral to other health practitioners if required.

At Pursue Health we don’t want to treat your symptoms; we want to understand your injury and develop a plan to ensure that you get back to your best. Whether you are returning to competitive sport after an ankle sprain, getting back to work after shoulder surgery, suffering with back or neck pain while sitting at your desk or living with knee or hip arthritis, ourphysiotherapists can help.

For an appointment with one of our physiotherapists, book online or call (03)9131 4977.

Rebates apply with private health insurance extras cover.

practitioners

Raymond Chan

Physiotherapist

Ray is a physiotherapist having graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters of Physiotherapy. He has been extensively involved in sports coverage in elite AFL, Soccer and basketball with the Eastern Ranges NAB league women’s teams, Melbourne City & Heidelberg United FC and the Victorian U18 Basketball Team.

Ray takes part in middle distance running and is a member of Box Hill Athletics Club and also is a keen road cyclist. Through his experience in sports as well as sports coverage he has developed a special interest in sporting injury in the endurance athlete, as well as their prevention through evidence based strength & rehabilitation. Away from physiotherapy Ray enjoys videography and languages.

Michael McCloskey

Physiotherapist

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.

Catya Josephides

Physiotherapist

Catya Josephides is a PHYSIOTHERAPIST and CLINICAL PILATES INSTRUCTOR having graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy course at the University of Melbourne and having previously completed a B. Science majoring in Human Structure and Function.

Catya has been involved in numerous sporting settings including Soccer (Football Victoria), Basketball (NBL1) and particularly with the Senior Women’s team of St. Kevin’s Old Boys Football Club in the VAFA.

Catya has a passion for rehabilitation in particular for the management of overuse injuries and tendinopathy. She has expertise in clinical pilates, muscle motor retraining, and strength based athletic development.
Catya has competed at a high level in cross country and athletics, and has been heavily involved in her own high performance strength training.

Away from work life Catya enjoys travel, cooking and trying all the best restaurants in Melbourne.

Paul Visentini

Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (FACP)

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.

Anthony Selby

Senior Physiotherapist

Anthony is an APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST who completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.

Since graduating in 2002 Anthony has worked in a variety of sports and clinical settings, working with multiple stage performances including 'Wicked' the musical. Anthony has been head physiotherapist locally for Parkdale Football Club in the VAFA and Southern United Hockey Club.

Anthony has a special interest in sporting injuries and injury prevention, in particular the pelvis, hip & groin, joint hypermobility and dance related injuries, including pre-pointe assessments.

Anthony uses his extensive experience to tailor individually specific approach to rehabilitation, self-management strategies and education, providing a pathway from acute injury to return to sport or function.

Steve Whytcross

Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (FACP)

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.

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