All physiotherapists at the clinic are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. We are therefore bound by a Code of Ethics, and a commitment to continually further our education.

Each staff member has a special interest in specific fields of Physiotherapy, thereby broadening the services available to you.

Rob O'Donnell
Physiotherapist
Rob O’Donnell graduated from La Trobe University in 1992. He has special interests in the fields of athletics and running injuries, as well as wrist, hand and finger splinting. Rob has represented Australia on five occasions in long distance running and is still a regular on the running circuit.

Anthony Lance
Physiotherapist
Anthony Lance also graduated from La Trobe University in 1992. Anthony’s major sporting background is with football, and his special interests include knee and ankle injuries, as well as treatment of jaw (TMJ) conditions.

Neeraj Kochhar
Physiotherapist
Neeraj Kochhar graduated from the University of Melbourne with honors in 1998. Neeraj has been with SSPC since that time and took up Directorship in 2003. Outside sporting interests include cricket, squash and badminton. Treating cricket injuries remain a passion, along with treating shoulder injuries and knee injuries. Neeraj also has a special interest in the relationship between biomechanics and injury.

Amanda Hunt
Physiotherapist
Amanda Hunt graduated from La Trobe University in 1991. She has worked both in Geelong and Sydney and is a Mc Kenzie qualified practitioner. Amanda’s special interests are the treatment of spinal conditions as well as Women’s Health physiotherapy, in particular pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions. Amanda now combines her physiotherapy with motherhood.

Michelle O'Donnell
Physiotherapist
Michelle has joined the SSPC team after 8 years working at Malvern Sports Medicine Centre. Michelle was the head physio at Oakleigh Charges in the AFL Under 18 competition from 1996-2003. Already she has been involved in the treatment of Luke and Sam Power, Brett Thornton and Ian Prendergast. Michelle brings a great deal of experience to SSPC and enjoys treating all adolescent injuries, hand injuries and also runs SSPC's hydrotherapy program.

Jenny Turner
Physiotherapist
Jen joins us with a wealth of experience dealing with both the elite and general population. Jen has been at SSPC for 4 years now. Previous to this Jen spent 3 years in America, prior to which she ran a sports and spinal practice in Drysdale. Jen has worked at National and International Gymnastic events, the Australian Open Tennis and has also covered various Triathalon, Swimming and Netball events. Her outside interests include surfing, running bike riding and looking after her 2 young children.

Victoria Kahn
Physiotherapist
Vic joined SSPC after graduating with honors from Melbourne University in 2003. With a background in Netball, Athletics and Tennis in which she achieved state representation, she has an interest in all sports injuries. Vic is involved with the Ormond Amateur Football Club and the St Kilda Cricket Club, and she is particularly interested in treating shin pain in athletes of all levels. Vic was physio for the VAFA Representative Squad in 2006/07 and the All Australian U23 Football squad in 2007.

David Beed
Physiotherapist
David joined SSPC after graduating from Melbourne University in 2003. Since then, David has developed a special interest in treating running and cycling injuries and is quite an enthusiastic distance runner and cyclist himself. He also enjoys treating hamstring injuries and growth related problems in children. David has also worked as physiotherapist for the Prahran Football Club since 2004.

Leah Bailey
Physiotherapist
From the Penninsula, Leah makes the trek to East Bentleigh on a daily basis to treat her loyal following of patients. She enjoys treating sporting injuries and has spent the last 4 years working with local football clubs including Frankston and Old Haileybury. To complement her in-clinic consultation, Leah runs the "Lift-for-Life" program to assist Diabetics in managing their condition. She also performs a number of home visits assisting the eldery with various complaints ranging from back and neck pain to mobility issies. Outside interests include gymnastics, basketball and hockey which she plays competitively.

Alexander Hunter
Physiotherapist
Alex graduated from New Zealand in 2005 and has worked in sports and spinal physiotherapy since that time. He has a keen interest in Rugby injuries and plays at a high level himself.

Tanya Szylkrot
Physiotherapist
Tanya is a Mlebourne University Graduate and as a physiotherapist she has a very keen interest in sporting injuries especially in AFL footballers. To complement her work at SSPC Tanya is also a member of the Physio Team of the Western Bulldogs at AFL level. Her experience and work at the highest level has given her great exposure to the latest trends in sports medicine and orthopaedics. She is very interested in hip and groin pathology in athletes and clinical pilates.

Maria Katsouranis
Myotherapist
Maria is a qualified Myotherapist and Personal Trainer. She has a very loyal following of clients who seek her services for a variety of soft tissue ailments. Her myotherapy involves techniques such as traditional sports, remedial and therapeutic massage, dry needling and cupping. As well as her myotherapy consultation, Maria also runs group exercise classes at SSPC throughout the week and works very closely with our physiotherapy team.

Nicole Moroney
Dietitian
Nicole is an experienced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Nutritionist. She has a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a member of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia. Nicole has a wide range of dietetic experience working at both Caulfield and Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Services. As a mother of two young children Nicole’s areas of interest are pregnancy, children and family nutrition. Nicole is the founder of Best Food Forward and consults from SSPC on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

David Dzienciol
Orthotist
David graduated with honours from La Trobe University in 2003, and as a fully qualified Orthotist David manufactures his own orthotics rather than outsourcing them, as most Podiatrists do, to ensure they are made to the highest possible standard. David's main area of iinterest is custom and pre-fabricated foot orthotics however he also has extensive experience in the fitting and manufacture of various braces and compression garments for all parts of the body. David consults at SSPC twice a week, on Monday and Friday afternoons.

Stephanie
Reception
Joining SSPC in 2004, Stephanie was interested in the day-to-day operations of a physiotherapy clinic.  Bringing with her a significant amount of experience in customer service, and having completed her studies in book-keeping, Stephanie is now an integral part of the front-end management of our clinic.

Michelle
Reception
Joining SSPC in 2007, Michelle has taken to her job as a full time receptionist at SSPC with ease. Michelle's background was in the hospitality industry, however she has recently completed Medical Reception qualifications and is now a very valuable member of the SSPC team.

Lauren
Reception
Lauren joined SSPC as a casual receptionist in 2006 whilst studying her under-graduate course. Whilst being an important member of the SSPC, Lauren is also a very promising middle distance runner for Glenhuntly. Lauren is also a qualified personal trainer.