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Bianca has a background in Remedial Massage Therapy and has also completed an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy. Her treatments are focused on eliminating pain and restoring full muscle and joint mobility through a range of techniques such as trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping and education. Over the years Bianca has seen a variety of concerns and has a special interest in hip pain, postural imbalances and muscle strains. She cares for a wide variety of clients of all ages and goals and has enjoyed treating at cricket clubs and events such as relay for life. She has always wanted to work in an industry where she can help people in making positive changes to their health and wellbeing, strongly believing in the benefits of treating the body as a whole and achieving a better quality of life. Outside of the clinic you will usually find Bianca at the beach, riding her bike or playing basketball.

Richard has a background in multidirectional sports and a desire to help people get back to or remain at their best. He takes great pride in being able to partner with clients to find the right track from day one, always with an eye towards a return to your hobbies and chosen sport. Richard has an interest in athletic lower limb injuries and shoulder instability, hoping to help people reach the heights in sport that he was never able to (allegedly due to circumstances outside of his control). Richard is accredited as a GLAD practitioner, specializing in addressing the needs of the osteoarthritic population, and will open for Clinical Pilates classes soon. He can draw from invaluable experiences in hydrotherapy treatment, sports training with the Melbourne University Rugby Club, and his own life in sports. Richard enjoys working with clients to integrate rehabilitation and exercise within their life for the greatest chance at success. He enjoys traveling, surfing, basketball, and silly philosophical questions. Richard once claimed he is unique because he traveled around Europe in his early 20s. He even went to Bali once!

Holly is a qualified Osteopath and Clinical Pilates instructor whose passion for Osteopathy stemmed from high school sporting injuries and a history of osteopathic treatment for migraines during her first university degree. Holly is also teaching reformer pilates and clinical pilates as she loves helping people to keep moving and feel strong. Holly’s interest in helping people and exercise stems from her high school years and her experience both as a pilates client and an instructor. She grew up playing lots of sports including netball, footy and running which she continues to love doing now. As well as exercise she loves movement, clinical pilates and rehabilitation. Holly is passionate about helping people, self management and furthering everyones recovery with rehab and treatment. She loves to treat both acute and long term sporting injuries, lower limb injuries, neck pain and headaches. Holly strives to empower you to reach your goals, with strength, movement and hands on treatment. She believes in a combination of rehabilitation and treatment to help with self management and ensure you feel your best. Find her around the clinic and movement space in Blackburn and Windsor!

Jo believes in taking a holistic approach to treatment and educating clients on the use of exercise to assist with their condition. Jo creates individualised treatment plans to help clients achieve their goals. Jo completed her Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University. Whilst working as an Exercise Physiologist so far in her career she has gained extensive clinical knowledge and developed an interest in musculoskeletal injuries/conditions, invisible conditions and multiple sclerosis. Jo was a state level swimmer for 10 years where she experienced a range of injuries and understands the importance of having a holistic treatment plan to help athletes return to competition. Jo subsequently played and coached tennis for 6 years and also ran an athletic development program for squad players. Jo enjoys working with clients of all backgrounds and health status. Jo aims to educate her clients on the benefits of exercise and to develop engaging treatment plans to help them achieve their goals.

Tom is an Osteopath dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to recovery. Driven by a passion for helping people overcome injuries, he blends his osteopathic expertise with advanced performance science to develop tailored treatment plans. More than just a practitioner, Tom acts as a partner in your journey, taking the time to educate and support you, ensuring that each session is customised for effective recovery and long-term wellness. Tom’s journey to becoming an osteopath began long before his career started, it began in his childhood. A sporty kid with an injury-prone streak, Tom was no stranger to Physiotherapists and Osteopaths, who helped him recover from various setbacks. However, it was as a teenager, witnessing the transformative impact of osteopathy firsthand, that his passion truly took root. After his mother badly injured her back in a car accident, Tom attended her Osteopathy appointments and saw the profound difference Osteopathy made in her life. Inspired by this experience, he knew that Osteopathy was the path he wanted to pursue. With a clinical focus on ankle and knee injuries, sports injury assessment, management, rehabilitation and performance science, Tom is also trained in advanced techniques including Osteopathic manipulative therapy, exercise rehabilitation, dry needling, strength and conditioning and sports performance optimisation. His experience spans private practices across Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria as well as working with teams and elite athletes in the AFL, NRL, VFL, AIHL, ATP & WTA tennis tours and gymnastics. Outside of the clinic, Tom brings his love for sport and movement into his personal life. A keen runner, he competes in trail and ultra-marathon events, pushing himself to new limits on and off the beaten path. He also enjoys winding down by playing the piano and guitar and watching just about any sport with the F1, AFL and the English Premier League being some of Tom’s favourites.

Vanessa is a qualified Physiotherapist, graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and Graduate Certificate of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. This has allowed her to work with a range of clients, treating back and neck pain, gym injuries, pre natal and post natal care as well as pelvic floor function. She strives to provide individualised care to each client and work together in a multidisciplinary team to achieve their goals. This involves a holistic approach of physical treatment, psychology and exercise to provide relief and long term benefits. Vanessa has also endured injury throughout her love of tennis and badminton with two ACL reconstructions. This is what drove her to become a Physiotherapist and provide up to date evidence base practiced care and help others become stronger than before. Outside of work, Vanessa looks after her two girls, going to endless playgrounds, markets and cafes.

Having represented Australia in the 14th Asian Dragon Boat Championships in 2022 and a prior career as a business analyst in technology consulting, Emily understands the physical and mental demands of both an active lifestyle and a sedentary desk job. Emily graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honors) and has completed the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) at the University of Melbourne. She has also completed her qualifications for dry needling. Emily has previous experience as a sports trainer for VAFA footy and NPL soccer. Additionally, she has been involved in research related to Achilles tendinopathy and injury prevention in women’s footy. Emily is passionate about working together with clients to overcome limitations and achieve their individual goals. She completed further education in pelvic floor physiotherapy as she understands that pelvic health problems can be life-limiting. She wants to help clients attain their desired lifestyle, tackling injuries and problems including incontinence, urgency and pelvic pain. Whilst Emily’s first language is English, she also offers consultations in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Sarah is a Director at Beyond, an Osteopath, Clinical pilates instructor and has held lecturing and clinician roles at Victoria University, School of Osteopathy. Sarah joined the Beyond business as the integral practitioner in the setup of Beyond Blackburn in 2017. Sarah has a strong interest and many years of experience in treating athletic populations of all ages; from runners and weekend sports athletes, to regular gym goers. She encompasses a full-body approach to injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and management. Sarah has a particular interest in how our bodies adapt and change as we age, taking into consideration hormones, nutrition and lifestyle factors to support her patients to get the most out of their training and daily life. Sarah employs a wide range of techniques and also holds a certificate in dry needling and Polestar Rehabilitation and Mat Pilates Certificate. She takes a hands-on Osteopathic and Exercise Rehab approach with the key goal to keep you active, and help you to keep reaching your goals pain-free. Sarah completed a masters research project into the osteopathic treatment of pregnant women, hence has a thorough understanding in their treatment and management. Sarah is fully engaged in the Blackburn community and can be seen walking her dog Honey with her twin daughters most mornings around the streets of Blackburn!

Holly believes that to live a healthy and happy life, you should aim to have fun in everything you do, especially exercise! Using her holistic approach of mind and body, together you will develop a greater understanding of you and your body’s needs to achieve all your goals, in a fun and creative environment. Holly completed her Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University where she was able to fully immerse herself in everything exercise, developing a passion for women’s health, and working with children and disability. Additionally, she honed her expertise in assisting individuals with chronic hip, knee and bone conditions like Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis, recognising the importance of exercise in managing the conditions effectively to improve quality of life. Holly is an accredited Onero program instructor, an evidence based exercise program that helps improve the bone health of people with osteoporosis. Holly loves working with children with a range of conditions and of all ages. She helps them discover the joy and importance of physical activity for a healthy life. Through various forms of play, she teaches functional movements and helps develop their strength through pilates and resistance training.

Rohan is an Exercise Physiologist who loves working with a variety of clinical interests. After finishing a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours at the University of Queensland, Rohan moved down to Melbourne to get out of his comfort zone – he’s still getting used to the long Victorian winter! Rohan inspires his clients to challenge themselves and to aim high with their exercise and lifestyle goals, no matter how adventurous they may be. He believes that that anyone can lead a healthy lifestyle by incorporating exercise safely and consistently into their routine, and a holistic program tailored towards the client’s goals is the best way to establish good exercise habits. Rohan takes both one-on-one Exercise Physiology sessions and a mixture of one-on-one and group Clinical Pilates sessions. Rohan also delivers the Onero program targeted at bone health, especially for people living with osteoporosis and osteopaenia. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Rohan attending all the sports that Melbourne has to offer (particularly the footy), visiting the beach on a warm day, running through a new suburb, or getting amongst Melbourne’s vibrant coffee scene!

A caring and knowledgeable practitioner, Lachlan enjoys treating a wide range of patient presentations, whilst his passion lies in treating acute pain; especially those involving the neck and back. With several years of experience, Lachlan has a direct and thorough approach to treatment which he believes achieves the greatest improvement for his patients. He believes that treatment should be a satisfying experience as he focuses in on the source of the pain and helps clients build a plan to future proof their bodies. He has completed further studies in Dry Needling and manipulation. As part of his patient management, Lachlan educates his patients about their injuries, and provides easy to understand tips to assist with self-management, in particular those related to posture. He believes that a proactive approach to hands-on treatment and regular maintenance helps to reduce future pain and injury. He not only wants you to achieve your immediate health goals but also help you future-proof your body to optimise your health. When he’s not at the clinic, Lachlan enjoys attending sporting events, playing competitive lawn bowls and socialising with family and friends.

Craig’s initial interest in podiatry stemmed from a love of physical activity and sports combined with a drive to impact people’s live in a positive way. Craig graduated with a Masters of Podiatric Practice and a Bachelor of Health Science from La Trobe University and has been consulting privately in Melbourne since. Postgraduate courses in foot mobilisation and manipulation, prolotherapy and running technique combined with a team orientated approach to healthcare have been key factors in contributing to great client results.

Chris holds a Masters in Podiatric Practice, which was obtained from La Trobe University, Melbourne. Chris has a strong sense of social justice and genuine commitment to improving health outcomes. He is passionate about helping to keep clients active and happy and enjoys treating sporting injuries, runners and ingrown toenails. When he isn’t at work Chris enjoys the outdoor life. He loves camping, bush walking and exploring overseas countries when he gets the chance. Music has always been an important pursuit in his life, next time you see him be sure to ask about his growing vinyl record collection! Chris is a passionate, energetic and very approachable person who treats all clients with expertise and care.