Physiotherapists

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MARK JOHNS graduated with Honours from the University of S.A. in 1993. He was awarded the "Elma Casely Prize" by the Australian Physiotherapy Association for demonstrating the greatest clinical and human relationship skills.

A one year placement at the Royal Adelaide Hospital has been followed by over sixteen years private practice experience at Kingscote, Salisbury, Modbury, Fairview Park and now Golden Grove.

He has gained genuine experience over the past 30 years as both a player and a team physiotherapist at Federation and Amateur Soccer Clubs. He also has sports medicine experience with elite athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, and was involved with international soccer teams at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Mark studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2001 and therefore can offer the art of musculoskeletal acupuncture when appropriate.

These varied experiences have enabled the development of expertise in his professional hands-on approach to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all spinal, musculo-skeletal and sports injuries. Mark strives to deliver the highest quality patient care with integrity, honesty, empathy and compassion.

MATT FALLON is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the prestigious University of SA in Adelaide. Matt is well equipped with the latest up to date physiotherapy knowledge, treatment techniques and a belief in evidence based clinical practice.

He has gained valuable experience through his sporting achievements as a national level middle distance athlete and SANFL boundary umpire. He also has acquired experience in sports injury management and treatment with professional sports people, including Olympic athletes and SANFL footballers.

Matt continues to enhance his clinical and theoretical knowledge having recently completed training to become a Level 2 Sports Physiotherapist. His ongoing professional development is proof of his commitment to give you the best possible treatment available.

Matt believes in treating the patient as a whole person. He enthusiastically endeavours to find the underlying cause of an injury/condition to provide pain relief, a prompt recovery and also to help prevent future reoccurrence.

MELISSA OLECH has developed a variety of expertise during her fifteen years of experience, especially in the area of musculo-skeletal physiotherapy. She has a particular interest in the treatment of spinal problems which results in back and neck pain, including headaches.

She combines a hands-on treatment approach with self-management strategies to identify muscle imbalances and postural issues.

As a busy mother of three, she understands the effects of daily life on our bodies and strives to assist with effective solutions.

Melissa believes understanding the patient’s perspective is critical, and she enjoys working closely with her clients to ensure they achieve a successful result.

STEPHEN BATTERSBY graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. He commenced his career as a private practice Physiotherapist at the Gawler Health Service. At present Stephen is combining physio assessment work for the Commonwealth Government with private practice consulting.

He enjoys an active life style including participation in water sports, football and golf. As such Stephen has a keen interest in sports rehabilitation and sports injury management, providing exercise based long-term management strategies.

Stephen is very much a patient focused physiotherapist. He strives to deliver the best pain relieving treatment techniques to promote injury recovery and achieve patient goals.