OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Alicia Tang - Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilate Instructor
Alicia completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2005 and has worked both in the public and private sectors as well as undertaking time in rural Victoria. She is also a qualified Hydrotherapy and Clinical Pilates instructor. She is currently involved with Western Bulldogs VFL club – Williamstown Seagulls and the Victorian/Australian Baseball Team. She has previously worked with St Kilda and Casey Football Clubs as well as having a long history with the Eastern Football League - including Scoresby Division 1. She is also working with Victorian Institute of Sport Athletics athletes and lectures/teaches for Sports Medicine Australia. She has travelled with professional athletes at both interstate and international competitions and was involved with the Commonwealth Games 2006. She has a strong understanding of the importance of rehabilitation, education & prevention when treating patients and co-ordinating their return to sport and work.
Michael Davey – Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor
Michael completed his physiotherapy degree from Melbourne University in 2003. Upon graduation, he worked extensively throughout the public health system in Melbourne, expanding his knowledge in sports and spinal injuries. Michael was physiotherapist at Hampton Rovers Amateur Football Club for the 2005 season, where he developed a special interest in knee and groin injuries. His physiotherapy career has also included 2 years working in England, and on his return to Australia in 2007, commenced work at City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic. Michael is also a qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor ensuring optimal long-term recovery from chronic spinal conditions and since 2008 is the physiotherapist with Melbourne University Rugby Team.
Michael Vadiveloo - Specialist Sports Physiotherapist
Michael graduated as a physiotherapist in 1986. He established the City Baths Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic in 1991. He has a degree in Human Movement Studies as well as Physiotherapy which he finds is an invaluable knowledge resource in treating both spinal and sports injuries. Michael Vadiveloo has now achieved the title of Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (one of only 5 in Victoria)and has over 23 years experience in treating clients with a variety of back/neck problems and sports injuries to all joints. He was a physiotherapist at St.Kilda Football Club from 1991 to 2005 and has travelled extensively with representative teams including Australia (International Rules vs Ireland 2003,2004,2005),the Dream team (vs Victoria 2008) and the Indigenous All Stars (vs Adelaide Crows 2009).This experience ensures that he has the knowledge to provide physiotherapy based assessment and treatments of the highest level. A 10 year association with General Motors Holden, Hella Manufacturing and other associated industries has provided an understanding and knowledge of both white and blue collar working requirements .This has ensured that he has the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with injuries in the workplace. He has lectured to both peers and industry on injuries in sport and ergonomic issues in the workplace.
Physiotherapy is generally covered under private health
insurance if you have the 'extras' option
We are preferred providers for HBA and MBF health funds.
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