Our Northcote Team

Wendell grew up in country NSW before moving to Melbourne to complete his Physiotherapy degree. He began his career in the public health system, predominantly in musculoskeletal outpatients. He gained experience in rehabilitating fracture and post op clients along with the management of people with more chronic conditions.

He has spent the past few years based in London where he spent his time working in private practice along with regularly travelling throughout Europe. He returned to Melbourne with experience across a variety of fields including public health, private practice, occupational health, aged care and working with an amateur football team.

He has experience with all musculoskeletal conditions and is passionate about not only resolving pain, but optimising health and movement to produce lifelong changes. He especially enjoys treating back pain, shoulder issues and tendon problems with a combination of manual techniques, movement optimisation, strengthening and education.

Outside of the clinic, Wendell keeps active by playing football in the winter and cricket in the summer. Through these interests Wendell has had his fair share of and treated many sporting injuries. Away from physio, he loves spending time on his family farm and fishing/camping on the mighty Murray River

James enjoys treating a variety of conditions and thrives on the opportunity to fully understand how each individual may be impacted to help develop the most appropriate management pathway.

James has a special interest in treating headaches and temporomanibular joint dysfunction.

In March 2018 James and his wife Emma welcomed their first child Max. Outside of the clinic he can be found chasing after Max while still trying to enjoy a good coffee or catch a game of AFL.

Anna grew up in Melbourne playing a wide variety of sports including tennis, cross country running and rowing, which inspired her to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Anna enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including neck, back, ankle and shoulder conditions. She believes in using a combination of manual therapy techniques, tailored exercise prescription and education to help clients return to activities important to them and preventing injury from re-occurring.

Outside the clinic, Anna enjoys taking her dog to the park, travelling and having a laugh with friends.

Amy grew up in Albury NSW playing netball, swimming, waterpolo and dancing, before joining the Australian Army in 2011. She transferred to the Army Reserves whilst studying at Charles Sturt University in both Albury and Orange, and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. After working in private practices in Sydney and Albury, she has moved to Melbourne with her fiancé to test “Australia’s best coffee”.

Since becoming a Physiotherapist, Amy has completed post-graduate training in Clinical Pilates, dry needling, and has become an accredited GLA:D instructor. Amy enjoys treating a broad range of sporting and musculoskeletal conditions, and is passionate about providing her clients with the tools for long-lasting preventative health so that everyone can continue living a fulfilling and healthy life.

Outside of work, Amy is an enthusiastic “foodie” and is always keen to try a new recipe. She enjoys riding her motorbike, camping, freediving and hanging with her two cats. Recently, she has taken up CrossFit and rock climbing.

Debbie is an experienced physiotherapist dual trained in treating musculoskeletal and women’s health conditions. She graduated with a high distinction Master of Physiotherapy and is currently completing her Master of Pelvic Health and Continence (AKA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health) through the Curtin University.

Debbie invests in every one of her clients to make sure they get the best evidence-based management and improve under her care. She believes building a therapeutic long-term relationship with clients is the key to improve their quality of life. After a couple of years of treating musculoskeletal and sport injuries in private practice, Debbie discovered a keen interest in treating pre-natal and post-natal women with pelvic dysfunction, which she has found very rewarding. Debbie is skilled in pelvic floor muscle training, antenatal & postnatal management and treating incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain.

Debbie is also experienced in teaching Clinical Pilates and Functional/Strength training and runs group classes every day. She enjoys helping clients to achieve their goals so that they can actively enjoy life.

Outside of work & studying, Debbie enjoys doing Pilates, strength training and playing tennis. She also loves a cuddle from babies (including fur babies!) and looks forward to forming her own family soon.

Amy graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne in 2019, after completing her Bachelor of Sports Science (Exercise Science) at Victoria University.

Amy treats a broad range of musculoskeletal pain and injuries, with a special interest in pre- and post-natal women. Growing up heavily involved in sports, Amy loves helping clients reach their activity goals and enjoys see their progress in Pilates classes.

In her downtime, Amy stays active on basketball court and footy field, but can always find a moment of calm in the form of a cappuccino.

BApplied Science MPhysiotherapy Practice (LTU); ASCA Level 1 S&C; Clinical Exercise, Dry needling

Emily has a keen interest in acute musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation, with particular experience working in sport, she has developed a tactical and results-driven mindset to help support her clients meet their optimal physical health.

Emily enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, along with paediatric rehabilitation, Clinical Pilates, return to running and exercise programming. Emily’s philosophy for practice intends to utilise key physiotherapy techniques, manual therapy and education, in conjunction with her clients’ values and desires.

Currently working as the physiotherapist for Banyule Football Club and Carey Baptist Grammar School (APS Girls Football), Emily's weekends are spent on the sidelines of a footy match or enjoying a run with friends, refuelling with a drop of Melbourne’s finest!

Rohan is a Northcote local who was part of the team that started Range Physio in 2012. He graduated from Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy through La Trobe University.

Rohan enjoys treating a broad range of both sport and general musculoskeletal injuries. He is a firm believer in combining effective manual therapy with education, advice and structured rehabilitation. His rehabilitation philosophy combines the key elements of pilates with the principles of strength and conditioning.

Away from Physio Rohan loves spending time with his young family (Wife Mel and baby Sloane!), playing cricket for the Cheeseheads, getting out on the golf course and pretending not to support the Kangas!

Kirsty completed both an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy and a Diploma in Remedial Massage at RMIT University in Melbourne.

Kirsty has extensive experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. Treatment techniques include Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, Myofascial Cupping, Dry Needling, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and application of Kinesiology Tape.

She gained her experience during her two and a half years at RMIT University. During this time, she treated a wide range of clients at the RMIT clinic. She provided a thorough holistic assessment to identify the cause of her client’s pain or injury which resulted in using manual therapies to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement.

Kirsty is passionate about her profession in Myotherapy. She provides treatment programs specifically tailored to her client’s individual needs with results in them becoming pain-free.
Kirsty enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis and going for walks with her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Molly is currently working as a part time receptionist at our Northcote clinic. She is currently heading into her final year of Sports science/nutrition science at Deakin University, with the hopes of one day becoming a physiotherapist. In her spare time, Molly enjoys heading to the gym, spending time with friends and family and supporting the Western Bulldogs

Chloe is currently working full time in reception at our Northcote clinic. When she’s not working away behind the desk you can find her smashing out an F45 session, spending weekends away in Echuca by the Murry River or enjoying a cheese platter and drinks with her friends and family.

Tara is a part time receptionist at both the Northcote and Preston Range clinics. She has a background as a Beauty Therapist and is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science majoring in Wildlife and Conservation Biology. In her spare time, you'll find Tara practicing yoga, drawing or hanging out with her friends or pets!

Verity was born and raised in New Zealand but now calls Melbourne home.

Verity’s passion for Administration and Customer Service led her to the Back in Motion Northcote team where she takes on the role as Senior Practice Manager. Verity can be found at our Back In Motion Northcote & Back In Motion Preston practices. When Verity is not hard at work you can find her enjoying a flat white at a cafe, cycling, or hiking in outer Melboune.

Christina is one of our part time receptionists at both the Northcote and Preston clinic. She is currently studying Exercise and Sport Science majoring in Exercise Physiology. Christina speaks both Greek and Italian and is always up for a chat. In her spare time you’ll find Christina at the gym, doing Greek dancing or spending time with friends and family.

Ella is currently completely her first year in a double degree of law/psychology at La Trobe University. During her free time she enjoys playing basketball, cooking, going to the movies and finding new breakfast spots to try with friends!