Our People / Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy uses a rounded approach in the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic management of spinal and joint disorders. It is concerned with maximizing mobility and quality of life.
Physiotherapists have a wide scope of practice including the acute care of injuries, for example neck and sporting conditions, through to rehabilitation following surgery or bony fracture. Physiotherapists often have an educational role in injury prevention and occupational health and safety.
At Brighton Spinal Group all physiotherapists are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and have areas of special interest and expertise including manipulation and manual therapy, Pilates, exercise prescription and gym based rehabilitation.
| Adrian Good |
Osteopath/Physiotherapist |
Adrian qualified in osteopathy and physiotherapy from the British School of Osteopathy in London and the Lincoln Institute, School of Physiotherapy here in Melbourne. He has 30 years experience in musculoskeletal problems using an osteopathic approach to manual therapy.
He helped establish Brighton Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic in 1985 and is also involved in supervising and teaching osteopathic students. Adrian enjoys all aspects of his work and has a special interest in reoccurring headaches and head symptoms, chronic low back pain including Coccydynia (tailbone pain), persistent ankle and foot injuries. |
| Anthony Selby |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
Anthony Selby graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from La Trobe University in 2002. Since graduating Anthony has worked in diverse settings with a variety of clientele, including sporting injuries, corporate health and ergonomic management, spinal injuries and post operative orthopaedic management, both in Australia and the UK. Over this period he has developed particular interest in the role of Clinical Pilates within Physiotherapy and completed extensive further training to complement his already existing skills. Anthony incorporates this knowledge into his treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment of all conditions. |
| Brett Moreira |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
Brett Moreira graduated as a Physiotherapist from Melbourne University in 2002. Since then, he has worked in a variety of settings, including sporting teams, spinal injuries and post operative orthopaedic management. Brett also works as a physiotherapist for Tennis Australia. Brett has a particular interest in Clinical Pilates and its role within Physiotherapy and has completed extensive further training. Brett creates individualised programs for sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well as pain management. He is dedicated to providing effective gym-based transitional rehabilitation programs to ensure your recovery is as fast and safe as possible. |
| Bruce Gilmore |
Physiotherapist / Gym Rehabilitation |
Bruce graduated from Otago University in 2002, since graduating Bruce has worked in a variety of settings including orthopaedics, sports and spinal rehabilitation as well as personal training. Bruce has joined the team at Brighton Spinal Group to develop the Clinical Gymnasium, running individualised programs designed for sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well as pain management. Bruce is dedicated to providing effective gym-based transitional rehabilitation programs, ensuring your recovery is as fast and safe as possible. |
| Charlie Kornberg |
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist |
Charlie graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences in 1982, then going on to complete his Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 1985. In 2000, Charlie was awarded his Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy from Latrobe University. Until 2004, Charlie was the Director of Physiotherapy services at the Metropolitan Spinal Clinic, in Prahran.
Charlie has been actively involved in the Physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders for over 20 years. He has worked and travelled overseas with elite distance runners, as well as lectured extensively in the United States and Europe on the management of musculoskeletal conditions. His spinal research has been published internationally.
Charlie's special interest is the assessment and management of spinal conditions, with a particular emphasis on lower back pain and its rehabilitation. |
| David Adams |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
David Adams trained as a physiotherapist, graduating from Auckland, NZ in 1988. With 17 years experience, David has worked in private practice for most of his career in New Zealand and Australia. He has particular interest in treating spinal and sporting conditions which has led David to studying Clinical Pilates. He also has experience in treating back conditions with the McKenzie regime. David is pleased to have joined the Brighton Spinal Group in 2005 as a Clinical Pilates therapist and Physiotherapist. David also has an interest in Acupuncture / Dry Needling. |
| Emma Wilson |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
Emma graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland in 2000. After graduating she moved to England working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. In 2005 Emma moved to Melbourne and has worked mainly in private practice. Since moving here, she has developed a particular interest in the role of Clinical Pilates in physiotherapy and has completed further Pilates training. |
| Erwin Ongso |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
Erwin has worked in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation since graduating, as well as the Australian Ballet Comapny and John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, UK. In 2003, Erwin trained as a gymnast and worked as a physiotherapist for the Indonesian National squad gaining invaluable experience working with elite athletes.
His areas of interests include sports injuries, especially in gymnasts and dancers, core stability retraining and exercise prescription.
Erwin enjoys teaching clinical pilates groups and individualised sessions and encorporates his dance and acrobatic background in his treatment. |
| Mark Teiermanis |
Physiotherapist |
Mr. Mark Teiermanis completed his teacher training in 1985, majoring in physical education. He then went on to complete his physiotherapy degree, graduating in 1990. He has spent 2 years full-time working in the area of motor accident rehabilitation. Over the past 9 years he has taken a special interest in spinal and sporting injuries (particularly those involving the neck and upper back) incorporating personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs. Mark's spare time is spent primarily being involved with his family of two young boys in their school and sporting pursuits. |
| Nigel Mitchell |
Physiotherapist |
Mr. Nigel Mitchell graduated in 1980 and since then has been an active member of the physiotherapy profession. He has worked for both the St. Kilda Football Club (7 years) and the Victorian Cricket Team (8 years). He has served on committees including the Manipulative Therapy Association and Sports Physiotherapy Group and received several awards for services to the profession. His special interests include chronic low back pain, and temporo-mandibular joint problems. |
| Rowena Field |
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates |
Rowena graduated from the University of Queensland in 1983 and completed postgraduate studies in sport at Latrobe University (Melbourne) in 1994. Rowena ran her own private practice in Aireys Inlet and hs worked within large sports medicine centres in Melbourne. Rowena has also worked with many elite sporting teams including the Victorian and Australia Netball Teams, The Melbourne Tigers (NBL) and The Geelong Footbal Club (AFL). She has recently returned to Melbourne after 12 years in London and completed levels 1-4 in Clinical Pilates (DMA). |