About
Northside Physio is a physiotherapy and clinical pilates practice located in Thornbury. We are proudly local, also servicing surrounding suburbs including Fairfield, Northcote, Preston, Ivanhoe and beyond.
We are open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, with flexible appointments available early in the morning and later nights during the week. Northside Physio will strive to find you an appointment on the day you make contact. You can book appointments via telephone, online or just come in and say hi.
Northside Physio accepts all types of patients including private, WorkSafe, TAC, DVA and Medicare CDM Care plans. No matter what your condition we will endeavour to provide a superior service with positive health outcomes. Clinicians at Northside Physio will work closely with other health professionals to gain the best outcome for your health. We offer on the spot private health rebates through the HICAPS system.
Our team
Angus Wilson
Angus completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in North Queensland. Following his graduation in 2017, he worked in the Gold Coast then Melbourne, before jetting off to the United Kingdom on a two-year working holiday adventure. Angus worked as a physio in London, Cardiff and Glasgow (between regular trips to Europe), and has now since returned to plant his feet firmly back in Melbourne!
Angus has a strong passion for sports and surf-related injuries, although he thoroughly enjoys the variety of treating whatever may come through the door. Angus utilises a combination of hands-on manual therapy as well as an exercise-based approach and firmly believes in the phrase ‘practice what you preach’, so you can be sure that any exercise prescribed to you will have been tried and tested first! He has trained in Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling and Strength & Conditioning, so he is well-equipped to help with whatever injury you may have.
In his down-time, Angus enjoys all things music, going exploring for surf or getting down to the footy to watch his Melbourne Demons play!
Ella Petrini
Ella has completed both a Master of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Swinburne University. Her passion for private practice and musculoskeletal physiotherapy started with her role of Strength and Conditioning coach at Haileybury College. Through this role she gained valuable experience in training principles but also adolescent pathology and injuries.
Ella has a keen interest in Clinical Pilates, spinal pain and adolescent health. She integrates a hands-on approach and exercise therapy to tailor her treatments. She has completed the DMA Clinical Pilates training and is APA trained and qualified in dry needling.
Ella will be available Monday to Friday, with an alternating Saturday.
Connie Batchelor
Northside Physio was founded by Connie Batchelor in 2020. Connie is an experienced musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapist, as well as clinical Pilates instructor. She has had over 14 years of musculoskeletal experience. She encompasses a multi approach to treatment with a combination of manual therapy and exercise. She loves treating TMJ (jaw), shoulders and knee pain. Connie has completed her studies in Pelvic Health and is excited to offer this service at the clinic.
Connie is passionate about women’s health and an advocate for empowering women throughout their life stages. She offers services from adolescent women through to menopause and beyond. Recently having her first child, she is excited to help women throughout their antenatal and post natal journeys.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog Humphrey, drinking champagne and finding the best chicken and waffles in Melbourne.
Arthur Mamalis
Arthur is a Northside Local, he has completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy with the Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork and has completed further studies in an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy.
Throughout his career, Arthur has gained valuable experience working in both amateur and elite sport. Arthur has worked alongside the Melbourne Storm Rugby League team and Melbourne Victory as well as other sporting clubs at the local level.
Arthur treats people from all walks of life, whether it’s helping them recover from a sports injury, managing chronic pain or simply helping someone reconnect to their body. Arthur tailors his treatment to the individual through using a wide range of manual therapy techniques including, soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, cupping and dry needling.
Outside of work Arthur enjoys keeping healthy through gym and basketball, catching up with friends over coffee and having family BBQ’s.
Arthur is available at Northside Physio on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings from August 26.
Humphrey
Our resident pooch and cuddle monster. Humphrey is Connie’s dog, and he will sit patiently while you work on the reformer or walking into the consult room.
He loves – attention, pats, cuddles and chasing the ball. He is in the clinic a couple days a week and can be seen at the local dog park.
Administration Staff
At our front desk we have Natalie, Lucia and Amelie. The girls work different days throughout the week and you will see their smiling faces regularly at the front desk.
