Northside Physio News

If you have not been in this month, you will soon realise we have had some upgrades! We have added a new reformer to the rehabilitation area. This will allow more flexibility for 1:1 clinical exercise sessions whilst group classes are running. One to one sessions with your physiotherapist are important to promote correct technique, rehabilitation goals and tailor your program for when you move into a group class.

Our front entranceway also had a makeover – it is now safer and smoother for everyone. Fabian the concreter worked hard to complete the task in one day. Good job!

We are excited to introduce our new addition to the admin team – Ahleya! She is our second receptionist and aims to be a bubbly warm face when you walk in. She has moved from Central Coast NSW to study animation at RMIT. Ahleya has had four years’ experience in administration at her family physiotherapy practice in NSW.

Ahleya is very new to Melbourne and is enjoying her time exploring and discovering this great city. If you see her in the office, she would appreciate suggestions on places to go and things to see. She enjoys doing yoga, attempting new art and a mad foodie. She is excited to meet the Northside community, and we aim to make her transition to Melbourne life great! 

Northside Physio is excited to announce we are now providing a Bikefit Service! A Bikefit from Northside Physio is a 90 minute consultation with a physiotherapist involving a in-depth assessment of you and your bike. Everybody is different so a great Bikefit takes into consideration your size, shape, strengths and goals to get the best fit for you. A professional Bikefit is key to managing a cycling pain and injuries; preventing future issues; improving comfort; and optimising efficiency.

A Physio Bikefit will allow you to get the most out of your cycling by making you safe and comfortable on your bike. For more information have a look at our services “BikeFit” page here: northsidephysio.com.au/bikefit/ or contact the clinic for more details.

On February 4th Northside Physio has officially had its doors open for 6 months! 2020 was a tough year for all Victorians, and to persevere through and nourish Northside Physio has been a wild, tough and exciting ride. 

Starting with a solo practitioner, and now with a whole host of health professionals including a second physiotherapist, dietitian and remedial massage, Northside Physio 2021 feels like the only way is up! 

We couldn’t have started or survived without the ongoing support of our local community. The residents of Thornbury and surrounds have supported us and made our team grow. 

Looking towards the next 6 months we look forward to increasing our services including physio bike fits, women’s health, education evenings, community engagement and the return of the Richmond Tigers.

Peta is the owner and principal therapist of Northcote Massage.  Working for 35 years in allied health, Peta has specialised in massage for the past 10 years.

Peta has a Diploma in Remedial Massage, Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, advanced training in pregnancy and post-natal massage and is a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.

A long time local to the Northcote and Thornbury area, Peta has been affiliated with the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre since 2012 and is now proud to bring Northcote Massage to Northside Physio.

A self-proclaimed anatomy nerd, Peta will skilfully manipulate muscles and other soft tissues using techniques that also engage the nervous system to give you a calm and comfortable experience.  

Whether you have spent long hours at the computer; sports training; caring for babies and young children; are recovering from injury or surgery; managing chronic pain; require additional support for complex conditions; or are otherwise adjusting to life challenges – Peta’s caring and thorough approach will help to deal with the aches and pains that we too often ignore.  

Massage is well-known for the physical relief it provides, it can also have beneficial effects for people experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.  Peta works with people of all ages and interests and brings the knowledge and experience of a long career to every client.

As Peta says “Massage is such a brilliant way to work with people – body, mind, the lot…  When we work on tight muscles, pain and stiffness we understand that there is an effect on the whole person.”

To book an appointment with Peta Phone or Text 0408 514 157. We look forward to sharing our space with Northcote Massage and continuing the health of our local community.

Happy Holidays From Northside Physio! The team celebrated their 1^st Christmas together at local brewpub Tallboy & Moose in Preston. The extended team of Northcote Massage and Active Health Dietetics joined us to celebrate. 

The superb and satisfying food went very well with some tasty, tasty beers. To get into the holiday spirit we played the traditional Danish gift-giving game ‘Pakkeleg’ which is a combination of silly gifts, dice, cold-blooded robbery and frenzied mania. 

With the easing of restrictions and what looks like a great summer ahead, the team at Northside Physio wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 

Northside Physio will be closed from Thursday, 24/12/2020 and reopening on Monday, 04/01/2021.

In the easing of restrictions and Melbourne lockdown we had the pleasure to welcome Matt Hopgood to the Northside Physio team.

Matt is an experienced physiotherapist passionate about finding lasting solutions to persistent problems. He treats all musculoskeletal conditions but has a special interest in overuse and repetitive strain injuries including running and cycling injuries; postural back and neck pain; and shoulder conditions. With nearly 7 years experience working with clients to achieve great outcomes, Matt will help you understand the nature of your problem and develop an individualised plan to reach your goals.

Matt will be doing face to face consultations as well as Clinical Pilates from Tuesdays to Saturdays. We look forward to the Northside Physio and Thornbury community meeting him!

Northside Physio welcomed Kayla to the team in early September, joining the team as our receptionist. Kayla is a local Thornbury girl who is currently studying a double degree in Law and Cyber Security. She will ensure you are greeted with a smile when you walk through the door, assisting you with all your booking needs and any queries you may have.

Kayla enjoys being active, running around on the footy field and helping others. You may even see her walking her dog Jett around the local neighbourhood. She is excited to be a part of the team and looks forward to meeting everyone.

Northside Physio has the great pleasure of welcoming Warwick from Active Health Dietetics on board from the 30th of September!

Warwick is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Sports Dietician (AccSD) with nearly 15 years’ experience. He specialises in areas such as digestive health and weight management as well as sports nutrition for endurance. Warwick sees food as medicine – it is part of life and something we bring into our body every day that has a boundless impact on our own health and well-being. 

He provides individual consultations, working step by step on a personal nutrition plan to help meet your goals. He considers not only your nutritional intake but also the lifestyle and cultural influences on your nutrition, which makes your plan unique. Using multiple approaches and motivation, working with you so that an individualised plan is developed specifically for you.

Warwick is a local Thornbury family man with 2 girls, who help him in the kitchen whipping up a Mexican feast. He enjoys running and swimming and has often used himself as a guinea pig trying different nutrition strategies to his training. 

He will be available for consultations on Wednesday afternoons at Northside Physio. To get in touch with Warwick and more information visit https://www.activehealthdietetics.com/.

Northside Physio looks forward to working closely with Active Health Dietetics in continuing to service the local community and surrounds. 

On August 4th Northside Physio officially opened its doors! It was an exciting day for founder Connie to finally see her vision come alive. With nearly 15 months in the process and countless delays it was a happy day. 

Like any dream – it wouldn’t have come together without a team behind it. Many thanks to those who contributed to making Northside Physio come alive – family, partner, friends, graphic designers, signage wizards, IT experts, accountants, lawyers, fit out crew, neighbours and suppliers. 

Northside Physio wanted to create a space with natural lighting and sunshine, but also respecting the patients privacy. The clinic has 3 treatment rooms and Pilates / rehabilitation area. Immediately when you walk in you feel the openness of the clinic as well as the north east facing windows with natural light. 

With Stage 4 looming for the next 6 weeks, celebrations unfortunately were toned down. Northside Physio will continue to operate according to the Victorian DHHS recommendations. We look forward to helping the local community through their health journey.