Life Ready Physio & Pilates Point Cook

Camberwell Laverton North Point Cook

When he was young, Shane was always interested in sports and exercise and getting into physiotherapy was quite a natural process. He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at La Trobe University, in 2008, followed by his post-graduate studies in 2014.

“Physiotherapy has also allowed me to meet a range of people from a diversity of backgrounds, as well as facilitated travel and work overseas which has been really enjoyable. I enjoy doing a job that is primarily focused around helping other people and I think it is a real luxury to be in such a position and it drives me to be the best practitioner I can be.”

In 2018 he returned from the UK, having spent four years working in a leading sports medicine clinic in London, where he honed his skills and interests in the management of the shoulder, spine and persistent pain.

Shane uses a combination of education, hands-on treatment, taping, dry and exercise based rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes. This involves formulating an individualised recovery plan that is focused on achieving both return to activity goals and prevention of future injuries.

Shane has also travelled extensively with recent highlights including trekking around Patagonia and completing the Golden Circle in Iceland.

Before she started studying massage therapy, Emma was working in childcare and even though she had enjoyed her time in the industry, she decided to advance into a new chapter of her life. Having a passion for helping people and being active, she chose to pursue a career in massage therapy.

She completed her remedial massage studies at The Gordon TAFE, graduating in July 2018.

As a massage therapist, Emma loves interacting with all different people from all walks of life and being able to help her clients achieve their goals – whether they’re to be able to lift their arms above their head again, or run a marathon.

Outside of work she plays netball regularly, loves spending time with her family and enjoys a camping trip or three!

Born in Singapore and raised in Perth, Joel made the move to Melbourne to pursue his studies – graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy – and to experience the “most liveable city in the world”.

During his studies, Joel gained experience in a variety of sport clubs including the Melbourne University Blacks VAFA-B, Australian Men’s Masters hockey championships, state level athletics, swimming and triathlon teams. He also has two years of experience at Brunswick Hospital helping patients with their rehabilitation and achieving their physical health goals.

In the musculoskeletal setting, Joel has a special interest in low back pain, lower limb rehabilitation and shoulder injuries in both sporting populations and everyday people and loves to individualise treatment options such as exercise-based rehabilitation and soft tissue techniques in a patient-centered manner, ultimately seeing patients walk out the door pain- free and return to doing what they love.

Outside of work, Joel has a love for sports – both as a player and fan – including basketball, tennis and badminton. He also loves to embark on road trips as a traveler, photographer and cinematographer.