Dr Zeeshan Arain Sports Medicine Doctor and General Practitioner

Dr Zeeshan Arain is a Sports Medicine specialist at Restore Physiotherapy. Zee obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in 2003 from Monash University. He also has a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPHTM) from James Cook University and has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for over 10 years.

Zee has 20 years of experience working across a range of different medical fields, including emergency medicine, as a medical educator at Monash University, General Practice (especially in preventative medicine and nutrition), concussion research at AFL house and particularly sports medicine having worked at various leading sport medicine clinics in Melbourne.

Zee’s experience with elite sport and related medical attention is vast, including head doctor for Melbourne Demons AFL club for 8 years, consultant doctor for the Malaysian Olympic track cycling team, and as game day doctor for Melbourne Storm NRL team in 2022.

Zee is available at Restore for all sports medicine, musculoskeletal and related issues and takes a holistic approach to patient centred care. He remains up to date with the latest research and performs ultrasound guided injections and interventions.

https://www.drzeearain.com.au/

Stuart McKenzie  Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Co-Director at Restore with 18 years clinical experience and a post graduate Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Stuart has extensive Sports Physiotherapy experience having worked at the AFL level for 10 years. He is currently Physiotherapist for the Richmond Football Club, in addition to consulting at Restore Physiotherapy. Stuart has a clinical special interest in the management of groin pain, spinal pain and lower limb injuries in young athletes. Having worked at Restore Physiotherapy since its inception in 2004, Stuart enjoys working with adolescents aspiring to be there best at their chosen sport. He strives to provide effective hands on treatment, individualised exercise programs and communicate effectively with all his patients.

Mary Di Iorio Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Mary is a director at Restore. She graduated from LaTrobe University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy. After working in hospitals for 3 years, Mary decided to enter private practice. In 1995, Mary returned to study to further enhance her diagnostic and treatment skills by completing a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University. Mary has a special interest in biomechanics of movement dysfunction and corrective exercise therapy.  She also has special interests in shoulder dysfunction, muscle imbalance around the pelvis, and pre and postnatal care.  She uses specific exercise rehabilitation to address these issues. Mary has taught postgraduate physiotherapists on the Masters of Musculoskeletal course for both Latrobe University and the University of Melbourne.

Joel Ames Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

A director at Restore, Joel graduated from the University of Melbourne with Honours in 2006. He completed his post graduate Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2011. Joel also has degrees in Sport Science (Human Movement) and Education. He has a special interest in sporting, adolescent and spinal injuries, as well as exercise and functional rehabilitation post surgery or injury. This has included travelling to the USA on a number of occasions to further enhance his knowledge of rehabilitation post knee injuries. Joel has extensive experience in the elite sporting landscape working in the AFL for 8 years, including as Head Physiotherapist at the Melbourne Football Club in 2020. Joel also has a number of years experience educating physiotherapy students in both under graduate and Masters programs at the University of Melbourne.

Tamara Wraith Women’s and Men’s Health Physiotherapist

Tamara graduated in 1992 and tutored at Trinity College Melbourne University until 1997, while working as the Senior ICU/Cardiac Surgery Physio at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Tamara then worked in private practice in Collins St and with the Australian Ballet School as well as in
Community Health before completing the Post Graduate Diploma Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapy (Melbourne University) in 2000. Tamara is on staff at the Royal Women’s Hospital as a Senior Clinican, working in the Vuvlal Disorders Clinic, Obstetric Outpatient Clinic and Continence Outpatient clinic.

Tamara has focused on clinical excellence and compassion as a Pelvic floor physiotherapist for 15 years and has tutored at Melbourne University on the Post Grad course since 2010. Tamara has a keen interest in treating women with vulvodynia and men and women with chronic pelvic pain. Tamara works closely with many Urological surgeons, Uro-gynaecologists, Gynaecologists & Colorectal surgeons, with a strong philosophy of multi-disciplinary care – she also maintains an interest in general sports and spinal physiotherapy and dance therapy/pointe assessments. Tamara has experience in many private clinics and as a Senior Physiotherapist at Mercy Hospital for Women, Frances Perry House, St Vincents, Cabrini, Freemasons, North Park Hospital and locums at Peter James and Austin Continence Clinics. In the sports arena Tamara has been involved with treating patients participating in Little Athletics, swimming and Basketball clubs. In 2014 Tamara travelled with an Aus Aid Urology Team coordinated by the College of Surgeons, to Solomon Islands, to help establish a Continence Clinic there – a project she is thrilled to have an ongoing involvement with.

Anna Fisher Sports Physiotherapist

Anna graduated from Curtin University in 2008 and completed a Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University. She has worked at Restore Physiotherapy since 2012 and also has extensive Sports Physiotherapy experience providing physiotherapy services to WAFL and VFL football teams as well as working with ballet dancers, tennis players and baseball and rugby teams. Anna is particularly interested in treating sporting and adolescent injuries as well as helping her clients achieve the best possible outcomes from their injuries with specific exercise based rehabilitation. Anna incorporates manual physiotherapy treatment, dry needling and clinical exercise prescription in her treatment of a variety of sporting and musculoskeletal conditions to help her clients get back to what they love doing as quickly as possible.

Bianca Myers Physiotherapist

Bianca  graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree in 2014. Prior to this she completed a degree in Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University.

Since graduating, Bianca has worked predominantly in the  private practice setting treating a variety of Musculoskeletal conditions through manual therapy, dry needling,  hydrotherapy and Clinical Exercise.  In addition, Bianca has had exposure working as a physiotherapist in a sub-acute hospital, working with local football teams in the VAFA,  as well as working part time as an Exercise Physiologist.

Bianca has sustained a number of injuries playing competitive netball, which has given her a special interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation. She also has an interest in treating: low back pain, sports injuries, knee pain, headaches and neck pain.

As a physiotherapist Bianca draws on knowledge from her background in Physiotherapy and Exercise Science in order to tailor treatment to the individual needs/goals. She believes a holistic approach to treatment is vital to ensure best outcomes are obtained.

Erin Mahoney Physiotherapist

Erin graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy. Erin originated from a sporting background, both as an accredited gymnastics coach and gymnast herself which sparked her passion for exercise and movement and the injuries associated with competitive sport. Erin has developed a particular interest in prevention, management and rehabilitation of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, utilising her interests in strength and conditioning and Clinical Pilates in conjunction with manual therapy and education to provide a holistic approach to the rehabilitative journey of her clients.

Alessandra Apostolou Physiotherapist

Alessandra graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters of Physiotherapy. Alessandra is a dedicated physiotherapist with a passion for helping patients achieve their goals by providing tailored care. Believing in a holistic approach, Alessandra uses her knowledge and experience to provide quality evidence based treatment. Alessandra has sporting experience working with local footy and soccer teams. Particularly interested in injury prevention, Alessandra utilizes strength and conditioning principles and the Pilates Method to create a personalized rehabilitation program in combination with manual therapy.

Elena Boyce Physiotherapist

Elena comes from a sporting background with experience in basketball, football, netball and rowing. She has a passion for health and anatomy which led to studying and graduating at La Trobe University with a Bachelors degree in Applied Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice. In the past Elena has worked as a basketball coach, and a sports trainer for her local football club. She has a special interest in injury prevention and management through manual therapy, exercise prescription and Pilates and is dedicated to health promotion and an active lifestyle.

Andrew Edgerton Physiotherapist

Andy graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Andy is passionate about treating all types of injuries and impairments and providing the highest level of care. Using a combination of manual therapy and individualised exercise programs, Andy endeavours to create the best outcomes for his clients. Andy also believes in empowering and educating his clients so that they feel more confident in their rehabilitation pathway. Having come from a football background and competing at a high level in athletics, Andy has a keen interest in all sporting related and musculoskeletal injuries, whilst he is also interested in chronic injuries and pain management.