Melissa Olech

Melissa Olech has over 20 years of experience as a Physiotherapist in both Adelaide and Sydney, predominantly in private practice.

She has lived locally in the Golden Grove region with her family for over 20 years with involvement in local schools and sporting clubs.

Her extensive experience has been across all age groups, with a particular interest in a wide range of areas.

These include:

• Neck pain and headaches
• Upper and lower back pain
• Postural education and ergonomics
• Pain associated with arthritis and ageing

Melissa combines a hands-on treatment approach with education and self-management strategies, working closely with her clients to achieve successful outcomes.

Over the years, as a leading physiotherapist in the north east of Adelaide, Melissa Olech has developed an approach that puts patient objectives first seeking outcomes for the long term through:

• Hands-on approach
• Self management strategies and
• Lasting results

Cameron Craig

Cameron completed his Bachelor of Human Movement in 2015 and Masters of Physiotherapy in 2017 at the University of South Australia. Cameron’s extensive experience and involvement in many sporting clubs, in particular AFL, is the foundation for his passion for sport, exercise and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Cameron strives to provide evidence-based approaches which help individuals with their goals and the best possible long-term outcomes. He combines a range of interventions to complement his hand-on approach.

Cameron also has a passion for group exercise classes, taking weekly core and conditioning classes in our Clinic, and a supervised rehabilitation class at Benefitness to help individuals get back to the things they love and stay healthy.

Areas of interest:

• Sports Injuries
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Core and Conditioning Classes
• Dry Needling
• Gym Based Interventions
• Individual Rehabilitation Programs
• Pre and Post Surgery Rehabilitation

John Paul Kola

John Paul graduated in 2005 from Manipal University in South India, completing his Bachelors of Physiotherapy. Upon completion he worked in a rehabilitation setting with children suffering from orthopaedic and neurological conditions. His passion being Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, he came to Adelaide and completed his Masters in Manual and Sports Physiotherapy from Uni SA in 2008, and has been working in various private practice settings with a predominantly musculoskeletal focus.

John Paul has had close to ten years of clinical experience, providing attention to detail, thorough assessment and effective hands-on treatment, coupled with a strong self-management focus through advice and home exercise programs.

John Paul’s areas of interest:

• Spinal and Peripheral joint problems
• Low back and neck pain
• Tendon pain, eg tennis elbow, achilles
• Sports injuries
• Work related injuries
• Ankle, knee and shoulder injuries
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• TMJ (jaw pain)

Craig Ellis

Craig completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UniSA in 2008. Since then Craig has worked exclusively in private practices in the metropolitan area.

Craig uses a specific hands on treatment approach combined with patient specific functional exercise to achieve the best possible outcome for all his patients. Craig is a qualified personal trainer on top of his physiotherapy degree and has further training in clinical Pilates. He is also qualified in dry needling and uses this at times to compliment his hands on treatment approach.

Craig has a special interest in treating running related injuries. He offers in rooms assessments of running injuries and also running technique and gait assessments at our business affiliate Benefitness Gym.

In 2018 Craig completed both the Adelaide and New York marathons, representing the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation in New York raising money for children in disadvantaged communities.

Areas of interest:

• Sports injuries
• Running injuries
• Running technique assessments
• Lower limb tendon management
• Lumbo pelvic disorders
• Dry needling
• Clinical Pilates
• Complex shoulder injuries

Alle Foster

Alle completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2020. Alle has been involved in the management of players at local football clubs, which has sparked her interest in musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapy. Alle also has an interest in Women’s Health and is keen to further her knowledge in this area of physiotherapy in the future. 

Alle is passionate about improving the outcomes of her clients by adopting a biopsychosocial and evidence-based approach. Alle uses hands-on techniques combined with active self management to assist her clients to achieve long lasting results. Alle places a strong emphasis on individualised and goal-specific treatment to provide functional rehabilitation for her clients to achieve their long term goals.

Areas of interest:

• Osteoarthritis (GLA:D Program)
• Individualised exercise rehabilitation programs
• Rehabilitation programs for falls and balance, post-op and mobility
• Dry needling
• Sports injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries

Nathan Andijanto

Nathan completed his Master of Physiotherapy in 2017 at the University of South Australia and also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies). 

Nathan grew up in Greenwith and has a passion for helping the community achieve their goals through education and self-empowerment to facilitate long-term and meaningful change. 

Throughout his 20+ years of playing football (soccer), Nathan has had his fair share of injuries and understands how much injuries and pain can impact lives. His goal is to get you back to doing what you love doing in a sustainable way. 

Having worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as in rehabilitation services at Modbury Hospital and in the community, Nathan has experience managing a wide range of conditions including acute injuries, workplace injuries, pre and post operative management, spinal pain and chronic or persistent pain. 

When Nathan isn't working, you'll find him playing football for Adelaide Comets Football Club, enjoying the company of his friends and partner (who also happens to be a Physiotherapist), looking after his front lawn or planning for his next overseas holiday. 

Nathan would love to help you with the following issues: 

• Chronic pain
• Workplace injuries or RTWSA claims
• Neck pain 
• Back pain 
• Sports injuries 
• Pre and post surgery rehabilitation
• General health and wellbeing

Emily Turnbull (Sando)

Emily is an accredited exercise physiologist graduating from a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement & Health Science) in 2011 before moving on to study a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Science in 2012.

She has since been working in private practice, helping people with a range of conditions including:

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Falls Prevention & Active Aging
• Arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid and others)
• Osteoporosis
• Pregnancy & Post Natal
• Cancer
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Musculoskeletal injury
• Cardiac Conditions (Including Hypertension)
• Asthma & COPD
• Neurological Conditions (Stroke, Parkinsons, MS)
• Depression, Anxiety & PTSD

Emily is a strong believer in exercise as a form of medicine, and has seen first-hand how movement can improve a range of health concerns, with particular interest in exercise for the management of conditions specific to women's health, including pregnancy/post natal, pelvic floor dysfunction, osteoporosis and cancer.

Emily believes in combining active treatment with education, behaviour change and lifestyle coaching so that ultimately people can learn to manage their own health.

Emily enjoys spending her spare time cooking, gardening and arranging flowers. She likes to stay active by going to the gym, doing pilates, swimming, or walking her Labradors along the many beautiful trails that the Tea Tree Gully area has on offer.

You can follow her directly on instagram @Emily_Exercise

Georgia Howe

Georgia is an accredited exercise physiologist completing a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (honours) in 2020.

She has worked with a range of conditions such as:

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid and others)
• Neurological conditions (stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MS and others)
• Cardiac conditions and cardiac rehabilitation
• Cancer
• Depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Respiratory conditions (COPD, asthma and others)
• Falls prevention

Georgia is very passionate about the power of movement and the vast effects it can have on all aspects of an individual.

She also believes in empowering individuals with the tools and education they require to manage their own health, in a sustainable way. For, lifestyle change should be maintainable and tailored to the individual’s lifestyle.

Georgia enjoys living a healthy and active lifestyle, including going to the gym (at Benefitness - come and say hi), taking her dogs for walks, being social and cooking.

Will Mead

Will is an accredited exercise physiologist graduating from a Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise and Sport Science) before completing his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2020.

His areas of interest include:

• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (injury, joint replacement, back pain)
• Osteoarthritis
• Neurological Conditions (Stroke, Parkinson’s, ABI)
• Cardiac conditions and cardiac rehabilitation
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Return to Work Rehabilitation
• Pre and Post Surgery Rehabilitation
• Falls Prevention & Active Ageing
• Injury prevention or performance based programs

Will believes that exercise is beneficial for everyone, no matter your age, level of experience or chronic condition. He is passionate about using exercise to improve people’s quality of life, whether it be through general health and fitness improvement or rehabilitation of chronic or acute conditions.

Will enjoys getting outdoors and keeping active, whether it be walking the dog through the hills, playing football for Rostrevor Old Collegians or going camping on the weekends.

Tabatha Hayes

Tabatha holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and has over 20 years’ experience working in the Massage and health care industry.

Tabatha’s technical techniques include:

• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Technique

Remedial massage is a versatile and effective treatment method with both physical and psychological benefits. Tabatha plays a complimentary roll in the recovery and prevention of minor musculoskeletal injuries, postural imbalances and stress management. She works in close professional consultation with the My Local Physio team to help you find the right pathway to optimise your health care strategy.

Tabatha provides a safe warm and inviting environment for you to retreat from the fast paced nature of life, rest your mind and take time to check in with yourself.

All oils, creams and balms used in her treatments are non-toxic, organic and where possible locally sourced.

“Your health is in your hands”

Renee Harris

Renee has always had a passion for health, fitness and general wellbeing.

After completing her Cert 4 in Massage Therapy Practice, as well as Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness in 2011, and enjoying the work, she went on to complete her Diploma of Remedial Massage at Tafe SA in 2014. Renee has also recently completed her Certificate in Pregnancy Massage.

She has a particular focus on sports and fitness, having been involved as a Sports Trainer with multiple football clubs; tending to athletes’ specific needs. Her experience in the sports industry and hands-on knowledge of pre-game, post-game, training, strapping, stretching and specific massage techniques will help you get back on your feet faster.

Renee specialises in:

• Relaxation Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Cupping
• Pregnancy Massage

Baby/Infant Massage - Click here for more information
After having her first son in 2017, Renee found a new passion in helping other parents and has since completed her qualification as an Infant Massage Instructor.

Renee has classes and one on one sessions available, teaching parents the techniques and benefits of massaging their babies and children at home.

Nicole Li

Nicole Li is a qualified, registered and experienced acupuncturist with over 29 years clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She has a medical diploma in TCM, with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture from RMIT University.

Nicole offers therapeutic acupuncture for a wide range conditions and ailments such as:

• Acute and chronic pain release
• Hay fever
• Menstruation pain
• Cosmetic acupuncture
• Smoking cessation

Heather O’Connor

Practice Manager

Heather provides excellence in customer service and aims to exceed our patients’ expectations. She provides a friendly voice to your calls and will efficiently and happily assist with all your administration needs.

Chelsea McAuley

Receptionist

Chelsea has had many years experience in customer service and her bubbly and friendly personality will make our patients feel relaxed and comfortable.

Alice March

Receptionist

Alice is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and is passionate about health. She will welcome you with her warm smile and bright personality, and help assist with your needs.

Lorraine Taylor

Receptionist

Lorraine comes to My Local Physio Plus with 6 years of Allied Health experience. Her warm and bubbly personality will make you feel very welcome when you attend the clinic.

Mikaela Barke

Mikaela has a Bachelor in Marketing and Communications, Certificate III in Business and a Diploma of Leadership and Management.