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Principle Physiotherapist: Adrian Quinn
Adrian joined the Back In Motion family to start the Camberwell practice in 2007. Born and raised in South East Melbourne, he completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2000.
Adrian worked at West Gippsland Hospital for 2½ years, consolidating his orthopaedic, cardiothoracic and neurological skills. In July 2003, he joined Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic, physiotherapists for the Hawthorn Football Club (AFL) and spent the next 3½ years there honing his acute sporting injury skills. Adrian has great diagnostic skills, and employs a range of therapeutic techniques in dealing with his diverse clientele.
Sport consumes a lot of Adrian's free time and he can often be spotted out on one of the Melbourne's many running trails or magnificent golf courses.
Associate Physiotherapist: David Thwaites
David joined the team at Camberwell in early 2009. Born and raised in Bendigo, he moved to Albury to complete his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at Charles Sturt University. Upon completing his degree in 2007, David worked at the Albury Base Hospital, consolidating his skills in cardiothoracics, rehabilitation and outpatients. Coming from a sporting background, David’s passion is musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
David boasts many sporting achievements including representing his state and country in volleyball. Football dominates his sporting life these days; you can see him running around on a Saturday for the Melbourne University Blacks.
Associate Physiotherapist: Amanda (Mandy) Lowe
Mandy joined the Back In Motion team in January 2009 after completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Melbourne University in 2008. Starting out at the Patterson Lakes clinic, Mandy soon transferred to join the Camberwell team to be closer to home.
Mandy has developed a strong passion for musculoskeletal and sports injuries as well as individual and group Pilates. She loves being a physiotherapist and looks forward to her future career in the industry.
Mandy has recently started a running program with the aim of completing a half marathon in 2010 and a full marathon the following year. She also enjoys bike riding, swimming and playing tennis.
Practice Manager: Andrea Stallbaum
Andrea joined the Back In Motion Camberwell team in December 2008. She has over 15 years experience working in medical and allied health administration. She is involved in local junior sporting clubs and trying to keep up with 3 teenage children keeps her busy. She is a follower of AFL football and in winter loves to watch her beloved Tigers play, but once summer arrives loves nothing more than heading down the coast to Inverloch with her family.
Receptionist: Elyssa Wright
Elyssa Wright joined the Back In Motion Camberwell administration team in February 2009. She enjoys working here because of the great people (both staff and clients), and she gets to see the working of a physiotherapy clinic.
Since graduating from Year 12 in 2008, Elyssa has begun a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Monash University. Apart from the long contact hours, she loves the course and is really enjoying the interesting content. At this stage she is unsure of what path she may like to take in the future, but has a special interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Outside of studying, Elyssa enjoys going out, being with her friends and playing sport. She plays softball and netball competitively, with softball being her passion. Elyssa plays at national level, having represented Victoria at the Australian National Softball Championships each year since the age of 12.
Receptionist: Jane McKenzie
Jane McKenzie joined the Back in Motion Camberwell team as receptionist in June 2010. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University in Burwood and is really enjoying the course. Following the completion of her degree in 2011, she hopes to follow this path or undertake further study in Psychology and gain experience in the health care industry.
Aside from studying, Jane is passionate about music and enjoys going out with friends, watching movies, seeing live bands and travelling. |