Rowville

Fiona Grimshaw

Practice Director and Senior Physiotherapist

*Medicare Gap Fees apply with Fiona. 

*A Small Senior Physio charge is payable on all initial consultations

Main areas of Clinical Interest: Chronic and acute lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, pregnancy and women's health. 

Fiona graduated from Monash University and has been at Back In Motion since 2010. Fiona has a keen interest in Clinical Exercise and has done further studies to enhance her skills with Clinical Exercise.

In Fiona's spare time, she loves watching the footy and spending time with her husband Ben and two daughters Madi and Emilia.

Sheena Kirtane

Practice Director and APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Director

*Medicare Gap Fees apply with Sheena. 

*A Small Senior Physio charge is payable on all initial consultations

Dry Needling Certified, NDIS registered

Sheena can fluently speak English, Marathi, Hindi and can understand Gujarati.

Sheena is a Titled member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, due to her completion of a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2010.

Sheena has gained extensive experience working in hospitals and private practices. She has always been very passionate about physiotherapy and its delivery to the community. Her special interests involve diagnosis and management of complex spine conditions (neck and back) and shoulder injuries that have difficulties recovering. She also takes interest in rehabilitation of sports injuries and assisting their return to sport. Sheena utilises dry needling and kineseo taping as adjuncts to manual therapy in the management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Sheena has gained vast experience in treating pelvic girdle pain and has had great results with her patients. She has great results treating patients with headaches, vertigo and TMJ (jaw) pain.

Sheena has done additional study to be able to treat Women's Health clients. She has fantastic outcomes in treating clients Pre and Post Pregnancy clients. 

Sheena has been a valued guest speaker in various Physio Podcasts in Australia and the UK. 

Outside work, Sheena loves to spend time with her husband Asim and kids - Ishaan and Alysha.

Tiffany Lam

Practice Director and Senior Physiotherapist

*Medicare Gap Fees apply with Tiffany. 

*A Small Senior Physio charge is payable on all initial consultations

Tiffany can fluently speak -English,Cantonese,Mandarin

Main areas of clinical interest: Cervicogenic Headaches, Neck and Back pain, Women's Health. Clinical Pilates, NDIS Rehabilitations 

Dry Needling Certified.

Tiffany completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Monash University in 2019, and joined us since February 2022. 

She is currently completing her Masters in Pain Management Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.  

Tiffany has a keen interest in treating neck, upper and lower back injuries. She strives to provide evident-based treatment for her patients and regularly attends professional development to keep up with the latest physiotherapy research. 

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys running, hiking, listening to music and cooking!

Brandan Smith

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Educator

*Medicare Gap Fees apply with Brandan. 

*A Small Senior Physio charge is payable on all initial consultations

Brandan is originally from Edmonton, Canada and brings with him a wealth of knowledge. Brandan completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne following his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Medicine, at the University of Alberta. He comes from a sporting background, having competed at the local and state level in Basketball and Volleyball back in Canada. This has led to him having a passion and keen interest in Sport Physiotherapy. 

Brandan is currently a Physiotherapist for the WNBL Southside Flyers.and the Head Physiotherapist for the Waverly Falcons NBL1 teams (Womens and Mens).

Previous Sport Experience:

• Volleyball Victoria Team Physiotherapist 2022

• University Blues Football Club (VAFA Premier A Team Physiotherapist) 2016-2022

• Yarra Ranges Hockey Club Game Day Physiotherapist 2019

• Noble Park Football Club (Premier Division EFL) Game Day Physiotherapist 2019

• Basketball Northern Territory Head of Sports Medicine 2016

Brandan’s areas of special interests include Sporting injuries and post-surgical injuries/rehabilitation including shoulder/hip/knee/ankle/back

Certificates/Diplomas:

• FIFA, Diploma in Football Medicine
• Netball Australia, Netball KNEE certified provider

Joshua Armstrong

Physiotherapist

Josh completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at Swinburne University following his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University.

Having a passion for exercise and rehabilitation, Josh provides tailored exercise programs and hands-on treatment to help patients of all ages achieve their goals.

Josh brings sporting experience from multiple years working with the Old Scotch Football Club, and has lived and worked in his local area of Rowville for many years.

Outside of physiotherapy, Josh enjoys AFL, weights training and is a keen tennis player, being a long-time member of the local Eildon Park Tennis Club.

Heman Punithan

Physiotherapist

Heman completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne following a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. He has a keen interest in treating all types of musculoskeletal conditions, and is passionate about helping clients overcome their back, neck, shoulder, arm, hip, knee & ankle pain amongst other conditions.  

Heman prides himself in providing personalised care for each client he sees to ensure that they reach all the goals they have, through a combination of hands-on manual therapy and exercise based on an individual’s needs. He brings a wealth of experience working with teams such as Doncaster East Football Club and Ivanhoe Football Club, which has enabled him to manage sporting injuries effectively. 

In addition to this, Heman loves sports and the gym. He has played many sports and avidly follows the AFL, NBA, NFL and cricket. He trains consistently at the gym, and tries to utilise optimal training techniques that he can also implement in the exercise programs he provides for clients. 

Tara Mokhberi

Physiotherapist

Tara completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy, following a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University.

She enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy, with special interests in sporting injuries and all musculoskeletal conditions, including back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle pain.

Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Tara worked as a sports trainer for local soccer clubs, bringing valuable hands-on experience into her clinical practice. She is passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve long-term results through evidence-based treatment, manual therapy, and personalised exercise programs.

Outside of physiotherapy, Tara enjoys going to the gym, kickboxing, beach walks, and spending quality time with her friends, family, and her beloved dog, Xeno.

Taylah Fulton

Physiotherapist

Taylah completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at Victoria University and Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science at Deakin University. 

Taylah enjoys all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a special interest in sports injuries and assisting those with ankle, knee, hip, back, neck and shoulder pain achieve their goals. 

Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, Taylah has worked with a range of sporting clubs as a Sports Trainer including local and semi-elite football clubs, which developed her understanding of injury prevention, management and return to play. 

She is passionate about providing evidence-based exercise prescription in combination with hands-on-therapy and empowering her patients to promote long-term recovery and optimise function and performance. 

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys Pilates, long walks along the beach, outside adventures and spending time with family including her 2 beloved dogs, Ziggi & Kobe. 

Tahlia Malojer

Physiotherapist

Tahlia has completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University.

With a strong focus on functional recovery, Tahlia is passionate about helping people regain function and return to the activities they love.

Tahlia’s clinical interests include:

• Sports related injuries
• Lower back, lower limb and spinal injuries
• Neck pain/injuries

Outside of work, Tahlia loves taking her dog Harper for walks, baking sweet treats and losing herself in a good book!

Linh Nguyen

Receptionist

Linh joined the Back In Motion team in 2024 and has quickly become a friendly and dependable presence in our practice. With her warm and welcoming nature, she helps ensure every patient feels comfortable from the moment they arrive.

She manages appointments, communication, and patient enquiries with great care and attention to detail, helping our practice run smoothly every day.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Linh is also a big foodie and enjoys exploring different restaurants, always on the lookout for new hidden gems to try!

India Griffiths

Receptionist

India joined the Back In Motion team in 2021 and is currently studying Teaching at University.

India is the warm and welcoming face you will meet when you arrive at our practice. With a contagious smile and infectious enthusiasm, she makes everyone feel right at home. India expertly manages appointments, communications and patient queries with clarity and precision.

Outside of work, India loves going to the gym and staying active. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the beach and taking her two dogs on walks!

Malia Spencer

Receptionist

Malia joined the BIM team at the beginning of 2023. She has completed her study of Health Science at university and strives to provide the best customer service to clients.

Malia is the warm and welcoming face you will meet when you arrive at our practice.

Outside of work, Malia participates in powerlifting competitions, enjoys spending time with loved ones and taking her puppy for walks.