Jess is an enthusiastic physiotherapist who enjoys working in both a one on one and group setting to assist clients to treat, manage and prevent injury. Jess completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, followed by a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours. Throughout her training and during her time as a physiotherapist she gained exposure to a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, along with extensive Pilates training.
As a teenager, Jess was focused on working towards a career in the performing arts industry training intensively in dance. On leaving school, Jess trained full time as a dancer before injury put a stop to her performance career. During this time, she spent a large amount of time rehabilitating with her physiotherapist which ignited an interest in injury rehabilitation and prevention. This led her to pursue higher education in this area, whilst still teaching dance and running a local dance studio.
When not working as a physio, Jess is still involved in the dance industry, currently teaching at a local dance studio and spending many weekends at dance competitions and concerts. In her spare time, Jess enjoys going to the gym or a Pilates class, spending time with her golden retriever Lucy, heading to the beach or exploring the Melbourne foodie scene. View details »
Neeraj started with SSPC after graduating from the University of Melbourne with honours in 1998. He took up Directorship in 2003 and was integral at the Parkdale/Mentone branch since Day 1 of it starting in 2008. He is now passionate about the next phase of seeing this clinic expand into bigger and better things under its new name “Move for Life”.
After spending many years providing physiotherapy serivces to elite and sub-elite sports both on and off the field, Neeraj now spends more time at junior pre-elite level sport where he feels he can influence the injury prevention and management habits of younger, developing athletes for their future. Treating football and cricket injuries remain a passion, along with treating shoulder injuries and knee injuries, in particular ACL injuries of the knee.
Neeraj also has a special interest in the prescription of exercise for injury prevention.
Outside sporting interests include cricket, squash and tennis and he will usually be seen on weekends at his kid’s sporting activities. View details »
Alisha is a dedicated and dynamic physiotherapist with a strong passion for helping aspiring athletes reach their performance goals through an integrated and enjoyable approach. Her expertise extends to treating clients with musculoskeletal and sports-specific needs, backed by a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from India and a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Sports Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia.
Alisha’s skill set also includes clinical Pilates, which she seamlessly incorporates into her comprehensive treatment plans. She specializes in managing soccer and footy injuries, currently also serving as the physiotherapist for the senior women’s National Premier League (NPL) team at Bayside United Football Club, with a strong commitment to injury prevention, particularly at the junior level.
Beyond her professional life, Alisha enjoys outdoor activities, following soccer, tennis, and Formula 1, and exploring Melbourne’s diverse culinary scene. View details »