Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons); Masters of Business Administration; Graduate Certificate Physiotherapy (Continence & Pelvic Floor Rehab). Michael has had formal training on McKenzie Mechanical Lumbar & Cervical training, Clinical Pilates Level 1&2; Ergonomics for Physiotherapists & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop. Before MD Health: Michael used to work for Glenhuntly Physiotherapy Clinic, John Fawkner Hospital, Melbourne Rugby Club, Collegians Football Club, Melbourne High Football Club & Vic Under 21 & School Boys Rugby Team. For fun: Michael enjoys playing Golf, scuba diving, playing video games, and if anyone is ever interested to fund Michael, he'd love to go back to University and study some more! Michael also expects from all his staff a similar thing to what he expects from himself: Integrity, Honesty, and Trust.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science, Post graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation. Level II first aid.
Before MD Health: Adriane has recently graduated from Victoria University and is continuing on to complete her Masters in Exercise Rehabilitation. During the past year she has worked part time as a personal trainer.
For Fun: Adriane enjoys surfing, water skiing and anything in the water. Any other day she is happy being outside if not shopping.
Maria Guarella- Practice Manager
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Before MD Health: Maria worked for CSIRO at the division of Molecular Science as a research scientist then became the communications manager. She also spent some time at CSIRO Enquiries. She got married and had children. She then worked for several years in POS at Coles. For fun: Maria enjoys shopping, dancing, going out with the girls, movies and is absolutely addicted to MD Health’s Pilates programme. She’s been with us for as long as MD Health has existed! She also loves spending time with her family.
Adam Demirtel - Senior Exercise Physiologist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement; Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration); Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation; Masters in Exercise Rehabilitation, Level 1 and 2 First Aid.
Before MD Health: Adam worked in a fitness centre throughout his university studies, where he was employed as a receptionist, a group fitness instructor, and a personal trainer. For fun: Adam loves to keep fit, and especially enjoys running and cycling. His favourite sports are soccer and AFL, and he also has a passion for travelling around Australia.
Mark Charalambous - Physiotherapist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne, Level 1 and 2 First Aid. Before MD Health: Mark study physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. He also worked part time as a lifeguard and sports trainer.
For fun: Mark likes being active, being outdoors, playing sport, particularly surfing and snowboarding. He also has a passion for learning foreign languages.
Tara Kelly - Exercise Physiologist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Science; Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation
Before MD Health: Worked as an exercise physiologist in both the orthopaedic and neuromedical units at the Victorian rehabilitation centre for 12 months. Last 4.5 years Tara worked with Allianz Australia limited in the workers compensation division as an injury management advisor with the national corporate team.
For fun: Tara enjoys travelling to new places, spending time with her nephew, family and friends.
Jamie Maurer - Sales and Business Development Manager
Qualifications: Advanced Diploma of Business Advertising at RMIT Before MD Health: Jamie worked and travelled around Europe for 2 years before coming home to Melbourne. She then joined Fairfax Media's community papers as a Media Consultant for business in the Manningham area for 3.5 years. For fun: Jamie loves travelling around the world to experience different cultures, cooking, photography, movies and walking/playing with her dog.
Hannah Abernethy -Front Desk/Customer Service Officer
Qualifications: Certificate in Pre Health - Cells, Tissues and the Human Body
Before MD Health: Hannah moved to Melbourne from Christchurch, New Zealand in March 2011. Before moving to Melbourne I worked as a personal assistant in an accounting firm. Prior to this I worked in an after hours surgery and a Sports Medicine clinic as well as completing some part time study.
For fun: Love to travel and experience new things, in the summer enjoy water sports and going camping with family and friends.
Matthew Ott - Exercise Physiologist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science; Graduate Diploma of Exercise for Rehabilitation; Currently compeleting a Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Before MD Health: Prior to MD Health Matthew owned and operated his own personal training business for two years during his undergraduate studies.
He also worked as a exercise rehabilitation consultant in a small health and wellness studio in East Malvern.
For fun: Matthew loves: being around family and friends, most sports - particularly cricket, going to the beach and when possible travelling overseas.
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