Physiotherapist- Leki Sisifa

Principal Physiotherapist & ProPhysio+ Director
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Leki graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2007 and during his course was exposed to many different clinical situations at leading Melbourne hospitals and private practices.

Leki has developed a keen interest in sports physiotherapy particularly in the biomechanics of the lower limb (hip-knee-ankle-foot complex), sports rehabilitation and strength and conditioning principles.

Growing up very active in the sporting world Leki is still quite involved with the sporting community.
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 A Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) physiotherapist at the age group and Senior level for over 8 years. He was also a traveling physiotherapist for many senior both men and women state rugby teams with elite experience with:

- Athletics Australia
- Australia Universities Rugby Union
- Senior Men/Women Victorian State Rugby Union
- Melbourne Rebel Rising
- Tonga Rugby 7's 2010 Commonwealth Games
- Tonga A Rugby Union Team

Leki is also part of an initiative by WorkSafe Victoria and the Transport and Accident Commission (TAC) called 'Early Intervention Physiotherapy Framework’ which is a specialised physiotherapy service aiming to achieve better health and work outcomes for injured workers/motorists. His experience with occupational physiotherapy can assist injured workers back to work in a safe and timely manner.
For more information and to book an appointment online click the link below

Clinical and Counselling Psychologist- 
Antoinette Butler Wilks, PhD MAPS 

.Antoinette is a clinical and counselling psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. 
She has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health sector in Victoria. She assists school age children, adolescents and young and older adults.
She Employs evidence-based therapeutic methods such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Supportive/Motivational Counselling in providing confidential professional psychological support to individual, couples and familes.
Antoinette is an accredited provider for Medicare, DVA, Workcover, TAC and private health insurance.

Podiatrist- Jair Butler 

Mr. Jair Butler, is available to assist with any foot or lower-limb related concern that you may have. Jair has a strong interest in Diabetes Foot Health, Children’s Development, and Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, and has been invited to provide his expertise both locally and at international level, including for the Victorian Womens’ Football League, Little Athletics, 2004 Youth Commonwealth Games, and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Jair graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry degree from La Trobe University, and is a member of both the Australian Podiatry Association and the Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He is registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia, and as such is heavily involved in continuing education and mentoring of younger Podiatrists.

​Dietitian- Cassandra Bendall

Cassandra is a New Graduate Dietitian and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian from La Trobe University. She completed a Masters of Dietetic Practice in 2018 and prior to this completed a Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours in 2016.
Cassandra is passionate about helping people achieve their long-term health and nutritional goals. She will work with you to provide individualised and evidenced-based nutritional recommendations without compromising your goals. She also aims to tackle the underlying causes of your health concerns and adopt practical strategies to help you manage them.
Cassandra’s interest areas include but are not limited to weight management, diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver and digestive concerns.

Physiotherpist- Aarvinder Sandhu

Aarvinder (Aarvi) joins the team as a graduate from La Trobe University with a Masters of Physiotherapy after completing his Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Physiology and Anatomy.
Aarvi comes with extensive clinical placement experience both at leading hospitals and also private practice settings from which he has developed his professional, technical and interpersonal abilities.
The head Physio for Brunswick Soccer Club who play in the National Premier League 2, Aarvi has also worked as a sports trainer in Footy Clubs and for Junior Victorian Metro teams where he supported at National tournaments.
Outside of Physiotherapy, Aarvi enjoys coaching at the Athletic Football Group, a skill based academy for junior soccer players, working along-side top level European club coaches.
An avid sportsman, Aarvi has played elite soccer in Victoria, representative soccer and Rugby in NSW and participated in Touch Rugby at multiple University Games. His passion for sport is undeniable.
He is also a great advocate of health and well-being exemplifying discipline as a fitness and gym enthusiast.