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Meet the team

Andrew Kantor

principal physio / director

Leader . Father . Cyclist . Traveller

Andrew completed his Physiotherapy degree in 1999 at LaTrobe Uni. In his early career he held positions at Royal Melbourne, Royal Darwin and Royal London Hospitals developing a broad knowledge base and appreciation of collaborative teamwork. Outside the hospital setting Andrew maintained a passion for musculo-skeletal physiotherapy and sports medicine which lead him to South Melbourne Physio.

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Rakesh Parsotam

Principal Physio / Physio Manager

Mentor . Holistic . Facilitator . Adventurer

Rakesh has over 19 years of Physiotherapy experience after University of Otago in 2001.
Rakesh has furthered his studies in Australia and China, takes a holistic approach in the treatment and management of his clients.

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Emma Tebbutt

Principal physio / Pilates manager

Motivator . Mother . Runner. Optimist

Emma’s special interests lie in the prevention and treatment of sporting injuries and is a nationally endorsed provider of the Netball Australia’s knee program. She also enjoys treating the wide variety of conditions that ‘walk through the door’.

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Yomitha Navaratne

Senior Physio / Clinical Coordinator

Compassion . Creative . Family . Athletic

Yomi has a keen interest in sports and has developed his physiotherapy skills through his work with local Australian football clubs, soccer teams,
ice hockey teams and tennis players.

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Karen Yu

Senior Physio

Compassionate . Driven . Fun . Explorer

Karen has worked as a sports trainer in sporting teams both locally and internationally. She also had the opportunity to work alongside the Stanford University Sports Medicine team in USA during her physiotherapy degree.

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Braith Hodges

Physio

Thoughtful . Encouraging . Persistent . Positive

Graduating from Monash University in Melbourne, Braith developed an early passion for physiotherapy through his love for football and basketball. Growing up, Braith played state-level football and experienced several overuse injuries, leading him to spend much time with physios.

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Lavinia Fox

Physio

Compassionate . Goal-orientated . Family . Netball

Lavinia is a dedicated physiotherapist committed to helping individuals recover from injuries, improve movement, and achieve their goals. Growing up on a broad-acre cropping farm in regional Western Victoria, she developed a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of the physical demands of both rural life and sport.

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Chelsea Saw

Physio

Supportive . Passionate . Empathetic . Movement

Chelsea graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy. Since then, she’s gained valuable experience in private practice, helping people manage a wide range of conditions.

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Liz Klueter

Practice Manager

Cheeky . Determined . Active . Enthusiastic

Liz brings experience gained in marketing, finance and allied health to her role as Practice Manager.

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Michelle Holt

Michelle is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who has a wide range of experience in both private and clinical practice. Michelle has worked in private practice for over 20 years.

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