Dry Needling

Dry Needling is excellent to help reduce muscular pain.

Most people have heard of acupuncture but may not have heard of Dry Needling. So what is the difference? Dry needling is aligned with current western medicine principles and sports medicine. It involves the insertion of fine needles into tight areas of muscles known as trigger points.

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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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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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Yomitha Navaratne

Senior Physio / Clinical Coordinator

Compassionate . 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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Hayato Miki

Physiotherapist

Adventurous . Ambitious . Curious . Relaxed

Hayato is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and reaching their goals. Throughout his life, he has experienced many common sporting and desk job injuries such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain to name a few.

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Adele Danastasio

Senior Physio

Positive . Passionate . Active . Empathetic

Adele graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctorate of Physiotherapy. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University. Since graduating, Adele has been working in private practice, but also has experience in the acute hospital setting, rehabilitation centres, and working with local sporting clubs.

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Harriette Slater

Physiotherapist

Optimistic . Kind . Driven . Runner

With a background in long-distance running, Harriette has a special interest in treating running-related injuries. Her sporting background, as well as her experience working with amateur footballers, has given her an insight into the importance of having a holistic approach to fitness, performance and well-being, including mobility, strength and stability.

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It can be an effective form of treatment for many musculoskeletal conditions such as headaches, tennis elbow and lower back pain.

In comparison Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)acupuncture involves the use of meridians or pathways that are believed to regulate the body’s energy or “chi” maintaining it in a constant state of balance. Current research is growing for its effectiveness in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Dry Needling Melbourne

At South Melbourne Physio our physiotherapists have extensive experience in dry needling and can offer it as part of your physiotherapy consultation at no extra charge.

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