Shane O'Sullivan

Senior Physiotherapist

Shane is a distinguished Sports Physiotherapist whose expertise transcends the boundaries of conventional rehabilitation, boasting an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Shane has worked in Elite sport for the previous 12 years, facilitating a smooth return from injury for players from Melbourne Demons, North Melbourne Kangaroos & most recently Western Bulldogs FC.

A maestro in the art of rehabilitation, Shane possesses an innate ability to tailor bespoke treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient or athlete. For those difficult & resistant injuries that you just can’t seem to move forward under the guidance of your local clinician.

Beyond his clinical prowess, Shane O'Sullivan is a beacon of inspiration for aspiring physiotherapists, actively engaging in mentorship programs and educational initiatives with Foundation’s of Clinical Exercise. His commitment to sharing knowledge ensures a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals, fostering a legacy that extends far beyond the treatment room.

Booking an appointment with Shane under the Complex Injury schedule will provide you with all of the answers you require for that injury that just won’t budge. Most importantly, he will work with you to implement a plan that works, a plan that achieves outcomes & gets you back to the things you love to do. Non-negotiable!

Sue Gertzel

Senior Physiotherapist

Sue has been working as a physiotherapist since 1979 and credits her longevity in the profession to her love of meeting people and helping them with their physical problems.

As well as her undergraduate degree Sue has additional qualifications in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy and is a Titled Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapy.

Sue’s main areas of interest in the clinical setting are neck pain, jaw pain and headaches. This combination of problems is commonly known as a Temporomandibular Disorder or TMD. As part of your care Sue will liaise with your other treating practitioners such as your dentist, Oral Medicine Specialist or Oral Surgeon.

Sue is also interested in exercise for older people having run group classes in this area for several years. She encourages that age group to remain active and enjoys participating in exercise herself, including walking her mischievous dog.
 

Rees Thomas

Senior Physiotherapist

Rees is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with extensive experience in elite sport and various musculoskeletal/orthopaedic clinics in Australia and the UK. Rees currently shares his time between Errol St Physiotherapy as a Senior Physiotherapist and Victoria University, where he is a Senior Lecturer and Musculoskeletal Lead of the Physiotherapy department. Rees is currently completing his PhD in collaboration with the Western Bulldogs Football Club (WBFC).

Rees is passionate about rehabilitation and return to sport strategies for a range of injuries and co-ordinates all return to play testing for WBFC (AFL and AFLW) players conducted at Victoria University.

Rees has previously worked at Melbourne Victory FC (A-League) and Melbourne Football Club (AFLW) as a Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator. Before this, Rees spent 2 years working in the UK, including for the London Broncos Rugby League team and at the European Athletics Championships in Swansea.

Rees has a passion for all sports, previously playing senior VFL Football at Port Melbourne FC and Premier Cricket at Dandenong CC. When Rees is not spending time with his family, he enjoys playing tennis and catching up with friends.

Jacob Jewson

Sports & Exercise Physician

Dr Jacob Jewson has followed his passion for sport and exercise medicine since graduating from his medical degree in 2015. He obtained his fellowship from the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians in early 2023, after winning the College Medal for the highest exam marks for his year. Jacob is currently team doctor at the Melbourne Demons in the AFL.

While working as a junior doctor at the Alfred Hospital, Jacob has had experience working for the Western Bulldogs AFLW and Footscray VFL teams. He also worked in a variety of sports during a stint in Sydney in 2019, including with the Young Socceroos and with junior rugby union and rugby league teams.

Jacob was a founding member of the Sport and Exercise Medicine Students’ Association and has also completed an honours degree in research where he investigated the relationship between metabolic disease and musculoskeletal pain, an area which he remains very interested in. Jacob is keen to help all patients of all abilities achieve their goals, whether it be through managing acute or chronic injuries to facilitate sport and exercise, or through using exercise as prevention/treatment of chronic disease.

Paul Bamford

Remedial Massage Therapist

Paul completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2013 to complement a Certificate in Sports Massage completed in 1991. In 2017, Paul achieved the highest level of certification with the internationally recognised Niel Asher Technique Trigger Point Therapy accreditation (NAT Level 3). Paul's continued professional development has seen him add Myofascial Dry Needling and Muscle Energy Technique certifications to his ever growing arsenal of manual therapy skills .

Paul has practiced at Errol Street Physiotherapy since November 2013 and has quickly developed a solid and growing clientele. He is passionate about working closely with his colleagues to share knowledge and achieve better client health outcomes.

Paul specialises in a variety of deep tissue massage techniques and has developed a reputation for his strong, firm massage style. He will work with you to reduce tension, restriction and pain to restore ease of movement and postural correctness.

Sam Turner

Podiatrist

Sam is a highly skilled and compassionate Podiatrist dedicated to providing exceptional foot and ankle care to all patients. Sam has an interest in all areas of Podiatry but has a keen focus on biomechanics and complex orthotic presentations

When not treating in clinic, Sam consults for both the Men's and Women's teams for Western United in the A-league along with several NPL clubs.

Sam is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia and has spoken at several conferences about his passion of Podiatry and football medicine. Additionally, Sam has an Instagram page that highlights his love for football medicine -@thatfootballpodiatrist

Courtney Kennedy

Physiotherapist

Courtney completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree, with Distinction, from the University of Melbourne in 2017. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology at the University of Canberra.

Courtney has worked in private practice and with various sporting teams including womens AFL/VFL, basketball and athletics. She currently complements her clinic work as Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at the Western Bulldogs Football Club (AFLW Team). Courtney enjoys implementing individualised rehabilitation programs for both the recovery and prevention of injuries, with a special interest in female athletes and running related injuries. She is involved in supervising Clinical Pilates classes, including the Mums & Bub’s post-natal class, as well as tailoring one-on-one programs. Courtney has completed professional development in dry needling and women’s health.

Courtney has a sporting background having competed at a national level for athletics, cross country and touch football during school.

Braden Pullen

Physiotherapist

Braden is currently on a leave of absence, travelling and exploring new opportunities in Sydney.

Braden’s passion for physiotherapy emanates from a combined love of sport rolled into a teaching degree. Having played semi-professional football in the VFL, Braden understands the essentials of sports injuries, maintaining his body at a high level for multiple seasons.

Graduating from Charles Sturt University as a physiotherapist, Braden is equipped with an excellent ability to understand & connect with people. His physiotherapy skills include special interests in the assessment & management of spinal pain & a variety of sporting injuries including shoulder & knee injuries.

Outside the clinical world, Braden enjoys singing and playing the guitar at special events, while keeping fit and healthy by playing amateur football, tennis, running, surfing and water-skiing.

Bethany Rayner

Physiotherapist

Bethany completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University after graduating from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Science(Physiology) and Latrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science(Human Anatomy). Bethany's passion lies within her strong desire to help people attain their highest level of physical potential, while increasing participation and enhancing quality of life.

Bethany has completed additional training in Clinical Pilates and Strength and Conditioning and incorporates this regularly as part of her prevention and rehabilitation treatment sessions.

Bethany’s passion stems from her sporting background of competing at a national level for athletics and cross country which has influenced her particular interest in running related injuries and maximising return to sport outcomes. Additionally, she is currently working with the AFL umpires assisting with injury prevention, rehabilitation and match day support.

In Bethany’s spare time she enjoys travelling down to the coast to spend time with family or exploring some of Melbourne’s great restaurants and cafes.

Ruby Elder

Physiotherapist

Originally from Brisbane, Ruby moved down to Melbourne to complete her Physiotherapy degree and surround herself in the variety of sports Melbourne has to offer. Her background in elite swimming propelled her passion for musculoskeletal and sports injuries while helping each individual achieve their desired goals.

Ruby has enjoyed working with a number of different teams across a variety of sports including AFL/AFLW, Rugby 7’s and football, all at state and national level. She is currently working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW and assists with Geelong AFL as a sports trainer.

Her special interest areas include the assessment and treatment of lower limb and shoulder injuries, ACL management and ‘return to run’ planning. Ruby enjoys treating a wide variety of people of all ages and activity level. She has recently completed her GLA:D certification.

When away from the clinic, Ruby loves getting outdoors with friends, Sunday long runs and exploring Melbourne. Ruby also enjoys snowboarding and waterskiing whenever the opportunity arises.