Sean Slattery

Director
Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

Sean has previously worked with St Kilda in the AFL as well as with Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia, the Sri Lankan cricket team and Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League for 5 seasons.

In addition to sporting injuries, Sean has a special interest in treating back and neck pain.

Matthew Dobeli

Director
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist  

Matthew relocated to Echuca at the start of 2011 after working in private practice in Sydney and Melbourne for 15 years.  

To further his knowledge in spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, he returned to study to complete a masters degree at Melbourne Uni back in 2002 and was awarded the Highest Achieving Student prize. His clinical interests are in spinal pain and sporting injuries. Outside of work he is enjoying being a new dad, as well as playing golf at Rich River Golf Club and trying to defy his age by playing local basketball.

Patrick Arnold

Brandon Byrne

Physiotherapist
(Bachelor of Applied Science, Masters of Physiotherapy)

Brandon graduated from La Trobe University Bendigo in 2019 with a Bachelor of Applied science/Masters of Physiotherapy. This home-grown physio hails from Rochester and is an active member within the community.

Growing up Brandon trialled a vast range of sports, with his most successful sporting moment occurring recently where he was a part of the inaugural Rochester Cricket Club (A grade) where they won the premiership.

Brandon’s passion for sport and club culture extends into his work life, with a growing interest in sport injuries and rehabilitation. Already enrolled in professional and clinical development courses, Brandon is eager to continue to improve his skills in number of physiotherapy fields.

Mitch Cox

Physiotherapist
(Bachelor of  Physiotherapy)

Mitchell studied at Charles Sturt University in Albury, graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2020. Mitchell is a local boy, growing up in Kyabram.

Mitchell has a keen interest in treating sporting injuries in particular related to the ankle, knee and shoulder. Mitchell also has a keen interest in chronic pain in particular in relation to the back and neck.

Mitchell is an active member in the sporting community, he is currently the Head Physiotherapist for the Latrobe University Bendigo Pioneers Girls Football Program in the Coates Talent League.  Mitchell is also the Head Physiotherapist at the Kyabram Football and Netball Club.

Outside of work Mitchell plays tennis competitively during the summer and is the Vice President for the Kyabram Lawn Tennis Club.

Lucy Irwin

Physiotherapist

Lucy has 20 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist in private and public settings. She has undertaken post-graduate competency training in the assessment and management of vertigo and vestibular dysfunction, plus advanced training in BPPV and central vestibular dysfunction.

Lucy is passionate about helping people to better manage their dizziness and achieve their goals. She loves helping clients improve their balance and confidence and reduce their risk of falling. 

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Lucy is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Victorian Vestibular Network.

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Michelle Bartolomeo

Myotherapist
(Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science. Majors in Exercise Physiology & Sport Nutritions)

Michelle Graduated from Endeavour College of Natural Health with a Bachelor degree in Myotherapy. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science (major in Exercise Physiology) from Deakin University.

Michelle has extensive experience in sport at varying levels. She has previously worked with Oakley Chargers Football club (TAC cup) as a rehabilitation assistant and as a sports trainer and Myotherapist with Melbourne Football club (AFL/VFL/AFLW).

Michelle has continued her education completing a level 2 lymphoedema practitioner course and is currently completing a practitioner of pregnancy massage course through Pregnancy massage Australia. Michelle is also currently training to be a gymnastics coach. Michelle completed a full distance ironman event and during this time, she battled her own injuries and now enjoys helping others through the process of achieving their fitness goals and dreams.

Jackson Baker

Exercise Physiologist

Jackson completed his Masters degree at LaTrobe University Bendigo in 2016 and since has gained experience working in physical rehabilitation including Orthopaedic, Cardiac and Neuro. Jackson also offers strength and conditioning advise including programs and also teaches Clinical Pilates. He is very passionate about the endless benefits exercise and physical activity can have on the body.

When Jackson is not in the clinic working you will find him training for his Olympic weightlifting.

Kate Hatfield

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Kate’s passion for Pilates stems from her extensive history in dance. She grew up in Echuca and trained in classical ballet for 11 years before pursuing a career in teaching Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Melbourne. Kate started Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates as a tool to overcome injury and wear and tear caused through dance.

Kate (and now husband Sean Slattery) decided to move back to her home town Echuca, and start up a practice. Kate completed her Clinical Pilates Instructor course with DMA Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates in 2006 and has worked along side Sean at Echuca Moama Physiotherapy since this time. She still remains passionate about dance but has also developed a great understanding of sports injuries and injury management through pilates and body awareness education. Kate is also passionate about educating the elderly in strength and postural correction to help prevent injuries.

Claire Nolan

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Claire spent many of her formative years training and competing as an elite rhythmic gymnast. Her drive, skill and dedication saw her competing for both her state and country. Nearing the end of her elite sport career Claire was initially drawn to Pilates as a way to rehabilitate her body from injury and nurture her mind. In Pilates she found a safe, comfortable and body-nourishing modality helped establish a greater balance between what her mind wanted and what her body needed.

With over 15 years industry experience, Claire effortlessly manages a diverse range of clients with a wide array of pathologies. Her excellent communication skills and happy demeanour enable Claire to impart her instructions expertly and clearly. Claire’s intelligence, insight and perception enable her to ascertain what her clients need and apply her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and correct body alignment with clarity and precision.

Pilates has remained a constant in Claire’s life, as she transitioned into an adult and fulfilling her dream of becoming a parent to her beautiful daughter Hannah.

Shelley Brett

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Shelley has enjoyed a successful career in Melbourne, working for two well-known sporting brands in marketing, sales and developing fitness apparel. However, Shelley had always had a dream of becoming an exercise professional which complements many years of both personal sporting achievements and industry interests and experience. After 15 years in Melbourne, she made the tree change home to Echuca/Moama and followed her dreams.

As a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer with years of experience in a variety of fitness fields including Pilates, CrossFit, Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Zen Do Kai Martial Arts, Shelley offers a unique blend of health and fitness knowledge. Together with this sporting and fitness experience, highly qualified in Pilates with Certificate IV /Diploma of Clinical Pilates, and with teaching experience spanning eight years, this enables Shelley to offer a unique and grounded balance to our team of Pilates instructors.

Pilates has helped Shelley through two pregnancies and continues to compliment her active and healthy lifestyle. With this, her passion is to help others in reaching their goals and help achieve this balance in their own health journeys. She is supportive and encourages each individual to move out of their comfort zone where possible in a safe environment. Shelley thrives in her motivational and supportive fitness classes, makes it fun to train and welcomes you at any stage of your health and fitness journey.

Felicity Wright

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Felicity is a Qualified Level 3 Pilates Instructor graduating in 2010 from Intelligent Body Pilates Studio In Melbourne where she trained and worked with her mentors until moving to Echuca in 2020.

She has been teaching and Inspiring students to find and connect with movement and their bodies for over 20 years.

Felicity began her movement career as a young ballet dancer in Echuca until Ballroom and Street Latin dancing caught her interest and quickly became her passion.

Throughout her dancing career Felicity loved Pilates for the strength, length and control it gave her body to perform. Once returning from working overseas Felicity carried that love of Pilates into a career. She enjoys the diversity and complexities that each client brings into the Studio.

Teaching Pilates and performing Street Latin specialising in Salsa dancing in clubs, corporate venues and Crystal Cruises Ships has given Felicity invaluable life experience that contributes to her teaching and vibrant demeanour.

Rachel Kerr

Moama
Office Manager

Emily Brown

Moama
Receptionist

Megan Leask

Moama & Kyabram
Receptionist

Karyn Monahan

Moama
Receptionist