Practitioners

Meet the team

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Paul Lewis

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 1992 Paul has gained extensive experience working in hospitals and private practice in Melbourne and the UK. Over this time he has managed sporting, spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, and has worked with numerous amateur and professional sporting teams as a physiotherapist, including, Australian Rules Football, basketball and swimming. Paul completed a Masters of Public Health in 2003 and has actively attended professional development courses to help further his knowledge of the many types of injuries that may present at the clinic.

Paul has particular interest in treating backs, necks, shoulders, knees and ankles but also enjoys treating most injuries whether it is from doing chores at home from poor posture or injuries resulting from sporting activities. Paul also has a lot of experience in managing injuries acquired through working at a desk or repetitive work practices.

Ashlee Woodward

Ashlee graduated from LaTrobe University in 2011. Since graduating she has worked in Private practice. Where she has further developed her strong interest in sports and spinal injuries, postoperative rehabilitation and repetitive work practice injuries. Ashlee has undergone several postgraduate training programs, including; Dry needling, Mulligans concept of manual therapy and level 1-4 DMA Clinical Pilates.

Ashlee states… “The best part of my job is getting to meet and build rapport with patients from all walks of life. From young children, to the pregnant female, to the office worker to the aging population. Every patient that walks through the door has individual wants and needs, so developing a well rounded treatment plan that suits each specific patient is a exciting challenge for me.”

Ashlee was an elite gymnast, training 33 hours a week. She has represented Australia as a senior gymnast at several international competitions. Due to the rigorous workload Ashlee came to rely on physiotherapy to keep her fit and strong to be able to compete at an elite level. As a frequent recipient of physiotherapy treatment and experiencing the frustration and pain of injury she can relate to what her patients may be experiencing.

Ashlee has used her experience with both spinal and sports conditions to follow her passion in Clinical Pilates as well as strength, and rehab training. Having experienced the great many benefits from Pilates in her own sporting career, Ashlee is passionate about teaching the benefits of Clinical Pilates for fitness and injury rehabilitation.

Ashlee is a Mum of a 3 year old girl, and soon to be (goes on mat leave in Nov 2022) a mum of two, so she also understands the aches and pains related to a pre and postpartum body. She loves helping expecting Mum’s stay fit and strong throughout their pregnancy journey and nothing gives her more joy then to see her patients return after giving birth to help them regain their strength back so her patients can run around after their kids in years to come.

James Hanley

Jim graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in Bundoora. Since then, he has worked in both the Private Practice and Public Health settings - allowing him to gain experience working with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions throughout all age groups.

Jim believes in a patient-centred approach to his care - combining quality manual therapy with highly specific exercise rehabilitation in order to achieve one’s personal Physiotherapy goals. This approach leads to positive health outcomes in the short and long term for each of his clients.

Jim has a particular passion working with the sporting and athletic population - of any age bracket!

He has consolidated this interest by completing a post graduate Strength and Conditioning accreditation - teaching the value of progressive strength training in athletic performance and injury prevention.

Jim has also done a post graduate course in Dry Needling.

Away from Physio James loves to keep busy by playing footy, listening to music and getting his hands dirty in the garden!