Rehab Ready Healthcare

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🌍

Today, we join the global community in celebrating the vital role of occupational therapists in supporting health and well-being. Since its launch on 27th October 2010, World Occupational Therapy Day has highlighted the essential work of occupational therapists and their contributions to individuals and communities worldwide.

We recognise the dedication of occupational therapists who empower people of all ages to live fulfilling lives. Thank you for your commitment and impact!

What a lovely morning to catch up with our wonderful team in the North for some breakfast, a debrief and to chat all things Rehab Ready ☀️ ☕️ 🍳

Next up we have Dean, also joining the team on the Mornington Peninsula. Welcome Dean 😊

Dean graduated from the University of Sydney in 2019 with a Masters in Physiotherapy and has worked in private practice for 5 years treating a variety of clients in home, clinical and group exercise settings. Dean has a particular interest in falls prevention, spinal and postoperative care related areas. Dean has helped clients implement exercises aswell as provide guidance on pain management and loading into their daily lives whilst carefully negotiating around any limitations to ensure excellent care.

In his spare time Dean enjoys watching sports, going to the gym and grabbing a coffee.

A big welcome to Grace. We are lucky enough to have Grace join our team of physiotherapists on the Mornington Peninsula 🌊

Grace has a wide range of experience in sports and musculoskeletal private practice, hospitals, hydrotherapy, aged care as well as working with numerous sporting clubs. She has a keen interest and passion for active rehabilitation for orthopaedic and sporting injuries, as well as working with the veteran community. Nothing makes her happier than getting her clients to achieve their goals.
In her spare time, she enjoys running, going to the gym, reading and hiking. Grace is also a military physiotherapist as well as an active Army Reservist, working as a Combat Medic.

Next up we have Rupa, who has joined our team in the South East of Melbourne 💪

Rupa has completed her studies and gained over 12 yrs of experience overseas as well as in Australia in varied clinical setting like aged care, community rehab, acute/subacute Ortho rehab, and Neuro rehab.
She values the importance of active listening to understand the complexity of symptoms to discuss and implement treatment goals. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, dancing and spending time with family.

We would also like to welcome Physiotherapist Vrishali, who has joined our team in the South East of Melbourne 😄😄

Vrishali is an qualified Physiotherapist with Post graduate degree in musculoskeletal and sport injuries and has 10+ years of experience in the field.Vrishali has worked as a cardiac rehab PT and MSK rehab PT  overseas and has  extensive experience working with the geriatric population in Australia from diverse backgrounds and needs.Her Strength lies in the ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients, creating a supportive environment conducive to healing and recovery. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to take an active role in their rehabilitation journey, providing education and guidance every step of the way.
In her spare time,Vrishali enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves dancing, cooking and travelling with her family.

Next up we welcome physiotherapist Shaveta who is based in the West of Melbourne

Shaveta is a trained Physio who has more than 10 years of experience working in Australia. She has mainly worked in aged care and community rehabilitation.
Has special interest in geriatric and community care. Likes to treat musculoskeletal conditions, surgical rehab and pain management.
Passionate about helping people get stronger and achieve their goals. Focus on client centered care and like to involve clients in choosing their treatment to keep them motivated.

Outside of work, Shaveta is a busy mum. Her daughter and son both play cricket, so she makes regular visits to cricket ground/nets to support them. She also like to spend time with family and friends, listen to music and cook.

A big welcome to OT Madeleine 👏🏼

Madeleine graduated in 2016 from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelors degree of Occupational Therapy. She has a breadth of experience in acute/subacute, community settings and residential aged care servicing a range of clients including orthopaedic and neurological conditions.
She has a passion for delivering client centred care, optimising client independence and helping them live at home for as long as possible.
Outside of work Madeleine enjoys spending time with her groodle Martha, traveling and attending regular pilates sessions.

Congratulations to our physiotherapist Jojo who is the first recipient of the Rehab Ready Excellence Award. Jojo is one of our longest serving clinicians and the feedback we receive from his patients is consistently outstanding, not only mentioning his vast knowledge, but
also his high standards, sensitivity and thoroughness. We are very proud to have Jojo as part of the Rehab Ready team.

Well done Jojo 👏🏼👏🏼🎊🎊

On Friday some of our team got together for a catch up at Hijinx Hotel for a meal, drinks and games. So much fun was had! Catching up regularly is very important to us. We love getting together to bond as a team. 🥂✨🍟🍔🍕🍺

There’s no better way of starting the day than with a hearty breakfast with our team. This morning we were with some of our practitioners in the East and had a great catch up before everyone hit the road to see our wonderful patients. ☕️ ❄️ 💪

There’s nothing quite like a freshly brewed cup of coffee and what an exciting moment it was for one of our patients, who used to struggle with fine motor skills, to be able to buy a Nespresso machine to make their own perfect brew.  We are so proud of our physiotherapist Marina and our wonderful patient who have both worked for a number of years to achieve this incredible step towards independence. ☕️ 💛☺️

A warm welcome to PT Madhuri who will join our wonderful team in the West

Madhuri is an overseas trained physiotherapist from India. She did her post graduate diploma at the University of Melbourne. She has been working as a Physio since 2008 primarily in the aged care industry providing physiotherapy services to ageing clients. For the last couple of years, she has started working as a community physiotherapist. She enjoys work and loves the flexibility of her role. In her free time she likes to spend time with kids and do gardening.

Next up we welcome PT Adam 👋

An accomplished physiotherapist with over 15 years experience and a proven track record of compassionate care and leadership. With a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Bradford in the UK, and extensive experience in all clinical settings across his home country, New Zealand and Australia, Adam is a reliable go to choice in the physio field. He is highly motivated and dedicated to enhancing the well-being of his patients. Specializing in musculoskeletal conditions and movement dysfunction, his use of exercise therapy, clinical Pilates and dry needling enables Adam to excel in providing tailored treatment plans and leading rehabilitation programs. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through numerous certifications and courses, ensuring he delivers the most effective care possible. His experience goes beyond private practice, working in the community supporting and treating people living with a disability as well as helping older people with pre and post orthopedic procedures and to prevent falls in their home. Beyond his clinical expertise, Adam is deeply involved in community work, volunteering weekly to support the LGBTIQ community and is committed to providing a welcoming safe space for all. With a passion for promoting health and fitness, Adam ensures his own daily exercise and allocates personal time to engage in creative arts which enriches his holistic approach to patient care. Trust Adam Rose to guide you on your journey to optimal health and movement.

Cold Melbourne mornings call for a cosy café breakfast and delicious coffee.  It was so good to catch up with just some of our team in the West this morning before they headed out to see patients.  Great to see you Sammy, Hetal, Cath, Marina and Adrian (not pictured) ☕️ 💪

Our physiotherapist Grace had a lovely surprise this week when a patient gave her a beautiful card and gift at the end of their rehabilitation program.  Connecting with our community is what we love and our congratulations to Grace for receiving such wonderful feedback. 🌷🍫 😊👏

Today marks Global Running Day 2024 🏃🏼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
A day where we celebrate the sport of running. So wherever you are in the world, let’s try and move our feet. One stride to a healthier more active life 💪🏽

Our practice manager Deb has just returned from her holiday in Scandinavia.  Not only did she get to catch up with some family and friends, but she also jumped into fjords, hiked down mountains and had a fantastic time.  Knowing that it would be an energetic trip, Deb increased her walking and running in the lead up to the trip and got advice from her physiotherapist when she started to suffer from knee pain. 
 
Our experienced physiotherapy team is here to help.  If you are experiencing pain or have an existing injury that might be impacting your travels or everyday life, get in touch with our friendly team on 1300 505 934 and we can arrange a home visit. 

Next up we welcome OT Rhonda! 👋🏾

Rhonda graduated from the University of South Australia in 2017 with a Master of OT. She has experience in community and aged care in diverse organisations. She has worked with clients with different health conditions and disabilities.

Rhonda is also a former ACAS Assessor with extensive knowledge about Aged Care funding, frameworks, and regulations. Outside of work, Rhonda likes going to the gym, playing PS5, and spending time with her family and cat.

Next up is physiotherapist Michael, who covers our Bayside area. Welcome Michael 😄😄

A local to the Bayside area, Michael specialises in sports, musculoskeletal, and post-surgical management. He has worked with elite level sporting teams including The Sandringham Dragons and VAFA representative teams both nationally and internationally. He also provided physiotherapy care to the Australian Defence Force in East Timor. He completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Master of Physiotherapy at Griffith University in Queensland in 2004.

Next up is Ambarish. We are excited to have Rish covering part of the Geelong area. 🏝️

Rish is an experienced Physiotherapy practitioner for over 18 years with expertise in Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Geriatric Rehabilitation. He has a Master’s Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and has practised overseas for over 12 years before moving to Australia in early 2018.

He is a Certified Mulligan  and McConnell Concept Practitioner. He is Certified In Spinal and Peripheral joint mobilisations from Melbourne University. He has credential certification in Kinesio Taping from Kinesio University and is also a Certified Ergonomics practitioner.

He has been An Associate Professor for over 10 years in his home country and guided over hundreds  of graduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students at various Universities.

He is passionate about Geriatric and Community Care and aims to use his diverse skills and experience.

Besides work Rish loves to travel, hit the gym and socialise on weekends.

A big welcome to Physiotherapist Amanda 👏🏽👏🏽

Amanda grew up in central Victoria and has lived in the Macedon Ranges for the last 14 years.

Amanda is a long term employee at St Vincent’s Private, with a specific interest in acute neurology and neurosurgery,  as well as acute orthopaedics.
Outside of work Amanda has a keen interest in Trail Running and can often be found in the hills around Mount Macedon and the Lerdederg State Forest.

We are very excited to announce that we have expanded our service area into the Geelong region . This complements our current service area of Greater Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Macedon Ranges. 🌍 🗺️ 🏝️

Another wonderful patient testimony 😌

Joy had a right knee replacement and unfortunately the day after had a fall and fractured her ankle. Physiotherapist, Hetal, provided home rehab.

In Joy’s words: “ I was very worried about my knee recovery and ankle fracture but Hetal gave me lots of encouragement and reassurance. She gave me education about precautions and advantages of exercises. She gave me modified exercises for my knee as I couldn’t weight bear from my ankle. I was very worried initially, I would be lost without her help.”

Good work Joy and Hetal. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

From the team here at Rehab Ready, we wish you and your families all a very Happy Easter and we hope you enjoy your time with loved ones. 🐣🐰🍫