Mark Studied Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, graduating in 1993. Initially Mark worked at The Geelong Hospital performing general hospital rotations before heading overseas for an 18 month working holiday, basing himself in the U.K.

Upon return from his overseas adventure Mark began work full time at Symmetry Physiotherapy and is now the principal physiotherapist and owner at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine. Over this time he has had extensive experience working with elite and suburban sporting teams. He was the physiotherapist for the Australian under 19 baseball team and the Victorian under 18 baseball team from 1998 to 2002, and is currently a consultant to the Victorian Institute of Sport baseball academy. He is the physiotherapist for the Hoppers Crossing Football Club and has been involved for 12 years as well as working with elite tennis players and the consulting to the Wallabies when in Melbourne.

From this sporting team involvement, Mark has developed a special interest in treating and rehabilitating shoulder and knee injuries. To further this interest he is currently completing his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at Latrobe University that will provide him the title of Sports Physiotherapist. 

Mark is very passionate about the growth and development of Symmetry Physiotherapy.  Outside of work he plays tennis in the Victorian pennant competition and enjoys being involved with the growth and happiness of his three children.

Shay McLeod graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of Otago in 1999.  Since this time he has worked extensively in private practice originally in New Zealand, followed by a three year period in the United Kingdom and now at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Pilates.

His special areas of interest include sports and spinal rehabilitation, and he is currently completing post-graduate studies in Sports Physiotherapy.  Shay has recently started writing for ‘The Ski Mag’, an Australian Ski Magazine, providing performance exercise programs for skiing enthusiasts and currently is the physiotherapist for the Werribee Amateur Football Club.

In the past he has worked as team physiotherapist for the Pirates Rugby Union Club in New Zealand and has spent time based at Crystal Palace Sports Injury Centre; the headquarters of London athletics.

Shay is now a valuable member of the Symmetry team, taking the position of Senior Spinal Management Clinician, a specialised role dealing with rehabilitation of long standing spinal injury. He has also recently joined Mark Round and Alesha Sayner in ownership of Symmetry Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine and looks forward to being a significant part of its continued growth.

Alesha graduated with her physiotherapy degree from Charles Sturt University in 2006 and has been part of the Symmetry Physiotherapy team since graduation. Her special interests include clinical pilates, spinal management and sports related injuries. Alesha herself has previously been a keen sportsperson as an elite discus thrower and shot-putter, and a member of the Victorian Institute of Sport for four years. She was also a recipient of the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Her involvement in sport professionally includes travelling to the National Championships with the Victorian Provincial Women’s baseball team for the past 3 years, and in 2008 taking on the role of the team physiotherapist at Glenorden Football club, a Division one team in the Western Region Football League. She was also the physiotherapist at the 2008 Australian Little Athletics National Championships in Melbourne in 2008. Her goals are to undertake post-graduate studies in sports physiotherapy and be involved with an Olympic team.

Clinically, in 2008 Alesha took on the role of pilates co-ordinator at Symmetry Physiotherapy, being involved in the management of staff and instructing of classes. In conjunction with Shay McLeod, she is also a Spinal Management Clinician, assisting in the management of long term spinal issues.

In 2009, she joined Shay McLeod and Mark Round in ownership at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Pilates. She is extremely passionate about the continued development of the clinic and the profession as a whole. Outside of work, Alesha enjoys following the Swans and spending time with her husband David.

Aaron graduated from his physiotherapy training at the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2001.  For 4 years he worked at 3 Stripe Rehabilitation in Wellington, treating some of New Zealand’s top professional and amateur athletes. He was the club physiotherapist for the Lower Hutt City Football club for 4 seasons, as well as servicing many of Wellington’s local rugby union, rugby league, netball and soccer clubs.

Aaron moved to Australia with his wife Catherine and joined the team at Symmetry physiotherapy in May 2006. He is currently consulting at out Hoppers Crossing and Altona North clinics. Aaron has a keen interest in sports injuries, lower limb biomechanics and exercise prescription and rehabilitation.

Aaron and Katherine have a beautiful daughter Isabella.

Leki graduated his Physiotherapy degree at The Melbourne University in 2007 and during his course was exposed to many different clinical situations at leading Melbourne hospitals and private practices.

Leki has since developed a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, particularly in the biomechanics of the lower limb and in spinal pain and its management.

Growing up very active in the sporting world, Leki has represented South Australia in state soccer (U14 and U16) and was a Victorian rugby union state representative (U19 and U21). Still currently playing competitive Rugby Union in the Premier Division of Victoria, Leki has kept his close association with Footscray RUFC as player and club physiotherapist.

Leki looks to develop close ties within the Rugby fraternity in Victoria and later specialise in sports physiotherapy. He has also recently been awarded the honourable title of young citizen of the year award at the Hobson’s Bay Council awards with his voluntary work with Tongan youth.   

Kim is one of the newest members of our vibrant Symmetry Physiotherapy team after graduating from Latrobe University in 2007. Throughout her studies she had great experience in the public hospital system and leading private practices via local soccer clubs, as well as an elective placement in Denmark where she worked in a Danish rehabilitation centre.

Throughout high school Kim’s love of sport fuelled her pursuit of becoming a physiotherapist. As a result she has a keen interest in the treatment of sporting injuries and in particular knee and ankle rehabilitation.

While not working you could find her training for her sporting passion, European handball. Kim currently plays for the Melbourne Power, the Victorian State Team and the Australian National Team. This has allowed her to travel around the world, including most recently to Russia in 2005 and France in 2007 for the World European Handball Championships.

Kim also loves to spend time with family and friends and travelling and ‘optimistically’ looks forward to watching Geelong win another flag.

Nathan graduated his Physiotherapy degree from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2004 after also completing a Bachelor of Exercise Science, also at Griffith University. Since graduating he worked at Burleigh Central Physiotherapy on the Gold Coast where he had contact with varying clients including elite level sports teams. Having grown up on the surf coast and after spending time practicing in Queensland, Nathan has returned to Victoria to further develop his career, and joined Symmetry Physiotherapy in 2008.

Having been associated with many different sporting teams including AFL, rugby league and touch football Nathan has developed a keen interest in sports physiotherapy, especially knee and shoulder injuries. Also with his exercise science background, he has the expertise and passion in developing and monitoring gym and exercise programs, both for rehabilitation and general fitness.

Stephen graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2003 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy, and joined Symmetry Physiotherapy in 2008.

Initially he ran a private practice on Auckland’s North Shore for a year as a sole practitioner, before moving on to take up a cricket contract in Vancouver, Canada as a player. As well as playing high level cricket he also worked in a private practice sports physiotherapy clinic, with an area of interest in exercise rehabilitation. In 2006 Stephen returned to NZ for 2 years where he again worked in a busy private practice with a large netball, rugby and softball clientele.

Stephen is fanatical about most sports, particularly Cricket, Rugby, Golf and Basketball. He has represented Auckland in cricket at U/19 level in NZ, as well as being a part of the Canadian Provincial Champion teams in 2006 and 2007. He currently plays 1^st grade cricket in Melbourne.

Stephen has been the physiotherapist for representative rugby teams in New Zealand, was the Auckland Indians Hockey physiotherapist, and has treated numerous elite national and provincial cricketers in New Zealand. He has a particular interest in sports injuries and cricket bowling injuries with a special focus on the lower back and lower limb injuries.

Jessica graduated from La Trobe University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Throughout her studies, Jessica gained experience in both Public and Private sectors where she developed a strong interest in women’s health and musculo-skeletal conditions. While working within the public hospital system, Jessica managed patients with both pre-natal and post-natal conditions as well as running exercise classes for pregnant women. 

Since graduating Jessica has worked in Occupational Health where she received training in ergonomic assessment and adjustment and working with work cover clients.

Jessica is currently practicing at both the Hoppers Crossing and North Altona clinics and has a special interest in managing clients with acute and chronic musculo-skeletal injuries and spinal conditions. Jessica is also involved in running pilates classes at both centres. 

Abby graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Charles Sturt University in 2009 after also completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement at RMIT in 2005. Throughout her physiotherapy course Abby was involved with and provided physiotherapy coverage for numerous sporting groups, including sub district cricket, as well as AFL and netball teams.

Abby has a keen love for many sports and has competed at the elite level in both lacrosse and netball. She represented Australia in the 2003 Under 19 Lacrosse World Cup in Baltimore, USA, and has represented Victoria during numerous National Championships.

Abby is working at both our Hoppers Crossing and Williamstown clinics. She has a keen interest in assessing and managing sporting injuries, particularly knee, ankle and lower limb injuries. She has also recently completed her pilates training and is running classes at the Hoppers Crossing clinic.

Alex graduated from Latrobe University in 1995 with her physiotherapy degree. Since this time she has worked extensively in private practice, clinical pilates and women’s health. 

Alex is trained in Clinical Pilates and has worked alongside the Australian Clinical Pilates educator.  Alex supervises the Symmetry Physiotherapy Williamstown Pilates program and water exercise for pregnancy.

She also assists with staff training and program development in both physiotherapy,  pilates and women's health. 

Alex has worked as a lecturer and tutor for 7 years at Melbourne University in the Undergraduate Physiotherapy Degree.  Alex is passionate about education and has a key role in the ongoing education / mentoring across all four Symmetry Physiotherapy Centres.

Alex is presently completing her Masters of Women's Health at Melbourne University.

Rebecca studied myotherapy at the Australian College of Sports Therapy and completed her advanced diploma in 2007.

Since graduation she has practiced in both the private and public sectors, gaining a wide variety of experiences along the way. Rebecca is now full time at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Pilates and has been since 2008. Throughout her career she has been involved with AFL football clubs, suburban netball teams as well as the Wyndham Relay for Life.

Rebecca is also trained in the art of dry needling and cupping, with her special areas of interest including the management of muscular related sports injuries, spinal pain and headaches.

Aimee did her Dietetics studies at Otago University in New Zealand, completing her qualifications in 2005. Whilst studying she worked in a gym back in New Zealand providing weight loss and fitness advice to clients.

Since graduating Aimee has worked in 2 major hospitals in Auckland, New Zealand. The first was providing nutritional care to patients in the general hospital wards and then moving into a specialist position, working with people who had kidney disease. As well as working at Symmetry Physiotherapy currently, Aimee is also working at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Outside of work Aimee has a keen interest in keeping fit and healthy and is currently half way through completing studies to become a personal trainer. She is a keen runner, who has completed a few half marathons and triathlons and in her spare time likes to relax and spend time with family and friends.