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Chris Welsh

Physiotherapist

Chris graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2005 after previously completing a Bachelor of Exercise science at Australian Catholic University.

Chris has been working at the Taylors Lakes and Sydenham clinics as well as the Hoppers Crossing clinic since graduating and has been an integral part of their growth. In 2009 Chris became part-owner of the Taylors Lakes and Sydenham clinics with Mark Round, after purchasing the clinics formerly known as Think Physio.

Chris' interest in physio was sparked through many years of involvement in sports, and his subsequent frequent visits to physiotherapists. Since practicing, he has developed a special interest in treating headaches & neck pain, shoulder pain and sporting injuries. Chris ensures his clients understand their injuries and his treatments have a strong focus on the prevention of a re-occurrence.

Over the years, Chris has worked with the Victorian Lacrosse team and Western Bulldogs AFL team. He's currently the physiotherapist for the Keilor Football Club in the EDFL.

Aaron Sandilands

Physiotherapist

Aaron graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours). During his years of study he gained experience in both the public and private sectors, including a one month placement in London with the Chief Physiotherapist of the English Athletics Team. It was here that Aaron consolidated his desire to work with athletes in acute injury management and sports rehabilitation.

Aaron has a keen interest in biomechanics and exercise prescription, in particular of the shoulder and ankle. Working with local football and soccer players has also lead to a growing affinity for back-related lower limb injuries.

Aaron has been a life-long member and player for the Craigieburn Football Club. He has played in two premierships with his beloved Eagles and, as of 2009, is the head physiotherapist for the club. Working at Taylors Lakes has also meant treating players from a number of teams in the Essendon District Football League and, whilst his heart lies with Craigieburn, Aaron is happy to see his rivals thrive under his care.

Ranjan Sivakumar

Physiotherapist

Ranjan studied Physiotherapy at Saveetha University, India graduating in 2000. Initially Ranjan worked at The Indian Government Hospital performing general hospital rotations before going overseas for 6 months on Post graduate studies in Exercise Science at Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK.

On return from his study adventure from the UK, Ranjan began working full time at various private practises around Chennai, India for 4 years. Over this period he has successfully treated members of the Tamilnadu district cricket team and players of the local hockey association.

Ranjan was sponsored from India to do a course in Exercise Rehabilitation from the Victoria University. He graduated in 2008 with a Post graduate diploma in exercise rehabilitation.

Since living in Australia, Ranjan works with Symmetry Physiotherapy Taylors Lakes and Middle Park Physiotherapy. He also works as a Research Associate for Back and Beyond research team researching on the impact of specific spinal muscle strengthening (MST) on patients with chronic lower back pain.

Ranjan has played cricket in the past with his Chennai local team for the university and always has special interest in cricket injuries. He is still finding form for a century.

Bethany Davis

Physiotherapist

Bethany graduated her physiotherapy degree at La Trobe University in 2006. Throughout her studies Bethany gained vast experience in both the public hospital system and private rehabilitation settings, as well as in women’s health. She spent her first 18 months working at an onsite occupational injury clinic for Qantas Airways. This provided great experience in injury prevention and occupational health and safety as well as injury management. Bethany then branched out into private practice to join the Symmetry Physiotherapy team as well as treating part-time at a specialised strength training centre, rehabilitating patients with lower back pain. Bethany interest in physiotherapy was gained from managing her own injuries while competing at a national level in figure skating (ice) for 9 years. Her special interest areas now are in women’s health, spinal rehabilitation and sports injuries, in particular dancing injuries. When not at work Bethany is busy renovating her house and running with her Labrador.