Mark Round

Physiotherapist

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 Hoppers Crossing and Williamstown. 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 Australian Triathlon circuit.

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 Mikaela, Mitchell and Toby.

Aaron Wong

Physiotherapist

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 as well as servicing many of Wellington’s local rugby union and league clubs.

Aaron recently moved to Australia with his wife Catherine and joined the team at Symmetry physiotherapy in May 2006. He is already proving to be a very valuable part of our physiotherapy team. Aaron’s clinical areas of interest include sport injuries, lower limb biomechanics and exercise prescription.

His time is now also taken up changing nappies following the birth of his daughter Isabella.

Abby Speakman

Belinda Keogh

Physiotherapist

Belinda graduated from Latrobe University in 2003 with a bachelor of Physiotherapy. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) in 1999, also at Latrobe University. Whilst studying over these years Belinda worked as a receptionist at Symmetry Physiotherapy. On graduation she began her professional career with Symmetry Physiotherapy and is now a valuable member of our team. Being a local Werribee girl, Belinda is well known and respected among the sporting clubs and general community.

Belinda has developed a special interest in sports physiotherapy, working with various state and national sporting teams. Current involvement includes the Victorian Junior Volleyball squad and Victorian U18 Baseball squad. She has also had extensive training in clinical pilates and uses pilates exercises in helping recovery for patients with spinal pain as well as pre and post natal care.

Belinda has recently become the principal physiotherapist at Symmetry Physiotherapy Williamstown as well as working at Symmetry Physiotherapy Hoppers Crossing. On a personal note, she has been a state level representative in athletics and competes regularly in athletics, cycling and triathlons.

Jessica Mayne

Physiotherapist

Alex Lopes

Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor

Alex graduated from Latrobe University in 1995. Since this time she has worked extensively in private practice, clinical pilates and women’s health, as well as having time for a nine month overseas adventure.

Alex is trained in Clinical Pilates and has worked alongside the Australian Clinical Pilates educator. Alex supervises the Symmetry Physiotherapy Clinical Pilates program and assists with staff training and program development in both physiotherapy and clinical pilates.

Alex is presently lecturing and tutoring 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 three Symmetry Physiotherapy centres.

Alex is planning to further her studies in clinical research in her interest area “The Shoulder”. She also has three beautiful children Mikaela, Mitchell and Toby.

Emma Carter

Physiotherapist

Bianca Condon

Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Healthy Hearts and Lungs Physiotherapy is a specialised physiotherapy service which is dedicated to the management of a wide range of conditions which affect the heart and lungs. These conditions include:

· Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Emphysema, Bronchitis, Asthma)

· Bronchiectasis

· Pulmonary Fibrosis

· Interstitial Lung Disease

· Pneumonia

· Heart Disease

o Heart Attack, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Angina

· Diabetes

· Chronic Heart Failure

· Obesity

· Peripheral Vascular Disease

· Post-Operative Rehabilitation (Abdominal, Thoracic, Vascular, Cardiac)

Based on the initial assessment, an individually tailored education and treatment program will be designed in consultation with the individual. The program may include a variety of treatments (education, secretion clearance exercises, breathing exercises, self management strategies, exercise programs).

Bianca has extensive experience in the management of patients with the above conditions and has worked with clients with cardiorespiratory illnesses for the previous 5 years. She has also completed a Master of Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy), and apart from running this physiotherapy service, she is busy working at a large public hospital and running after her energetic daughter.