Doreen Muscle Joint Bone Team

Dr Nathan Katsanevakis

Director

B.App.Sci (Comp Med), M.Osteo
BSc (Anatomy)

Dr Nathan Katsanevakis is a fully qualified experienced osteopath who prior to his profession completed a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne with a study major in anatomy.

Nathan’s interests primarily revolve around sport, having participated in a variety of different sports from an early age. Through these interests and his work in surgical theatre, Nathan has developed a keen interest in sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgical care and postural correction.

Nathan will often give patients specific rehabilitation exercises, stretches or advice to help facilitate healing and prevent re-injury. Where suitable, Nathan will incorporate the therapeutic use of Dry Needling and Shockwave Therapy as part of your Osteopathic treatment.

Dr Jarrod Alivizatos

Director

B.Sci (Clinical Sci), M.Hs (Osteo), M.A.O.A

Dr Jarrod Alivizatos, founder of Northern Spinal & Sports Injury Clinic and Muscle Joint Bone, strongly believes that through his work he can assist with the body’s inherent capacity to heal itself. His sheer dedication to wellbeing and unparalleled industry knowledge, make him one of our greatest assets. Jarrod has previously worked in rehabilitation programs for two major AFL clubs.

Dr Natalie Katsanevakis

Practice Principal

B.App.Sci (Comp Med), M.Osteo
Certified Pilates Teacher

Dr Natalie Burris is a fully qualified, registered osteopath and certified Pilates teacher. Natalie practices what she preaches; with a love for exercise and healthy living she shares the love and pain of fellow marathon runners and skiers. Through her dedication to sports training she knows ‘where it hurts’, will identify muscular imbalances and weaknesses, and corrects joint alignment and dysfunctions.

Natalie utilizes a combination of osteopathic techniques, Dry Needling, and Pilates based rehabilitation and self-management strategies depending on the needs of the individual patient.

She has an interest in all patient types; including those with sports injuries, general postural/work strains, chronic conditions of the elderly and osteopathic treatment for pre and post-pregnancy care.

Dr Chelsea Kemp

B. H Sci B. App. Sci (Osteo)

Chelsea is an Osteopath who completed her Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) at RMIT University. Chelsea embraces a holistic approach with her patients and believes treating the body as a whole is substantial to achieve optimal results. Chelsea employs a range of techniques including soft/ deep tissue massage, MET, HVLA, dry needling, and cupping.

Coming from a competitive netball background, Chelsea is passionate about treating and rehabbing sporting injuries and getting her patients back to what they love. Having worked as a sports trainer for Macedon FNC, Chelsea has seen a wide variety of injuries and has worked alongside athletes during their rehabilitation. Chelsea also enjoys treating complaints of the neck and low back and helping her patients implement strategies for injury management to achieve long-lasting results.

Dr Matthew Darmody

B.App.Sci (Comp Med), M.Osteo

Dr Matthew Darmody possesses a strong enthusiasm and passion for Osteopathic care. He has a solid background in remedial/sports massage with a Diploma of Remedial Massage to compliment his Osteopathic skills.

Matthew has worked extensively in the treatment of new born babies and children of all ages, alleviating symptoms of colic, reflux and muscle and joint strain.

An avid sportsman, Matthew continues to be an active member of the Healesville Football Club and an enthusiastic Essendon supporter. In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his partner, Whitney, and son, Louie.

DR GARED MATHESON

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Gared is a fully qualified Physiotherapist with an additional Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He provides a combination of manual hands on therapy and exercise rehabilitation to help patients achieve their goals.

Gared has a passion for sport, in particular soccer, where he has worked for the Melbourne Victory Senior Women’s team and Football Federation Victoria’s State youth teams from U12-U21s. This has sparked a keen interest in injury rehabilitation, management and prevention. In addition to his sporting background, Gared also has a strong interest in helping people of all ages get back to doing the activities that they love and enjoy.

In his spare time, Gared enjoys playing soccer, catching up with friends and getting outdoors with his Golden Retriever, Jessie.

DR LAURA DELIANOV

OSTEOPATH

Dr Laura Delianov is an enthusiastic and motivated osteopath who prior to her career in osteopathy completed a Bachelor of Health Science at La Trobe University majoring in Physiology and Anatomy.

Participating in a variety of sports from a young age fuelled her desire to assist patients with sporting related injuries; however, her interests are not limited to sport injury presentations. Laura enjoys treating a wide range of conditions and also has a keen interest in women’s health, pre and post pregnancy care, headaches and postural/work related strains.

Laura has a passion for assisting patients to move and feel their best. In order to achieve this, she tailors her management plans to suit the patient’s individual needs and goals. Laura utilises a combination of osteopathic techniques including hands on manual therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation in order to provide optimal patient-centred care.

Mr Matthew Fieschi

Osteopath

Matthew has always been interested in anatomy, medicine and healthcare and together with his own experiences playing football and dealing with sporting injuries, helped direct him towards assisting others with Osteopathy.

He is driven and motivated to achieve the best results for his patients, with his treatment and management tailored to each individual patient to offer a high level of personalised care. He enjoys building relationships with his patients and provides the advice and guidance needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Matthew enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints and welcomes patients of all ages, but has particular interest in injury rehabilitation, headache management and postural correction.

Tara Herbert

Osteopath

Tara completed her Osteopathic studies at RMIT University. Having worked in the health and fitness industry for many years and undertaking previous studies in nutrition, she has a keen interest in the holistic approach to patient’s health and wellbeing and loves that Osteopathy allows her to approach each patient with this in mind. Tara is an experienced pilates instructor having studied with Polestar Pilates Australia, completing the Rehabilitative Clinical Pilates series and utilizes this as a means to assist patients with self-management techniques and injury prevention.

Tara uses a range of techniques but has a particular interest in fascia and its role in long-term postural strains and chronic conditions. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge about treatment and management techniques to improve patient outcomes and loves the dynamic challenges that osteopathy offers.

Elizabeth Stacey

Osteopath

Elizabeth is a qualified osteopath and Pilates instructor. Since graduating in 2010, she has enjoyed treating all types of patients. Elizabeth focuses on finding the primary cause of dysfunction, rather than just the pain, in her quest to help patients towards long-term health and wellness. She finds of particular interest long-term neck/shoulder injuries, as well as lower back and hip pain.

With two small children herself, Elizabeth has a keen interest in treating babies and children, as well as pregnant women. An ex-triathlete and marathon runner, Elizabeth also loves treating sports injuries, as well as general work/postural strains. She has completed further study in babies and children, pregnant women, tendon injuries, dry needling, Pilates, Cranial Osteopathy, functional movement for athletes, as well as sports taping.

James Fleming

Osteopath

Dr James Fleming is a fully qualified osteopath after graduating from Victoria University who prior to his profession completed a Bachelor of Business at Monash University.

James started his osteopathic journey after witnessing its benefits through his family and his own sporting injuries. He has always been interested by the human body, and its response to pain and injury. His passion for sport (particularly AFL and tennis) has additionally fuelled his interest in sports performance, recovery and injury prevention strategies.

While at Victoria University in his final year of study, he undertook an osteopathic exchange to Italy, where he worked as a student osteopath at the Istituto Superiore di Osteopatia Milano.

James utilises varied treatment approaches, tailored to the individual and enjoys treating a multitude of conditions both acute and chronic.

In his spare time, James enjoys playing football for the ‘Yarra Valley Old Grammarians’, going to the gym, travelling, drinking coffee and spending time with friends and family.

Mark Georgy

Physiotherapist

Mark is an experienced all round physiotherapist practicing since 2015.

He has worked extensively with all musculoskeletal issues throughout the years from all ages. The combined aged care and private physiotherapy experience enables Mark to approach issues from muscular to neurological.

Mark prides himself on his problem solving capacity to aid patients to best achieve their outcomes.

He excels at rehabilitation of all injuries, dry needling, postural and ergonomic education as well as can provide out of the box solutions to aid stubborn conditions.

With a high investigative capacity and extensive years in the field Mark enjoys helping people helping themselves.

Emily Purchase

Chiropractor

B HSc/B AppSc (Chiropractic)

International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC)

Emily grew up in country NSW and moved to Melbourne and graduated in 2018 in Chiropractic at RMIT. As a graduate, Emily enjoyed treating sporting injuries and has a background in playing netball and being a sports trainer/first-aider for a division 1 NFNL footy team.

After working in our multi-disciplinary clinic for several years, Emily has shifted her further learning towards educating/externally treating patients with women’s health conditions including period pain and infertility as well as throughout all stages of pregnancy.

Emily believes in a multi-modal approach to treatment with joint manipulation & mobilisation, soft tissue massage, dry needling, therapeutic machines (shockwave therapy & high powered laser) and clinical pilates programs when appropriate.

When Emily is not at the clinic, she enjoys home renovation and playing computer games.

Sarah Ma Lang

Osteopath

Sarah graduated from RMIT University with a double Bachelor of Health Science/Applied Science (Osteopathy). She discovered Osteopathy after suffering several sporting injuries herself, and saw the benefits osteopathic treatment brought for her family and friends.

Sarah is a passionate practitioner who welcomes clients of all ages. She treats a range of both acute and chronic injuries, with a particular interest in low back pain, neck pain and headaches. She is also qualified in Dry Needling. She believes in having a hands-on approach to helping people recover from their injuries and ailments, so that they can enjoy the activities that they love.

When Sarah is not at work, she likes to stay active by playing sports, hitting the gym or patting with her King Charles Cavalier, Rex.

Will Fleming

Osteopath

Dr. William Fleming is a fully qualified osteopath with a previous Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne, where he majored in human structure and function.

William’s passion for sport (particularly AFL, cricket and tennis) began at an early age and fuelled his interest in sports performance, recovery and injury prevention strategies.

His experience as a football club sports trainer and overseas work in an Indian hospital has allowed him to treat a wide range of conditions. In addition to his osteopathic training, he uses a variety of techniques such as dry needling and shockwave therapy to treat acute and chronic pain.

In his spare time, William enjoys playing football, going to the gym and spending time with family.

Daniel Hubbard

Physiotherapist

Daniel graduated from Latrobe University with a Masters in Physiotherapy practice and Bachelor of Health Science degree. Daniel is passionate about helping others reach their potential, with a keen interest in sports performance, injury rehabilitation and prevention.

Daniel treats a wide array of conditions, with a particular interest in shoulder injuries and low back pain. He is qualified in DMA Reformer Pilates and incorporates various forms of exercise into his rehabilitation programs.

Daniel believes in the combination of multiple treatments including: soft tissue massage, mobilisation, stretching, taping, trigger point therapy and multiple therapeutic machines. Daniel enjoys empowering each patient to understand their condition and how to treat it.

When not at work, Daniel enjoys rock climbing, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.

Johanique De Villiers

Physiotherapist

Johanique (pronounced “unique”) completed her physiotherapy qualification in New Zealand and has recently moved to Australia to continue her professional journey.

She combines manual therapy with patient-specific rehabilitation techniques to promote healing, prevent re-injury, and help clients achieve their personal health goals.

Johanique is dedicated to treating a wide range of conditions, with a particular focus on spinal and shoulder issues, as well as chronic injuries.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, going to the gym, and spending quality time with her family and animals.

Sanath Yenumala

Physiotherapist

M.Phty (Sports & Manual Therapy)

Cert IV (Work Health & Safety)

Sanath completed his basic physiotherapy training in India. His love of sport and helping people led him to pursue a Masters Degree in Sports and Manual Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia and graduated in 2006. He worked in a hospital in country Victoria for 3 years followed by work in private practice.

Sanath has worked in aged care facilities, done onsite physiotherapy for companies, ergonomic assessments and pre employment assessments. It has given him extensive knowledge and experience in treating patients with various injuries and health conditions.

Sanath likes to provide a tailored approach to injury management to achieve best possible and sustainable outcomes. He has special interest in treating sports and occupational injuries.

Sanath loves to spend free time with his family and follow his favorite footy team Port Adelaide.

Ruby Long

Myotherapy and Remedial Massage

Ruby is a Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist who completed both of her Diplomas at the Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy.

Ruby uses a range of techniques including soft/deep tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, myofascial release, stretching & exercise prescription.

Always having an interest in the musculoskeletal system, Ruby is passionate about treating any muscular pains and rehabbing them back to their full range of motion so her patients can do every day tasks pain free.

In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends as well as getting away to Echuca on the weekends

MR HAYDEN JARVIS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

In addition to his Masters of Physiotherapy, Hayden has also completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Health and Medical Science allowing him to combine his knowledge of anatomy and physiology into treatment plans.

Hayden has prior experience working as head sports trainer for Diamond Creek Football club where he worked with athletes to assess and treat injuries on match days. Additionally, Hayden has experience working as an allied health assistant for Home Physiotherapy where he completed 1 on 1 home-based treatment sessions for patients who were falls risks and had chronic pain.

Hayden’s ultimate goal is to both assist and empower others to return to doing what they love.

Outside of the clinic Hayden enjoys going to the gym, travelling, and watching sports including football, soccer, and ice hockey.

JENNIFER LOKE

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND CLINICAL PILATES

Jennifer is an experienced Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has worked extensively in multidisciplinary settings.

Since graduating from Victoria University in 2013, Jennifer has worked in various private practices running private and group clinical Pilates/Exercise classes and Exercise Physiology services.

In more recent years, Jennifer was also regularly delivering online health education as part of a state government funded Diabetes prevention Program, as well as managing and running group fitness classes at a Reformer Pilates studio.

Jennifer is an empathetic practitioner and enjoys providing education and empowering people living with conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and metabolic conditions. She also loves helping women adjust their exercise to suit different chapters of their life, from pre/postnatal to those transitioning into menopause and beyond!

DR NATHAN THORN

Osteopath

BHSc/BAppSc (Ost)

AdvDip Myp and Dip RM

Nathan is a dedicated and fully qualified Osteopath, with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) from RMIT University. His educational journey extends to prior studies in Myotherapy and Remedial Massage, expanding his understanding of holistic healthcare practices.

With a distinguished background in competitive basketball spanning state, national, and international levels, Nathan embodies a deep-rooted passion for sports and wellness. Drawing upon his athletic background, he channels his passion into the precise treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. Nathan demonstrates versatility in addressing an extensive range of conditions, employing a blend of advanced techniques such as HVLA, dry needling, MET, and various soft/deep tissue modalities.

In his spare time, Nathan finds solace in maintaining an active lifestyle through exercise, playing computer games and socialising . Nathan’s diverse interests and unwavering commitment to holistic well-being exemplify his dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare.