Physio Clinic Brighton

You don’t have to put up with pain. Start living an active and happy life again today!

Address

2/643 Nepean Highway
Brighton East VIC 3187

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 7:00am-8:30pm
Saturdays 7:00am-1:00pm

Time Table

See the timetable for Gym and Hydro Group Sessions

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pioneers in physiotherapy and supervised exercise.

Get back to living the active and healthy life you love!

For over 30 years, we’ve helped thousands of patients live a more active and happy life. No one should live with pain. We’re here to help you by providing safe options to undertake rehabilitation, recover from your injury or relieve your pain. As well as physiotherapy, we also offer hydrotherapy, clinical exercise including pilates and strength training, to get you moving so you can live the life you love – without the pain and discomfort that might be was holding you back.

We love helping you to achieve your health goals by combining safe, hands-on techniques with clinical exercise to get you moving better and feeling good!

Come and see us at one of our four, easy-to-reach locations in Windsor, Malvern, Caulfield or Brighton. Home Visiting and Telehealth options are also available.

OFFERING A RANGE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

Get the help you need to feel and move better

Whether you have injured yourself, or suffer from back pain, neck pain or headaches, we have the expertise and a broad range of services to help you get back to moving better and feeling pain-free fast, including

Relieving pain and reducing muscle tension with our ‘hands on’ Physiotherapy and trigger point dry needling.

Management of back and neck pain – your work from home set-up could be creating unwanted aches and pains.

‘Rehabilitation pre or post-surgery and management of joint pain and ‘arthritis using hands-on techniques, ‘the GLA:D program and guided exercise in our warm, on-site ‘hydrotherapy pool.

Treatment of plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, bursitis, and Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave therapy for an instant reduction in pain and increased blood flow for faster healing.

Pre and post natal physio to help you stay active both before and after birth, as well as a comprehensive pelvic health service led by our Women's Health Physiotherapist.

Providing expert individualism, supervised exercise in our fully equipped gym and Pilates studio to help to get you stronger!

Getting your balance and confidence back with our falls recovery program. Quick and effective treatment of dizziness and vertigo with gentle repositioning manoeuvres.

Lymphodoema Management, Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation programs.

Platinum Physio Team

Lilly Kochen | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Lilly Kochen

Physiotherapist
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Lilly Kochen | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Lilly Kochen

Physiotherapist

Lilly is the Practice Principal at our Brighton clinic, and the founder of Platinum Physio and our active approach to health and wellbeing. She is passionate about helping people experience what a difference our treatments make, and has extensive experience helping improve the lives of people with complex and chronic conditions.

Lilly loves to travel and spend time with her family – or better yet – combining the two.

Special areas of interests

  • Combining hydrotherapy exercise and hands on treatments
  • Surgical rehab and helping avoid surgery
  • Cancer rehab including PINC & STEEL rehab
Rodney Grof | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Rodney Grof

Physiotherapist
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Rodney Grof | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Rodney Grof

Physiotherapist

Rod is a Director and Principal Physiotherapist with over 10 years of private practice experience. He passionately treats all musculoskeletal conditions with a range of treatment modalities ranging from manual therapy to exercise based rehabilitation. He collaborates with leading orthopaedic specialists and utilises current research to achieve great patient outcomes. Outside of work, Rod is a proud father of 2 boys and a huge sports fan!

Special areas of interests

  • Pre/post surgical rehabilitation
  • Tendon injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Spinal disorders

Techniques and practice

  • Hands on techniques
  • Dry needling
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Exercise rehab/Pilates
Gillian Buckley | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Gillian Buckley

Physiotherapist
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Gillian Buckley | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Gillian Buckley

Physiotherapist

Gillian Buckley is a physiotherapist who has worked in the area of lymphoedema management and post cancer physiotherapy care for the past 24 years. Gillian is an APA titled Lymphoedema Physiotherapist and an Accredited Therapist with the Australasian Lymphology Association. Gillian has been a member of the Lymphoedema teams both at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Mercy Health Lymphoedema Clinic. Gillian now works solely in private practice in East Brighton.

Gillian’s professional interests include assessment and management of all lymphoedemas, including primary and secondary lymphoedema, and lipoedema. Gillian also treats the musculoskeletal complications of treatment for breast cancer.

Our clinic offers screening and advice for the prevention of lymphoedema after cancer treatment. Our assessment tools include SOZO (bioimpedance spectroscopy) and LymphScanner. Our treatment tools include compression garments and wraps, manual lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, intermittent compression pumps and photobiomodulation (Low level laser/LED).

Special areas of interests

  • Oncology physiotherapy
  • Lymphoedema treatment
Ben Erlich | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Ben Erlich

Physiotherapist
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Ben Erlich | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Ben Erlich

Physiotherapist

Ben is an experienced Sports and Running Physiotherapist who works at our Brighton and Caulfield clinics. With over 10 years of experience, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for keeping you as active as possible – no matter your injury or condition.

He will help and motivate you to achieve your recovery, health and fitness goals, and if you ask nicely, will give you the recipe for running the perfect marathon!

Special areas of interests

  • Sports injuries
  • Surgery rehabilitation
  • Back pain

Techniques and practice

  • Hands-on techniques
  • Dry Needling
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Strength & Conditioning
Zoe Diamond | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Zoe Diamond

Physiotherapist
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Zoe Diamond | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Zoe Diamond

Physiotherapist

Zoe is a titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with a Master of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy from The University of Queensland. She is passionate about helping people return to the activities they love through evidence-based rehabilitation, tailored exercise programs, and hands-on care.

With extensive experience in elite and community sport, Zoe currently works with the Box Hill VFLW program and has previously been a physiotherapist for the FINA Indoor Swimming Championships, Caulfield Grammarians Football Club, Melbourne High Foootball Club and South Melbourne FC Soccer. She has a particular interest in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, using the gym to build strength, confidence, and resilience so her patients can return stronger than before.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a sporting injury, or simply wanting to move with less pain, Zoe enjoys creating individualised rehabilitation programs that are both challenging and achievable. Having experienced her own injuries over the years, she understands the physical and mental challenges of rehabilitation and enjoys supporting patients through every stage of their recovery.

Outside of work, Zoe loves exploring hiking trails, playing basketball, supporting the mighty Bombers, and playing guitar.

Special areas of interests

  • Sports injuries
  • Muscle Strains
  • ACL rehabilitation
  • Ankle injuries
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Tendon injuries
  • Running injuries
  • Vertigo and BPPV
  • Eating disorder rehabilitation

Techniques and practice

  • Hands-on therapy
  • Dry needling
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Sports-specific and functional strength assessment
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Individualized exercise rehabilitation
  • Return-to-sport rehabilitation
Carlie Chilko | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Carlie Chilko

Physiotherapist
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Carlie Chilko | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Carlie Chilko

Physiotherapist

Carlie’s extensive experience in the UK as well as Australian rural and metropolitan centres allows her to deliver outstanding results from her physiotherapy treatments. Carlie is an accredited lymphoedema therapist with the Australiasian Lymphology Association, which enables her to assist clients with lymphoedema, lipedema, cording, and swelling.  Carlie enjoys supporting clients with hands on treatments, progressing to exercises in our fully equipped on site gym.

Carlie loves to get her patients better so they can live their most active and healthy life, and you will usually hear her gushing about her two gorgeous boys!

Special areas of interests

  • Lymphoedema, Lipedema, Cording & all types of swelling
  • Vertigo & BPPV
  • Musculoskeletal Conditions

Techniques and practice

  • Hands-on Techniques
  • Dry Needling
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Gym based rehabilitation.
Harry Fletcher - Brighton Physiotherapist | Platinum Physio

Harry Fletcher

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Harry Fletcher - Brighton Physiotherapist | Platinum Physio

Harry Fletcher

Physiotherapist

Harry understands the importance of person-centred, compassionate and highly personalised physiotherapy when helping others reach their goals.

With extensive time spent rehabilitating his own injuries from strength training and in competitive basketball, Harry knows the difference that high quality physiotherapy can make to helping you return to what you value, however big or small.

Harry looks to help you not just get better from your injury, but optimise your performance and stay injury free so you can keep doing the things you enjoy most!

Outside of the clinic you’ll catch Harry strength training at the gym or shooting hoops with his basketball team and you might often find Harry on a walk with his dog.

A true board game fanatic and strategic thinker, Harry enjoys a game of cards at every available opportunity. Play your cards right and he could give you a recommendation for your next board game night.

Special areas of interests

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Lifting injuries and optimisation
  • Lower limb tendon injuries (tendinopathy)
  • Pre and post surgery rehab
  • Sporting injuries
  • Back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • BPPV & Vertigo

Techniques and practice

  • Hands on techniques
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Exercise rehab & clinical Pilates
  • Strength training and coaching
  • Aquatic physiotherapy / Hydrotherapy
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Daniel Altman

Physiotherapist
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Daniel Altman

Physiotherapist

Through dealing with his own injuries, Daniel has developed a passion to help others achieve not only recovery but reach a higher level of recovery/performance. He understands the important of an individualised approach to help achieve goals and enjoy implementing exercise into rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, Daniel enjoys a fast paced game of touch rugby, he keeps fit with gym and boxing, and is always down for a round of mario kart.

Special areas of interests

  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Acute musculoskeletal injury
  • Pre & Post-Operative Hip and Knee Rehabilitation.
  • Concussion Management

Techniques and practice

  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manual therapy
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Gym based strength & conditioning approaches to rehabilitation.
Luke Branca - Brighton Physiotherapist | Platinum Physio

Luke Branca

Physiotherapist
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Luke Branca - Brighton Physiotherapist | Platinum Physio

Luke Branca

Physiotherapist

Having played soccer semi-professionally in Italy, Luke brings a depth of hands on experience to his practice as a physiotherapist. With strong experience in manual therapies, Luke works along side senior soccer teams on weekends and loves to combine clinical expertise with personal athletic experience to deliver evidence-based, performance-driven care

Luke likes to prioritise listening to clients’ goals and goes to great lengths to help them achieve their outcomes

Special areas of interests

  • Sporting Injuries & Athlete Rehabilitation
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Balance Retraining
  • Falls Prevention

Techniques and practice

  • Hands-on Techniques and Soft Tissue Massage
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Strength assessments (sport and non-sport specific)
  • Strength & Conditioning Training
  • Hydrotherapy
Daniel Shworan | Platinum Physio

Daniel Shworan

Physiotherapist
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Daniel Shworan | Platinum Physio

Daniel Shworan

Physiotherapist

Daniel is a friendly and enthusiastic Canadian born, Australian trained physiotherapist who is passionate about helping his patients live active, healthy lives. He takes a motivated, patient-centred approach, combining hands-on treatment with tailored gym-based exercise to support recovery and help people return to their individual goals.

Outside the clinic, Daniel enjoys following sports, particularly the NBA and NHL, training in the gym, and playing Spikeball with his friends. He also plays guitar in a band and loves talking all things music and movies.

Special areas of interests

  • Pre/post-surgery physiotherapy
  • Sporting injuries
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Lower limb injuries
  • Disability and neurological conditions

Techniques and practice

  • Hands on techniques and mobilisations
  • Patient centred care
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Hydrotherapy
Emely Pascale | Platinum Physio

Emely Pascale

Physiotherapist
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Emely Pascale | Platinum Physio

Emely Pascale

Physiotherapist

Emely is a vibrant and dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping her patients live an active, healthy lifestyle. She believes in a collaborative approach to recovery, focusing on giving her patients the practical tools and confidence they need to take control of their health and get back to living the life they love.

With no goal too big or too small, whether you’re looking to return to sport or simply want to move with more ease, Emely combines evidence-based treatment with a strong emphasis on education and movement.

Outside of the clinic, she practices what she preaches. A lover of tennis and a regular at the gym, she loves staying active and spending as much time as possible in the outdoors with her dog, or with family and friends.

When she’s not being social or training, you’ll likely find her exploring new places or picking up another crafty hobby.

Special areas of interests

  • Gym-based rehabilitation and strength training
  • Sporting injuries
  • Surgical rehabilitation
  • Lower limb injuries

Techniques and practice

  • Exercise prescription and education
  • Strength and conditioning principles
  • Hands-on therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
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Ella Johns

Physiotherapist
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Ella Johns | Platinum Physio

Ella Johns

Physiotherapist

Ella is a warm and friendly physio who loves to motivate and collaborate with her clients to help them achieve their potential.

Coming from a Pilates background, Ella is passionate about utilising tailored exercises in combination with hands on techniques to help clients return to doing what they love and reach their goals.

Outside of work, Ella enjoys a Pilates class herself, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, and more recently learning how to surf!

Special areas of interests

  • Pre & post surgical rehabilitation
  • Lower Limb injuries
  • Back and Neck pain
  • Sport/Running injuries

Techniques and practice

  • Patient-centred care
  • Hands-on techniques
  • Gym-based strength and conditioning
  • Holistic education
  • Hydrotherapy
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Jason King

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Jason King | Platinum Physio

Jason King

Physiotherapist

Jason is an energetic physiotherapist who enjoys working with patients using a range of hands-on techniques and evidence-based exercises to empower patients to feel confident to return to the activities they love. He is also passionate about helping his patients live an active and healthy lifestyle as they work towards their goals.

With a strong background in playing and coaching sports, Jason loves to use a motivating and tailored approach to treatment. Having experienced many injuries himself, Jason understands the mental and physical challenges of time away from activity and focuses on collaborative approaches to support patient wellbeing.

Outside of work, Jason is an avid sports fan (particularly AFL, cricket, tennis, snow skiing, golf and swimming), who also loves travelling, cooking, board games, exploring Melbourne’s food and coffee scene, and visiting wineries around Victoria and the world! He would prefer to talk about wine than the Carlton Football Club…

Special areas of interests

  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain
  • Pre/post surgical rehabilitation
  • Upper and lower limb injuries

Techniques and practice

  • Patient-centred care
  • Hands-on techniques
  • Gym-based strength and conditioning
  • Holistic education
  • Hydrotherapy
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Wes Neylon

Physiotherapist
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Wes Neylon | Platinum Physio

Wes Neylon

Physiotherapist

Wes is a passionate and enthusiastic physiotherapist who loves helping people get back to doing what they enjoy.

He takes a hands-on approach to treatment and likes combining manual therapy with exercise-based rehab to get the best outcomes for his patients.

Outside the clinic, he’s a tennis addict. He plays, coaches and volunteers at his local club. When he’s not on the court, he’s usually cheering on the Saints or cooking up a BBQ with his mates.

Special areas of interests

  • Back Pain
  • Sporting Injuries
  • Pre & Post-Operative Hip and Knee Rehabilitation.
  • Upper & Lower Limb Injuries

Techniques and practice

  • Manual therapy
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Patient-centred care
Julia Hallot | Platinum Physio

Julia Hallot

Physiotherapist
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Julia Hallot | Platinum Physio

Julia Hallot

Physiotherapist

South African born and with international experience, Julia is a warm, welcoming and dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping clients improve their health in a meaningful way.

Julia recognises the role of movement and lifestyle for overall health, and takes a holistic, whole-body approach to physiotherapy. With a diverse educational and sporting background, Julia uses a combination of exercise and hands-on therapy to help clients achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Julia can be found in the gym, on a yoga mat, or on a leisurely beach walk with coffee in hand.

Special areas of interests

  • Neck and Back Injuries
  • Pre/post surgical rehab
  • Sporting injuries
  • Chronic pain management
  • Disability and neurological conditions

Techniques and practice

  • Gym-based rehab
  • Hands-on techniques and mobilisations
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Exercise prescription
  • Pilates
  • Hydrotherapy
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Isabella Rosa

Physiotherapist
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Julia Hallot | Platinum Physio

Isabella Rosa

Physiotherapist

Isabella is a passionate physiotherapist who loves helping people feel confident, supported and understood throughout their physiotherapy journey. She takes a personalised approach to physiotherapy, ensuring that her patients’ goals, whether big or small, are always the focus of treatment.

With a belief that no two bodies or goals are the same, Isabella combines hands-on therapy, tailored exercise programs and education to create evidence-based treatment plans that match the individual. She is excited about empowering her patients to live a fulfilling, healthy life.

Outside the clinic, Isabella enjoys staying active by going to the gym, dancing and doing pilates. She also likes reading, playing guitar, board games and eating food from different cuisines. She loves soaking up time with friends and family, and is always looking to pick up another hobby.

Special areas of interests

  • Pre/post-surgery physiotherapy
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Lower limb injuries
  • Sports rehab
  • Osteoporosis
  • Falls and balance
  • General reconditioning

Techniques and practice

  • Gym-based rehab
  • Hands-on techniques and mobilisations
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Exercise prescription
  • Pilates
  • Hydro
Casey Dodd | Platinum Physio

Casey Dodd

Physiotherapist
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Casey Dodd | Platinum Physio

Casey Dodd

Physiotherapist

Casey is a passionate and vibrant physiotherapist who is excited to support clients through their rehabilitation journey and help them return to the activities they enjoy most. She values a collaborative approach to care, taking the time to understand each person’s goals and tailoring treatment to suit the individual.

With a background in sport and experience working in a variety of clinical settings, Casey brings a holistic approach to rehabilitation. Casey is energetic and committed to evidence-based care to help build strength and confidence through a variety of techniques including hands-on therapy and exercise.

Outside of the clinic, Casey loves staying active and can often be found running, going for a walk with a friend, or spending time with family. She’s always keen to try a new restaurant or cafe recommendation!

Special areas of interests

  • Sports Related Injuries
  • Lower Limb MSK injuries
  • Falls and Balance
  • Pre/post Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Back and neck pain

Techniques and practice

  • Clinical Pilates
  • Hands-on Techniques
  • Soft Tissue Massage
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Hydrotherapy
Dani Feil | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Dani Feil

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Dani Feil | Physiotherapist at Platinum Physio

Dani Feil

Physiotherapist

Dani has worked in the field of Oncology and Lymphoedema for over 10 years at multiple hospitals and private clinics within Australia and internationally. Her clinical experience has centred upon managing a diverse caseload in private practice, acute physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the palliative setting. She is passionate about improving awareness of early intervention of the management of lymphoedema as well as promoting exercise/rehabilitation for anyone who has undergone cancer related treatments. Her specific interests and specialities include general oncology, lymphoedema and palliative care.

Special areas of interests

  • General oncology
  • Lymphoedema
  • Palliative care

Techniques and practice

  • Oncology Physiotherapy
  • Lymphoedema treatment
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