Drew Barratt
Physiotherapy
Drew joined the Complete Health & Wellbeing team in 2015 with a passion for managing a variety of sporting and recreational injuries. After completing a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Melbourne University) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (Melbourne University) he has developed a particular interest in treating tendon injuries and helping his clients successfully return to pain free daily life.
Drew has gained valuable experience through his work at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and his position as Senior Physiotherapist at the Melbourne University Blacks Football Club (VAFA Premier B), where he enjoys mentoring and teaching the physiotherapy student sports trainers.
Drew loves to continually learn, and as such he is currently completing his Master of Sports Physiotherapy (La Trobe University), and is a member of the Australian Sports Physiotherapy Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
Outside of work, Drew enjoys playing squash and sitting down with a cup of coffee and a good book.
John Luwor
Physiotherapy
Having graduated in 1995 John has a wealth of experience in private practice physiotherapy. John’s particular area of strength is the treatment of acute back pain. Being a keen golfer, John has established a Golf Conditioning Program and is confident he can improve your game, no matter what your current handicap.
Ruby Hong
Physiotherapy
Ruby completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Monash University in 2018.
She has invaluable experience in sports injury management and prevention though her current physiotherapy role with the St. Kilda AFLW team and previously completing an internship with the Southern Saints Football Club.
She has a strong passion for helping clients of all ages and abilities to achieve their health goals and return to doing the things they love.
In addition to her sporting background, Ruby enjoys taking reformer classes and has developed a particular interest in treating adolescent injuries.
Outside of work, Ruby thoroughly enjoys playing local footy with her team, the Caulfield Grammarians, is a keen traveller and loves anything outdoors.
Chelsea Maddock
Physiotherapy
John Eldho
Physiotherapy
John completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Monash University.
As a physiotherapist, John strongly believes in incorporating the most up-to-date evidence to help clients of all ages reach their goals. This is achieved through a combination of exercise, education, strategies for self-management and manual therapy techniques.
During his time working as a sports trainer for the Pines Football club, John has gained valuable experience on managing acute sporting injuries.
Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with friends, going to the gym, drumming, and playing sports, like badminton and cricket.
Heshan Silva
Physiotherapy
Hesh has completed his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Deakin University) and then Doctor of Physiotherapy (Melbourne University). He has a keen interest in Sports and avid enthusiast of AFL and Basketball. Having developed injuries in the past with sport, Hesh has developed a keen interest in helping manage injuries and conditions to improve and reach whatever their goals are. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, watching sports, Netflix and playing video games.
Bianca Blaze
Exercise Physiology
Bianca finished her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science, before going on to complete Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University in 2019. Her treatment philosophy is based around finding what’s important for each patient and determining a plan as a team. Bianca is passionate that “exercise is medicine”, where it is a tool in the toolbox of health management and conservative treatment.
Bianca enjoys going to the beach and being outdoors, as well as going to the gym and spending time with her dog Ringo.
Leah Rolfe
Podiatry
After graduating in 2015 from Charles Sturt University with her Bachelors degree in Podiatry, Leah has relocated from the country to Melbourne to join the team at Complete Health and Wellbeing. Leah firmly believes that Podiatry can assist the young or old and the healthy or frail to achieve optimum function.
Having completed work experience in a range of different regional and metropolitan hospitals and clinics, Leah has experience working with a wide range of patients and has a particular interest in biomechanical and musculoskeletal related lower limb complications and diabetes management. In her spare time, Leah is a bit of a foodie and enjoys all the goods Melbourne has to offer.
Gabriella Vallence
Remedial Massage and Sports Therapy
Gabby has graduated from the Australian College of Sports Therapy in 2016, with a Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy and a Diploma of Remedial Massage. She has been a competitive swimmer for over 10 years competing at State Open level and has successfully completed a double crossing of the English Channel in 2008.
She has previously been involved in many other sports including athletics, netball and basketball. Gabby’s work experiences include roles at Sandringham Football Club since 2014, St Kilda Football Club since 2016 and Warrnambool Swimming Club. You will find that with her broad range of skills including; sports massage, cupping, pregnancy massage as well as functional movement and corrective exercise. She is very passionate about helping people achieve a functional, pain free lifestyle.
Natalie Logan
Dietetics
Natalie is a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian having completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours at Monash University. She is a member of both the Dietitian’s Association of Australia and Nutrition Australia. Throughout uni, she worked across a variety of settings including hospitals, research, rehabilitation and projects with city councils. She also volunteered with Diabetes Victoria on their camps.
As a dietitian, Natalie is able to able to assist a wide array of individuals with a number of medical conditions and has a keen interest in all areas of dietetics. In particular, assisting to manage and improve health outcomes in those patients with diabetes, gastro-intestinal health conditions, cancers, allergies and intolerances, nutritional deficiencies and preventing chronic diseases through weight loss and dietary changes.
Outside of work, Natalie loves playing sport having played tennis since she was young and has been a Swimming Coach. She also loves discovering new foods and restaurants to try.
Amy Castelli
Dietetics
Amy is a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with extensive knowledge and experience in providing nutritional assessment, education and intervention for adult clients, particularly in the areas of chronic disease management, all types of diabetes and women’s health.
Since completing her Master degree in Dietetic Practice in 2015, Amy has worked as an APD in a variety of clinical inpatient and outpatient settings across hospital, community and private practice settings. Amy’s passion is in private practice and community health settings where she is able to empower people to achieve and maintain good health and nutrition. Amy’s mission is to support clients to develop confidence and self-management skills by helping people find practical and sustainable ways to incorportate nutrition into their everyday lives.
Amy can provide education and support through individualised nutrition and behaviour change management advice for:
– Type 2 diabetes and it’s prevention
– Type 1 diabetes, including carbohydrate counting for multiple daily injection or insulin pump therapy
– Gestational diabetes
– Cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure and cholesterol
– Weight management
– Women’s health, including pregnancy and fertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometrosis
– Gastrointestional disorders, including IBS, coealiac disease and diverticulitis
– Cancers
– Nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys trying new foods and cafes, running and walking her two dogs.
Kelly Besserdin
Administration
Kelly has worked at the clinic for over 7 years. Before that, she worked in retail for 4 years. She enjoys drinking tea and collecting teapots. She also enjoys playing video games and learning about astronomy.
Megan Macdonald
Administration
Megan is a mum of two ratbags, Lily and Jack. She loves to keep fit and healthy and enjoys getting outdoors and camping with family and friends.
Chelsea Hawkins
Administration
Chelsea is a qualified beauty therapist who’s passion is health and fitness. She has worked in the fitness industry for 8 years.
When she’s not looking after her two young boys, Hudson and Cooper she’s playing soccer at her local club. Chelsea also loves going to the gym, being outdoors and spending time with the family.