Team Members
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Rick Falken Rick is the practice co-principle. He graduated from Curtin University WA. Before commencing work in private practice Rick gained a wealth of experience working in a number of areas at Royal Perth Hospital including orthopaedic trauma, neurology rehabilitation and burns. Rick has completed extensive post-graduate training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has a particular interest in orthopaedics, peripheral joint pathology and acute sports injuries. Rick is passionate about supporting the local sporting community, GM Physiotherapy sponsor a number of local sports teams. Rick has completed the APA level 1 Sports Physiotherapy course and is a member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association. Contact: rick.falken@gmphysio.com.au |
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Ernie Lim Ernie graduated from Curtin University in 2002 and has completed an extensive range of post-graduate training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including clinical acupuncture. His areas of interest are in sports injuries and spinal mobilization. He has a research interest in the shoulder. Ernie is also fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin. His hobbies include golf, running and tennis. He is also the practice co-principle. Contact: ernie.lim@gmphysio.com.au |
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Natalie Keenan Natalie Keenan graduated from Curtin University in 1996 and has since worked in both the public and private physiotherapy sectors in Perth, London and Auckland. She has completed post graduate training in sports medicine, clinical acupuncture, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and Real Time Ultrasound. Her areas of interest include sporting injuries, spinal conditions, women’s health and paediatric issues. Natalie is a mother of two and works for our clinic part time. |
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Simon Pratt Simon graduated as a physiotherapist in 2002, and recently completed his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and Manipulative Therapy. Simon is also involved in university teaching for musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, and is on the committee for the Western Australian Sports Physiotherapy Association. His areas of interest include sports injuries and the spine. Outside of work, Simon enjoys sport, camping and his involvement at church. |
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Nitin Gautam Nitin graduated from Curtin University in 2006 and has completed post graduate training in Clinical Acupuncture and Real Time Ultrasound. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Nitin had qualifications and experience working as a Computer Engineer. He currently supervises first and second year physiotherapy students at the University Of Notre Dame. His areas of interest include occupational injuries, post operative rehabilitation and return to work programmes. |
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Allana Tunbridge Allana graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Science and then followed this with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) from Curtin University in 2009. She has completed post graduate training in clinical acupuncture and is a clinical Pilates’s instructor. She has gained experience working with teams in the Western Australian Football League and Bayswater Rugby Club. Her interests are in musculoskelatal disorders and post- operative rehabilitation. Contact: allana.tunbridge@gmphysio.com.au
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Stefanie Critchell Stefanie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Notre Dame in 2011. She enjoys working in pirvate practice and has also gained experience working in aged care. Her time spent as a sports trainer for Noranda Netball Club has led to a strong interest in sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Stef's hobbies include swimming and running and she looks forward to traveling and practising her skills in third world coutries. Contact: stefanie.critchell@gmphysio.com.au |
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Kenny Kessler Kenny graduated as a physiotherapist from Curtin University in 2010 and has previously worked in geriatric rehabilitation as well as a sports trainer with premier league football club Western Knights. His clinical interests include sporting injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and back pain. Kenny has completed post-graduate clinical acupuncture training. His hobbies include playing the guitar as well as soccer and golf. Contact: kenny.kessler@gmphysio.com.au
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Jessica Farrall Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Notre Dame University in 2011. She has had experience working with both WAFL and Amateur football teams, and has worked for the Bussleton Iron man and City to Surf events. Her Clinical interests include Musculoskeletal disorders, Sporting injuries and Paediatrics. Her hobbies include Tennis, Pilates and cooking. Contact: jessica.farrall@gmphysio.com.au |
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Melissa Notte Melissa graduated with a diploma of remedial massage from Central Tafe. She has worked extensively with several tri-athletes and has a keen interest in the relationship between pain and poor biomechanics. Her areas of interest are sports massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and pregnancies. Melissa also speaks Italian and her hobbies include Thai boxing and running. |
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Fri 7am to 6pm
Sat - 7am to 1pm
