Our Team at Balaclava Physiotherapy Centre

Balaclava-St Kilda Physiotherapy Centre

ROSS B SMITH: Physiotherapist

Ross established the practice in 1978 and over this time has developed a special interest in low back pain and headaches. Ross is both a Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his physiotherapy services to Australian Sport particularly at the Olympic level, and the Australian Olympic Committee's award of merit for outstanding service to the Australian Olympic movement.

Major Physiotherapy achievements:

Six time Australian Olympic Physiotherapist, 1984 to 2004 the last four as Chief Physiotherapist.
Chief Physiotherapist - Australian Commonwealth Games Team, Manchester (2002).
Chief Physiotherapist in the Polyclinic Commonwealth Games Melbourne (2006)
Australian Women's Hockey Team Physiotherapist (1983-2003).
Fitzroy Football Club Physiotherapist VFL/AFL (1978-88).
Has run four Marathons best time 3hrs 54mins.

CLIVE LIPINSKl: Physiotherapist

Clive emigrated from Johannesburg South Africa in 1987 and joined Ross Smith in 1990. He is an APA titled Sports Physiotherapist as well as a registered Acupuncturist and enjoys combining both his acupuncture techniques with his physiotherapy modalities. Clive's holistic approach to treatment gives him the ability to manage an extensive list of conditions and ailments.

Major Physiotherapy achievements:

1997 - present Physiotherapist - Formula One Grand Prix drivers, Australian Grand Prix.
Physiotherapist - the Subaru Rally Team (1991-1993).
Physiotherapist - Melbourne Football Club (1987-1989).
ATP Physiotherapist - South African Tennis Open.

AMIR PERZUCK: Physiotherapist

Amir has over 15 years experience, initially working at the Alfred Hospital before joining the Balaclava St Kilda Physiotherapy Centre in 1996. Having completed a Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1999 which included research into the differential diagnosis of back pain, he has developed a special interest in assessing and the treatment of back pain.
Amir also maintains a keen interest in community sporting organizations as a participant, administrator and physiotherapist.

Major Physiotherapy achievements:

Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy (1999).
Head Physiotherapist Ajax Senior Football Club (2001-2006).
Head Physiotherapist Australian Maccabiah Team, Israel (2005-2009).

AMANDA LEE: Physiotherapist

Amanda studied physiotherapy at La TrobeUniversity. She has previously worked at a private practice specialising in Clinical Pilates and injury prevention.

Here she saw a wide range of clients including those with chronic pain, spinal and sporting injuries, pre/postnatal and neurological conditions.

She also instructed Pilates classes for fitness, strength and conditioning for various sports and initiated and implemented a ‘kid specific’ Pilates exercise program.

Her special interests include sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and pre/postnatal exercise rehab.

In her spare time she also enjoys playing netball, bikram yoga, travelling, socialising with friends over dinner and live music events.

ELISE LENSSEN: Physiotherapist

Elise, our most recent addition to the team, studied physiotherapy at the Auckland University of Physiotherapy. She has previously worked in private practice treating patients with a variety of complaints ranging from spinal to sporting injuries.

Elise has a background in clinical pilates and will be running the pilates program at Balaclava St. Kilda Physiotherapy Centre.
Her clinical interests include musculo-skeletal physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, pre-natal/post natal exercise rehab, paediatric physiotherapy.

Major Physiotherapy achievements:

John Morris Award for Clinical Excellence (award for clinical excellence at Auckland University)
Physiotherapist for U/21 East Coast Bay Rugby.
Research Assistant for Dr. Duncan Reid - Head of the division of Rehabilitation and Occupational studies at the Auckland University of Technology.

Our Administration Team

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Deborah