Our Team

The Beleura Health Solutions team provides the highest standard of care to our patients. All our therapists have completed tertiary degrees that are recognised as top programs throughout the country and have received extensive training in their field. Our physiotherapy team uses scientifically-developed techniques and protocols to ensure your rehabilitation is timely and in line with the best and most appropriate treatment plan for your condition.

Physiotherapists 

Lachlan Wakeling 

Click here to view Lachlan’s bio on the “Our Directors” page

Liana Cope 

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Ryan Nicholls 

Macgregor Hall

Mac is a very experienced physiotherapist who is currently completing a PhD in pain research and has very high level expertise in ongoing pain conditions. He previously studied medicine in the USA before completing his Physiotherapy degree in Australia.  Mac is an independent physiotherapist contracting his services to Beleura around his academic commitments at Monash University and we are very grateful to have his services available to our patients.

Olga Gazukin

Prior to becoming a physiotherapist Olga attained degrees in both education and science, including work at Monash University as a science tutor. With her analytical skills and ability to effectively educate her patients Olga is an excellent physiotherapist to help work out an effective plan to get you better. Alongside her busy schedule of tutoring and ongoing professional development Olga is an avid reader, particularly of detective novels, and will help deduce the source of your problem!

Zameer Chivilkar

Zameer joins us with extensive overseas experience as a physiotherapist.  Practising since 2011, he has practised mostly in private practices & hospitals in both India and Saudi Arabia.

Zameer has a passion for continuing professional development and engages in courses keeping up-to-date with the latest research across a multitude of injuries, surgical rehab and painful conditions.  He also brings an in-depth knowledge of neurological rehabilitation to our team in addition to his skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Rohan Affonso

Rohan graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and was a recipient of the Musculoskeletal Prize from the Australian Physiotherapy Association. As a former junior Australian volleyball player, Rohan blends his sub-elite sporting background with clinical experiences gained from a diverse range of settings, including an AFL physiotherapy internship at Collingwood FC. This unique background enables him to provide highly individualised, evidence-based care to every patient. Outside the clinic, Rohan enjoys staying active through hybrid training, and is an avid follower of tennis, soccer and Formula 1

Pierre Zumkley

Since leaving the clinic a little over a year ago Pierre has completed his training and become a full-time metropolitan FRV firefighter!  He has been keeping his finger on the pulse from a physiotherapy perspective doing a small amount of part-time work at the Bays hospital in Mornington during this time.  Pierre is a very experienced physiotherapist with expertise in tailoring treatments and programs to patients at all levels across a huge variety of conditions. He has particular expertise in strength training including technique analysis and modification for those with injury.

Remedial Massage Therapist

Giacomo (Jack) Stevanato

Giacomo (Jack) has experience working in sports and injury clinics across the Mornington Peninsula and with the Western Bulldogs Football Club. He treats a wide range of clients—from athletes to everyday individuals—with a focus on pain relief, injury recovery, and performance. Currently studying Exercise Science at Victoria University, Giacomo combines clinical expertise with a passion for rehabilitation and running to deliver tailored, effective treatments.  His focus is always on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping people return to the activities they enjoy most.

Admin team:

Megan Essing (Practice Manager)

Sheila Sedgwick

Kathy Laver

Cheryl Wilkins

Kellie Andrews

Angie Toole

Amanda Crow