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 

Ryan completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at Monash University while working extensively with Peninsula-based footballers in his head-trainer role at an MPNFL club. He enjoys treating people with injuries from all sports, jobs & hobbies, helping them understand their injuries and becoming stronger than before. He has a special interest in the shoulder and chronic/long-term pain and provides people with a supportive environment in which they can feel heard & achieve their goals. Ryan is a key part of Beleura’s ongoing professional development program bringing relevant research to our clinical group to help drive ongoing learning within our clinicians.

Born and raised on the Mornington Peninsula, Ryan enjoys hiking, swimming, tennis, reading and exploring his local area. He particularly enjoys walking his dogs down the beach or walking along the local boardwalk on nice days.

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.

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 Masseur 

Jacqui Mertens

A fully qualified Remedial Masseur, Jacqui particularly enjoys creating individualised treatments with a holistic approach. She is skilled in various remedial techniques to help people with ailments ranging from short-term pain, sporting or work injuries, long-term pain or just general aches and tightness.

When not helping her loyal client base in the clinic Jacqui also enjoys Zumba, swimming and spending quality time with family and friends.

Exercise Physiologist

Kellie Mooney

Kellie is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, working in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years. Kellie has a passion for exercise and wellbeing, believing if you feel well, you move well. Having been active her entire life, Kellie knows that exercise can improve not only physical strength and fitness, but also mental fitness and general confidence with activities of daily living. Kellie’s areas of interests span across musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic disease management including neurological disorders, falls and balance prevention and general exercise prescription for a better quality of life.

Kellie is a keen runner and mountain bike rider, who loves spending time with her family and friends whether it be entertaining, watching sport or enjoying all that the Mornington Peninsula has on offer.

Admin team:

Megan Essing (Practice Manager)

Sheila Sedgwick

Kathy Laver

Cheryl Wilkins

Kellie Andrews

Stephanie Edwards

Angie Toole