Philip Romeril
Myotherapy, Remedial Massage and Low Level Laser Therapy
Phil completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage at The Australian Institute of Natural Therapies & his Myotherapy Advanced Diploma at the Victorian College of Health Education. He has also completed Studies in Myofascial Dry Needling, Laser Therapy, Advanced Cupping & Myofascial Release. Phil has worked in both the clinical and corporate sectors of the health industry, with over 15 years of practice he has acquired a broad knowledge of muscular issues and injuries, and is experienced in treating a wide range of postural problems.
Cal Savage
Alexander Technique, Remedial Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy and Pilates
Moving to Melbourne in 2007, Cal completed a 3 year full-time Alexander technique teacher training course, complementing this with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2011 and Pilates instructor training in 2014. Having a range of techniques at her disposal, Cal often uses a blend of Alexander technique, Pilates and massage in individually tailored sessions. As a massage therapist she uses deep tissue massage techniques, dry needling, cupping, myofascial release and stretch and strength exercises to help her clients reach optimal performance.
Cal makes every effort to improve her skills by regular work exchanges with practitioners of other modalities which has extended her knowledge of the human body and its ability to move with ease, strength, balance and poise given the right help. Her own interests include keeping healthy and fit by weight training, running, cycling, Pilates and yoga. This interest in movement and exercise has led her into a career where she helps you to use your body more effectively and she looks forward to sharing her skills and her passion with you very soon.
Rani
Remedial Massage Therapist
Rani graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Australian College of Massage, Melbourne, and is highly adept in relaxation, pregnancy, deep tissue, sports and remedial massage.
As a full member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) and Massage & Myotherapy Australia (MMA), Rani is committed to increasing her knowledge and skill set as a practitioner, in order to assist clients most effectively.
Previously, Rani has worked as a remedial massage therapist and massage trainer in the clinical private practice and hospitality sectors.
Rani is passionate about the benefits of remedial massage; particularly its role in addressing muscular dysfunction, injury prevention and general wellbeing. The ability to assist others gain improved mobility, quality of life and reduced stress, is a truly rewarding aspect of the discipline for her.
Kayelene Powell
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kayelene is a graduate of the Endeavour College of Natural Health and the Australian College of Sports Therapy, completing her Certificate in Massage Therapy and Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Kayelene is very passionate about helping others and the healing power of massage. She has volunteered with Hands On Health Australia providing massage therapy to the less fortunate in St Kilda and has also travelled to India, working in health camps in Udaipur to treat a wide variety of muscular conditions.
As a current member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT), Kayelene is committed to ongoing professional development in order to provide clients with the best possible treatment. Kayelene can help you address muscular dysfunction and injury, post-exercise recovery, improve mobility, reduce stress, and facilitate general wellbeing with remedial, deep tissue and relaxation massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release.
Kayelene is a certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist and passionate about the rewarding and supportive role of massage therapy to alleviate aches and pains and promote overall health and wellbeing during such a special time. Combining her previous experience as a dental nurse, Kayelene also specialises in intra-oral massage to address symptoms associated with Bruxism and TMJ disorder.
Mariko
Remedial Massage Therapist
Mariko completed her studies as a remedial massage therapist in Melbourne 2015 and is a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia. Since graduating, Mariko has practiced in Japan and Perth before returning to Melbourne to continue developing her career with studies in myotherapy.
Mariko is passionate about helping others and believes in the healing power of remedial massage and its ability to relieve muscle tension, improve motion and athletic performance, support stages of pregnancy and postpartum, and assist overall wellbeing.
Mariko uses each session to listen to her client’s needs and goals and focuses on treating holistically using remedial massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy and stretching techniques as required.
Mariko enjoys yoga, running, snowboarding and spending time outdoors.
Katie Byford
Yoga Instructor
After moving to Melbourne in 2014, Katie started her Teacher Training
course and completed this at VIYETT, finishing with an advance diploma
qualification in 2017. She also this year, completed her Yin Yoga TT
at Grass Roots. She teaches Yoga Hatha, Slow flow and Yin yoga.
Katie’s passion for fitness extends well beyond the yoga mat, she ran
her first marathon in 2016 and has recently got into trail running.
She believes anyone can start today and make a new ending. Katie likes
to share meditation practices in her classes and brings about balance,
strength and creativity. She is passionate about anatomy. In her yin
classes you can expect to learn about fascia and meridian lines in the
body as well as “what stops me” going further in a pose: the
restriction caused by compression.
Katie enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience gained in her from
her yoga teachings on and off the mat. She is looking forward to
sharing her skills with you all.
Julie Belic
Yoga Instructor
Yoga has been a part of Julie’s life for over 13 years, helping her grow stronger, more flexible and fearless, both on and off the mat. Yoga continues to inspire Julie to live in the present moment with gratitude and awareness.
Julie started out as a student practicing Iyengar yoga once a week for several years. When relocating from London to Melbourne in 2010, she discovered the flowing style of Vinyasa yoga and started going to class three times a week. Julie found that yoga provided her with tools to live a more mindful and empowered life. It was at this time that she was inspired to create the yoga lifestyle brand, Surrender Yoga, which joined her love of yoga with her background as a fashion designer.
Julie completed a 200 hour teacher training with Routes of Yoga in Ubud, Bali in 2017. In her classes, Julie loves to combine creative sequencing, safe alignment cues and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice. She seeks to help others thrive by nurturing body, mind and soul with yoga, and her hope is that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, centred and more in tune with your body.
Ferial Fakier
Yoga Instructor
Shalini Ranganathan
Yoga Instructor
Brad Immermann
Sports Chiropractor
Brad Immermann is a Southbank Chiropractor who has a passion for the assessment and management of both sports related injuries and the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as headaches, neck and back pain.
Since graduating, Brad has spent as much time as possible working in the sporting industry, including working with various soccer clubs such as Bentleigh Greens SC and Kingston City FC at the National Premier League levels.
With his love for health and fitness, Brad uses a combination of treatment modalities as well as exercise and rehabilitation prescription to ensure patients are moving well and functioning optimally on at day-to-day basis.
Jeremy Balbin
Chiropractor
Jeremy Balbin is a Southbank chiropractor. Having been under chiropractic care from a young age, Jeremy has experienced first hand the power of corrective care. Seeing the incredible results that his mother obtained with her chronic neck and back problems inspired Jeremy to undertake 5 years of study at RMIT University in order to share the gift of chiropractic with as many people as he could.
Jeremy understands how a combination of lifestyle habits and physical traumas can result in different conditions, such as lower back pain, neck pain and headaches. He utilises many different treatment techniques, including manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, exercise and rehabilitation prescription and lifestyle advice to help you overcome your symptoms and achieve peak health. He tailors every care plan to each person’s individual needs to ensure optimal results.
Jeremy is particularly experienced in working with office workers and their postural problems. He often visits various offices, conducting individual ergonomic assessments, health and wellness presentation and posture/movement screens.
Jeremy is passionate about helping your body function optimally so that you can reach your health and fitness goals. He is currently working out of our Southbank clinic.