Lauren joined the team at Hoppers Physio in 2002, following graduating with honours from Melbourne University. Lauren joined the partnership in 2005, and thoroughly enjoys this role of leadership and education. In addition to treating sports and spinal injuries, Lauren manages the Clinical Pilates Program at our centre and is especially interested in pregnancy, women's health and sporting injuries. Outside of work, Lauren participates regularly in Triathlons, and represented Australia in Budapest in 2010. Hoppers Physio has proudly produced podium finishes in the corporate triathlon female division every year since 2009, and Lauren has been the driving force behind getting everyone involved at the centre. She has also completed her masters in Animal Physiotherapy and runs Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy at Advanced Vetcare in Kensignton. Lauren and her husband welcomed their beautiful daughter Lexi into the world in May 2011.
Andrew Ronchi
Physiotherapist
Andrew started this practice in 1991 and has enjoyed watching the centre grow from a single Physiotherapist centre to what it is now. Andrew’s long-term passion has been to provide a centre with facilities with a multi disciplinary approach to improving health and recovering from injuries. Andrew’s keen interest in sport allowed him to work with Melbourne Football Club and the Saint Kilda Football Club, as well as a number of Olympians. Happily married to Tania with three young sons Jackson, Indiana and Isaac, Andrew also enjoys the beach, tennis, golf and building projects. He has recently completed a PHD researching a back strain monitor device to reduce ongoing aggravation of lower back injuries for return to work.
Michael Tricarico
Physiotherapist
Michael joined the centre in 1998 after completing his postgraduate
education in Manipulative/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Now a senior physiotherapist and a partner of the business, Michael has enjoyed his
time at the centre and has developed a special interest in treating
cervical generated headaches, temporomandibular (jaw) dysfunction and
lumbar disc pathology. Continuing education forms a large part of his
professional development and he attends conferences regularly to
ensure best practice is delivered to his patients. He spends time at
the centre tutoring younger staff and plays a major role in educating
the tertiary students which undergo placement at our centre. He has
been affiliated with the Western Jets football team (AFL Junior
Development Team) team since 1999, treating and managing acute
sporting injuries. Michael has 2 beautiful girls that he devotes his
time too when not practising. He also has a passion for bike riding,
running and swimming participating frequently in triathlon events.
Laura Gentile
Physiotherapist
Laura has recently joined the HCPC crew, having competing her Physiotherapy degree at LaTrobe University in 2007. She has a keen interest in Pilates and is heavily involved in our Pilates 4 Mum's classes. She has completed post-graduate courses in exercise during pregnancy, which gives her a sound knowledge of this important stage of life. Her outside work interests include watching the football (Bombers of course!), and loves to spend time with family and friends.
Anesa Robinson
Physiotherapist
Anesa graduated from Otago University, NZ in 2002 and moved to Melbourne in 2005 and joined the team at HCPC. Over the years Anesa has worked with elite level rugby union and netball teams but is now enjoying more clinic based physiotherapy, particularly pilates. With her interest in fitness and nutrition, Anesa runs diabetes prevention courses at the clinic for Diabetes Australia. Away from work, Anesa enjoys tennis, squash, jogging and spending time with her husband Phil and daughter Emma.
Annabelle Wettenhal
Physiotherapist
Annabelle completed her Physio degree with honours at Melbourne University in 2007, joining the HCPC in early 2008. With an extensive background in sports, she has a strong interest in prevention and treatment of sports related injuries. Annabelle is also involved in the watermum's pre and post natel classes, and has completed her pilates qualification to complement rehabilitation. Away from work, Annabelle's intersts include long distance running, playing the guitar (learning!) and spending time at the beach.
Matthew Licastro
Physiotherapist
Matthew grew up and went to school in Werribee. Having graduated from La Trobe University in 2005, he joined HCPC in early 2006. Matthew has developed a strong interest in sports injuries and works closely with local football teams. He utilises hydrotherapy and our Clinical Pilates program in your rehabilitation. In his spare time, Matthew does karate twice a week and is a big football and basketball fan.
Sara West (Hutchens)
Physiotherapist
Sara has recently rejoined the team at HCPC after a year abroad, where she worked in canada as a pilates intructor. Graduating in 2004, she has done
further training in Pilates and Dance physiotherapy. Sara has been
involved in a number of sporting events including the under 18 State
Hockey Championships, Corporate Games, Commonwealth Games and
Deaflympic games. With interests including skiing, ballet, basketball
and hockey, Sara believes that exercise therapy is an integral part of
rehabilitation and pain prevention. At HCPC Sara is involved in
Pilates and has a special interest in Pediatric physiotherapy for children.
Danny Low
Physiotherapist
Danny completed a Batchelor of Science majoring in muscle physiology in 2001 and then began a Physiotherapy Degree at Melbourne University. Since starting at HCPC he has been involved in a variety of group exercise sessions, including Pilates, Tai chi and hydrotherapy, as well as being involved with the Western Jets Football Club as part of their medical team. Danny’s interests include playing guitar, golf, basketball and going to the beach. He has a keen interest in sports and exercise specific rehabilitation and is currently completing postgraduate studies in sports physiotherapy.
Michelle Smart
Physiotherapist
Michelle graduated from the University of South Australia in 1990, and has since completed a Graduate certificate in Physiotherapy. Michelle has extensive experience in private practice, having operated her own business in Adelaide before moving to New Zealand, and relocating to Melbourne in 2003. Michelle continues to enjoy playing and coaching basketball and spending time with her family.
Caitlin George
Physiotherapist
Caitlin joined the team at Hoppers Crossing Physiotherapy Centre after graduating with honours from Melbourne University in 2010. After completing clinics at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Yoralla Glenroy and Integrated Health Private Practice in Camberwell, she found a strong interest in musculoskeletal injuries and would like to study further in the area of paediatrics. Caitlin enjoys taking classes in hydrotherapy and pilates, and is looking forward to completing her pilates course in mid-2011 to expand her knowledge in this area. Outside of work Caitlin doesn't mind going to the gym but loves cooking, especially for friends, and in summer can usually be found at the beach.
Laura Baker
Physiotherapist
Laura graduated from Melbourne University with honours in 2011 and joined the HCPC
team in early 2012. She has extensive sporting background with a strong interest in
prevention and management of sports-related injuries, particularly spinal and
lower limb. Laura has a keen interest to do further study in the areas of exercise
rehabilitation and pilates. Outside of work Laura's interests include playing hockey,
running, triathlons, travelling and baking anything sweet.
Kate Blampied
Physiotherapist
In 2009 Kate completed her physiotherapy degree with honours at The University of Melbourne and then joined the HCPC team in early 2010. Kate has a keen interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and also utilizes Clinical Pilates in the prevention and treatment of injuries. As well as working at HCPC Kate is also involved with the Western Bulldogs Football team. Having grown up in Mansfield/Mt Buller winter for Kate involves skiing and snowboarding whilst summer is filled with running, road cycling and triathlons.
Lance Douglas
Physiotherapist
Lance
is passionate about Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and works with Olympic and
Commonwealth Games Wrestlers.He is able to communicate in Auslan
and has experience working with the Australian and Victorian Deaf Cricket
teams.He has a special
interest in Jaw (TMJ) conditions.Outside of work Lance teaches Karate
and trains Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ).
Amar Sran
Physiotherapist
Amar was born in (Punjab) North India but grew up and raised in Melbourne.
I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011 at Latrobe University. A career
in private and Sports Physiotherapy became a passion at an early age, from
participating in the State championships in Cricket and playing Aussie Rules. I
have a keen interest in studying the physical and psychological factors related
to injury, especially when returning to sport or work. My other interests
include cervical headaches, back pain and sports-related injuries. I am fluent
in Punjabi and Hindi. Outside of work my interests include cricket, footy, golf, basketball and a
good cafe late.
Mellany Hay
Podiatrist
Mellany has been practising Podiatry since 1998 and started Hoppers Crossing Foot Clinic in 2000. She also has another clinic in Sandringham. Mellany’s main interest outside of work is callisthenics coaching, which takes up most of her spare time!
Steven Antonello
Podiatrist
Steven grew up in the Werribee area before studying Podiatry at La Trobe University. He has worked at the centre since 2005. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and basketball.
Lauren joined the team at Hoppers Physio in 2002, following graduating with honours from Melbourne University. Lauren joined the partnership in 2005, and thoroughly enjoys this role of leadership and education. In addition to treating sports and spinal injuries, Lauren manages the Clinical Pilates Program at our centre and is especially interested in pregnancy, women's health and sporting injuries. Outside of work, Lauren participates regularly in Triathlons, and represented Australia in Budapest in 2010. Hoppers Physio has proudly produced podium finishes in the corporate triathlon female division every year since 2009, and Lauren has been the driving force behind getting everyone involved at the centre. She has also completed her masters in Animal Physiotherapy and runs Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy at Advanced Vetcare in Kensignton. Lauren and her husband welcomed their beautiful daughter Lexi into the world in May 2011.
Andrew started this practice in 1991 and has enjoyed watching the centre grow from a single Physiotherapist centre to what it is now. Andrew’s long-term passion has been to provide a centre with facilities with a multi disciplinary approach to improving health and recovering from injuries. Andrew’s keen interest in sport allowed him to work with Melbourne Football Club and the Saint Kilda Football Club, as well as a number of Olympians. Happily married to Tania with three young sons Jackson, Indiana and Isaac, Andrew also enjoys the beach, tennis, golf and building projects. He has recently completed a PHD researching a back strain monitor device to reduce ongoing aggravation of lower back injuries for return to work.
Michael joined the centre in 1998 after completing his postgraduate
education in Manipulative/Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Now a senior physiotherapist and a partner of the business, Michael has enjoyed his
time at the centre and has developed a special interest in treating
cervical generated headaches, temporomandibular (jaw) dysfunction and
lumbar disc pathology. Continuing education forms a large part of his
professional development and he attends conferences regularly to
ensure best practice is delivered to his patients. He spends time at
the centre tutoring younger staff and plays a major role in educating
the tertiary students which undergo placement at our centre. He has
been affiliated with the Western Jets football team (AFL Junior
Development Team) team since 1999, treating and managing acute
sporting injuries. Michael has 2 beautiful girls that he devotes his
time too when not practising. He also has a passion for bike riding,
running and swimming participating frequently in triathlon events.
Laura has recently joined the HCPC crew, having competing her Physiotherapy degree at LaTrobe University in 2007. She has a keen interest in Pilates and is heavily involved in our Pilates 4 Mum's classes. She has completed post-graduate courses in exercise during pregnancy, which gives her a sound knowledge of this important stage of life. Her outside work interests include watching the football (Bombers of course!), and loves to spend time with family and friends.
Anesa graduated from Otago University, NZ in 2002 and moved to Melbourne in 2005 and joined the team at HCPC. Over the years Anesa has worked with elite level rugby union and netball teams but is now enjoying more clinic based physiotherapy, particularly pilates. With her interest in fitness and nutrition, Anesa runs diabetes prevention courses at the clinic for Diabetes Australia. Away from work, Anesa enjoys tennis, squash, jogging and spending time with her husband Phil and daughter Emma.
Annabelle completed her Physio degree with honours at Melbourne University in 2007, joining the HCPC in early 2008. With an extensive background in sports, she has a strong interest in prevention and treatment of sports related injuries. Annabelle is also involved in the watermum's pre and post natel classes, and has completed her pilates qualification to complement rehabilitation. Away from work, Annabelle's intersts include long distance running, playing the guitar (learning!) and spending time at the beach.
Matthew grew up and went to school in Werribee. Having graduated from La Trobe University in 2005, he joined HCPC in early 2006. Matthew has 
Sara has recently rejoined the team at HCPC after a year abroad, where she worked in canada as a pilates intructor. Graduating in 2004, she has done
further training in Pilates and Dance physiotherapy. Sara has been
involved in a number of sporting events including the under 18 State
Hockey Championships, Corporate Games, Commonwealth Games and
Deaflympic games. With interests including skiing, ballet, basketball
and hockey, Sara believes that exercise therapy is an integral part of
rehabilitation and pain prevention. At HCPC Sara is involved in
Pilates and has a special interest in Pediatric physiotherapy for children.
Danny completed a Batchelor of Science majoring in muscle physiology in 2001 and then began a Physiotherapy Degree at Melbourne University. Since starting at HCPC he has been involved in a variety of group exercise sessions, including Pilates, Tai chi and hydrotherapy, as well as being involved with the Western Jets Football Club as part of their medical team. Danny’s interests include playing guitar, golf, basketball and going to the beach. He has a keen interest in sports and exercise specific rehabilitation and is currently completing postgraduate studies in sports physiotherapy.
Michelle graduated from the University of South Australia in 1990, and has since completed a Graduate certificate in Physiotherapy. Michelle has extensive experience in private practice, having operated her own business in Adelaide before moving to New Zealand, and relocating to Melbourne in 2003. Michelle continues to enjoy playing and coaching basketball and spending time with her family.
In 2009 Kate completed her physiotherapy degree with honours at The University of Melbourne and then joined the HCPC team in early 2010. Kate has a keen interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and also utilizes Clinical Pilates in the prevention and treatment of injuries. As well as working at HCPC Kate is also involved with the Western Bulldogs Football team. Having grown up in Mansfield/Mt Buller winter for Kate involves skiing and snowboarding whilst summer is filled with running, road cycling and triathlons.
Mellany has been practising Podiatry since 1998 and started Hoppers Crossing Foot Clinic in 2000. She also has another clinic in Sandringham. Mellany’s main interest outside of work is callisthenics coaching, which takes up most of her spare time!
Steven grew up in the Werribee area before studying Podiatry at La Trobe University. He has worked at the centre since 2005. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and basketball.