Zak graduated from La Trobe University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Anatomy and Physiology, before completing his Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University in 2024. He joined the team at Hoppers Physio in August 2024 and has since continued to develop his clinical knowledge and expertise through experience and ongoing professional development.
Zak has a strong passion for musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, with a comprehensive approach to assessing and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
With a strong background in competitive sport, Zak understands the physical demands of training, competition and everyday life. He is also the physiotherapist for the Western Jets Football Club, an elite junior AFL development program, where he plays an active role in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sporting injuries.
Zak is committed to delivering evidence-based, individualised rehabilitation that goes beyond simply addressing pain and injury, with a focus on restoring strength, improving function and building long-term physical resilience. He enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels, helping them achieve their goals and return to the activities they enjoy.
Outside the clinic, Zak enjoys playing football, spending time at the gym, heading to the snow for some snowboarding and keeping active with his Groodle puppy.
Special Interests
- Knee Injuries – Acute, Sporting and Chronic Conditions
- Athletic and Adolescent Lower Back Pain
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
Qualifications
- BHSc – Bachelor of Health Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology)
- MPhysio – Master of Physiotherapy
