Peter Terry
Physiotherapist & Owner
My passion in physiotherapy is understanding a client's needs and using manual, exercise, and complementary therapy services to optimise health outcomes and provide relief from pain and disability.
I specialise in spinal pain, sports physiotherapy, and post-operative rehabilitation.
My career began after graduation in 1985 from the Lincoln Institute in Melbourne some 30 years ago, with post-graduate specialisation in Manipulative Therapy (1991). I have worked many years in public hospitals and ran the outpatient’s department at The Hammersmith Hospital as a Superintendent Physiotherapist in London for 3 years.I moved to private practice in 1994 and have worked in many excellent clinics in England and Melbourne, before arriving in Drysdale.
We look forward to meeting and caring for you.
Felicity James
Practice Manager
As Practice Manager at Drysdale Physiotherapy & Health Group for the past fifteen years, my priority has always been the fostering and development of an authentic, respectful and welcoming relationship between our reception staff and our patients. It is important that patients feel comfortable and valued as they engage in the range of allied health services available at our clinic.
My career in administration, policy development, and project management within State Governments has equipped me with an extensive range of skills on which to draw in serving the Bellarine community.
Our reception staff welcomes you to our happy clinic.
Simon Seignior
Physiotherapist
Simon is originally from the Bellarine Peninsula and completed a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) at Deakin University before pursuing a career in Physiotherapy. He completed a Master of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2006 at The University of Southampton, UK. Simon worked in public hospitals within Portsmouth Primary Care Trust UK for 3 years before returning to Australia where he joined Drysdale Physiotherapy & Health Group in 2010.
Simon aims to deliver quality healthcare through a variety of interventions including manual therapy, exercise therapy and education, tailored specifically to suit the needs of the client in assisting them to manage their pain or musculoskeletal condition.
Matthew Payton
Podiatrist
Matthew is a podiatrist with over 15 years of experience, holding graduate degree qualifications in both podiatry and human movement sciences. Matthew is adept in all aspects of podiatry and holds a particular interest in peripheral biomechanics and linked pathology.
Matthew’s treatment philosophy focuses on optimizing functional capacity within the existing anatomical framework and limitations. Matthew, a recreational surfer and mountain biker, has a history as an elite junior athlete and AFL boundary umpire. His personal activity history compliments his professional philosophies and continues to influence his management recommendations.
Matt provides podiatry services, including foot care, orthotic management, wound dressing, diabetes care, footwear prescription, and foot and lower limb injury management.
Jenny Layton
Acupuncturist
As a registered acupuncturist since 2001, I combine my training in the theories of traditional Chinese medicine dating back thousands of years, with the latest research into the biomedical effects of acupuncture. I am to balance and strengthen one’s physical and emotional health. I hold Bachelor’s degree in Science and Health Science (Acupuncture), and a Master’s by Research in Complementary Medicine (2018).
Acupuncture can assist with pain relief, hormone balance, deeper sleep, efficient digestion, and steadier emotions. The idea of change is central to Chinese philosophy, and many people find that acupuncture allows them to make changes in their lives more easily, as their stagnant ‘qi’ (vital energy) begins to flow freely again.
My approach is to provide gentle acupuncture, in a supportive environment, where the client seeking treatment is always central to the process. Receiving acupuncture is surprisingly relaxing, as the nervous system rebalances, and tension dissolves.
Gabrielle McMahon
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle, developing my interest in helping others reach their health and rehabilitation goals after a complicated knee injury requiring lots of physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation.
From there I went on to complete my Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science Degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Ballarat.
Since graduating I have been working in the Bellarine area as an Exercise Physiologist, primarily working with the older population to achieve their goals. I enjoy working with people, assisting them to achieve their goals, whether that be, completing housework, playing with grandkids, recovering from surgery, returning to work, or sport through exercise therapy.
I believe in the expression that “Exercise is Medicine” and with guidance can be extremely beneficial towards achieving a healthy lifestyle.
Monique MacLeod
Pilates Instructor
My passion for health promotion and Pilates instruction has been informed by my professional background in critical care nursing, medical and nursing education, and exercise instruction.
The following health concepts are integrated in my Pilates teaching:
- It is easier to prevent than treat an injury or disease.
- Being of ‘advanced age’ is not synonymous with being frail. Healthy aging is achievable.
- It is never too late to start an exercise program that is appropriate to an one’s abilities.
- Exercise should be enjoyable.
Muscular strength, flexibility, balance, good breathing technique, and maintenance of good posture, through movement, are a focus of my classes. There is also a strong social element. The benefits of laughter and encouragement whilst exercising are undeniable.
Speaking of encouragement…I once encouraged someone, who is afraid of heights, to jump out of a plane, with me, at 15,000 feet. He still says it's one of the most exhilarating things he has ever done, though he does not feel the need to ever do it again!
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