Specialist Physiotherapy in Melbourne CBD
Our Melbourne City Baths Physiotherapy clinic is home to three Specialist Physiotherapists.
Specialist physios are practitioners that have achieved the highest qualification in the physiotherapy industry, and who’s accomplishments are recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Association when they are admitted into the Australian College of Physiotherapists as a Fellow and Specialist.
To learn more about physiotherapy qualifications and Specialisation, visit our Physiotherapist Qualifications page.
Specialist Physiotherapists at City Baths
Specialist Treatment at City Baths Physio
Michael Vadiveloo’s The Knee Clinic provides expert diagnosis and management of knee pain and injuries, including:
- Persistent and non-resolving kneecap pain
- Patients with Knee osteoarthritis seeking an alternative conservative strengthening option
- Pre and post-operative meniscal tears
- Difficult and slow ACL reconstruction rehabilitation
- Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
- Persistent and non-resolving Patellar tendinopathy
- Ligament tears and strains (PCL, ACL, MCL, LCL
- Patellar instability/dislocations
- Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Popliteal tendinopathy
- Fat pad impingement
- Osgood -Schlatters disease
Melbourne Dizziness Headache and Neck Pain Clinic
Founded and run by Dr. Alastair Flett, MDHNPC is Melbourne’s number one clinic for physiotherapy management of dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular disorders, as well as neck and jaw pain.
Conditions diagnosed and treated at the clinic include:
- Dizziness disorders, such as:
- BPPV
- Vestibular migraine
- Anxiety related dizziness
- Meniere’s disease
- Cervicogenic dizziness
- Post-traumatic/concussion-related dizziness
- Neck, shoulder and arm pain, including:
- Thoracic outlet syndrome and upper limb nerve injuries
- Chronic or unresolving neck pain
- Cervical fractures or disc injuries
- Jaw pain & TMJ related headaches
- Chronic headaches and migraines
Dr Alicia Rayner
After successfully completing the Specialisation pathway and being awarded the title of Specialist Physiotherapist in 2022, Alicia became one of only 13 Musculoskeletal Specialists in Victoria. She also holds a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy.
Alicia has experience working with both the general population, as well as elite athletes. Learn more about her clinical and sporting experience here.
Alicia’s physiotherapy expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of:
- Chronic lower back pain, thoracic pain, and neck pain.
- Whiplash
- Post-spinal surgery
- Rheumatological conditions
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)
- Nerve pain conditions, such as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Nerve injuries