Kseniya Vazayanska
Kseniya Vazayanska
Physiotherapist
Kseniya is a Doctor of Physiotherapy graduate from Melbourne University with a strong background in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning. She has previous experience working as a Sports Trainer with both NPL and State 1 League soccer teams in Melbourne, and enjoys working along the rehabilitation continuum from acute injury management to optimising performance. Previously Kseniya is working with Ashburton United Soccer Club as Club Physiotherapist. She also works in our Hospital settings and teaches students at Melbourne University keeping her current with modern techniques and practices.
She grew up in Vancouver, Canada where she worked in exercise rehabilitation, assisting individuals in their recovery following motor vehicle accidents. Kseniya believes in empowering patients through education and is fluent in Russian and French in addition to English.
Kseniya was a former competitive rhythmic gymnast, and still continues to train as a dancer. She also loves escaping the city for outdoor adventures such as hiking and camping. She has a passion of knee injuries as well as issues faced by dancers.
Matt Hopkinson
Matt Hopkinson
Physiotherapist
Matt has extensive experience working across Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy. Starting at the Alfred Hospital, he has worked both in Public and Private Healthcare facilities and Private Practices.
He is currently the Physiotherapist for the Melbourne Aces Baseball Club the 2019 Claxton Sheild Champions.
He has also been a Physiotherapist for Hawthorn Football Club and Waverley (Melbourne) Reds Baseball Club and was lucky enough to be involved in Premierships during his time with them.
Matt has also done research in conjunction with the AFL and AFLPA looking into the effect that a high level sporting career has on life, following retirement from the sport. This was the basis upon which the current ALF player welfare program was underpinned.
Working closely alongside leading specialists means Matt is up to date on current techniques for the treatment of injuries, and can provide access to premium healthcare options.
Matt has a passion for rehabilitation, and enjoys taking patients through the process of Prehabilitation, Post op recovery, and then ongoing Strength and Conditioning training programs to maximise recovery. Matt also utilises trigger point needling as part of his treatment techniques.
He is a certified TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Practitioner, and has also completed courses is ACSA Level 1 and OnBaseU. He is a member of the Baseball Health Professional Association.
Matt also offers high performance throwing programs using the Driveline Baseball Philosophy, strength and conditioning of the arm is performed as well as altering arm slot kinematics. This is particularly useful for elite arm rehabilitation as well as improving strength and velocity.
He is a keen cook, cyclist and football fanatic.
Sarah Forsyth
Sarah Forsyth
Physiotherapist
Sarah is a current Senior Physiotherapist at Balwyn Football Club and is undertaking her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. In addition to this, she undertakes part-time work for the AFL as a research consultant managing the soft-tissue injury registry.
She has previously worked at Monash Blues Football club and Kew Box Hill Premier Hockey Club. Sarah has gained valuable experience in the past from working at Geelong Football Club, and travelling as a Physio to numerous State and National Hockey tournaments.
Sarah also works with Cricket Australia and has travelled overseas and interstate for tournaments.
In her spare time, Sarah plays both premier hockey and cricket and is an avid skier. She is also a keen MCC Melbourne supporter and brunch enthusiast.
Ben Holland
Ben Holland
Senior Podiatrist
Ben has been a Podiatrist for 17 years working at an elite level for all sports. An ex AFL player, he understands the ever changing sports medicine world.
Specialising in lower limb injury treatment, biomechanical analysis and injury prevention. If you have heel pain, shin splints, achilles pain or need footwear assessment and/or orthotic prescription then Ben is your man.
Ben consults at GSSC on Monday Afternoons and Thursday mornings.
Nicholas Hansen
Nicholas Hansen
Remedial Massage
Over the course of his career, Nicholas has worked in multiple aspects of private practice and has treated clients from many different settings.
Nicholas is a passionate Remedial Therapist who has one focus which is helping clients with their concerns.
His journey began after an injury playing the game that he loves, as a former football (soccer) player of 17 years Nicholas has developed a huge interest in helping people through physical therapy.
Nicholas started his career as a Certified Massage therapist and focused mainly on relaxation treatments. Once he discovered the demand for a more therapeutic approach, he continued his studies by completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage. Since then, Nicholas has completed numerous additional courses in Remedial and Sport related modalities.
Nicholas has worked closely with physiotherapists for professional sporting clubs and associations, such as rugby league, NBA, A-League, Tennis Australia and more. Nicholas doesn’t just treat athletes though; he feels a need to help people with everyday aches and pain as well. Whether it be from working at your desk to physical labour, to a high sporting lifestyle or just relaxing your body and mind. Nicholas tailors each treatment to provide relief regardless of circumstance.
As a result of his sports background and experiences working as a Remedial Therapist, Nicholas has developed a great passion for and an understanding of what the body goes through and what it needs to be pain free, to relax, perform and recover.
Nicholas is currently focused on completing a Myotherapy qualification by mid-2023, at which time he plans to offer additional modalities including dry-needling, rehabilitation care, and exercise prescription.
Outside of helping his clients, Nicholas has a huge passion for, obviously football but loves spending time outdoors with mates and Rufus his miniature (not so miniature) Cavoodle.
Anna Boetto
Anna Boetto
Chinese Medicine Doctor
“I believe each person should afford themselves the opportunity to know what the available natural options are to improve health, wellbeing and prevent disease. My duty, my passion, is to deliver you these choices and help guide you to a healthier you.”
Anna is a qualified naturopathic practitioner with a Bachelor degree in Health Science. Through her practice, Anna aims to support, educate and empower you to restore health, vitality and balance; to live a more vibrant, energetic life.
Anna uses an evidence based holistic approach to restore your health, using nutritional medicine and western herbal medicine combined with diet and lifestyle advice. Together with a thorough understanding of the application of natural medicine, your health is cared for and guided by naturopathic principles, giving you new insights into your body’s function and underlying causes of your health concerns.
With Anna’s clinical and intuitive ability, an individual care strategy is tailored based on your needs and goals, affording you specific programs and solutions to manage and sustain your health.
Areas of special interest in treatment:
- Detoxification for optimal health, beauty, longevity & skin health
- Women’s health; Fertility, pregnancy and post-natal health; menstrual cycle.
- Stress and anxiety
- Weight loss
- Low energy and chronic fatigue
- Low mood and insomnia, headaches & migraine.
- Immune support, (colds, flu, infections)
- Digestive disturbances (IBS, IBD, constipation, and malabsorption).
Anna is dedicated to help individuals achieve their health goals and optimal level of wellness and works in conjunction with other health practitioners, for the safest and most effective practice.
“After your appointment, my hope is that you feel your health concerns are truly cared for and know that I will work hard with you to help you be well again. After a detailed health assessment and extra testing where required, I will put together a comprehensive treatment plan for you. Whether you have a serious health condition or you just don’t feel 100% and you’d like the support to feel healthy again, please take the opportunity to let me help you be your best. I believe it is your right to experience renewed energy, positive mood and a healthy body inside and out.”
Anna consults on Saturday Mornings at GSSC.
Hazel Joseph
Hazel Joseph
Office Manager / CSO
Linda Francavilla
Linda Francavilla
Reception
Linda joined the GSSC team as our full-time receptionist in February 2023!
She has extensive reception experience predominantly in law firms. Linda loves interacting with customers and with her colleagues.
Outside of work she enjoys staying active by running and participating in marathons for various charities. Her favourite sport to play is touch football. She also likes to travel and experience different cultures and cuisines.
Lily Hopkinson
Lily Hopkinson
Reception / Social Media
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Fashion Marketing at university, and hopes to work in event management and styling once she graduates. She loves music and arts, and does theatre in her spare time.
Lily is a very social person and loves the customer service elements of her job here at GSSC!