ABOUT US
At Como Physiotherapy Clinic, we are dedicated to providing you with the best quality of care at an affordable price. We pride ourselves in our personalized care by offering you a wide range of physiotherapy services that allow us to treat your individual needs.
Como Physiotherapy Clinic is conveniently located just 10 minutes south of Perth’s CBD. It has been a landmark in the South Perth region for over 25 years, originally owned and operated by Peter Rydings.
We continue to be a family operated and owned business, now run by Charlene Duncan and her husband Ben Gaff. Along with our well-trained staff and multidisciplinary team, we guarantee expert care through a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation program.
We offer same day appointments between 7.30am – 7.00pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am – 6.00pm Fridays and from 8.00am – 2pm on Saturdays. Home visits are available by appointment. Please feel free to contact us on (08) 9367 4966 with any queries.
OUR STAFF
REBECCA MCMAHON
(Physiotherapist):
Rebecca’s inspiration to become a Physiotherapist came from her career as a professional circus aerialist, performing acts such as contortion, silks, aerial ring and trapeze both nationally and internationally. Whilst growing her own local circus school and performance company, Rebecca completed her Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy at Curtin University graduating in 2010 with First Class Honors.
Rebecca’s areas of clinical interest include – physiotherapy for dancers, gymnasts, rehabilitation for gerontology and neurology patients and exercise rehabilitation. Rebecca also runs small group and individual Clinical Pilates classes for Como Physiotherapy and can tailor her exercise programs to suit patients with chronic spinal pain, scoliosis, hypermobility syndromes and neurological conditions as well as dancers and elite sports people.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) with First Class Honors
- Dance Medicine Australia – Clinical Pilates Equipment Level 1 & 2 Courses
- Level 1 Neuromuscular Dry Needling course
Current Associations:
- Member of the APA
- Director and Physiotherapist for Kinetica Circus Arts
- Clinical Pilates Instructor
Previous Associations & Achievements:
- Honors research project: Physiotherapy referral for Common Breast Cancer Surgery Sequelae.Royal Perth Hospital (Women’s Health)
- Physiotherapist at Osborne Park Hospital
- Recipient of the Curtin Academic Scholarship and member of the Vice Chancellors List
- Finalists for the 2008 Youth Awards
CASEY MELVILLE
(Physiotherapist):
Casey completed her Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy at Curtin University and joined the Como Physiotherapy team in 2013. Casey enjoys treating a range of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation, antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy (including treatment for mastitis and postnatal pilates) and cardiopulmonary/chest physiotherapy.
Casey currently runs our Pilates and balance classes and is available for individual and group hydrotherapy appointments.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Curtin University of Technology
- The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute Matwork Level 1 and Level 2
Associations & Achievements:
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Clinical Pilates Instructor
- Sports Trainer for the Richmond Tigers Football Club and for East Fremantle Football Club
ROBYN BAILEY
(Manager, Senior Physiotherapist):
Robyn Bailey has commenced practicing at Como Physiotherapy as a Senior Physiotherapist and Practice Manager. Her areas of special interest are Sports Medicine, and particularly adolescent sports injuries, dance injuries and musculoskeletal injuries of the spine and peripheral joints.
Robyn has a wide range of experience in all aspects of outpatient physiotherapy, but thoroughly enjoys treating challenging shoulders and workplace ergonomics.
Robyn has worked for over 25 years in Private Practice Physiotherapy, Management and Mentoring and has worked in both rural and city practices in the past. She has tutored undergraduate students at Curtin University, School of Physiotherapy in manipulative physiotherapy skills and prides herself on her voluntary physiotherapy positions at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006 and the ISAF World Sailing Championships in 2011.
Education:
- Graduated Curtin University – Awarded Sports Medicine
- Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy
- APA Level 1, 2 and Level 3 (AIS Canberra) Sports Physiotherapy Course
Current Associations:
- Current APA Member
- Member of Sports Physiotherapy Group
- Member of ED Network
- Ongoing Mentoring of Work Experience Students
Previous Associations & Achievements:
- WAFL Physiotherapist
- Aquinas PSA Football Physiotherapist 2014
- Senior Physiotherapist at Sydney Olympics Games in 2000
- Senior Physiotherapist at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006
- ISAF Sailing 2011
- Community Service Award 1994
FIONA KNOWLES
(Senior Physiotherapist):
Fiona is a senior physiotherapist with close to twenty years experience treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries. She graduated from La Trobe University (Melbourne) in 1995 with a passion for preventing, managing and treating cycling injuries. Her other areas of interest are post and pre-operative rehabilitation and hydrotherapy.
Fiona has a keen interest in keeping fit and active. She has been a competitive cyclist for 10 years and has represented NSW at State competitions.
Over the years Fiona has worked and travelled with sporting teams and has considerable knowledge in treating both acute and chronic sporting ailments.
Education:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) La Trobe University, Melbourne
- Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy
- Level 1 & 2 Mulligans Concept
- Lyn Watson (Level 1) Shoulder Course
- McKenzie Method of Patient Management – Part A & B
- Initial Mobilisation of the Nervous System
- Treating the Pelvic Instability Patient
- The Hip: Assessment, Treatment and Retraining Optimal Dynamic Function
Current Associations:
- Australian Sports Medicine Federation Member
Previous Associations & Achievements:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
- Experienced Cycling and Triathlete Physio
- Osteoporosis circuit instructor