The Physiotherapists at Sorrento Physiotherapy are highly qualified and experienced with both undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications.

Graham Reid

Dip Physio., Post-Grad Dip Sports Physio., APAM

Graham graduated in Physiotherapy in 1972 at Lincoln Institute. He completed a post-graduate diploma in Sports Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 1991. He gained qualifications in WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation in 1997.

Graham started the Bundoora Physiotherapy clinic in 1973, Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic in 1980, and was the Physiotherapy Director of the Diamond Valley Sports Medicine Centre from 1994.

Graham has over 40 years clinical experience in areas of injury management and recovery including elite sporting team injury management and occupational rehabilitation. He has extensive experience in physical rehabilitation as well as acute injuries.

In 2000, Graham was awarded The Australian Sports Medal for his services to sport.

He has had a number of appointments as Physiotherapist to elite sporting teams including:

• Hawthorn Football Club - Senior Physiotherapist (1973 - 1981)
• Victorian Senior Men’s Hockey Team - Physiotherapist (1977-2000)
• Australian Men’s Hockey team (Kookaburras) Physiotherapist (1981 - 2000)
• Consultant Physiotherapist Victorian Institute of Sport (1989-2000)
• Australian Women’s Hockey team (Hockeyroos) Physiotherapist (1985 - 1987)
• Australian Synchronised Swimming Team Physiotherapist (1993 - 1996) 
• Member Science and Medical Commission Australian Synchronised Swimming Association (1993 - 1996)
• Member Science and Medical Commission Australian Fencing Federation (1994 - 1996)
• Coordinator, Medical & Injury Management Services Australian Hockey Association (1996 - 2000)
• Australian Olympic Games Team, Appointed Physiotherapist - Sydney (2000), Atlanta (1996), Barcelona (1992), Seoul (1988), Los Angeles (1984)
• Australian Commonwealth Games Team
• Physiotherapist, Kuala Lumpur - 1998
• Consultant Physiotherapist to the United States Olympic Women’s Hockey program 2011 -2012


 

Robert Hanna

B.SC (Medical), B.APP SC (Physio), Grad.Dip, (Ergonomics), APAM

Rob studied at the University of Melbourne. He holds a Batchelor of Science (Medical), Batchelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics.

He graduated in Physiotherapy in 1979 and has worked in private practice since 1983.

He has operated several physiotherapy clinics over the past 35 years.

He has extensive clinical experience in injury management, treatment and recovery including sporting team injury management, physical rehabilitation and occupational rehabilitation.

Rob has been involved as a physiotherapist at the elite sports level with a number of AFL clubs, VAFA clubs, the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals), and travelling as a personal Consultant to Torvill and Dean and the Russian Allstars.

Rob has a special interest in biomechanics and work efficiencies. He is an Ergonomist with 30 years’ experience in the ergonomics field and over 35 years in the field of clinical treatment and management as an occupational and industrial physiotherapist.

He has held appointments as Physiotherapist to elite sporting teams including:

  • Geelong Football Club - AFL Head Physiotherapist (1979)

  • Preston Football Club - VFA Head Physiotherapist (1982)

  • Carlton Football Club - Senior Physiotherapist (1983-1986)

  • Melbourne Football Club - AFL Physiotherapist (1987)

  • Adelaide Football Club - AFL Physiotherapist (1991-2004)

  • Michael Edgeley Entertainment, Torvill and Dean, Russian Allstars - Physiotherapist

  • ATP- Association Tennis Professionals - Physiotherapist (1987-1994)

  • Australian Open Tennis Tournament - Physiotherapist (1981-1993)

  • The University of Melbourne Football Club - University Blacks - Head Physiotherapist (1996-2017)

 

Fiona Wilson

B.Sc (Physio), B.App Sci. (Human Movement) APAM

Fiona has over 20 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions.

She has qualifications in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Pilates.

She has worked throughout Australia in both the public and private sectors. 

Fiona brings with her a wealth of experience in managing a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions, from sports injuries to chronic pain combining her expertise in physiotherapy and clinical pilates to deliver comprehensive care plans tailored to each individual's needs. 

Her experience underpins her treatment in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education, delivering comprehensive care that not only relieves symptoms but also equips patients with the knowledge to prevent future injuries. 

Fiona provides hands-on therapy services, including but not limited to deep and soft tissue massage, myofascial release, dry needling and joint mobilisation.

Based on your assessment, Fiona prescribes specific exercises to help you regain strength, flexibility, and balance. These exercises will be tailored to your current abilities and progressively adjusted as you improve.  

 

Vincent Condello

B.APP SC (Physio.), APAM

Vincent graduated in Physiotherapy in 1981 from Lincoln Institute.

Following graduation, he worked in general hospital settings for 2 years before establishing his Private practice in Frankston.

Vincent joined Sorrento Physiotherapy in 2022 undertaking home visits encompassing post-operative orthopedic surgical patients- rehab in the home, as well as musculoskeletal conditions and general medical conditions post-hospitalization. In this setting, he sees patients in their own residence, retirement village or aged care facility throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

Vincent employs a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription to facilitate prompt and optimal recovery.

He works in this domiciliary environment providing benefits of:

  • Added comfort

  • Progress due to comforts of the home

  • Highly personalized care

  • Eliminates obstacles

  • Safer for high-risk individuals

  • Convenient and time efficient

Away from the practice environment, Vincent is a keen tennis player.