About Us
Point Cook Physical
Our Mission
Helping you to move and feel better.
Our mission is to resolve your presenting complaint better than expected, to provide a specific diagnosis by identifying and treating the root cause. We want to do this so well that we become recognised as the best provider of musculoskeletal medicine in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We continually participate in professional development and education and work to create a positive working environment that benefits our team and patients.
“Our clinic offers a multi-faceted approach to your health, to ensure you get the treatment you need and not just the treatment you think you want.”
Director
Escape to the clinic
Where qualified medical care converges with the feeling you're escaping to be healed.
We do things differently at Point Cook Physical. We’re changing how a medical clinic can feel, how it smells, how it looks. Don’t get us wrong, we’re still ensuring we keep things clean and sterile – but they don’t feel and smell sterile. Getting your health on track should be a good feeling. It should be a treat. We want you to feel relaxed and welcome, and then we want to help you experience moving and feeling better. We want you to feel like coming to our clinic is a welcome escape, a place you come to heal.
Point Cook Physical
Meet the Team
William Stamas
Myotherapist & Remedial Massage Therapist
With a strong foundation in health and fitness, William Stamas brings extensive experience and expertise to his role as a Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist at Point Cook Physical.
He holds an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy from MIMT and qualifications in Remedial Massage and Personal Training.
He focuses on assessing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal pain, using techniques such as deep tissue massage, dry needling, cupping, and joint mobilisation to help improve movement and overall well-being.
William’s background in personal training allows him to approach myotherapy with a comprehensive understanding of body mechanics and functional movement.
His treatments are tailored to alleviate pain and promote long-term physical health and balance.
Ms Cherie Beahan
Dietitian
Ms Cherie Beahan is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who has worked in various settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities and community health.
As a dietitian, her focus is helping her clients achieve their dietary goals and improve their relationship with food. She works within their current eating and lifestyle patterns to provide individualised advice.
Cherie’s aspiration to become a dietitian stems from her desire to change attitudes toward food. In her opinion, “Modern culture creates a feeling of guilt around food and is often very restrictive. Food is more than just nourishment; it’s a celebration, a memory, and a way to unite people.”
Cherie is flexible in her approach to dietetics and will follow her clients’ lead in helping them make the changes that they are ready and willing to make to improve their health.
Dr Damien De Caneva
Osteopath
Damien De Caneva thrives on the variety that each patient has to offer. He treats all types of conditions – from heel pain to headaches – with a particular interest in helping correct chronic injuries. He believes the essence of preventing recurring injuries is to prescribe practical, sustainable activities. He has worked in Point Cook for over seven years and is a well-respected member of the community.
Damien graduated from Victoria University in 2004. He has worked in sporting clubs such as the Adelaide Crows, as a researcher in Charing Cross Hospital, London, has taught in China, and consulted in private practices in both the city and country Australia-wide.
Damien has worked as a supervising clinician for Osteopathic students at Victoria University and served as a PR representative for the Victorian state council of the Australian Osteopathic Association.
He has recently completed a year-long course in functional movement at the Gray Institute in Michigan, U.S.A. He is currently focused on providing an optimum patient experience, which he feels is lacking in a typical physical therapy consultation.
Dr Steve Resic
Osteopath
Steve Resic’s passion for health began after a series of sports injuries in his teen years. This led him to seek multiple physical therapists for a resolution to ongoing hamstring strains, ankle sprains and hip pain. After overcoming these injuries, it led to a career in helping people overcome their own injuries through the principles and techniques of Osteopathy.
Steve is an Osteopath who loves solving problems with a special interest in sports and injury rehabilitation. He believes everyone should be able to live and move pain free. When Steve isn’t working, you can find him at the gym, the beach, or your local skate park skateboarding.
Ms Tara Bedford
Physiotherapist
Tara Bedford has a passion for helping people in her local community to achieve their treatment and rehabilitation goals. She believes in empowering her clients in their recovery journey by providing them with a supportive environment and a person-centered approach to give them the best opportunity to achieve their desired goals. Tara treats clients holistically and incorporates a combination of treatment modalities, including manual therapy, exercise, and education, to ensure positive outcomes for her clients. Tara has a keen interest in treating spine and sports related lower limb injuries, and orthopaedic conditions, through rehabilitation and prevention strategies. She has a particular interest in lower back pain.
Tara graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has clinical experience in a wide variety of physiotherapy services. Tara realised her passion was treating musculoskeletal related injuries and going through the rehabilitation journey with her clients.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys keeping active by playing basketball, riding, hiking, and going to the gym. Tara loves spending time with her two dogs, taking them to the beach for a swim or to the park for a play.
Anna Lawley
Physiotherapist
Anna holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and is skilled in rehabilitating ankle, back, and knee injuries, with extensive expertise in treating sports-related injuries.
With a strong background in sports physiotherapy, Anna has had the privilege of working with elite athletes, serving as a trainer for the Brisbane Lions AFL, Williamstown VFL, and Morningside QAFL teams.
Throughout her career, Anna has developed a deep passion for exercise-based rehabilitation. She helps individuals recover from injury while enhancing their overall physical performance.
She is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring effective recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Outside of her professional life, Anna leads an active lifestyle, enjoying activities such as netball, running, gym workouts, and travelling. She also values time spent at the beach, which perfectly balances her busy and fulfilling career.
Mr Taylor Cobby
Podiatrist
Taylor is an experienced Podiatrist and has been with the Point Cook Physical team since day one. He is welcoming and helpful and always tries to get to know his patients and their goals.
He treats various foot-related concerns and injuries, working with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Taylor uses different treatment techniques for every patient. He uses gait analysis to assess how the body moves and to precisely diagnose conditions in the feet and lower limbs that cause pain or affect the ability to walk.
He is trained and qualified in using pro-lo therapy, a series of needles that can assist in the healing process. Taylor frequently uses this type of therapy for bursitis issues, especially in the toe knuckle and ligament and plantar fascia tears.
Taylor is exceptionally skilled in treating ingrown toenails. He treats partial and whole ingrown toenails and has experience using various treatment techniques to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
In his time away from the clinic, Taylor is busy with a young, active family. He enjoys all sports, particularly AFL, where he assists in coaching his son’s team and also playing when he can.
Ms Emma O’Boyle
Remedial Massage Therapist
With a degree in Health Science and a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Emma is a highly skilled Massage Therapist. She has been with the Point Cook Physical team for over three years and works closely with our other practitioners to provide exceptional results for our patients.
Emma applies different techniques depending on her patient’s needs. She is certified in dry needling and often uses this technique to ease neck and shoulder tension or TMJ pain. Fascia tension – which feels like deep, aching pain or a muscle knot, can be relieved with her cupping therapy.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is another technique in which Emma is certified. This massage-based therapy can be beneficial for breaking down scar tissue. Lymphatic draining can also prevent scarring, but Emma mainly uses this technique for patients with oedema or swelling.
Clients of all ages see Emma for massage. From teenagers to the elderly, everyone can benefit from massage therapy, and Emma will spend time getting to know you and what you require. Postural tension and pain, headache, jaw pain, sports massage and more, Emma is skilled in identifying the particular source of the pain and providing therapy that can provide immediate relief.
Emma shares her time between Point Cook Physical and the Richmond Tigers AFL Club. At the Tigers club, she is an integral member of the massage therapy team, working with the players during training sessions or on game day to help them be in peak physical form.
With a cheerful personality, and a dedication to her clients, Emma always puts in 100% to anything she does. She has obtained a black belt in taekwondo and is pursuing her master’s degree, with her adorable cavalier pup, Teddy, by her side.
Dr Luke Reid
Osteopath
Luke will always greet you with a big smile. He has a very sharp sense of humour and a particular way of making his patients feel at ease from the first minute you meet him.
Luke has worked in private practice within the Point Cook area for over six years and is a trusted practitioner for all musculoskeletal injuries and complaints.
He has studied at the Gray Institute in the United States and has completed the GIFT program, as well as CAFS, a certification in Applied Functional Science. Luke now specialises in assessing and treating the body based on how it moves and applies the principles of functional biomechanics to develop custom assessment, treatment and training programs for his patients.
Additionally, Luke has completed considerable research into the causes, rehabilitation and prevention of ACL injuries and is working towards his PhD in this area.
Luke has a keen interest in using video analysis to examine the movement of joints within the body, which can significantly assist with sports performance and injury prevention. This unique analysis can also assist in assessing, diagnosing, and treating difficult or complex conditions.
He is currently an Assistant Coach at the Yarraville Cricket Club and a player in their men’s 1st XI team. Along with cricket, Luke has a passion for Formula 1 Racing and spending time with his beloved cavalier dog, Hugo, who often comes to the clinic for a visit.
Ms Shruti Gupta
Psychologist
Shruti Gupta is a registered psychologist with experience in both public and private settings. She has been working in the field of mental health with diverse populations. Some examples of presenting issues that she has worked with include working with people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis), abuse, grief and loss, stress, relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance misuse and addictions
She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and guides clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. She creates the space to safely process, without judgement, and nurtures the courage to be imperfect. Shruti can speak fluent Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Shruti works with adults, as well as adolescents, aged 12 years plus. She is also a worksafe registered practitioner who has extensive experience working with workcover clients.
Dr Anna Kelly
Acupuncturist
Anna is a trusted health professional with a broad range of experience in Acupuncture. She graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and completed her Clinical Internship (Certificate of Advanced Clinical Practice) at Shandong University Hospital in Jinan Province, China. Anna has also completed Cert. 4 in Massage Therapy.
Anna has been a part of the Point Cook Physical team for over four years. Her warm and inviting personality puts her patients at ease, and for those initially afraid of needles, she will immediately make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Anna takes the time to get to know you and your health goals. She treats a wide range of patients, from teenagers to the elderly, and tailors her treatment sessions to each individual.
Anna treats her patients using a variety of treatment methods. There is always an element of Acupuncture (needling); however, cupping and massage are also widely used. Gua Sha is another treatment method Anna often uses. This scraping or spooning technique is used to aid blood flow and treat some long-term conditions and acute musculoskeletal concerns.
Anna has a particular interest in chronic health conditions and multisystem dysfunction. She is dedicated to assisting patients with complex issues and provides excellent treatment options as part of a broader healthcare team.
Anna has a busy life outside work, juggling a young family and all their activities. She is an avid Geelong Cats fan, enjoys taking her family to the football, and loves it more when they win!
Dr Tina Hoang
Osteopath
Tina is an Osteopath committed to making a positive difference in everyone’s lives. Her tailored treatment of each individual focuses on the person and not the disease.
Her treatments may include soft tissue massage techniques, joint articulations, mobilisations, dry needling with or without electrotherapy, cupping, and stretching. Tina believes movement is a key component of keeping our bodies healthy and happy, so you may find her trying to give out rehabilitation exercises as homework for her patients!
As an aunty to four kids, Tina has developed an interest in treating pregnancy-related conditions and women’s health-related conditions.
Outside of osteopathy, Tina enjoys trying new local restaurants, spending time with her family and loved ones, going to the gym, figuring out how to use the machines, and watching the latest Korean drama at home.
Ms Patty Navarro
Psychologist
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Patty is a registered clinical psychologist, and has been providing counselling services for over ten years. She has experience in providing clinical assessment for adults and treatment to individuals and groups.
Her therapeutic style incorporated in her sessions varies according to client factors including presentation, personality style, and client preference. She is experienced in utilising evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural and Behavioural interventions, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education and Schema Therapy.
Ms Melanie Yargi
Psychologist
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Melanie Yargi is a Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She has experience working with adults experiencing a broad range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, as well as self-esteem problems and relationship issues.
Melanie also has specialist training and experience in assessing and treating Eating Disorders in adults.
Melanie has received formal training and possesses experience in providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
She adopts a client-centred approach and enjoys establishing a collaborative working relationship with her clients, developing strategies to overcome personal barriers, and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
Admin Team
Administration
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Meet our team of administrative wonders: Dianne, Practice Manager, and Melissa, Practice Coordinator. They both have a knack for keeping things running smoothly and have been supporting the practitioners and patients of Point Cook Physical since the dawn of time—well, at least seven years ago!
But wait, there’s more! Our fabulous receptionists, Kim and Emma, also an Osteopathy student, join them. Together, they form our five-star admin team, always ready and eager to tackle any question or concern you throw their way.
Whether you need information on Medicare rebates, assistance with navigating Workcover, TAC, or DVA claims, or simply want to know which service or practitioner is right for you, our team is always within reach. You can contact them via phone, email or our online chat feature. And rest assured, there are no bots here-just a dedicated team of real, live humans ready to assist you.
Dr Georgia Smith
Osteopath
Georgia is currently on a maternity leave. You may call us to check the availability of our practitioners. Thank you for understanding.
Georgia is currently on maternity leave.
While she’s away, we’re pleased to let you know that Osteopath Tina will be available to continue your care, ensuring you remain in great hands.
To book your appointment with Tina, please click here.
Our Administrators
Meet our team of administrative wonders: Dianne, Practice Manager, and Melissa, Practice Coordinator. They both have a knack for keeping things running smoothly and have been supporting the practitioners and patients of Point Cook Physical since the dawn of time—well, at least seven years ago!
But wait, there’s more! Our fabulous receptionists, Kim and Emma, also an Osteopathy student, join them. Together, they form our five-star admin team, always ready and eager to tackle any question or concern you throw their way.
Whether you need information on Medicare rebates, assistance with navigating Workcover, TAC, or DVA claims, or simply want to know which service or practitioner is right for you, our team is always within reach. You can contact them via phone, email or our online chat feature. And rest assured, there are no bots here-just a dedicated team of real, live humans ready to assist you.