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.
“Our clinic offers a multi-faceted approach to your health, to ensure you get the treatment you need.”
Director
Meet the Team
Dr Natasa Vidakovic
Osteopath
Natasa Vidakovic has completed extensive training in osteopathy, earning both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University. She brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach to patient care. Her passion is about helping people recover from injury and move with confidence, combining hands-on treatment with education and personalised rehab to achieve long-term results.
With a keen interest in exercise prescription and functional movement, Natasa is currently undertaking further training in Pilates. She loves incorporating targeted, movement-based strategies into her treatments to support strength, mobility, and injury prevention.
Her clinical interests include desk-related neck and shoulder tension, headaches, and women’s health. Natasa takes an active and holistic approach to her patient care — blending soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, and manual therapy techniques to tailor care to each individual.
Natasa is qualified in Dry Needling and finds that this technique can be very effective for muscular pain and tightness, particularly for conditions such as headaches, neck or back pain, sports injuries, and general muscle stiffness. Dry needling can assist with releasing muscle tension, reducing inflammation and pain, and improving blood flow and healing.
When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find Natasa on a Pilates mat, soaking up the sunshine with her cavoodle Lola, or sampling sweet treats at one of Melbourne’s many cafés.
Dr Jack Gatt
Osteopath
Jack Gatt holds a Bachelor of Biomedicine and Exercise Science, as well as a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University. His broad academic background allows him to blend medical knowledge, exercise science, and osteopathic principles into a well-rounded approach to patient care.
Jack takes a supportive and patient-focused approach, aiming to help people recover from injury, reduce pain, and move with confidence. He is passionate about empowering his patients to take an active role in their recovery, ensuring they understand their condition and the steps needed to achieve long-term results.
With a strong background in exercise science and rehabilitation, Jack enjoys incorporating active recovery and movement-based strategies into treatment. He combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with education and tailored exercise programs, helping patients not only recover but also build resilience against future injuries.
Jack is also qualified in Dry Needling and Cupping, which he finds particularly effective in relieving muscular pain, tension, and stiffness. He commonly applies these techniques for headaches, back and neck pain, and sports-related injuries, tailoring his approach to each patient’s needs.
His clinical interests include the management of low back pain, sporting injuries, and functional rehabilitation. Jack has a special interest in working with athletes, helping them return to play safely and perform at their best, but he equally enjoys supporting everyday patients to stay active and pain-free.
Outside the clinic, Jack enjoys playing football, staying active, and spending quality time with family and friends. He believes in practising what he preaches, maintaining an active lifestyle that reflects the values he encourages in his patients.
Ms Anna Lawley
Physiotherapist
Anna Lawley is a highly skilled physiotherapist. She completed her Physiotherapy degree in Melbourne but is originally from Queensland. She has extensive expertise in treating patients of all ages, from children to the elderly.
Anna is particularly interested in Women’s Health and providing physiotherapy care throughout all stages of pregnancy, including postpartum recovery. Her deep understanding of musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy allows her to provide tailored and effective treatment for a range of concerns.
With a strong background in managing acute and chronic back pain, Anna takes a holistic approach to patient care. Her sessions integrate hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. She also incorporates cupping techniques to alleviate general muscle soreness, massage, soft tissue therapy, and joint mobilisation to help patients relieve pain and return to their daily activities.
Anna is passionate about Sports Physiotherapy and has worked with athletes across various disciplines, including AFL, netball, tennis, soccer, and cricket. She has previously worked with the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and is the Sports Physiotherapist for the Williamstown VFL and Darley BFNL Clubs.
As a former state-level netball player, Anna brings firsthand knowledge of high-performance sports and injury management. She is experienced in managing acute sports injuries, with a strong focus on lower-body injuries such as hamstring, quadriceps, and calf strains, as well as knee and ankle sprains, tears, and fractures.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys staying active through gym training and running. She also loves spending time with her Border Collie, Alfie, and has a passion for travel. After an inspiring trip to Japan, she recently developed a deep appreciation for Japanese culture.
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.
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.
Mr Taylor Cobby
Podiatrist
Taylor Cobby 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 prolotherapy, 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 plays when he can.
Ms Emma O’Boyle
Remedial Massage Therapist
With a degree in Health Science and a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Emma O’Boyle 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 Reid 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.
Dr Tina Hoang
Osteopath
Tina Hoang 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 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 Kelly 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!
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.
Ms Patty Navarro
Psychologist
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Patty Navarro is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience providing clinical assessments, counselling, and psychological treatment to adults.
Patty is known for her flexible, collaborative, and client-centred approach. She tailors therapy to suit each client’s unique presentation, personality, and preferences.
Her therapeutic work is grounded in a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Interventions, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Schema Therapy.
Over the past year, Patty has undertaken advanced trauma training in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) — a neurobiologically informed treatment developed by psychiatrist Dr. Frank Corrigan. She has completed both Level 1 and Level 2 training and has found DBR to be a transformative approach to trauma recovery. Patty has applied this modality extensively in her work and describes it as a game changer for treating deep-rooted trauma. (Please note that DBR sessions cannot be covered by Medicare).
Most recently, she completed a three-day advanced workshop on Alexander Technique Interweaves, developed by Martin Warner, which complements DBR and further enriches her trauma-informed practice.
Patty is available for both face-to-face therapy sessions and telehealth.
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
currently on a maternity leave
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 Osteopaths Natasa and Tina will be available to continue your care, ensuring you remain in great hands.
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Treatment in a space designed for recovery and renewal.
At Point Cook Physical, we do things a little differently. We’re imagining what a medical clinic can be – how it looks, how it feels, even how it smells. Of course, we maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and care, but without the cold, clinic atmosphere. Getting your health on track should feel good – like a treat, not a chore.
That’s why we’ve created a space that’s welcoming, calming and restorative. From the moment you walk in, we want you to feel relaxed, cared for and ready to move and feel better. Think of it as a refreshing escape – a place designed for your healing.