Altona North Practitioners

Dean is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, particularly injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. He enjoys working with clients from all walks of life—whether it’s helping someone manage everyday aches or supporting athletes in reaching their peak. Dean values the small wins that lead to big progress and is passionate about creating inclusive spaces in sport and healthcare.

Dean holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, giving him a strong foundation in human movement and evidence-based care. He is also an accredited strength and conditioning coach who believes in mastering the basics to a high standard.Dean has worked with athletes from grassroots to elite levels at Rowville Sports Academy and ACE Performance, designing tailored training programs aligned with individual goals. His experience spans AFL, basketball, tennis, and soccer, and has spent three years as a sports trainer with the St Kilda VFL. A competitive footballer himself for over six years, Dean has also completed the Hyrox Men’s Pro event and the Great Ocean Road Marathon, giving him a deep understanding of athletic demands and mindset.

Outside the sports arena, Dean has worked across hospital and community settings
throughout his placements, managing a broad range of conditions including geriatric,
cardiorespiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal cases. He takes pride in making his clients feel heard and tailoring treatment to what matters most to them.
Dean is known for his friendly, approachable style and his ability to build strong, supportive relationships with clients. He believes in empowering people to return to the activities they love and achieve lasting results through genuine care.

Raised in Melbourne’s West, Dean is passionate about giving back to the community that shaped him. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him playing Division 1 football for the Yarraville Eagles or strolling through the local markets.

Iris discovered her passion for physiotherapy through her love of sport and a genuine desire to support family and friends during their recovery journeys. She has long been inspired by the meaningful role physiotherapists play in improving health, function, and overall well being. A particularly memorable moment in her career so far was assisting a spinal cord injury patient to take their first steps in hospital – an experience that reinforced her commitment to the profession.

With a particular interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, Iris is dedicated to preventing injuries, guiding effective rehabilitation, and enhancing physical performance. She enjoys supporting clients of all age groups, tailoring her approach to meet individual needs – whether that involves alleviating everyday discomfort or helping athletes perform at their best. Iris adopts a holistic, client-centred approach, integrating hands-on therapy, tailored exercise programs, and education to empower clients to restore function, reach their goals, and confidently return to the activities they love.

Iris graduated from Monash University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree, following a Bachelor of Health Sciences at La Trobe University. She has experience caring for clients from paediatrics through to geriatrics, addressing neurological, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal conditions. During her studies, she gained valuable experience as a physiotherapy assistant with Altona Magic SC Senior Men’s NPL team for 2 years and later as a physiotherapist with Port Melbourne SC and Melbourne Knights FC Senior Men’s NPL teams.

Outside of the clinic, Iris enjoys staying active, supporting her favourite soccer team, Liverpool FC, exploring the outdoors, camping, and spending quality time with family or friends.

Lachlan treats a wide range of conditions including temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), vestibular presentations, patellofemoral pain syndrome and chronic low back pain. He has a particular interest in working with runners, sports performance and older adults, drawing on manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation and joint mobilisation to help each patient reach their goals.

Lachlan holds a combined Bachelor of Applied Movement Science and Master of Physiotherapy, graduating in 2025.

Lachlan was drawn to physiotherapy through his own passion for exercise and rehabilitation, and enjoys building relationships with patients as he supports them through their recovery journey. He takes a relaxed, evidence-based approach, helping patients understand their condition while working towards practical, meaningful goals.

Outside the clinic, Lachlan has a strong interest in strength training and sport, particularly soccer, and enjoys applying an exercise-based approach to his own training and recovery.

Lachlan works at both Symmetry Physiotherapy Altona Meadows and Altona North.

With 20 years of clinical experience working in physiotherapy private practices in New Zealand and Australia, Aaron has a broad knowledge in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, however he has a particular interest in the management of lower limb and running related injuries. Throughout his career Aaron has had the pleasure of working with several Soccer, Rugby Union and Rugby League clubs, as well as professional and amateur athletes across a range of sports.

Aaron uses an individually tailored combination of soft tissue and manual therapy, dry needling and exercise prescription to assist his clients reaching their health and fitness goals and recognises and appreciates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in restoring, improving and maintaining one’s general well-being.

Outside of work Aaron is a keen ultra marathon runner and mountain biker, and enjoys good food and music. His weekends are otherwise filled supporting and nurturing the sporting and musical endeavours of his two young daughters.