All of our Ascot Vale practitioners are highly trained and experienced in the assessment and management of all types of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

We welcome all clients from our communities, including but not limited to Private (including with Private health insurance), Sporting, Workcover, TAC, Medicare (EPC) and NDIS.

Symmetry Physiotherapy Stephen Gosling
Stephen Gosling
Physiotherapy

Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2007. He spent 2 years in private practice in Gippsland before commencing at our Taylors Lakes practice in 2010.

Stephen has a strong interest in sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions and has worked for Gippsland Power Football Club (U18 TAC Cup), and spent 4 years with the Werribee Football Club in the VFL. He enjoys managing athletes of all levels and has had experience from the North Melbourne Kangaroos (AFL) to local community sporting teams of all codes.

Stephen has a special interest in the rehabilitation of acute and chronic conditions and post-surgical injuries. Other interests include lower limb biomechanics, exercise prescription and dry needling. He has completed further training to more effectively manage the complicated rehabilitation of Workcover and TAC clients.

Stephen’s interest in Physiotherapy came from a sporting background where he played TAC and State football. He still currently plays football and enjoys spending time at the beach and going for runs or keeping fit at the gym.

Natalie Mikic Symmetry Physiotherapy
Natalie Mikic
Physiotherapist

Natalie is passionate about forming strong relationships and working with her clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Natalie achieves this through exercise rehabilitation, education, and manual therapy to help clients live active and pain free lives.

Natalie’s passion for physiotherapy began through her journey of being a competitive dancer and enduring multiple injuries. At the age of 15, Natalie suffered a hip injury requiring surgery and it was during her rehabilitation that she realised she wanted to help others return to the things they enjoy doing. Natalie is committed in helping dancers return to dancing post injury through utilising a graded return to class and performance and ensuring they are also strong enough to prevent future injury. As a dance teacher in multiple genres, she has an intricate knowledge of the techniques and its demands. She had the privilege to dance overseas at Universal Studios and Disneyland, and has completed a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Dance, graduating with Honours First Class.

Natalie has completed a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice and a Bachelor of Exercise Science at La Trobe University. She has gained invaluable experiences in various hospital settings and developed a further interest for post-surgical rehabilitation and working with all ages across the lifespan. Natalie was also fortunate enough to undertake a placement with The Australian Ballet where she was exposed to the strength and conditioning management of professional dancers.

Symmetry Physio has assisted Natalie return to sport and everyday activities post injury, and she hopes to be able to provide the expectational and individualised care to her clients just like many Symmetry practitioners have provided to her over the years.

In Natalie’s spare time she enjoys staying active through taking dance and Pilates classes, and chasing waterfalls. Natalie also enjoys watching musicals and owns three beautiful Samoyed show dogs, her ‘fur babies’; ask her nicely and she’ll show you a photo!

Melvin Ram Symmetry Physiotherapy Ascot Vale Team
Melvin Ram
Physiotherapy

Melvin has a particular interest in injuries sustained to the lower limbs, particularly knee injuries, as well as post-surgical conditions. He also shares a passion for musculoskeletal injuries sustained within a sporting population, strength and conditioning, ACL rehabilitation and health promotion.

Melvin graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in 2023, on the back of a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Applied Science. He has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Health promotion, with a particular interest in playing a role in reducing health inequities both within a community and organisation level, as well as at policy level.

Melvin recently completed his Australian Strength and Conditioning (ASCA) Level 1
Accreditation to be a Strength and Conditioning coach to supplement his knowledge and exercise prescription skills for active individuals and athletes. Melvin has also worked with VFL club Port Melbourne as a sports trainer which helped pique his interest in acute injury management, as well as strength and conditioning and athletic performance.

Melvin’s inner passion for physiotherapy began after undergoing three ACL reconstructions himself, as well as sustaining an LCL injury and lower limb nerve injury. Extensive rehabilitation was required for these injuries where he obtained a unique perspective on the receiving end of physiotherapy and the impact it can make on one’s life. Through rehabilitation, he was able to supersede the goals and expectations of the orthopaedic surgeons and this sparked his interest in complex injuries.

Outside of work, Melvin enjoys keeping active in the gym and has a passion for cars.

Sam Younghusband Symmetry Physiotherapy
Sam Younghusband
Physiotherapy

Sam is a passionate physiotherapist who enjoys managing various musculoskeletal injuries, with a particular interest in spinal pain, upper limb injuries, and evidence-based exercise rehabilitation. He strives to build strong relationships with his clients and is dedicated to educating them, empowering them to achieve their goals and improve their daily lives.

Sam’s passion for working with people and his love for sports, combined with personal experience with injuries from his own sporting pursuits, led him to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University. He is committed to continuously developing his skills through further training and study.

Outside of his work as a physiotherapist, you can find Sam enjoying a cup of coffee, challenging himself at the gym, or spending time at the beach.

Olivia Spurling Symmetry Physiotherapy Ascot Vale Team
Olivia Spurling
Physiotherapy

Olivia is committed to working with her patients to achieve their goals through education, manual therapy and rehabilitation. She is dedicated to building lasting relationships by helping her clients live active and pain free lives. Olivia has a particular passion for sporting injuries, neurological conditions, working with kids and intertwining rehabilitation with Pilates.

Olivia graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has also previously completed a Bachelor of Biomedical science with Australian Catholic University. Olivia is dedicated to evidence-based research and continuing to develop her skills to ensure her patients get the best level of care. Olivia was fortunate enough to attend a placement at the Royal Children’s Hospital in which her passion for working with kids, particularly those affected neurologically began.

Olivia has completed her level 1 sports trainer and has experience working with both Rugby union and VAFA AFL Women’s clubs. This accreditation and industry experience has led to her passion in managing sporting injuries both on and off the field. Olivia also completed a certificate in Pilates mat and reformer with Breathe institute which started her journey in helping others through movement. Olivia is passionate about incorporating an active approach into her treatment and enjoys using Pilates based exercises to assist in this.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys running, spending time at the beach and cooking for friends and family.

Harrison Michael Symmetry Physiotherapy Ascot Vale Team
Harrison Michael
Physiotherapy

Harrison is a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist with a keen interest in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. He has a particular interest in overuse injuries and bone stress related injuries.  He enjoys being challenged and ensuring that his clients can confidently return to the activities they love injury free and empowered.

Harrison’s interest in health and love for sports led him to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University. Throughout his university studies Harrison worked as a VAFA Sports Trainer with the Old Xavierians Football Club where he gained invaluable experience in diagnosing and managing acute injuries of all types in a high-pressured team environment. Having had clinical experience in specialist sports physiotherapy clinics and hospital units, Harrison is aware of the frustrating and debilitating nature of injury and is committed to guiding his clients seamlessly through the rehabilitation process.

Outside of his work, you can find Harrison in the gym or pool, relaxing with a good book or spending time with friends.

Nicole Pfingsten
Myotherapist

Nicole graduated in 2020 with her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy from RMIT University. Since graduating she has worked in the private practise sector and with sporting clubs treating athletes in the AFL, NRL and Rugby Union.

Participating in competitive sport herself, Nicole has gained an appreciation of the human body and a passion to help others achieve optimal movement and soft tissue health. Her aim is to educate and support people in achieving their goals, whether it be pain free daily tasking, injury prevention or performance-based treatment.

Through education Nicole has developed a strong foundation in anatomy and functional movement, which helps her tailer each treatment to the individual. Nicoles toolbox includes deep tissue and sports massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial dry needling and cupping, joint mobilisations, posture and exercise education in addition to passive and active release techniques..

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