THE PRACTICE
Our Team
Jonathan (Jono) Harris - Titled Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Jonathan's qualifications and experience provide him with an exceptional knowledge of physical function and rehabilitation. Jonathan (or Jono if you prefer) is well known for his use of the Sarah Key Method when treating spinal conditions. Jono is a 'head to toe' practitioner and enjoys the myriad of treatments he provides daily.
Having participated in sport at state and national levels, Jono's personal experiences led to a desire to study the human body, how it functions, how it responds to different training and treatment stimuli and, most importantly, how it recuperates.
Interestingly, Jono toured the world for 7 years as head physiotherapist to the Australian Olympic Handball Team and has extensive experience in the areas of private practice physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, occupational rehabilitation, and injury prevention programs.
His qualifications, combined with personal experience and continuing education, better assist Jono to prescribe uncomplicated, fun and holistic exercise based rehabilitation programs.
Janet Walters - Physiotherapist APAM, BPhysio (Hons)
Janet is a physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience working in private practice and the public health system, both in Australia and overseas.
Janet has worked in a wide variety of locations and settings including rural Victoria; a large sports medicine clinic and a multi-disciplinary chronic pain management team in Perth; and in the United Kingdom. She also spent over 15 years working in private clinics in Jakarta, Indonesia and Tokyo, Japan.
She has experience with sports injuries, neck and back pain, adolescent injuries, women’s health including pre and post natal and has a special interest in treating women with breast cancer.
Outside physiotherapy Janet is kept busy with two teenage children and keeping fit with running.
Rebecca Shapleski - Physiotherapist, MSc Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Merit), BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Rebecca is an experienced physiotherapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working in both public and private sectors.
Rebecca's special areas of interest include musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. Rebecca is proficient in dry-needling/acupuncture and is also a trained Clinical Pilates instructor, helping clients to reduce pain and improve strength, fitness and flexibility.
Rebecca finds the interdisciplinary relationship with other Medical and Allied Health Practitioners extremely rewarding. This is something she fosters to enhance positive outcomes with her patients.
Rebecca is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). She completed a Masters of Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2012 and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physiotherapy in 2003. Rebecca has also trained Postgraduate in many courses including GLA:D, Spinal Manipulation, Biomechanics and Running Retraining and Acupuncture (to name just a few).
Rebecca moved to Melbourne from the UK in 2017 and likes to run and cycle with her family in her spare time.
The Victorian Podiatry Group
Jayrd Shnider - Podiatrist, B. HSc, Master of Podiatric Practice
Jaryd completed his Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice Degree at Latrobe University. He has a great interest in Sports Podiatry, Diabetes management and general care, providing a range of treatment options. He has experience in the fields of community health, hospital and private settings and finds it very important for ongoing development to deliver evidence-based practice. Jaryd has a focus of getting the best out of his clients to help improve their lifestyle.
In Jaryd’s spare time he enjoys keeping fit, spending time with family and friends and has a love for travelling. Jaryd is also a mad supporter for his AFL and basketball teams and has had experience playing both sports for many years.
Claire Harris - Practice Manager
Most days you will find Claire at the front desk ready to answer all your questions. Being a family clinic it is only fitting that you know that Claire is Jono's wife and the true boss of the business.
In the afternoons Claire run's off to her other job (Mum of two boys) so you may see Erin, Luxe or Sunday at reception.
Archie Harris - Office Spoodle
If your appointment happens to fall before 2.00pm you will most likely meet our therapy dog Archie. He's always there to greet you at the door with a smile and walk you to your seat in the waiting room.
Archie loves a pat and is happy to look after small children while their parents are seeing the physio.