Team ALPHA,
We Love Sports

Nick Naimo, originally from Leeton in country NSW, has always had a passion for movement and
performance. A keen squash player and gym enthusiast, his interest in fitness naturally led him
to a career in the health industry.

After several years working as a personal trainer in Sydney, he realised that he wanted to offer a
deeper level of care through rehabilitation and pain management. This drove him to complete a
Masters in Chiropractic Science at Macquarie University, while also earning additional
certifications in nutrition, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation.

With nearly a decade of experience in health and fitness, Nick integrates his background in
personal training with expert knowledge of musculoskeletal health to provide comprehensive,
results-driven care.

Nick utilises a range of manual therapies, including dry needling, soft tissue therapy, and joint
manipulations, to create meaningful change in your symptoms. He is passionate about helping
you overcome pain by identifying and addressing its root cause. His goal is to provide clear
answers, a structured plan, and long-term strategies to keep you strong, active, and pain-free.

Outside the clinic, Nick enjoys spending time with his young family, exploring his new home city
of Melbourne, and attempting to get into AFL – but as a lifelong rugby league fan, it’s a tough
adjustment.

Felicity is an osteopath with a passion for helping people return to their best. She grew up in Sale, Gippsland, and after spending the last five years in Melbourne, she completed her double bachelor’s degrees in Osteopathy at RMIT University. Felicity’s journey into osteopathy began through her own experiences with sports injuries. Growing up she was always active in various sports which sparked her interest in how the body moves and heals. One of her proudest achievements was representing Australia in the Women’s Kumite (sparring) at the JKA 16th World Karate Championship in Japan, a formative experience that shaped both her athletic and professional path. Felicity is particularly passionate about treating sports injuries but she also has a keen interest in addressing headaches, postural conditions, and pre/ post natal care. In the clinic she takes a holistic approach to treatment, combining her osteopathic knowledge with her love for sport to help people move better and feel their best. Whether you’re dealing with an injury or looking to improve your performance, Felicity is dedicated to working with you to help you achieve your goals! ReplyForward Add reaction

Dr Patricia Macandog graduated from RMIT University with a double degree in Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). She is empowered by being a catalyst of change, to help you discover that you, and your body are more than capable; unleashing your inner potential through working together in providing the utmost care specifically tailored to you. Her interest in Osteopathy was inspired by her genuine love and care for an individual’s wellbeing. Her passion for health and sport inspires intentionality through bringing a holistic impact to an individual, thus incorporating different evidence-based approaches. Dr Patricia enjoys treating the lower back, neck, knee and sporting injuries. She has also developed an interest in occupational presentations and could provide ergonomic assessments. Her approach to treatment uses a combination of various hands-on techniques (such as soft tissue, mobilisation, cupping, dry needling), rehabilitation and management education. Outside of the clinic, Patricia loves exploring various foods and unwinding outdoors. She also enjoys playing basketball, running, climbing (bouldering), pickle ball, badminton, hiking, camping and cycling. She believes any form of movement is vital to your day to day.

Dr Disha Ganglani began her studies in the biomedical field majoring in Physiology and Anatomy. With her interest in the human body ignited, she switched to a hands on Science in the form of Osteopathy where she completed her Bachelors of Health Science (Osteopathy) and Master’s of Osteopathy. Her educational journey continues to grow in her passion for injury prevention and strength conditioning. Disha has experience treating a variety of injuries including soft tissue injuries, tendon inflammation, arthritis, postural conditions and sports related injuries. She has a keen interest in connective tissue disorders including Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Hypermobily Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Disha also has HSD and understands the limitations of living with this condition. Despite this, she pursues running, hiking and other load bearing sports in her free time. Disha is qualified in cupping and dry needling. She incorporates a range of different hands on techniques as well as strengthening exercises in her treatments ensuring longevity in pain relief. When not at the clinic, Disha loves supporting Hawthorn football Club, travelling the world and consuming the most delicious food. Her hiking adventures keep her pursuing strength and stability, and also make for the most beautiful instagram pics!

Wei Song is a highly experienced massage therapist with over a decade of practice under his belt. He is a qualified remedial massage therapist and myotherapist, having completed his diplomas in 2012 and 2014, respectively. During this time, Wei has developed his own techniques for treating muscle pain and dysfunction, which he combines with a variety of modalities such as trigger point therapy, deep and soft tissue massage, cupping with myofascial release, and dry needling, to provide a customized treatment plan for each patient’s unique needs.

Having worked as a myotherapist, manager of a reputable clinic in South Yarra, and student’s supervisor at a massage institute, Wei has a diverse range of experience and skills that enable him to deliver the best possible treatment for every patient. He understands that every individual has different needs and requirements, and therefore tailors his approach accordingly, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care and attention.

As a passionate marathon enthusiast, Wei is especially dedicated to helping runners and cyclists reach their goals by staying on track with their training programs. He believes in the importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind and is committed to supporting his patients in achieving their wellness objectives.

Dr James Camerotto graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). He is also a qualified sports trainer and Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach.

James sustained multiple sports injuries as a teenager which inspired him to pursue a career as an Osteopath. As a result, James has been able to develop empathy in relation to the challenges associated with pain and recovery.

He understands the difficulties of being limited by the burden of pain and aims to assist you with returning to your goals. He has a holistic philosophy which combines a direct and indirect approach to tailor his treatment to all populations. This involves manual therapy techniques as well as exercises to help your progress and work towards managing pain. James has a special interest in assisting with sporting injuries, having worked with the Brimbank Stallions FC and Calder Cannons.

In his spare time, James enjoys walking, watching and playing sports, going to the gym, going to concerts, socialising with friends and supporting the Carlton Blues.

Jordan Tripodi graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters of Exercise Physiology in 2020. Since then he has been working in the musculoskeletal rehab setting, helping people achieve their movement goals. Jordan was first introduced to Exercise Physiology while studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science.

He had always loved being active and seeing that you could use exercise to help people improve their lives just made sense to him. Away from work, Jordan likes to play guitar, go to concerts and of course, support the mighty Collingwood Football Club.

Lara graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Lara is also a qualified Pilates Instructor and has additional training in myofascial cupping and dry needling.

Lara’s passion for osteopathy developed initially from her sporting background, having competed at the state level for athletics and cycling and at the national level for hockey. She understands the importance of biomechanics, injury prevention and rehabilitation starting at the junior level. After taking her newborn son to an osteopath, she knew that this is what she wanted to do. Her love for osteopathy has only grown as she has been able to work with patients to increase their function and reach their goals. 

Lara tailors her approach to the unique needs of each patient, prioritising their individual needs and goals. She uses a combination of hands-on treatment and movement-based management to achieve optimal function and sustainable results.

Dr. Christina Kripintiris graduated from Victoria University in Melbourne with an undergraduate degree and Masters in Osteopathy. Christina is local to the western suburbs but has just moved back home from Townsville after living there for the last year.

Christina’s love for osteopathy started back when she was a soccer player. After sustaining a few injuries over her career, she sought out help from her local osteopath and fell in love with the holistic nature of treatment and the unwavering support from her practitioner (which she aspires to do). 

Christina has mainly worked with AFL teams such as the Williamstown CYMS Football Club, Western Jets Football Club and the Victorian Metro Girls teams as well as local soccer teams. These roles have developed her interest in working with sporting injuries including treating, educating, taping, and rehabilitating players back to their best. However, she enjoys treating a range of complaints including neck, back and knee pain.

When not at the clinic, Dr. Christina Kripintiris loves watching her beloved Collingwood Football team attempt to win premierships. She is also a Netflix addict and loves hearing what shows are a must watch and can chat for days about them. She also loves going to the beach so if there are any good hidden beaches around make sure to let her know!