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From an early fascination with anatomy in high school PE classes to a professional career dedicated to movement and recovery, Hamish Williams’ journey into Myotherapy has been shaped by both passion and experience. While many saw sport as a pastime, Hamish was captivated by the invisible architecture behind every stride and jump—the muscles, the bones, the interplay that makes movement possible.
Yet, it was adversity that truly defined his path. During his final year of school, a succession of injuries—adductor tendinopathy, a torn hamstring, and eventually a torn ACL—forced him off the field and into a new role: observer and student of the recovery process. Unable to participate in the sports he loved, Hamish’s focus shifted from performance to rehabilitation. He became engrossed in understanding how and why the body breaks down—and, more importantly, how it heals.
This deeper curiosity led him straight to Myotherapy. What set this discipline apart for Hamish was its hands-on nature, its blend of practical rehabilitation, movement education, and personal connection. Myotherapy spoke to his love of science and problem-solving, but also satisfied a deeper drive: helping people overcome obstacles and return to the activities that enrich their lives.
Today, as a dedicated Myotherapist, Hamish works with a diverse clientele—from athletes striving for peak performance to individuals seeking relief from everyday pain and restriction. He is committed to uncovering the root causes of discomfort, collaborating with each client to craft a clear, personalised plan for recovery and improved movement.
Personal experience has taught Hamish that injuries don’t just challenge the body; they shape perspectives, build resilience, and open new possibilities. Now, he channels that insight to empower others—guiding them past setbacks and towards renewed freedom of movement.
After 15 years of international competitive Taekwondo, Adele sustained several injuries. “I was always so fascinated by how the human body functions and heals – seemingly myotherapy was the perfect fit. An enthusiast about health, fitness and being the best version of yourself is a key factor”.
Adele feels that analysing the main components of people’s everyday lifestyles and interests allows her to identify and provide specialised ways for a specific individual to help aid in strengthening, rehabilitating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Adele enjoys working with people “to help get them back to the activities they love”.
Adele executes this through a “hands-on approach”, which includes trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping, myofascial release and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Adele is a firm believer on educating her clients about their condition and what their recovery process will entail to improve their ability to manage, maintain and overcome their injuries.
Adele has worked with NICA (National Institute of Circus Australia) and amateur basketball, netball and football leagues across Melbourne.
In Adele’s spare time, she loves to participate in pilates, rock climbing, hiking, baking and spending time with family and friends.
Senior practitioner pricing applies for consultations with Adele.
Educated at the University of South Australia, Vaughan has gained a wide range of clinical experiences since completing his studies and moving to Melbourne in 1998. Sporting and family commitments helped to shape his core range of clinical interests. Originally drawn to Podiatry after having his own knee pain cured by orthotic management, Vaughan values how much more enjoyment can be gained from sports when you have no pain associated with playing them. Likewise through watching his three children’s development, Vaughan is determined to minimise any pain associated within childhood development.
Vaughan’s philosophy regarding treatment is to address the cause of the pain biomechanically, and instill a treatment plan that will enhance every patient’s enjoyment of life’s endeavours.
Jordan Wylie is a passionate osteopath driven by a love for movement and a desire to help others return to the activities they enjoy most. With a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Health Science in Osteopathy from Victoria University, Jordan brings a strong academic foundation to his practice at CSSM.
His personal experience with injuries and recovery sparked his interest in osteopathy, and he now channels that insight into supporting patients in achieving their fitness goals and personal bests. Jordan has a particular interest in exercise-based rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and performance care, though he values variety in his caseload and enjoys tailoring treatment plans to each individual.
Outside the clinic, Jordan leads an active lifestyle—training for triathlons, surfing, and playing indoor soccer. His philosophy is grounded in consistency, progressive overload, and showing up with purpose: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
At CSSM, Jordan appreciates the multidisciplinary environment, access to gym facilities, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. His long-term goal is to build a strong client base and eventually run his own clinic, continuing to make a meaningful impact in the community.
As a physiotherapist, Peter relishes the opportunity to help his clients return to the things that mean the most to them, whether that’s sport, work or family. “A strong and healthy body maintains a healthy mind, which allows us to perform and work to the best of our ability.”
Peter promotes an active approach to rehab and has a passion for treating sports injuries such as new and recurrent muscle strains and injuries of the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles.
With a unique understanding of the demands of high level competition, Peter has worked with Melbourne Victory FC Academy as well as with the A League Men’s team. He is currently the Head Physiotherapist for Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club in the National Premier League Victoria competition and also part of the Football Victoria program as a physiotherapist for their state and representative teams.
Peter is also a great advocate for the involvement of children and adolescents in sport, helping them develop healthy habits as they grow. He has a particular clinical interest in working with adolescent athletes.
“It’s so important to stay at the forefront of the industry in terms of latest techniques, advancements, patient care and rehabilitation and use this information to continue to play a key role in patients’ recovery.”
Peter has valuable experience in pre- and post-operative care and has developed expertise in using Clinical Pilates to facilitate optimal recovery and performance.
“The challenge of pre and post-surgery and the journey between physiotherapist and patient to integrate them back into daily activity or sport in an even better condition than before their injury is what drives me.”
Whether it’s an acute injury or simply wanting to optimise performance, Peter has the expertise to diagnose and prescribe a program to get you back on track to achieving your goals. His unique combination of physiotherapy and high level coaching skills is a valuable asset in both the prevention and rehabilitation of injury – particularly in the areas of sports performance in the younger athlete.
Away from CSSM, Peter has developed a keen interest in golf, enjoys attending sports events, training in the gym and keeping up with the latest research and advancements within the physiotherapy industry.
Senior Practitioner consultation fees apply to this practitioner.
After multiple injuries and different rehab experiences, Julia Meeuwissen found a love and appreciation of myotherapy.
“I like that myotherapy has a holistic approach that empowers and supports people to take responsibility for their own rehabilitation journey and to gain more confidence, trust and respect for their body and its innate capacity to heal and recover.”
With an interest in the human body, anatomy and biomechanics, Julia enjoys treating tendinopathies, tension headaches, neck pain and TMD.
“I have had all of these issues myself so can empathise and share techniques that have helped me. I’d like to further investigate optimal load management strategies for tendinopathies and posture as well as mind-body connection for stress related tension headaches, neck pain and TMD.”
As a myotherapist, Julia hopes to empower patients to live an active and healthy life knowing that injuries can be overcome and aches and pains are part of the journey.
Julia was attracted to the multimodal aspect of CSSM where each practitioner can learn from other modalities to ensure the best outcome for each patient.
“I like CSSM’s philosophy including best practice, patient education and exercise as an integral part of treatment.”
When she’s not working, Julia enjoys going for multiple day hikes, camping, and going to the beach as well as reading fiction, putting on incense and listening to records, or walking her dog Zephyr.
Physiotherapist Grace Rutter believes patients should feel supported whilst being provided tailored education and a comprehensive management plan based upon their rehabilitation and lifestyle goals.
“I have grown up surrounded by family that have been living with chronic pain for multiples years and have seen how impactful it can be to someone’s life.”
Grace has a particular interest in neck injuries (including neck related headache), sporting injuries, women’s health, knee rehabilitation, as well as running injuries.
“I love being able to have the opportunity to help people do what they love, no matter their stage of life. My aim is to help people feel empowered about their rehabilitation journey to achieve their goals.”
With an additional degree in sports and exercise science, Grace also worked with various high performance athletes including the Port Melbourne VFL club.
Grace has experience working in acute hospitals (cardio/ musculoskeletal/neuro), subacute settings (geriatric evaluation and management), and women’s health (acute, private, continence clinic). She has also had experience working in private practice.
Away from the clinic, you’ll find Grace on the driving range, playing netball or out for dinner with friends. When time permits, she also loves to cook and hanging out with her pet Corgi Henry.
Dr Adam Chalmers (Podiatrist) is a highly experienced Senior Podiatrist, bringing over three decades of clinical expertise to at Camberwell Sports and Spinal Medicine. With a career spanning private practice ownership, elite sporting environments, health leadership, and complex clinical care, Adam offers a depth of knowledge and perspective that few practitioners can match.
Adam’s decision to pursue podiatry was driven by the profession’s uniquely broad and dynamic scope of practice. He was drawn to its ability to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of complex musculoskeletal and foot-related conditions, often requiring a detailed understanding of biomechanics, load management, and rehabilitation.
After graduating from La Trobe University, Adam went on to build an extensive and varied career. He has owned and led podiatry businesses for over 24 years, working across all aspects of podiatric care while developing a reputation for comprehensive, patient-centred management.
Adam has a particular clinical interest in biomechanics, rehabilitation of ankle injuries, heel and plantar fascial conditions, and complex nail injuries and pathologies. He is especially drawn to challenging cases, enjoying the process of working closely with patients through the step-by-step journey required to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes.
His experience also extends into elite and professional sport. Adam provided podiatric care and advice to the AFL Under‑19 Greater Western Victorian Rebels for six years, supporting developing athletes through injury management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation.
Beyond private practice and sport, Adam has held senior leadership roles within the profession. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Podiatry Association and spent six years as National Allied Health Manager for Medibank, where he worked at a strategic level to help shape access to high‑quality, evidence‑based care across Australia. This experience gives Adam a rare understanding of healthcare systems, clinical governance, and what truly supports best‑practice patient outcomes.
Adam is deeply committed to the collaborative model of care that defines Camberwell Sports and Spinal Medicine. He values working alongside a broad team of health professionals, believing that a truly multidisciplinary approach leads to better clinical decisions and superior outcomes for patients.
Outside the clinic, Adam is passionate about staying active, with road cycling playing a key role in his own fitness and wellbeing. He is an enthusiastic follower of sport, including AFL, NFL, cricket and Formula 1, and places high value on spending quality time with his wife and two children.
Adam’s professional philosophy is simple yet powerful: “No matter how much time we spend together, I aim to have you leave feeling better than when you arrived.”
This mindset underpins everything he does—delivering thoughtful, evidence‑based care with a strong focus on patient outcomes, long‑term function and confidence in movement.
Nadia Schipano is a passionate and highly skilled osteopath who brings a holistic, evidence-informed approach to patient care. With a double degree from RMIT University in Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy), Nadia combines deep anatomical knowledge with a genuine commitment to helping people move better, feel better, and live better.
Her clinical interests span a wide spectrum—from chronic pain management and sports injuries to low back and neck pain, as well as headaches and migraines. Nadia thrives on the diversity of her caseload and is particularly drawn to the evolving science of pain. She is dedicated to expanding her expertise in chronic pain management, always seeking new ways to empower her patients through education, movement, and hands-on care.
Outside the clinic, Nadia is a certified yoga teacher and an avid runner who values balance in all aspects of life. Whether she’s travelling, teaching, or spending time with loved ones, she brings the same energy and mindfulness to her personal life that she offers her patients.
At CSSM, Nadia is proud to be part of a supportive, collaborative team that prioritises high-quality, patient-centred care. Her goal is to continue growing as a clinician, confidently managing a wide range of cases—including the most complex—while helping every patient take charge of their health journey.
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