Meet The Team

Principal Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Peter Gayfer

Pete, a La Trobe University graduate with a Master's in Manipulative Physiotherapy, founded Pinnacle Physiotherapy in Dromana in 2004 and expanded to Mornington in 2010. With a background in sports and diverse physiotherapy experiences in regional Victoria, Ireland, and the UK, he is deeply involved in community sports clubs around Dromana. Pete's approach to treatment emphasizes personal care, akin to how one would treat family. 

Physiotherapist, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - Activate

Alana McDonald

Alana, a Monash University Physiotherapy graduate, has been combining physiotherapy with Clinical Pilates in private practice in Mornington and Dromana for the past nine years. She is skilled in various therapies including Clinical Pilates, dry needling, and sports-related injury management. Alana focuses on exercise rehabilitation, leading both group classes and individual sessions, and uses hands-on treatment to enhance client recovery. 

Physiotherapist, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - Activate

Guy Agutter

Guy, a physiotherapist with a Master's from Latrobe University, blends his background as a personal and sports trainer to advance rehabilitation practices in our Mornington and Dromana clinic. He's currently pursuing further studies in Strength and Conditioning and actively participates in ACL injury prevention research. His techniques include exercise prescription, manual therapy, dry needling, and taping.

Physiotherapist

Geoff van Gameren

Geoff, a Melbourne University graduate with extensive private practice experience, specializes in sports physiotherapy, having completed advanced training at the Australian Institute of Sport. Based in Mornington and Dromana, he has a deep focus on basketball injuries, alongside expertise in managing knee, shoulder, neck, and back injuries, tendonopathies, and cervicogenic headaches. Geoff also brings a strong background in Occupational Health and Workplace safety to his practice.

Physiotherapist

Alyssa Beckley

Alyssa, consulting in Mornington, graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1997. She has worked on the Mornington Peninsula for the past 7 years, treating patients of all ages and fitness levels with a holistic, hands-on approach. With 12 years of experience in the UK, Alyssa has advanced training in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists, Dry Needling, Clinical Pilates, and Yoga. She recently completed further studies in Health Promotion. 

Physiotherapist, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - Dynamic

Natalie Ly

Natalie, a Master of Physiotherapy Practice graduate from La Trobe University, specializes in exercise rehabilitation and clinical Pilates at the Dromana clinic. With experience in Melbourne hospitals and as a sports trainer, she focuses on post-surgical recovery and offers both group classes and home visits across the Mornington Peninsula.  Natalie runs our Dynamic pilates classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dromana. 

Physiotherapist, Age Well Instructor

Kalen Bird

Kalen, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) graduate from Monash University, specializes in sports injury management and rehabilitation at the Dromana clinic. His expertise extends to treating low and upper back pain, knee and ankle injuries, and pre/post-operative care. Kalen also leads individualised AgeWell classes on Mondays and Thursdays.

Physiotherapist, Age Well and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - Dynamic

Abi Nair

Abi, a Master of Physiotherapy Practice graduate from India, leverages exercise prescription and manual techniques in his practice at the Dromana and Mornington Clinics. Experienced in both India and Oman, he specialises in running individualised AgeWell classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Abi has completed clinical pilates training in Australia.

Physiotherapist, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - Dynamic

Marzi Mohammadarazi

Marzi, a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy graduate from Iran with over a decade of experience, practices in Dromana and Mornington. Since relocating to Australia in 2023, she has continued to use a diverse array of techniques, including soft tissue massage, exercise therapy, manual therapy and dry needling. Marzi has completed clinical Pilates training in Australia.

Myotherapist, Pilates Instructor - Studio

Kate Lambert

Kate, with over 16 years of experience as a Myotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor in the Mornington clinic, focuses on empowering individuals to achieve optimal function. Specializing in pre and post-natal care, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, postural health, and stress-related pain, she employs a variety of techniques including myotherapy, remedial massage, dry needling, and cupping.

Myotherapist

Stuart Rogers

Stuart, a Bachelor of Health Science: Clinical Myotherapy graduate from the Southern School of Natural Therapies, practices in Dromana with a focus on a holistic approach to musculoskeletal pain. He emphasizes understanding the body's dynamics and force distribution to improve quality of life. Stuart specializes in treating headaches, shoulder and neck pain, hip and back pain, fascial chains, and referred pain.

Exercise Physiologist, Age Well Class Instructor

Liam Coghlan

Liam, consulting in Dromana, holds degrees in Exercise and Sports Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology from Deakin University. With a background in sports and experience as a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, he believes "Exercise is Medicine". Liam specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries, osteoarthritis, low back pain, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, stroke, cardiovascular conditions, and mental health issues.