PhysioChoice Altona
87 Pier Street
Altona VIC 3018
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:30pm
ALTONA
History
PhysioChoice Altona has provided high quality physiotherapy, massage therapy and clinical Pilates services for the past 10 years.
Location
You’ll find our practice conveniently situated at 87 Pier Street, around the corner from Altona railway station.
Facility
The practice features three consultation rooms and a Pilates studio.
Team/Service Provided
We have three physiotherapists and one massage therapist meeting your expectations through:
- Extended opening hours
- Same day consultations generally available
- No referral required (except DVA and Medicare EPC)
- Convenient “Book Online” button for out of hours requests
Service Philosophy
- Assessment that is thorough and comprehensive
- Diagnosis that is accurate and easy to understand
- Treatment that actively targets the problem and minimises the recovery time
- Follow up that assists in the understanding and management of the condition targeting complete recovery and minimising the chance of recurrence
Services – Service Type
- Physiotherapy – comprehensive treatment and management of all physical conditions
- Massage Therapy – treatment and management of all physical conditions or alleviation of tension/stress
- Clinical Pilates – as part of physical injury management or for fitness/strength/injury prevention
Services – Category
- All WorkSafe, TAC injuries treated at no cost
- All Medicare (EPC) referrals treated at no cost
- Private fees kept as low as possible and claimable on Private Health Insurance (extras)
Services – Injury Type
- Neck and back pain
- Sports Injuries
- Muscular Injuries
- Headaches
- Joint Pain
- Dry Needling
- Arthritic conditions
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Meet the team
Physiotherapists
Rebecca Mann Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy from Latrobe University. Rebecca has strong interests in Musculoskeletal (in particular shoulder and knee injuries), Orthopaedics, and Sports Physiotherapy. Rebecca is a world class Kayaker and has represented Australia in world championships on several occasions in both sprint and marathon disciplines.
Chi Tung Chi holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University. He is interested in helping clients with chronic pain and return-to-work rehabilitation. Chi regularly goes to the gym and swims in his spare time to keep fit, and is a camping and hiking enthusiast. Chi comes from a Hong Kong background but grew up in Australia, and can speak fluent Cantonese.
Occupational Health Assessor
Sylvie Skonietzky Sylvie has been employed with PhysioChoice Altona for 6 years originally only providing remedial massage services and later obtaining a Bachelor of Exercise Science, she has expanded her services to predominately provide Occupational Health Services including pre-employment assessments and Drug and Alcohol testing in our private practice setting or onsite assessments by appointment. Sylvie holds qualifications in exercise science, drug and alcohol testing, ortho-bionomy, joint mobilisation, lymphatic drainage, remedial massage, myofascial cupping and pregnancy massage. Sylvie is an avid bike rider and enjoys exploring around Melbourne with family and friends. Sylvie’s advice for beginning your day is to begin with 4 basic stretches – “take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live in”.