Our team consists of expert practitioners to bring you the best care possible.
Physiotherapists
Mr Edward Mak
B.App.Sc (Physio)(Hons Class I) – Sydney Uni, Physiotherapist with Spinal & Neuromuscular focus
Interests in: Spinal & Joints conditions; Headaches & Migraine; Sports and Work-related injury rehabilitation; Clinical Pilates; Dry needling.
Background: Edward graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), achieving first-class honours. Edward has worked in multiple physiotherapy clinics in the past and has also helped the South Croydon Football Club and Parramatta Goannas Football Club (NSW). Edward is enthusiastic about sports and musculoskeletal conditions, with particular interests in neck and back conditions, joints pain, headaches, and sports injury rehab.
Edward has developed and fine-tuned his skills in different fields, including:
- Acute post-surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Box Hill Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation at Blue Mountain Hospital
- Sport coverage for Parramatta Goannas (AFL team)
- Aged care physiotherapy at Ferndale Gardens
Edward has a strong focus on soft tissue release, spinal mobilisation, Clinical Pilates, exercise-based physiotherapy and dry needling, providing high-quality care to facilitate client’s recovery and prevent future injuries.
In his spare time, Edward is a frequent badminton and tennis player. Growing in Macau, he is also fluent in Cantonese and conversational in Mandarin.
Edward consults in Lilydale on Mondays and Fridays.
Mrs Vishalya Perera
Doctor of Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne
B.Biomedical Science/ B.Sc (Biotechnology) – RMIT University
Interests in: Musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, spinal and joints conditions, sports and work-related injuries, performance-related injuries, women’s health and paediatrics, rehabilitation and exercise therapy
Background: Vishalya graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne. Vishalya has worked across multiple hospitals and private clinics during her studies and also volunteered with a few physiotherapy clinics in Melbourne.
Vishalya has developed her skills in different areas of physiotherapy including:
Acute neurological physiotherapy and sub-acute rehabilitation at St Vincent’s Hospital
- Soft tissue work for spinal, sports and work-related injuries at Integrated Health Private Clinic
- Paediatric physiotherapy for children and teenagers
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation at St George’s Hospital and The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Focal Physiotherapy
Vishalya is fluent in English and Sinhalese and she is dedicated to providing clients with safe and effective treatments.
Vishalya consults in Lilydale on Wednesdays.