LATROBE HEALTH CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Laser Specialist
- Consultant for the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy
- Laser Therapist
Adam offers cutting edge products and services using the very best in Laser technology, coupled with many years of clinical experience.
Adam Canning - Clinical Laser Specialist. Over the past 18yrs Adam has been leading the way in the clinical application of (LLLT) - Low Level Laser Therapy in the areas of tissue repair, pain management and post-operative treatment for accelerated recovery, trauma injury and sports medicine.
Adam is a consultant for The Australian Institute of Laser Therapy where he commenced his clinical work in 1997 through to 2009.
He lectures regularly at their Government accredited courses and has studied in the USA and Germany. His diverse training background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homo-toxicology, Auricular Therapy and Energetic Medicine brings unique and innovative techniques to the field of Laser Therapy.
Angela holds a BHSc in clinical myotherapy and has practiced in Geelong since 2008. With Ange having been heavily involved in Athletics for many years she has seen the brilliant results allied health practitioners can achieve. Helping aid recovery, working through rehab and facilitating clients achieve their own personal goals.
Chris grew up in Albury where he completed a Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) at Charles Sturt University. Following that he moved to Hobart where he practiced before joining the Pro Feet Podiatry team in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Acupuncturist, Laser Therapist and Qigong Facilitator
Dr Kerry Posniak (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a practitioner with a gentle and friendly manner who practices a specialised style of Japanese Acupuncture and facilitates Qigong. As an adjunct to her practice, Kerry offers Laser acupuncture and laser photomedicine, which is pain-free and non-invasive. She has a particular interest in women's health, and how psycho-emotional health affects wellness.
Kerry has nearly 10 years valuable experience working in healthcare. The combination of her modalities helps restore greater harmony and equilibrium, assisting people in healing themselves.
Graduating from Victoria University with honours, Kerry received Most Oustanding Student Award for her year in 2006. She then completed a further two year apprenticeship learning the refined techniques of traditional Japanese acupuncture with Okuma Katsuhiko, the highly respected master of the style. She is also a medical Qigong instructor and was instrumental in developing the curriculum at Southern School of Natural Therapies when she taught there for three years.
Originally a biomedical science student, Kerry discovered acupuncture and Qigong and was inspired to re-orientate her studies in the direction of Oriental medicine. Kerry started studying martial arts in 2002 under Master Liu De Ming, 5 th generation lineage holder of Zi Ran Men martial arts. Kerry has since gone on to gain valuable experience teaching Tai Chi, Qigong and Taoist meditation. These styles of Qigong are immeasurably beneficial in moving Qi, calming the mind, strengthening the body and harmonising the physical, emotional and mental aspects of being.
After three years of lecturing in Medical Qigong to Chinese medicine degree students at Australia's premier school of complementary medicine, Southern School of Natural Therapies, Kerry decided to have a sea-change in 2009 and hence moved her clinic to Geelong.
She facilitated Qigong classes and group acupuncture at St. Vincent's hospital in Melbourne as part of their detox program. She also taught Qigong at the Australian Shiatsu College and Geelong Grammar School.
Kerry holds a Degree - Bachelor of Health Science (Traditional Chinese medicine/Acupuncture) with honours, Certificates in Martial Arts instruction, Advanced Pranic Healing and Pranic Psychotherapy. She is registered with the Chinese Medicine Registration Board in Australia and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Kerry enjoys personal and professional development and often does workshops to enhance her clinical skills.
Job Titles:
- Chiropractor
- Board Member of the Victorian Branch of the Chiropractors Association of Australia
Dr. Kyle Keenan graduated as a Chiropractor from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in 2000, having previously completed a 3 year bachelor degree in Anatomy and Physiology. He is now undertaking the 3 year Masters of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) program at the University of Sydney. chiropractor geelong
During the past 13yrs, Kyle has worked as a locum, associate and as the principal chiropractor in a variety of practices within Australia and internationally. A wide variety of clinic settings has exposed Kyle to numerous manual and rehabilitative techniques, many of which he utilises at Latrobe Health Centre in order to achieve the best outcomes with his patients.
Kyle is passionate about helping all people on the path back to feeling better and regaining their health, no matter how chronic the condition, how recent the injury or how old or young you are. Kyle believes that we all have the innate ability to heal and get our body to function at its best and this can be achieved through with a combination of moving better, good nutrition and thinking well. It is this approach that has driven Latrobe Health Centre to become the multidisciplinary practice that it is today.
Kyle is a board member of the Victorian Branch of the Chiropractors Association of Australia and a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee at the Barwon Medicare Local. He is passionate about the Chiropractic profession and the role it can play in helping the local community to achieve better health outcomes.
Dr Lauren Codd has 14-years experience as a psychologist. She is skilled in the assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance misuse, adjustment, relationship difficulties and behaviour change.
Lauren has worked extensively in child, youth and adult settings. Lauren supports patients to find manageable ways to overcome their challenges and move toward their goals. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for PTSD. Lauren is a warm, friendly and encouraging person who enjoys seeing people's lives improve through the work they do together.
Dr. Luke Keenan has a special interest in running injuries and optimal performance. With experience as an elite junior middle-distance runner, he is well aware of the ingredients required to be at your best, run with fluidity and achieve your goals.
Dr. Luke Keenan graduated from his Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) at RMIT in Melbourne in 2003 and has worked in and around the Geelong region since 2004. Luke has recently returned to Latrobe Health Centre after a few years outside the chiropractic field and brings with him a great enthusiasm for assisting people on their journey towards improved health and performance.
Whether you are a first-time marathon runner or an experienced elite athlete, Luke will assist by performing a thorough and unique analysis to uncover issues responsible for recurrent injuries or sub-par performance.
Sessions typically involve manual therapy to spinal and/or peripheral joints (hips, knees, ankles) as well as assistance and advice on technique, resistance training and other issues resulting in stressful patterns of tension in your body. Luke works closely with many of the other health professionals at Latrobe Health Centre to ensure each person receives the best care possible.
Dr. Rebecca Keenan is passionate about Chiropractic and working with people to help them achieve optimal health and well being.
Dr. Rebecca Keenan (chiropractor) has a genuine interest in health and wellbeing and working with people to help them achieve their health goals. Rebecca is excited to be part of the Latrobe Health Centre team and brings with her 20 years experience in the health field. geelong chiropractic
Rebecca graduated with Distinction from RMIT's Chiropractic program and continues to update her knowledge and skills attending numerous workshops and conferences each year.
Elizabeth Sager completed an Adv Dip (Myotherapy) at RMIT in 2004 and a BHSc (Myotherapy) at the Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2008. She has worked in various clinical environments as well as running her own private practice in Melbourne for the past 10 years.
Elizabeth also lectured in the myotherapy program at RMIT for 2 years and has been involved in delivering dry needling training workshops for various health professional peak bodies. She has also trained extensively in lymphatic therapy and manual fascial release techniques.
Once an avid cyclist, hack distance runner and personal trainer, Elizabeth has toned things down with two young children, a 4-seater cargo bike, a lovely sea change to Geelong and a mat pilates instructor qualification in progress.
Elizabeth particularly enjoys working with unhappy hips, backs, shoulders, and necks - especially if they are attached to someone willing to participate in the rehabilitation process!
Jakob grew up on the coast in Warrnambool before moving to Melbourne where he graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Practice. Prior to joining the Pro Feet team Jakob was consulting in Melbourne. Jakob has an extensive knowledge of footwear which he developed working in specialist footwear stores for over 3 years.
Having worked through injuries himself, Jakob loves using his clinical skills and knowledge to help others overcome setbacks and get back what they love doing stronger and better than ever. Jakob is passionate about helping create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to compete in sports and he spends time outside of work volunteering with disabled surfing and skating organisations.
Jakob also has a rich sporting background himself and has competed in football, surf club, hockey, surfing, athletics, triathlons and marathon running.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor
Special interests: persistent pain, chronic injuries, back pain and getting strong again, persistent tendon injuries, the aging athlete, strength training and injury prevention.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor
Special interests: neck pain, headaches, and migraines, clinical pilates, sporting injuries, especially netball injuries, ankles and ACL rehab and prevention.
Job Titles:
- Remedial Massage Therapist
Luke Tandy completed an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage at VFA in Geelong, and has spent the last four years in various clinical environments around the Bellarine and Surf Coast.
After a long career in hospitality and playing amateur sports, Luke wanted to help others in the ways that the Allied Health community had helped him.
Through Remedial Massage, Luke realised this passion for helping others - specifically in the areas of headaches and neck pain, as well as helping those with postural complaints. Luke also has a strong interest in helping women through their pregnancy journey, having massaged his wife regularly throughout her first pregnancy. Although his skill set is not limited to these areas. Luke enjoys helping all people from all walks of life get the most out of their bodies.
Job Titles:
- Accredited Practising Dietitian
- Dietitian
Rachel Jeffery is an Accredited Practising Dietitian* (APD) and Accredited Practising Nutritionist. She believes that food is there to be enjoyed as well as nourish. Everything in moderation is the key indulging in favourite foods while maintaining a healthy diet. The secret is "pleasure not avoidance". dietitian geelong
Rachel believes food rejuvenates the soul and an occasional treat can help revive us, as much as the healthiest food product can. It is this no-nonsense attitude and balanced view that is making Rachel a popular media commentator on all things diet and nutrition. With expertise in adult lifestyle diseases, diabetes, sports and paediatric nutrition, Rachel is able to offer a broad base of knowledge in the field of dietetics.
Dietitian's such as Rachel have become well known faces on our television screens, assisting us with deciphering good & bad fats, high & low glycemic indexes and proteins vs. carbs in our diets.
Previously Rachel was the Ambassador for IGA Supermarket's Food4Life Program. Prior to moving to the TAC, Rachel was at the forefront of dietetics in the medical field in her role at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. With her bubbly personality and a string of accreditation's in the field of Nutrition & Dietetics, Rachel is the new breed of Nutrition expert, spurred on by the great work already achieved by her colleagues before her.
Rachel first completed a degree in Science at Deakin University in1990, and then went on to gain her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University in 1992. She has completed further specialised dietetics training and study in Paediatric, Diabetes Education and Sports Nutrition. After working in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for four years, Rachel returned to Australia to continue her work as a dietitian and begun for foray into the media realm.
Rachel began her work in the media with the first of 6 television advertisements filmed for the Kraft Kitchens campaign. She presented the Nutrition segment on Channel Seven's series for IGA called Food4Life, in 2007 and was a Victorian representative for the Dieticians Association of Australia. Currently Rachel is the Nutrition consultant for Chefs Ink and regularly writes for Food On Tap. She is a private consultant and independent Dietitian spokesperson for print, radio and television media requests.
Rosie is passionate about all aspects of podiatry, in particular of management of lower limb biomechanical injuries with an interest in running analysis and technique, hiking, AFL, golf and keeping adolescence active. She is currently undertaking further studying in the use of pharmaceuticals in the management of lower limb pathologies.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Mat Instructor
Special interests: clinical pilates - helping you access movement and strength again.
Tania has joined Latrobe Health Centre after working with the original Latrobe Health Centre team in Mc Killop St for several years.
For bookings or enquiries, Tania can be reached by calling (03) 5222 6868.
Tania has worked in the community and health field since 1998 including establishing health services with community organisations and Local Government. She has worked with social justice organisations, medical practice, as well as private practice focusing on the assessment and treatment of people with mental health difficulties. She has undertaken honorary psychology supervision positions with Monash University, as well as psychology tutoring and supervision positions with Australian Catholic University.
Tania is dedicated to promoting wellness with her patients, and works dynamically with the techniques and theories of Psychoanalysis, Lacan, Mindell, Beck's Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Ellis's Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Art therapy. She is a caring, dedicated, and client focused practitioner.
She has presented and convened at National and International conferences. She authored and illustrated a book titled ‘The Day the Ocean Ran Away' and is currently working other titles. The purpose of her books is to assist readers develop an emotional language, resilience, and mindfulness. She has been cited and acknowledged in several published books including the International best seller ‘Not Knowing. The Art of Turning Uncertainty into Possibility' by D' Souza and Renner (2014).
Dr de Jong works with:
Anxiety & Phobias
Depression
ADHD in adults
Anger Management
Assertiveness Training
Bi Polar Disorder
Chronic Disease Management
Grief & Loss
Gay & lesbian GLBTIQAP issues
Gender
Mental Illness
Pain Management
Sports Injury
Panic and Panic disorder
Parenting
Postnatal, Perinatal, Antenatal Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Stress
Self-esteem & confidence
Terminal illness
Trauma
Dr Tania de Jong (B. Sc (Psych.) Hons., M. Psych (child and family), D. Psych (clinical), MAPS, is a registered clinical psychologist, a full member of the Australian Psychological Society, an author and presenter. Tania is enthusiastic about health, innovation, and collaboration.