B.Physio (Hons), APAM

Ruan graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and is proud to be part of the Berwick and Pakenham Lakeside Physiotherapy teams.  He has a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and enjoys helping people improve mobility and performance, and live pain-free.

Ruan takes a patient-centred, evidence-based approach, combining hands-on treatment with active rehabilitation, education, and accurate diagnosis to achieve lasting results. Whether recovering from injury, managing pain, or returning to work or sport, he provides treatment tailored to each patient.  As a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, he is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure his clients receive the most up-to-date and effective care.

Outside the clinic, Ruan enjoys training in the gym, competing in hammer throw at a national level and camping and fishing. He has also played sports including footy, rugby, and soccer.

Ruan is fluent in English and Afrikaans and is available for consultation at our Berwick and Pakenham Lakeside clinics.

Provider #: 1996531B (Berwick Physiotherapy, ABN: 23 054 406 316) / Provider #: 1996532L (Pakenham Lakeside Physiotherapy, ABN: 38 292 613 031)

B.Physio (Hons), APAM

Vidushi joined the team post graduating from the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program at Monash University. Her passion for physiotherapy began through her own experiences with sporting injuries, inspiring her to help others return to the activities they love.

Sport has always been central to her life. She grew up playing badminton and basketball, with badminton still her favourite. An avid sports fan, she follows Formula 1, tennis, the NBA, and cricket. She has also worked as a sports trainer with a local footy team, building hands-on experience in injury management and rehabilitation.

Vidushi takes an empathetic, evidence-based approach, combining hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, and education to empower patients to regain strength and confidence.

Born in India and raised in Indonesia, she speaks Hindi, English, and Bahasa, enabling her to connect with diverse communities.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active through dancing, running and strength training.

Vidushi is available for consultation at our Berwick and Pakenham Lakeside clinics.

Provider #: 3055871A (Berwick Physiotherapy, ABN: 23 054 406 316) / Provider #: 3055872K (Pakenham Lakeside Physiotherapy, ABN: 38 292 613 031)

D.Physio, B.HlthSc (Health & Medical Science), APAM

Nicholas completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne after first obtaining a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Health and Medical Science) from La Trobe University. He has a strong interest in strength and conditioning and the management of sports-related injuries, with a focus on helping patients return to activity safely and effectively.

With a background in competitive volleyball and a long-standing passion for strength training, Nicholas understands the physical demands placed on athletes and active individuals. He enjoys working with patients of all levels, from those looking to return to everyday activities to athletes aiming to optimise performance.

Nicholas combines an exercise-based approach with hands-on treatment to help reduce pain, restore movement, and build strength. His rehabilitation plans focus on improving long-term function while supporting patients in confidently returning to work, sport, and daily activities.

Outside the clinic, Nicholas enjoys lifting weights in the gym, playing volleyball socially, and keeping up with his interest in cars.

Nicholas is available for consultation at our Berwick and Clyde North Physiotherapy clinics.

Provider #: 3055521A (Berwick Physiotherapy, ABN: 23 054 406 316) / Provider #: 3055522K (Clyde North Physiotherapy, ABN: 61 581 798 275)

B.Ex.Sci, M.Clin. Ex. Phys, ESSA |

Matthew is an accredited Exercise Physiologist.  Prior to joining Berwick, and Pakenham Lakeside Physiotherapy in 2022, Matthew graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science in 2019.  He then went on to complete his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, which enabled him to gain further understanding of the use of exercise prescription for people with chronic health conditions and injury prevention and management.  His clinical placements have included acute inpatient rehabilitation working predominantly with patients following stroke and cardiac heart failure, neurological rehabilitation specialising in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions, and finally a not-for-profit prostate cancer centre where he prescribed and supervised exercise for patients undergoing chemotherapy and ADT treatment. 

Matthew has a particular interest in providing exercise programs to patients with chronic health conditions, to help them regain function and strength in order to improve their daily lives.  He is also interested in the rehabilitation effects of exercise for workplace or sporting injuries, to get the back to work and back to the sports they love. 

Away from work, Matthew is a competitive strongman and powerlifter.  He is heavily involved in the world of strength sports and is looking forward to competing further.

Provider #: 6347441X (Berwick Physiotherapy, ABN: 23 054 406 316) / Provider #: 6347442H (Pakenham Lakeside Physiotherapy, ABN: 38 292 613 031)