Meet The Team
At Physio Rehab Health, our team is dedicated to providing expert care and personalised treatment to help you achieve your health and recovery goals.
Elli Acic
Principal Physiotherapist
B.App.Sc (PHTY), Cert. Acup, APAM
Following this, Elli realised her passion was in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. She has since been working in private practice for over 20 years. She began working in a busy sports injury practice which specialised in soccer and football injuries and then when on to work at a highly regarded and specialised practice in Randwick that had a strong focus in spinal and pelvic dysfunctions. During this time Elli completed her certificate in Acupuncture with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and gained experience using Real Time Ultrasound and instructing Clinical Pilates, with and without machines.
After the birth of her first child Elli spent the next 6 years working closely with a specialist and Olympic physiotherapist, lecturer and author Trish Wisbey-Roth at another one of Sydney's highly regarded practice's.
Elli has developed expertise in the treatment and management of complex spinal and pelvic disorders along with her background of sports injury management. She has also developed a passion in the treatment and management of headaches, neck, rib, shoulder and TMJ (Jaw) dysfunctions. She has engaged in further training for these areas, attending courses around Australia.
Elli graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Sydney in 2004, with the Neurophysiotherapy award. She spent her first year as a new graduate at St George Hospital gaining experience in all fields of physiotherapy, particularly in the outpatients department. This year also included a 3 month secondment to Broken Hill Base Hospital, where she spent time working with the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
Elli strives to combine hands on treatment and exercise prescription in the management and treatment of her patients and focuses on a functional and long term recovery for each patient. She has received much appraisal regarding her ability to diagnose and effectively explain and treat a condition and also for her to kind nature towards each patient.
In the first 10 years of private practice Elli has combined working in the clinic with teaching other physiotherapists and fellow health professionals. She has taught the sports massage component at the NSW School of Massage, spoken at various conferences such as the World Cricket Conference, appeared on Channel 9 news and Today Extra and has trained physiotherapists from around Australia on spinal rehabilitation.
Elli has also completed a 10 month mentorship program with Diane Lee and associates from Canada and is an accredited ISM practitioner.
Another passion project has been the development of SpinalFit, an 8-week graded, structured and functional spinal rehabilitation program for patients who want to improve posture, pain and their quality of life.
Helen Makrillos
Physiotherapist
B.App.Sc (PHTY), M.H.Sc (Muscoloskeletal and Sports Therapy) APAM
Helen completed her Physiotherapy degree with honours at Sydney University in 2001. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to complete a Masters in both Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy in 2007. Helen has over 15 years of experience in both the public and private physiotherapy sectors gaining a wide range of knowledge and skills throughout this time. She has worked at the Prince of Wales Hospital, busy eastern suburbs private practises and solely.
Helen is experienced in providing treatment for a variety of occupational, motor vehicle, sport and aged related injuries, and chest and home-based physiotherapy.
Helen is passionate about catering treatments to suit individual needs and goals. Helen enjoys assisting her patients reach their ultimate potential through a combination of hands on therapy and exercise prescription.
Helen recently completed a 10 month mentorship program with Diane Lee and associates from Canada and is an accredited ISM practitioner.
Keira Kipriotis
Physiotherapist
BHSc, MPhysio, APAM
Keira graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and holds a Bachelor of Health Science from UTS. Since graduating, she has worked in private practice, gaining experience across musculoskeletal physiotherapy, women's health, sports injuries and neurological rehabilitation.
Keira has completed the APA Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy course, as well as the APA Level 1 and Level 2 Women's Pelvic Health courses. She has a particular interest in women's health and the intersection between pelvic health, exercise and sport, and continues to undertake further professional development to provide evidence-based care.
Keira is passionate about helping people understand and feel confident in their bodies, particularly when returning to exercise and sport following injury, pregnancy or pelvic health concerns. She has a special interest in athlete rehabilitation, pelvic dysfunction in athletes, endometriosis and postpartum rehabilitation. She enjoys working with women to support their return to exercise and sport throughout different stages of life, while also helping patients manage pain and regain confidence in their everyday activities.
During her physiotherapy training at UTS, Keira completed clinical placements across public hospital and private practice settings, gaining experience in respiratory, neurological and hand therapy. Following graduation, she also worked as the sports physiotherapist for the Dunbar Rovers F.C. Youth Boys' Soccer Team, managing acute sporting injuries and guiding athletes through rehabilitation and return to sport.
Having participated in rock climbing, bouldering and swimming for many years, Keira understands the physical demands of sport and enjoys working with both recreational and competitive athletes to optimise performance, recovery and confidence in movement.
Keira is committed to providing individualised, patient-centred care and believes the best outcomes are achieved by empowering patients with the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in their rehabilitation. She combines hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation and education to develop personalised treatment plans that support lasting improvements and help patients return to the activities they value.
Charlotte Cannon
Physiotherapist
B App. Sc. (PHTY), APAM
Charlotte graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Canberra. During her studies, she developed a strong clinical foundation through diverse clinical placements across rehabilitation, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal settings, gaining extensive hands-on experience in assessing and treating a wide range of conditions.
She was awarded the Gabby Robberd’s Memorial Scholarship, which supported a specialised placement with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. This experience further shaped her clinical perspective and sparked a strong interest in applying a holistic, whole-body approach to patient care.
Charlotte is committed to providing evidence-based care, combined with practical, goal-focused rehabilitation, and an emphasis on patient education and collaboration. She is passionate about helping people feel confident and supported throughout their recovery.
Charlotte’s clinical interests include the lower back, neck and knee pain. She has a background in swimming and CrossFit, which has given her a strong appreciation of structured training and quality technique to prevent injury. This background supports her interest in exercise-based rehabilitation and helping clients return to sport and everyday activity with confidence. She enjoys working with individuals of all activity levels and tailoring programs to suit each person’s goals and current ability level.
Christina Sacchetta
Massage Therapist
BHSc(Comp Med) ND Dip RM
Christina is a member of ATMS and received her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 1994 from the NSW School of Therapeutic Massage in Sydney. After several years treating with massage she realised she was limited in her treatments and wanted a holistic approach. In 2005 she graduated as a Naturopath.
Christina’s passion is in helping others using a holistic approach . Each treatment is tailored according to your individual needs. A combination of relaxation and remedial techniques , such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic and guasha, are provided for a deep therapeutic experience.
Through these techniques she offers:
Remedial Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Remedial Hot stone Massage.
Nicole Renni
Administration
Nikki has over 35 years in customer service working across the fields of telecommunications, beauty, recruitment and retail.
Her roles have included account management, sales, project management and customer service. Whether
over the phone or face to face she loves helping people and giving everyone a personal and happy experience.
Nikki has lived in the UK and the United Emirates she loves being part of our team and the frontline for our clinic.
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