About us

OUR TEAM

We want to help you achieve the performance, recovery and quality of life that is important to you

Our team of qualified physiotherapists work with you to provide a tailored service and treatment. With years of experience in the field, our clinicians keep you informed on your condition and help you get back to where you want to be.

James Black James Black

James Black

Director & Physiotherapist

James graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. James has six years of clinical experience and brings a broad range of diagnostic and clinical experience to the practice.

James is a Senior Physiotherapist at Echuca Regional Health and works a majority of his time in outpatient and NDIS services. James works closely with some of Echuca’s orthopaedic surgeons and specialists, ensuring the highest level of treatment and rehabilitation after orthopaedic and specialist management. James places a high priority in the value of communication between Health Practitioners. He aspires to provide strong evidence based and patient centred care approach to all patients.

Due to James’ heavy involvement in sport, he has taken a strong interest in treatment of both acute and chronic sports related injuries, however is confident and skilled in treating a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. James has developed a number of different manual therapy approaches to treatment but understands how important it is to empower the patient to also take control of their injury/condition, and therefore has a strong focus on exercise prescription and tailored exercise based rehabilitation to achieve optimal patient outcomes and return to full function.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Member
Kevin Pang Physiotherapist Kevin Pang Physiotherapist

Kevin Pang

Physiotherapist

Kevin graduated from James Cook University in Townsville in 2018 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. He is passionate about health promotion and empowering people to take control of their own health, using evidence based practice.

Valuing an upstream approach to healthcare, Kevin ensures a patient centred approach to his practice, empowering his clients to take control of their own health and assisting clients to be and stay healthy.

Sport has played a significant role in Kevin's life and he is passionate in helping those with a wide range of musculoskeletal acute and chronic conditions. He is now the lead physiotherapist at Rochester Football Club. Kevin has been a physiotherapist at Echuca Regional Health for the past 3 years and has developed skills and techniques in a large variety of clinical areas with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory and neurological experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Member
Chloe Juri Occupational Therapist Chloe Juri Occupational Therapist

Chloe Juri

Occupational Therapist

Chloe graduated from La Trobe University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice. Chloe has seven years of clinical experience and brings a broad range of clinical experience to the practice.

Chloe is a Senior Occupational Therapist at Echuca Regional Health and One Focus Physiotherapy. She works across a wide range of areas including acute, subacute, palliative care, aged care, community, paediatrics, schools, DVA and NDIS services. She has undertaken a wide range of professional development to ensure that she can individualise therapy and best meet each individual’s needs.

Chloe is committed to working collaboratively with our clients to identify goals and develop robust strategies in order to improve client outcomes. She maintains close partnerships with all key stakeholders involved in our clients’ care.

Services offered by Chloe:

  • Assistive Technology (Equipment)
  • Home Modifications
  • Functional Capacity Assessments (Capacity Building)
  • Housing Support (SDA or SIL assessments)
  • Wheelchair, Scooters and Seating
  • Home safety assessments
  • Adult therapy services
  • Sensory Assessments
  • Individual and Group programs
  • Aged Care – falls prevention, home care packages
  • Activities of Daily Living Assessments
  • Personal safety alarm assessments
  • Pressure care – tissue trauma prevention and management
  • Palliative care: assessment for needs at home and carer support
  • Nursing Home consultations
  • DVA, TAC and Workcover consultations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Amber and Red prescriber for SWEP and TAC
Laura Kerlin Speech Pathologist Laura Kerlin Speech Pathologist

Laura Kerlin

Speech Pathologist

Laura graduated from La Trobe University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Speech Pathology. Laura also works at Echuca Regional Health and has worked across a variety of settings including NDIS, Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI), Community Health, the Education setting and the School Readiness Program.

Laura has a keen interest in working with preschool and primary school aged children, and likes to make her sessions as fun and engaging as possible. Laura is passionate about supporting children with their speech and language development. She thoroughly enjoys collaborating and working closely with the child and those around them to reach their goals.

Laura has a particular interest and skills in supporting children with the following:

  • Speech articulation
  • Receptive and Expressive language
  • Fluency (stuttering)
  • Social language

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Master of Speech Pathology

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FAQ

Everything you need to know about One Focus Physiotherapy

No, you do not need a referral to see one of our physiotherapists. If you have any correspondence from a doctor, specialist or other therapist, please bring this to your appointment.

Your initial and review Physiotherapy appointments will be 30 minutes which will include a thorough assessment, treatment and rehabilitation plan. Extended appointment times are also available if you have more than one presenting problem or if you would simple like to spend more time with your Physiotherapist. These will be charged at an extra cost.

We recommend arriving approximately 5-10 minutes prior to your initial appointment to ensure you can find us and complete any appropriate paperwork prior to commencing your session.

All private consultations at One Focus Physiotherapy are priced at $79.00 with billings to be paid at the time of your appointment. Rebates may be available through your private health insurer.

We accept TAC, Workcover and DVA clients. The price for these appointments varies depending on the length of your injury and the type of appointment. Please feel free to call our team to discuss this further.

During your initial consultation, your physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your injury or condition and conduct a comprehensive physical examination. They will then advise you of the appropriate treatment. Strategies will be provided to assist you with ongoing management of your condition, including postural and ergonomic advice, appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises and ways to improve your overall health and well-being. We pride ourselves in providing the best standard of treatment and aim to get you back to feeling great as soon as possible.

Your treatment will vary depending on the assessment, extent and severity of your injury/ symptoms. Physiotherapy may include any of the following:

  • Joint mobilisation
  • Joint manipulation
  • Massage
  • Dry needling
  • Ultrasound
  • Exercise therapy
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Taping
  • Back and neck pain
  • Sporting injuries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Work related injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Headache and migraine
  • Muscle and tendon Injuries
  • Joint pain
  • Arthritis
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
  • Postural re-education
  • Neurological conditions
During your physiotherapy session, you should wear loose fitting comfortable clothing that will allow the physiotherapist to assess the presenting area whilst allowing you to move freely without restriction. The Physiotherapist will often require seeing the affected area for optimal treatment; therefore we may require you to remove some articles of clothing. If you are uncomfortable with this, please don’t hesitate to let your Physiotherapist know and suitable alternatives will be provided.
Yes, at One Focus Physiotherapy we would love to assist any clients who have an active claim with TAC, Workcover or DVA. For your initial appointment you will need to bring either your claim number or appropriate cards to present to our staff.

Yes, if you have physiotherapy cover on your Private Health, you should receive a rebate on our services. Your rebate will be dependent on your individual policy, which varies between insurers and policies. We recommend that you check with your individual health fund to find out your exact benefits and rebates.

Please be advised that our clinic has HICAPS, which allows you to claim your health fund rebate instantly.

Physiotherapy can be covered by Medicare, however you will require a referral from your GP under The Chronic Disease Management (formerly known as an Enhanced Primary Care or EPC).
You may be eligible for up to 5 physiotherapy sessions at a reduced cost (Medicare covering $54.60 of the consultation). These sessions will incur a gap payment.

Please follow up with your General Practitioner for further information on the Chronic Disease Management and if you qualify.

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible by calling (03) 7025 0440. Cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment time or failing to attend without notice may incur a cancelation fee.
At One Focus Physiotherapy, you can book by calling the clinic directly on (03) 7025 0440. Alternatively, we provide a convenient online booking system that enables you to view and book our available appointments ahead of time.

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