Charles Ruddock
Principal Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Director
BA, GradDipPsych, MAPsych, MAPS
Clinics: St Albans, Bundoora, Dandenong
Has spent 18 years working as a psychologist in hospital and private practice settings. This has included assessing and treating patients, managing and supervising multi-disciplinary teams, developing and delivering training and providing consultancy services. Has strong clinical skills in a range of mental health areas with a particular interest in: chronic pain conditions, stress conditions, workplace injuries (physical and stress related), returning to work after a workplace injury (physical or stress related).
Dr Safa Hamza
Specialist Pain Physician
MBCHB, MPainMed, DipMSM
FFPMANZCA, FAFRM(RACP), FRACGP
Clinic: Bundoora
Dr Hamza is a Pain Specialist who has a special interest in Multidisciplinary Medicine and an integrative approach to the management of pain conditions. He has previously worked at the pain clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and continues to consult at the Barbara Walker Centre at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Dr Prem Chopra
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MSc, MP, MD, FRANZCP, AFRACMA
Clinics: Bundoora, Boronia
Dr Prem Chopra graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1993 and completed postgraduate training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. His subspecialty interests include: Chronic pain management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transcultural mental health, Refugee mental health, and Integrative medicine. He has been actively involved in teaching, research and has numerous scientific publications. He also consults at the Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and at Foundation House.
Dr Ekeuda Uchenna Ben Nwankwo
Medical Officer
MBBS, MRO, PGradCertDerm, PGradCertEM, PGradDipEmergMed, PGradDipChHlth, PGradDipPainMgt, MPHlth, MOcc&EnvHlth, FACRRM
Clinic: Bundoora
Dr Uchenna is a Specialist General Practitioner with Post Graduate Studies in Pain Medicine; Occupational Medicine; Public Health; Rural & Remote Health; Emergency Medicine & Trauma.
He trained with both rural, metropolitan hospitals and health centres as well as big co-operate bodies in mining, ambulance services, oil and gas. He has wealth of experience in acute and chronic injury management, wellness program, return to work fitness assessment.
He has special interest in multi-disciplinary medicine and integrated approach to pain management for Occupational injuries in Workcover and T.A.C.
Dr Saleem Khan
Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
FAFRM (RACP), FFPMANZCA
Clinics: Bundoora, Boronia
Joining the Advance Healthcare team in 2020, Dr Khan has specialities in Pain Management and Rehabilitation . His special interests include General rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal medicine and manual techniques, Outpatient pain medicine consultation, Elective and post-operative Inpatient pain management, and Ultrasound guided pain intervention techniques
Seán O’Donoghue
Clinical Psychologist
BA, PhD, DPsychSc
Clinic: Bundoora
Seán is a registered clinical psychologist and has a special interest in psychological aspects of health. He completed a PhD in the neuropsychology of multiple sclerosis and then completed a doctorate in clinical psychology, both at University College Dublin. Seán also works as a clinical psychologist at the Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management, at St Vincent’s Hospital, and also as lecturer and researcher at the Australian Catholic University. Seán adopts a person-centred approach with his clients, and predominantly uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Matt Richards
APA Pain Physiotherapist
BPhysio, PhD Candidate
Clinic: Bundoora
Matthew has been working with our group for 17 years and is now the Team Leader of our Pain Management program at Bundoora. He is currently close to completing his PhD on treatment for back pain patients with complex psychosocial and neurophysiological barriers to recovery.
Nathan Labinski
Physiotherapist
BPhysio, MAPA
Clinics: St Albans, Bundoora
Nathan graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 and commenced working in private practices in the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne, treating a range of acute and persistent injuries across all demographics. Following this Nathan moved into Occupational Rehabilitation where he helped injured workers to achieve their optimal functional and work capacity.
Nathan joined the multidisciplinary team in July 2018 and practices at the Bundoora and St Albans locations. Nathan has a passion for persistent pain rehabilitation and holistic patient care, and is a keen reader of up-to-date current evidence-based practice and research. Nathan believes in Physiotherapy being education-based first and foremost.
Nathan is also a keen sports lover, runner and member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
James Cunningham
Physiotherapist
BPhysio
Clinics: Bundoora, Hoppers Crossing
James Cunningham is a New Zealand trained physiotherapist from Auckland University Of Technology. He started his physiotherapy career after spending most of his life working in gyms, sports teams and health care clinics around the world.
Since then he has had experience in sports clinics, strength and conditioning, occupational health and multidisciplinary medical clinics throughout New Zealand and Australia. He has since followed a active and holistic approach to assessment and treatment throughout his career. During the past 3 years he has started to have a strong interest in persistent pain and management and so has started to build his career around it as he finds it rewarding to help those most effected.
His interests outside of physiotherapy are cycling, stand up paddle boarding, camping, bike polo, ultimate Frisbee and disc golf. As he treats a number of triathletes in the past, he himself is looking at getting into the sport to understand it better.
Mark Tamaray
Physiotherapist
BPhysio
Clinics: Bundoora, St Albans
Since graduating from The University of Melbourne in 1999 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Mark has held senior clinical roles in various settings including large regional hospitals, private practice and occupational rehabilitation. During this time, he has developed a strong interest in treating clients presenting with complex musculoskeletal conditions, particularly chronic pain and headaches. He is currently completing his Masters of Science (Pain Management) through The University of Sydney. Mark commenced working with Advance Healthcare in 2020.
Kate Pearson
Clinical Psychologist
BA(Hons), MPsych(Clin)
Clinic: Bundoora
Ms Kate Pearson completed her Master degree in Clinical Psychology at Edith Cowan University, and has attained endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Board of Australia. She has had clinical experience in a range of settings, including private practice as well as rehabilitation and hospital settings, and has worked with individuals across the lifespan. Kate has experience working with trauma and is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In session, she utilises a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure-based Response Prevention Therapy and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Kate is a highly motivated individual who is committed to providing the highest quality service to each of her clients. Kate believes it is vital that clinicians work in a respectful and collaborative manner with clients, walking alongside them ever-mindful of the personal values of her clients. Kate seeks to integrate the ever-evolving body of psychological knowledge with a warm, client-centered approach to therapy.
Stella Mihailova
Psychologist
GDipPsych, PostgradDipPsych, DoctorClinicalPsych
Clinic: Bundoora
Stella is a registered psychologist and has practised in hospital settings and the public mental health sector, providing both individual and group therapy. This has included working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment and sleep difficulties, often in the context of illness, injury or other life stressors. She has experience using a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Stella offers a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore current difficulties and develop strategies for reaching their goals.
Aneela Panhwar
Dietitian
BNutDiet
Clinics: Bundoora, St Albans
Aneela graduated from Monash University in 2012 and has been an Accredited Practising Dietitian for 7 years since. With a particular interest in weight loss and diabetes, she has enjoyed helping clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds achieve their health and wellness goals. Aneela has joined the team at Bundoora and St Albans in 2020.
Aside from her work as a dietitian Aneela is a foodie and loves experimenting with recipes to boost flavour and nutritional value.
She speaks fluent Urdu and Sindhi.