The Physiotherapists at Sorrento Physiotherapy are highly qualified and experienced with both undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications.
Graham Reid
Dip Physio., Post-Grad Dip Sports Physio., APAM
Graham graduated in Physiotherapy in 1972 at Lincoln Institute. He completed a post-graduate diploma in Sports Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 1991. He gained qualifications in WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation in 1997.
Graham started the Bundoora Physiotherapy clinic in 1973, Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic in 1980, and was the Physiotherapy Director of the Diamond Valley Sports Medicine Centre from 1994.
Graham has over 35 years clinical experience in areas of injury management and recovery including elite sporting team injury management and occupational rehabilitation. He has extensive experience in physical rehabilitation as well as acute injuries.
In 2000, Graham was awarded The Australian Sports Medal for his services to sport.
He has had a number of appointments as Physiotherapist to elite sporting teams including:
• Hawthorn Football Club - Senior Physiotherapist (1973 - 1981)
• Victorian Senior Men’s Hockey Team - Physiotherapist (1977-2000)
• Australian Men’s Hockey team (Kookaburras) Physiotherapist (1981 - 2000)
• Consultant Physiotherapist Victorian Institute of Sport (1989-2000)
• Australian Women’s Hockey team (Hockeyroos) Physiotherapist (1985 - 1987)
• Australian Synchronised Swimming Team Physiotherapist (1993 - 1996)
• Member Science and Medical Commission Australian Synchronised Swimming Association (1993 - 1996)
• Member Science and Medical Commission Australian Fencing Federation (1994 - 1996)
• Coordinator, Medical & Injury Management Services Australian Hockey Association (1996 - 2000)
• Australian Olympic Games Team, Appointed Physiotherapist - Sydney (2000), Atlanta (1996), Barcelona (1992), Seoul (1988), Los Angeles (1984)
• Australian Commonwealth Games Team
• Physiotherapist, Kuala Lumpur - 1998
• Consultant Physiotherapist to the United States Olympic Women’s Hockey program 2011 -2012
Robert Hanna
B.SC (Medical), B.APP SC (Physio), Grad.Dip, (Ergonomics), APAM
Rob studied at the University of Melbourne. He holds a Batchelor of Science (Medical), Batchelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics.
He graduated in Physiotherapy in 1979 and worked in private practice since 1983.
He has operated several physiotherapy clinics over the past 35 years.
He has extensive clinical experience in injury management, treatment and recovery including sporting team injury management, physical rehabilitation and occupational rehabilitation.
Rob has been involved as a physiotherapist at elite sports level with a number of AFL clubs, VAFA clubs, the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals), and travelling as a personal Physiotherapist consultant to Torvill and Dean and the Russian Allstars.
Rob has a special interest in biomechanics and work efficiencies. He is an Ergonomist with 30 years’ experience in the ergonomics field and over 35 years in the field of clinical treatment and management as an occupational and industrial physiotherapist.
He has held appointments as Physiotherapist to elite sporting teams including:
Geelong Football Club - AFL Head Physiotherapist (1979)
Preston Football Club - VFA Head Physiotherapist (1982)
Carlton Football Club - Senior Physiotherapist (1983-1986)
Melbourne Football Club - AFL Physiotherapist (1987)
Adelaide Football Club - AFL Physiotherapist (1987)
Michael Edgeley Entertainment, Torvill and Dean, Russian Allstars - Physiotherapist (1991-2004)
ATP- Australian Tennis Touring Physiotherapist (1987-1994)
Australian Open Tennis Tournament - Tournament Physiotherapist (1981-1993)
The University of Melbourne Football Club - University Blacks - Head Physiotherapist (1996-2017)
Lola Broomhall
B. Physiotherapy (Hons), APAM
Lola graduated from Melbourne University in 2011.
She has over a decade of experience in private practice treating a wide range of patients across various lifestyles.
She is experienced in treating sports injuries, post-operative orthopaedics, musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, and has a special interest in women’s breast and chest physiotherapy care (reconstructive and augmentation post-operative care).
Lola has Yoga qualifications and has undertaken post-graduate Clinical Pilates qualifications. She has successfully completed Levels 1,2 and 3 of the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates institution certification.
In addition to her clinical practice, she runs both individual and small group exercise classes tailored to her patients’ individual needs.
Lola blends her movement therapy skills into clinical practice- patients can expect to learn a range of exercises to help them better manage their condition and restore healthy movement.
Lola’s approach to care is holistic and evidence based. She provides hands-on treatments and exercise prescription, as well as discussing lifestyle factors that can impact effective recovery.
When she is not in the clinic you might see Lola around the Blairgowrie postcode walking her dog at the beach, surfing or freediving
Vincent Condello
B.APP SC (Physio.), APAM
Vincent graduated in Physiotherapy in 1981 from Lincoln Institute.
Following graduation, he worked in general hospital settings for 2 years before establishing his Private practice in Frankston.
Vincent joined Sorrento Physiotherapy in 2022 undertaking home visits encompassing post-operative orthopedic surgical patients- rehab in the home, as well as musculoskeletal conditions and general medical conditions post-hospitalization. In this setting, he sees patients in their own residence, retirement village or aged care facility throughout the Mornington Peninsula.
Vincent employs a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription to facilitate prompt and optimal recovery.
He works in this domiciliary environment providing benefits of:
Added comfort
Progress due to comforts of the home
Highly personalized care
Eliminates obstacles
Safer for high-risk individuals
Convenient and time efficient
Away from the practice environment, Vincent is a keen tennis player.