Nathan Willits

Nathan loves a challenge and loves to problem solve. Chronic repetitive or recurring injuries, biomechanical or altered movement patterns - there's pieces to the puzzle in amongst this information that will help us get to the real problem.

After many years working in a variety of fields, Nathan can more readily draw upon experience to cut through the noise and get you moving in the right direction quickly and smoothly.

Nathan started his own practice in 2007, and essentially through word of mouth and reputation has seen it grow rapidly and enthusiastically looks forward to its development in the next phase.

In addition to managing his own practice, Fusion Physiotherapy, Nathan has been involved as the physiotherapist for elite sports teams, including Commonwealth Games athletes, the VFL Bendigo Bombers and TAC U18 Bendigo Pioneers.
Nathan is involved in teaching undergraduate physiotherapy students from La Trobe University in the areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Julie Sheahan

Don't be fooled by the sweet exterior, Julie can be ruthless when its required to get you moving, but the patients love it and just keep coming back for more.

Julie has developed and operates a number of our group classes and is passionate about empowering people. This means teaching you what's going wrong and how to go about getting it right - she even has a couple of nifty gadgets to assist.

Julie is a musculo-skeletal physiotherapist who has recently joined Nathan as his business partner at Fusion Physiotherapy. She's also a supermum, balancing this busy career with managing a household with four children. Although given their involvement in many sporting teams there is a seemingly unending line of friends looking for help.

Julie is experienced in the assessment and management of muscular and joint injuries, and uses techniques such as dry needling, deep tissue massage, and specific exercises, including clinical pilates to improve a person's pain and level of function.

Julie has advanced skills in Aquatic Physiotherapy and uses the warm pool to assist clients in their recovery from spinal and joint surgery, lower limb and shoulder injuries and cardiovascular conditioning. Julie enjoys teaching Ai Chi classes, which is a refined form of Tai Chi performed in shoulder deep warm water. It is an excellent technique for relaxation, balance and core stability. 

Daniel English

Dan is a rising star at fusion. Less than a year ago he was working a couple of sessions, now he's going full-time and pretty soon he'll take over the place! An excellent rapport with clients, although he's not just a charmer, he gets results.

Daniel has diverse fields of experience and interests including; Falls and vestibular rehabilitation; Neurological rehabilitation including Parkinson's Disease; Pilates; & Dry needling

Importantly Daniel's philosophy towards managing injuries and compassion for clients fits well with the values that we have established at Fusion Physiotherapy. It is expected that our reputation for high quality care will be enhanced with his contribution. 

Daniel is motivated by patient-centred care with a view to help people reduce pain and improve performance.

Jane McCaig

Jane is a trail-blazer. With her advanced skills, she now offers Exercise Physiology services and clinical exercise to the private clientele of Central Victoria.

Jane is passionate about the concept of ‘exercise as medicine' and aims to instil the habit of regular physical activity in all clients.

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Jane holds Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) & Graduate Diploma Health Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) degrees from the University of Ballarat and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Wollongong. With over 10 years experience in the industry Jane has worked with many client groups, specialising in musculoskeletal clinical exercise prescription and chronic disease lifestyle management.

Jane has worked as a senior clinician at Bendigo Health and prior to this was working as a clinical exercise physiologist at the University of Ballarat, where she also lectured in the undergraduate and postgraduate human movement and sports science programs. Locally, Jane has worked with the successful Bendigo Lady Braves basketball team as a sports trainer as well as with individual athletes from a variety of sports.

Lauren Peterson

Lauren is our latest prized recruit.  

Having worked her way around Australia she has learnt many tricks of the trade. Working with elite sporting teams means that she nows how to get timely results and when to make the tough calls. 

Lauren has worked in a number of roles over the past few years, including within large sports medicine clinics. As the physiotherapist for BFL club Eaglehawk and previously with the Bendigo Bombers, Lauren has had success with manging a variety of sporting injuries and conditions, including acute mangement.

Now as a tutor at La Trobe University she is staying abreast of the latest research especially in the field of exercise science. Lauren is ideally situated to manage the rehabilitation and conditioning required to ensure rapid and successful return to sport.