Evado StudiosHawthorn

Katrina Laczoffy

Practice Principal | Physiotherapist

Doctor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Hons)

Katrina graduated from The University of Melbourne and Deakin University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Hons), respectively. She has actively been working in the private sports and fitness settings focusing on rehabilitation, load management, injury prevention and optimising performance over the last eight years.

Katrina strives to empower patients to make positive changes through a balance of hands-on treatment and movement-based rehabilitation by implementing modalities such as Clinical Pilates and Strength Training. Similarly, Katrina ensures she educates her patients on their pain and injury guaranteeing everyone leaves the treatment room with all concerns addressed, feeling reassured with an optimal treatment plan. 

Katrina has worked with a variety of clientele, ranging from elite level athletes to general population, implementing both Physiotherapy and fitness services. She is passionate about transitioning clients from acute injury into regular training, valuing movement as the core modality to maintaining overall health. Subsequently, her services also offer one on one and small group training services once injuries are managed.

Outside of Physiotherapy, Katrina enjoys indulging in one too many matcha lattes around Melbourne.

Glenn McKernan

Director | APA Sports Physiotherapist

Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Glenn is a founding Director of Evado Studios and has more than 15 years of experience in the Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy industry. Glenn’s formal education includes a Masters of Physiotherapy (Sports) at The University of Melbourne where he was the top ranked student in his year level. He then became a qualified APA Sports Physiotherapist having completed various roles with the Football Federation Victoria, VFL Football, AGSV/APS football and National Institute of Circus Arts. More recently his sporting involvement has been with Russian Choreographic Academy (ballet) and Trinity Grammar (soccer and basketball). In 2018, Glenn also commenced a Tutoring role at The University of Melbourne’s School of Physiotherapy.

The majority of Glenn’s patients are directly referred to him through word-of-mouth. He has expertise in the management of complex and chronic injuries and enjoys working with individuals of any age and any level who are wishing to return-to-exercise or return-to-sport. Detailed and precise manual therapy treatments and Clinical Pilates programs are a key focus of his work.

Much of Glenn’s work is also the behind-the-scenes management of the Evado organisation and its team.

Special interests:

- Neck pain, headaches & migraines

- Low back pain

- TMJ dysfunction

- Sporting hip/knee injuries

Hannah Cook

Senior Practice Manager

Certificate III & IV in Fitness

Hannah has always had a passion for all things health and fitness, which was obvious from years of involvement in sports, dance & surf lifesaving. 

Hannah is driven by supporting & helping others, which is seen by her caring nature & her experience in the nursing industry. In 2021 Hannah decided to follow her passion & complete her Certificate III & IV in Fitness, which led her to Evado Studios. 

You’ll see Hannah at the desk or around the studio & she is always up for a chat! 

Outside of work, Hannah loves hitting the gym, going for walks with her two dashys and going out for brunch!

Anthony Lamanna

Clinical Service Coordinator

Masters of Physiotherapy Practice
Bachelor of Applied Science

Anthony attended LaTrobe University where he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy Practice.

Anthony is passionate about empowering his patients to fulfill their rehabilitation or performance goals, all while employing an evidence-based approach that seeks to achieve the highest level of patient satisfaction. 

Anthony has developed a keen interest in sports related injuries and rehabilitation, sparked by his participation in competitive sports such as AFL, basketball, athletics, and triathlon. He is therefore aware of the physical demands of various sports, allowing him to seamlessly assimilate with those he treats.

In addition to his role at our Evado Studios, Anthony holds the position of head physiotherapist for Xavier College Football Program as well as working at Melbourne City FC Soccer Acadamy. In these positions, he facilitates timely and effective diagnosis of various injuries, develops rehabilitation plans for a safe return-to-sport, and has gained crucial skills in the strength and conditioning of aspiring professional and semi-professional athletes.

Haydn Thomas

Facilities Manager

Degree in Physical and Health Education

Haydn’s passion for health and fitness took off after he fully committed to improving his health habits first. Being from Canada, he played Ice Hockey, and most if not every other sport available to him until University. Here he transitioned to rowing, which he pursued for the following five years. During this time, he won the University Nationals and was a part of the Canadian National team.

Aside from personal training and fitness classes, Haydn has experience with strength and conditioning as part of his coaching time for a successful U19 rowing program. This is where he started to see the impact he could have on people's lives in a health setting. Utilising science backed techniques and innovative exercises; Haydn wants to get his clients to feel empowered with how they’re able to move in their bodies. Understanding that exercise is best used as a tool for not only physical but also mental wellness is a crucial concept that should be recognised for a sustainable lifestyle.

Having recently moved to Melbourne, Haydn has already joined a footy team as he tries to immerse himself in Australian culture. While he is still learning specific lingo, don’t hesitate to teach him some new phrases or give him your best North American accent!

Shanelle Chin

Physiotherapist

Masters of Physiotherapy Practice

Bachelor of Applied Science

Shanelle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University.

She takes a detailed approach to movement and rehabilitation,with special interest in managing spinal pain & shoulder injuries. With a patient-centred approach, Shanelle tailors rehabilitation plans to align with each individual's priorities—whether it’s returning to a favourite sport or simply moving with less pain.

She utilises a balance of hands on treatment including joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, dry needling and active approach including clinical Pilates & clinical strength to fulfill patient’s goals. 

Outside of work, Shanelle leads an active lifestyle through bouldering, swimming & hiking. Growing up in Malaysia, she is fluent in Chinese, allowing her to assist patients who may face language barriers in their care.

Stephan Panagos

Physiotherapist

Master of Physiotherapy Practice 

Bachelor of Health Science (Maj. Anatomy)

Stephan graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice and a Bachelor of Health Science (Majoring in Anatomy).

Stephan’s interests within Physiotherapy include acute injuries and rehabilitation, as well as chronic disease management. He has worked with patients ranging between the ages of 5 and 97 years old. Stephan’s passion is helping his patients become physically able to get the most out of life - whether they aim to maximise performance in sports, reduce pain, or simply manage better with day-to-day activities. His top priority is working with you to achieve your goals.

Stephan is experienced in working with a wide range of injuries, as well as low back pain, neck pain, TMJ/jaw pain and disorders of the hand and wrist. Stephan utilises hands-on treatments, strength training and Clinical Pilates as part of an overall treatment plan. In previous years, Stephan has also mentored junior practitioners and Physiotherapy students. 

Outside of work, Stephan plays basketball and enjoys sunny days whenever Melbourne decides to share them with us. He’s also a big history buff.

Jason Clark

Physiotherapist

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science

Jason studied at The University of Melbourne where he completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Jason has a strong interest in treating sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and managing chronic conditions, including back pain and osteoarthritis. 

Jason believes in creating strong partnerships with his patients through mutual decision-making. By working collaboratively and understanding what is important to the patient, he ensures that each treatment plan is personalized, empowering them to achieve their rehabilitation and life goals. His approach combines hands-on treatment with tailored exercise therapy to restore strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing.

In his spare time, Jason enjoys lifting in the gym, competing in Powerlifting and playing golf.

Henry Wajswelner

APA Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy
Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy (Research)
B App Sci (Physiotherapy)

Dr. Henry Wajswelner is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist now consulting at both Evado Essendon and Hawthorn locations. With over 40 years clinical experience, Henry has worked at the AIS, helping the country's top Olympic athletes and the Australian Rowing Team. Henry specialises in chronic hip and back pain. He uses an evidence-backed and exercise-based approach to empower his patients to take control of their condition. Henry has published research into exercise for chronic back and hip pain has been a lecturer and course co-ordinator at Melbourne and La Trobe Universities.

Henry has completed a Clinical Doctorate at the University of Melbourne, researching Clinical Pilates rehabilitation and its application to chronic lower back pain. Most recently, Henry was involved in a research RCT investigating lateral hip pain (gluteal tendinopathy). He is a leading Physiotherapist in rehabilitation solutions for these chronic conditions. 

Henry has mentored many physiotherapists in their own learning and specialisation journeys and enjoys clinical teaching. He is always ready to share his experience co-managing patients with his fellow clinicians and providing second opinions on how best to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.  

Whilst Henry continues his private practice work at Evado Studios in Melbourne, he also operates the Mt Hotham Physio clinic during the winter ski season. Henry loves the mountains in our north-east and is an avid alpine and back-country skier. The summer sees him tackling the mountains either hiking or as a road cyclist, the Alpine Classic being his favourite challenge. 

Maddy Bellis

Myotherapist

B.A in Exercise & Sports Science

Bachelor in Myotherapy (Allied Health)

Maddy’s love for health and wellbeing along with her own personal sports injuries are what led her to become a Myotherapist. With over 10 year’s experience in elite sports performance and private practice, Maddy brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping people move and feel better.

She specialises in assessing and treating the root cause of musculoskeletal conditions, combining hands on treatment with education and empowering knowledge to her patients.

With an additional foundation in exercise and sports science Maddy brings a holistic approach to her practice. She has spent some time studying in the United States at an American University while also undertaking placement with the college football team, enhancing her experience and deep understanding in athletic performance and injury prevention.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Maddy still hangs on to her youth with a couple of weekly basketball games, regular swims and has 2 golden retrievers who help keep her steps up. She is in avid reader, and with a passion for empowering her patients to achieve optimal health is often nose deep in a medical or science book on holistic health. Her special interest is the Thyroid and the impact this has on overall health, particularly through the lens of women’s health.

Ryoki Takeda

Myotherapist

Diploma of Myotherapy
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma of Sports Therapy
Diploma of Shiatsu
Diploma of Classical Yoga

Ryoki has over 15 years of experience in massage and shiatsu.

He treats various conditions ranging from chronic to acute pain, sports injuries and other muscular problems. All populations benefit from Ryoki’s approach, in particular sportspeople, office workers, children and elderly. A range of techniques are used including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue, shiatsu, acupressure and muscle energy techniques.  Combining Western medicine with Chinese medicine theory can be of benefit to challenging cases in Ryoki’s view.

In 2017, Ryoki completed his Diploma of Myotherapy. This adds to his already extensive list of treatment options and also means he is able to use a range of dry needling techniques.

Chloe Thatcher

Exercise Physiologist

Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science

Chloe graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and from Deakin University with a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology. Chloe has her Pilates certification and will be right at home in our functional gym environment. She is also an active member of Exercise Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and is currently completing her certification in Clinical Pilates.

Throughout her career, Chloe has worked with a diverse range of clients under different schemes, including NDIS, DVA, Medicare and Private Health. She has experience working with a diverse range of presentations in adults, children and adolescents. Chloe is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of lives.

In her practice, Chloe uses evidence-based interventions to assist her clients achieve their goals. These interventions include exercise prescription, lifestyle behavioural change techniques, motivational interviewing and facilitating client education and knowledge acquisition.

Domenic Trimboli

Strength & Conditioning | Pilates

Graduate Diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education)
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Clinical Pilates Instructor (DMA certified)

Anyone who has been under the instruction of Dom will identify his expertise and detailed approach to rehabilitation and specialist strength and conditioning. He is also a highly credentialed and experienced Clinical Pilates instructor.

Dom’s work history is vast with over 25 years experience in the health industry. He has worked privately for some of Australia’s elite athletes across a broad spectrum of sports as well as various Melbourne based AFL clubs over the past 15 years. Most recently, Dom was the strength and conditioning coach of Melbourne Victory FC.

Dom works on a consultancy basis and is available for people who wish to improve their ‘sport specific’ performance.

Zach Mousaco

Personal Trainer

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 

Zach is an enthusiastic, high-energy trainer that believes in using exercise as a tool to promote and form the foundation of a healthy balanced life. Whether it’s strength training or conditioning, being involved in any exercise is guaranteed to improve the quality of life. Zach’s professional approach aims to build strong relations with his clientele and provide a positive experience to develop and nurture results.

Zach is a high-level athlete, currenly working as a boundary umpire in the VFL and AFLW competitions, previously playing soccer at national and international levels, and a strong interest in combat sport. His varied expierence has enabled Zach to build a multi-faceted coaching style. His involvement in sport drives his passion in the strength and conditioning space.

Whilst in his final year of his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science degree at Deakin University, Zach strives to further his knowledge through study and industry experience to help facilitate the growth, development, and results of his clients. Zach’s goal is to foster progression and create a fun, high-energy space using his exercise science knowledge.

Kiera Rimmer

Personal Trainer

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Doctor of Physiotherapy (current)

Kiera is an enthusiastic trainer and passionate about making fitness inclusive + enjoyable for everyone. Regardless of experience, Kiera is here to create a supportive environment where you can challenge yourself and thrive. She will always adapt sessions to make sure everyone can get involved! With a Bachelor in Exercise Science and Psychological Science, she is all about using proven, evidence-based techniques to ensure you get the most out of training! Kiera is also devoted to keeping up with the fast developing literature to keep up with modern approaches. 

Kiera is passionate about a holistic approach to health and wellbeing so that doesn’t just include physical elements but also cognition, emotion and social elements. She is currently studying a Doctorate in Physiotherapy, so will always listen if you want to share your previous injury stories! She has also played sports her whole life and most recently taken up playing at her local AFL club (go saints!). 

Outside of Evado studios and study, you'll often find Kiera hitting the gym or Pilates, finding time to enjoy the great outdoors: camping, water skiing and soaking up the sun at the beach. When she is taking it easy, you can bet you'll find her curled up with a good book! 

Elisa Lazzeri

Personal Trainer

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Certificates III and IV in Fitness

Elisa earned her Certificates III and IV in Fitness in 2017. Although she began her career in sales and customer service, Elisa has always had a deep passion for sports and fitness. She’s been active from a young age, engaging in tennis, skiing, snowboarding, running, and, most importantly, soccer—her true passion. However, a severe soccer injury led to a long and challenging recovery.

Throughout the rehabilitation process, Elisa gained invaluable insight into the body’s resilience and the importance of understanding its unique dynamics. It was during this time that she discovered the benefits of massage therapy, which played a critical role in alleviating pain, correcting imbalances, and supporting her rehabilitation. This experience inspired Elisa to pursue a Diploma in Remedial Massage.

Hannah Laurisden

Fitness Pilates Instructor

Certificate IV in Pilates 

Hannah is an experienced pilates instructor with over six years of teaching under her belt. A lifelong learner, she has achieved a Cert IV in Pilates from Breathe and a BASI Comprehensive Global qualification, enabling her to provide the best Pilates experience possible. 

Hannah has returned to Melbourne after running a Clinical and Fitness Pilates Studio with her mum on the VIC/NSW border. In that time, she worked with people in all walks of life and tailored programmes to fit the individual. Whether that be fitness, injury, pregnancy, or mental health. 

When not teaching Pilates, Hannah can found engaging in Melbourne's coffee culture or hanging out with her two Miniature Schnauzers, Shirley and Ivy.

Laura Romeo

Spin Instructor

Laura is our passionate and energetic Spin instructor! 

Laura has been a member of Evado since 2016, so when she’s not taking you through a tough spin workout she will be exercising alongside you in Strength, Conditioning, Fitness Pilates and Metcon classes.

Outside of Evado, Laura is an Optometrist and studying a degree in History.

Rebecca Stone

Clinical Nutritionist

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Cert. III Gym Instructor
Bronze Level Swim Coach

Bec is a is a strong believer in food as medicine and is passionate about all areas of nutrition, in particular, sports nutrition, gut health and weight management.

As a former national-level swimmer, a recreational triathlete and a competitive swimming coach, Bec has been involved and interested in sports nutrition for the last 15 years. Throughout her time in the sporting industry, Bec has found very little education or information is provided to athletes, parents or coaches on the benefits of eating whole foods to boost sports performance, recovery and physical development.

Through Bec’s personal experience, she has found the majority of advertised and recommended sports nutrition products are of poor quality. In general, they are full of chemical sweeteners, artificial additives and poorly absorbed proteins, carbohydrates and minerals. In the long term, these are detrimental to an athlete’s digestive and liver health, their sports performance and their overall well-being. Therefore, Bec has a strong passion for educating individuals on the benefits of consuming whole foods with high-quality natural supplements to obtain optimal nutrition. This has a major role in sports performance, recovery and muscle development.

In addition to sports nutrition and weight management, Bec is also very interested in healing the gastrointestinal tract. The digestive tract comprises several vital organs that need to be functioning in peak condition for people to attain optimal health. Therefore, Bec is interested in helping everyone improve their gut health so they can achieve optimal digestion, absorption of nutrients, strengthened immune systems and an increase in overall vitality.

Bec’s philosophy of care involves setting realistic, achievable goals that fit into an individual’s lifestyle as well as providing knowledge and resources to achieve optimal health.