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 coffees 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!

Div Pather

Fitness Manager

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (current)
Certificate III & IV in Fitness

Div’s passion for exercise developed at an early age, where he participated in multiple sports before discovering resistance training at the age of 16. This lead him to start studying a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science and is currently enjoying every moment of it.  He is an accredited Personal Trainer with Certificates III & IV in Fitness, and an Australian Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Accredited Coach.

Div has spent multiple years applying his sports specific Strength & Conditioning knowledge at NPL soccer club, Melbourne Knight FC and State 2 Berwick City SC. Within the gym environment, his aim is to promote a fun and challenging Personal Training and group sessions for all ages and abilities, while always focusing on education to pre, intra and post training techniques and modalities to achieve goals. 

In his spare time, Div enjoys watching sport, kicking the footy with mates and watching movies. 

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 studies, Anthony also holds a position at Melbourne City FC, where he is responsible for treating and facilitating return-to-sport programs for injured players. It was this position that allowed him to expand his breadth of knowledge in the treatment of adolescent athletes, further leading to an award of excellence from his university for his work in this area.

Shanelle Chin

Physiotherapist

Masters of Physiotherapy Practice

Bachelor of Applied Science

Shanelle graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. She is also an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Throughout her career, Shanelle has worked with a diverse range of patients, including those recovering from injuries or surgeries, those with chronic conditions such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis, and those seeking rehabilitation for sports-related injuries. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals, whether that's returning to an activity or simply being able to move with less pain. Shanelle seeks for what is important for the client to facilitate individualised rehabilitation and achieving personal goals. 

In her practice, Shanelle uses a range of evidence-based techniques to help her patients achieve their desired outcomes. These may include manual therapy, exercise prescription, modalities including clinical pilates, and patient education on topics such as injury prevention and posture. Shanelle is committed to ongoing learning and professional development, and regularly attends conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in her field.
In her free time, Shanelle enjoys bouldering, hiking and she is dedicated to living an active lifestyle herself to provide best care possible to her patients. Growing up in Malaysia, she is also fluent in Chinese.

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.

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. 

Monique Mack

Myotherapist & Fitness Supervisor

Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology (current)

Bachelor of Exercise Science & Sport Science

Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy

Monique is a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ with over nine years of Remedial Massage and Myotherapy experience, four years of Pilates and three years in Strength & Conditioning. She has an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy from RMIT, a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University and is currently undertaking her Masers in Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU.

As a Myotherapist, Monique treats a wide range of conditions from long standing chronic issues to acute injuries and everything in between. She has extensive experience working with athletes, office workers, weekend warriors, pregnancy clients, and individuals of all ages. She implements a range of techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, dry needling, cupping, and muscle energy techniques. 

Monique has worked in varying sporting environments including AFL, Mui Thai and Soccer as a sports trainer as well as teaching conditioning, clinical and fitness Pilates for many years. The combination of her education and experience has allowed for her to build a strong foundation of exercise practice, technique, and prescription. She has a passion for helping an individual be the best version of themselves whether that be through Myotherapy treatment or in the gym by implementing a holistic style approach. 

When not working she enjoys spending time with her two dachshunds and hitting the gym.   

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.

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.

Jack Ryan

Personal Trainer

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Sport Management 

Jack is a friendly, empowering and energetic trainer who strives to get the most out of every session with his clients. Jack has a background in rugby, with several years experience in athlete development. With a combination of strength and conditioning training, Jack aims to improve his clients daily life and have a bit of fun while doing it.

Jack represented Switzerland in rugby at a youth level and played across Europe. Jack moved to Australia in 2015 and began coaching for youth rugby teams. He has a huge passion for all sports. Jack will happily chat with anyone about any sport related topics. 

One of Jack’s favourite things about working in the fitness industry is working with a diverse range of clients. 

Haydn Thomas

Personal Trainer

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!

Alla Barden

Fitness Pilates Coordinator

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)
Certificate IV in Fitness
Breathe Certificate in Pilates (Matwork & Reformer)
Stott Pilates Certified Instructor (Matwork Level 1 & 2)

Alla is a highly qualified Pilates instructor who has been teaching Pilates - mat, reformer, studio & clinical - for over 10 years. She has range of experience working in Pilates studios, gyms, fitness studios and Physiotherapy clinics in Melbourne, Dubai and Moscow.

Alla’s clients call her the “Smiling Assassin,” “Spinal Police” & “Russian Rocket” and they know that she has an outstanding eye for detail.

Alla is an athlete at heart, an Economist and Psychologist by degree, and an ever evolving teacher. She is a life-loving, curious person who loves working with people, sharing knowledge and just having fun!

Come and try one of Alla’s classes for yourself - you will not regret it!

Victoria Greensmith

Fitness Pilates Instructor

Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork and Refomer

Victoria was born, raised and worked in Mexico City as a public relations consultant and journalist. After raising a family and work experience in various fields including corporate and event management, Victoria developed shoulder and hip chronic pain  which left her unable to continue Latin Dance, the sport she loved most. Out of this experience she learned that if we do not feel physically strong, our mental fitness is depleted as well. With the support of the Evado team, Victoria went on to discover Pilates and an approach to wellness for reclaiming her best self. This personal odyssey inspired her to train and work towards gaining her certification as a matwork and reformer Pilates instructor.

Having travelled  extensively in Mexico, the USA and Europe, Victoria has trained in various Pilates studios which have given her further knowledge and a great repertoire of exercises that she enjoys sharing with her clients in Melbourne.

Victoria loves to challenge her clients and strongly believes that consistency, dedication and patience is key for achieving positive results.

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.

Emily Slifirski

Admin Assistant

Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice (current)

Emily is currently completing her final year of her Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. She has a passion for health, well-being, and fitness and enjoys working with people.  

In her spare time, Emily loves going to the beach or going on hikes to explore new places. She also enjoys playing social basketball with friends and running.  

Macy Gardiner

Admin Assistant

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education

Macy is currently about to commence her final year of studying a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education in 2024. With her dedication to health education, Macy is excited to help students learn and understand the significance of staying physically active and embracing a healthy lifestyle. 

Outside of work and study, Macy loves to play netball, hang out with her friends and enjoys going home to Gippsland to see her family and dog.  

Grace Spark

Admin Assistant

Bachelor of Nutrition Science 

Grace has completed a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and is passionate about health and wellbeing. She enjoys learning about the research and science behind diet, exercise, and lifestyle to optimise health outcomes and longevity. 

In her downtime Grace enjoys hanging out with friends, relaxing in the sun, and music events.