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PhysioFirst Glen Huntly

Restoring Movement and Revitalising Lives

We specialise in a holistic approach to physiotherapy, osteopathy, pilates, and allied health services.

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About us

We Offer Physiotherapy That Puts You First

From your first visit to your final session, we’re here to help you feel confident in your recovery.

Helping You Feel Stronger One Step at a Time

At PhysioFirst Glen Huntly, you’re more than just a patient—you’re part of our care community. We take the time to understand your body, your goals, and your lifestyle, so we can create a treatment plan that truly works for you.

Health Journey

Providing Support That Evolves With You

Your recovery is unique—and so is our approach. At PhysioFirst Glen Huntly, we combine hands-on expertise with personalised care to guide you every step of the way.

  • Experienced Practitioners
  • Modern Facility
  • Personalised Care
  • Flexible appointment scheduling
  • Tailored solution for you
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Services

Expert Services Designed Around You

From physiotherapy and clinical Pilates to osteopathy and psychological care, our experienced team works with you to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance your quality of life.

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Discover our Pilates sessions designed to build strength, improve flexibility, and support injury prevention. View the full schedule and book a session that suits you.

Our allied health services bring together skilled professionals who provide holistic support for your health needs. From prevention to rehabilitation, we focus on improving function, mobility, and long-term wellness.

Recover, restore, and move with confidence. Our physiotherapists use evidence-based techniques to treat injuries, manage pain, and support rehabilitation, helping you return to your best self.

We offer a whole-body approach to health, using hands-on therapy to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore balance. It’s a natural, holistic way to enhance your body’s function.

Accelerate healing and relieve pain with our advanced shockwave therapy. This non-invasive treatment stimulates tissue repair, making it highly effective for chronic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

Testomonials

Hear From Our Satisfied Clients

Discover how our services have transformed lives and helped our clients reach their health goals.

 
 
 
 
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Emmanuel and Jules are both fantastic for Pilates and treatment.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Donnay always helps relieve my symptoms. Thanks so much for going the extra mile Donnay.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Emanuel has always taken time to treat my issues explain them and. Provide me with an exercise regime to keep making progress on my own. The clinic is fabulous and I can highly recommend going as other people I referred have had the same positive experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Jules was great at explaining my back issue and then fixing it.  Thanks Jules.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I have been treated and advised by the physiotherapist, Emmanuel Ray, on and off for many years now. He is super thorough and have treated effectively a range of my skeletal, tendon and muscular issues.
I travel quite a distance to my appointments with Emmanuel after I had moved from the area - but I trust him and his approach and thus make the effort.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I have been seeing Bev for a few years now. She is my chest physio helping me relieve my chronic bronchial issues. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
She is very knowledgeable, very caring, kind and supportive.
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Great Physio, probably the best one I ever had.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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All positive
Emmanuel  identified my issues  from my scans  and what’s  needed for recovery
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Find Us Here

How to Find Us Without the Hassle

Getting to your appointment should be the easiest part of your health journey. With our convenient Glen Huntly location and accessible transport options, reaching PhysioFirst Glen Huntly is straightforward.

Glen Huntly Clinic
  • 557 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185
  • (03) 9532 8001
  • reception@557.com.au
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Meet The Team

Led by Experience and Driven by Care

Our team is the heart of what we do. Each practitioner brings expert knowledge and genuine care to help you feel confident in your recovery.

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Peter Tawfeek

Physiotherapist

Lauren Ross

Physiotherapist

Emmanuel Rey

Physiotherapist

Bev Kaplan

Physiotherapist

Donnay Mechanic

Physiotherapist

Jules Sing

Physiotherapist

Nick Kee

Physiotherapist

Irwin Kim

Physiotherapist

Karen Kalb

Clinic Manager

Anju Aggarwal

Administration

Question and Answer

General Questions

Please bring any relevant medical reports or scans, a list of current medications, and wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement.

Yes, we accept all major health funds. On-the-spot claiming is available through HICAPS for most services.

If you have an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan from your GP, you may be eligible to claim a rebate through Medicare.

Clinical Pilates is delivered by qualified physiotherapists and tailored to your specific injury or condition. It’s evidence-based and designed to support rehab, pain relief, and strength building.

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Please feel free to get in touch at any time. We look forward to supporting you.

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Ready To Begin Your Health Journey

Whether you’re seeking support for recovery, strength, or overall wellbeing—our team at PhysioFirst Glen Huntly is here to guide you. 



We make it easy to connect, ask questions, or book an appointment that suits your schedule.

Anju Aggarwal

Administration

I am honoured to be a part of the clinic team. What I value most about working here is the positive and serene environment.

Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about music, experimenting with delicious cuisines, and expanding my horizons by exploring diverse cultures through travel.

I am delighted to be a part of this team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.

Karen Kalb

Clinic Manager

I’ve been working at the clinic for 15 years. My favourite thing about coming to work is that I am lucky to work in a building that is filled with natural light & calming energies.

It’s a great place to be ! My outside interests are travelling. I also love being in the sunny & warm outdoors of nature.

Irwin Kim

Physiotherapist

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Curtin University and hold postgraduate qualifications in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Positive Psychology.

I have worked extensively in private practice, sports physiotherapy and research with a strong focus in post-operative rehabilitation, running injuries and strength & conditioning.

I am passionate about helping clients of all activity levels recover from injuries and to thrive through evidence-based treatment and tailored exercise programs.

Nick Kee

Physiotherapist

I graduated from Monash in 2009 and have since worked variously in private practice, sport, rehab, Pilates, strength & conditioning and in hospitals.

I have treated pretty much every injury you can think of and love working with people from all walks of life – all ages and all physical abilities.

Jules Sing

Physiotherapist

I have over 10 years’ experience in private practice physiotherapy, exercise prescription, dry needling, and Pilates.

I continue to work with professional athletes in dance and members of the Australian Jiu Jitsu team.

Donnay Mechanic

Physiotherapist

I graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2003 in South Africa and continued to complete post graduate training in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy in 2009.

Since then I have worked in South Africa, England and Australia.

Bev Kaplan

Physiotherapist

In 1993 I graduated from Cumberland College of Heath Sciences (Sydney University) with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and two years working at The Royal North Shore Hospital.

I then spent a year travelling and working in London and on my return to Australia I spent 8 years working at The Mater Hospital Physiotherapy in Crow’s Nest, Sydney.

We moved to Melbourne in 2005 and I have been working in private practice in the fields of hydrotherapy, orthopaedics, clinical Pilates, respiratory and general musculoskeletal physiotherapy since.

Emmanuel Rey

Physiotherapist

I qualified as a physiotherapist in Paris in 2002 with a further 4 year postgraduate degree in Sport and Manual therapy.

I then travelled around the world (where I found my future wife in Sydney). We moved back to France where I studied Osteopathy for 5 years and then specialised in Paediatrics and Pregnancy for 1 year .

We finally set down our luggage in Melbourne in 2013 after 1 year of studying for the Australian Physiotherapy Equivalence.

Lauren Ross

Physiotherapist

I graduated from La Trobe University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy. Throughout my studies I worked as a physiotherapist for a local football club.

Since then I have been working at 557physiopilates as a physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates instructor and Fitness Pilates instructor.

Peter Tawfeek

Physiotherapist

I graduated from the University of Charles Sturt University. After graduating I had vast experience across many patient groups at both acute care hospitals and within private practice.

I have also consulted with many large companies to assist with the reduction of work place injuries and the provision of exercise programs.