Our Team
Catya Jospehides - Physiotherapist
Catya is one of those Physiotherapists who comes around every lunar eclipse, and she reminds you of the warmth you felt in your heart the first time you heard Savage Garden sing truly, madly, deeply. She’s a natural, a smooth mover, intelligent, compassionate and someone who will learn with you. She is the current Talent Academy Physio at Carlton FC, the Head Physio at Tullamarine FC, and the go-to physio for Hampton Rovers FC. She’s also a seasoned run coach and strength and conditioning coach and specialist ACL physiotherapist.
Catya thrives on tackling complex injuries and helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Her interests span from pre- and post-operative care to running-related injuries, contact sport injuries, ACL injuries and hypermobility or connective tissue disorders. With a keen eye for shoulder and hip injuries.
Outside the clinic, Catya will manage your recovery and ease your mind, preventing you from crashing and burning, whilst you go to the moon and back. See how many savage garden songs we put in there? Does anyone know Savage garden these days anyway? All we know is you should definitely see Catya for your Injury or issue. She’s the best
Qualifications:
Talent Academy Physio – Carlton FC
Head Physio – Tullamarine FC
Physiotherapist – Hampton Rovers FC
Run Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Andy Chalmers - Physiotherapist
Andy Chalmers is one those Physiotherapists we’ve been searching for since we started Evolutio. Just an incredibly super nice guy, incredibly smart, passionate, kind and gentle. If you need someone to guide you through the ups and downs of injured life whilst having a laugh along the way see Andy. In fact I can’t believe we’ve got Andy, I feel lucky everyday knowing he’s part of our team.
He has a specialisation in ACL Injuries, and all post-surgical rehabilitation, including shoulders and knees. With a background of working for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, musculoskeletal rehab, and high-performance training, he brings a sharp clinical eye and a deep understanding of injury prevention, rehab, and return-to-performance strategies.
Having worked in both Melbourne and London, Andy’s approach is shaped by global experience and a commitment to best practice. Currently completing a Master of High-Performance Sport / Master of Sports Physiotherapy, he stays ahead of the curve—constantly refining his craft through ongoing education, professional development, and the latest research.
Andy’s patient-first, emotionally intelligent practice fits seamlessly into our ethos, where rehab is a process, performance is always on our mind, and strength is a necessity in the long run. Whether returning to sport or rebuilding confidence after injury, Andy’s expertise and sense of humour, will help you enjoy coming to Physio.
Qualifications
La Trobe University - Bachelor of Applied Science/Masters of Physiotherapy Practice
Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA) - Diploma of Football Medicine
ACU - Masters of Sports and Exercise Physiology/Master of High Performance Sport
Gemma Mollenhauer - Physiotherapist
Eureka we’ve found our diamond in the rough! Excuse us, pardon the Mollenhauer pun. Gem is a physiotherapist by day and a cycling aficionado by, well… the day, we don’t really know what she gets up to at night, we can’t legally track it according to our legal team. When she’s not helping folks get back on their feet (literally), you can find her tearing up the road, track, gravel, or cyclocross courses with her local team, Duda Cycling.
Despite being a late-comer to sports, Gem hit the ground running, moving up through the cycling ranks to race at a national level among Australia's best. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours, where she delved into the research landscape of relative energy deficiency in female elite cyclists. Her findings uncovered a stark lack of research in this area, sparking her mission to educate and develop strong and healthy female athletes.
Gem is passionate about racing crits and doing her part to grow the next generation of strong athletes. When she’s not pedaling, she’s either diving into the world of sports psychology and menstrual cycle hacking for peak sports performance or she’s baking some tasty treats to share.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to become a national-level athlete and physiotherapist, Gem’s dual skills mean she can probably fix your bike and your back in one go.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Journalism (Distinction)
APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
Dry Needling Certified
ASCA Strength & Conditioning Level 1 (in progress)
RCH Orthopedic Pediatric Physiotherapy Building Blocks
Bayden Campbell - Physiotherapist & Co Clinic Director
With 9 years experience as a Physiotherapist, Bayden has taken on a co-clinic director role after being conscripted from Tasmania to the team in 2016.
Bayden is the fourth best item to be exported from the iconic state, following in no specific order, Pinot Noir, Sullivans Cove whiskey and Simon Baker. Bayden loves all complex injuries, running injuries, chronic foot pain, biomechanics issues associated with those evil orthotics, powerlifting injuries, and anything complicated; he’s your man.
Built on the old-fashioned principles of hard yakka and earning your dinner (we're not actually sure if he grew up on a farm), Bayden brings a wealth of experience as a Physio in strength and conditioning and high-level rehab to the team at Evolutio.
If it wasn't for the black cow steak bistro in Launceston, we might never have gone to Tasmania to recruit a team member. However, after meeting Bayden and being told by authorities we had to have diversity amongst our team, we very quickly realised he was a constant overachiever and as rare as David Boon.
Qualifications
Melbourne University Qualified through the Doctor program
Bachelor of Exercise Science - University of Tasmania
AiM - Anatomy in Motion Practitioner
Dry Needling Certified
Phill Danzi - Senior Physiotherapist
Phill's last name translates to 'hero soup warrior, who cometh and salute the wild flower'. In the early 8th century, Phill ventured north with the other young warriors to complete his degree in the old Saxon land of East Anglia (Sydney)
Phill has over 8 years of experience as a physiotherapist in Australia, working with a range of clients, including AFL athletes and those involved in lifting. He is currently one of the top practitioners in Australia for Olympic lifting athletes, CrossFit athletes, and ACL Rehabilitation.
Phill currently works full-time at the MSA - Maribyrnong College but we are still lucky to have him here on Saturday mornings.
Qualifications
Masters - University of Sydney
Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Sports Level 1
Dry Needling Certified
Alex Drew - Physiotherapist & Founder of Evolutio
Alex returns to the treating team after taking time off in 2022 to live and grow tomatoes in Todos Santos, Mexico, with his friends Diego and Renata as well as studying a Masters of Human Rights and working alongside Human Rights Watch and the Red Cross.
With over 14 years of experience as a Physiotherapist here in Australia and overseas, Alex started Evolutio in 2013 after realising that high-level athletes needed a new environment and practitioners who cared about their training.
He also wanted to create an environment that fostered individual Physiotherapists to develop in a comfortable and non-sterile environment.
Alex has worked with many of Melbourne's top CrossFit athletes and Powerlifters, as well as North Melbourne Football Club in the past, he has a special interest in complex shoulder and back injuries.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Masters of Human Rights
CrossFit Coach and Powerlifting Coach Certified
Dry Needling Certified
Emily McNeil - Sports Dietitian
Emily is outrageously passionate about health, performance, and all things sport, with a strong focus on cycling—crit and road racing—triathlon, and endurance sports. She has a special interest in low energy availability (LEA) / Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), eating disorders, and disordered eating.
With a background in representative basketball and a lifelong love for sport—including an unwavering support for Carlton Football Club—Emily understands firsthand the demands of training and competition. She actively races in local crit and road events across Melbourne, bringing a personal and professional perspective to sports nutrition.
Emily thrives on helping individuals achieve their goals, whether it’s integrating exercise into a balanced lifestyle or optimising performance at an elite level. Known for her compassionate, evidence-based approach, she provides personalized and inclusive nutrition support, empowering athletes to make sustainable changes and build a positive relationship with food.
Her expertise includes:
Fueling strategies for junior and elite athletes
Nutrition support for eating disorders (18+) and disordered eating
Managing low energy availability (LEA) and REDs
Nutrition guidance for cyclists, triathletes, and team sport athletes
Qualifications
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Sports Dietitian & Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian
Prices are $240 (1 hour initial)
$115 (30 minute follow up)
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Physiotherapy Team
What types of injuries do your physiotherapists treat?
Our Melbourne physiotherapy team specialises in sports injuries, ACL rehabilitation, running injuries, shoulder and back problems, cycling injuries, powerlifting injuries, and complex biomechanical issues. We also provide pre and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Do you have physiotherapists who work with professional sports teams?
Yes! Catya Josephides is the current Talent Academy Physio at Carlton FC and Head Physio at Tullamarine FC. Andy Chalmers has Premier League experience with Crystal Palace, and Alex Drew previously worked with North Melbourne Football Club.
Which physiotherapist should I see for ACL injuries?
Both Catya Josephides and Andy Chalmers are specialist ACL physiotherapists. Catya focuses on ACL prevention and rehabilitation, while Andy specialises in post-surgical ACL rehabilitation with Premier League experience.
Do you treat runners and cycling injuries?
Absolutely! Catya is a seasoned run coach who treats running-related injuries, while Gemma Mollenhauer is a national-level cyclist who specialises in cycling injuries and biomechanics. Bayden Campbell also focuses on running biomechanics and complex foot pain.
What makes your sports dietitian different?
Emily McNeil is both an accredited sports dietitian and a credentialed eating disorder dietitian. She's also an active competitive cyclist, giving her unique insight into sports nutrition challenges. She specialises in low energy availability (LEA/REDs) and eating disorders in athletes.
Do you treat CrossFit and powerlifting injuries?
Yes! Phill Danzi is one of Australia's top practitioners for Olympic lifting and CrossFit athletes. Alex Drew, our founder, is also a certified CrossFit and powerlifting coach with 14+ years experience treating strength sports injuries.
What qualifications do your physiotherapists have?
All our physiotherapists hold university degrees in physiotherapy from respected institutions like Melbourne University, La Trobe University, and University of Sydney. Many have additional specializations including Masters degrees, sports physiotherapy levels, and FIFA certifications.
How much does a sports dietitian consultation cost?
Emily McNeil's initial consultation is $240 for 1 hour, with 30-minute follow-up appointments at $115. She provides comprehensive sports nutrition assessments and ongoing support for athletes of all levels.
Do you treat complex or chronic injuries?
Yes, our team excels in complex cases. Bayden Campbell specialises in complex injuries and biomechanical issues, while Alex Drew focuses on complex shoulder and back injuries. We use advanced techniques and evidence-based approaches for difficult cases.
Are your physiotherapists available for weekend appointments?
Phill Danzi works Saturday mornings, and we can arrange appointments based on availability. Contact us to discuss scheduling options that work for your training and competition schedule.