Meet the crew
The team bring years of experience and passion in sports, musculoskeletal and workplace physiotherapy.
We aim to create trust with each of our clients so you can be confident you will be guided to the best of our ability by using current evidence based solutions for your condition.
Get to know your Physio and Admin crew
Physiotherapists
Jackson Conforti
Jackson completed his Masters of physiotherapy at Latrobe University. His interests are in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Alongside us, he is working with the Essendon Football Club as a physiotherapist for the VFL side. He plays cricket, footy and basketball and is community driven. He follows the mighty tigers in the AFL and thinks he has great taste in movies and TV shows (don't be afraid to ask him for suggestions).
Melissa Steward
Melissa completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University of Technology. She looks to support you through all lifestyle and health goals. She prioritises wholistic well-being and informed decision making in her treatment approaches. In her spare time, Mel will be in the gym, enjoying coffee, sharing a great meal with friends and family or exploring to new places.
John Orban
John is a Physiotherapist with an interest in sports injuries and treating neck and back pain. He is skilled with hands on treatment, dry needling, clinical pilates and the GLA:D program. He is currently advancing his knowledge of Sports Physiotherapy through the masters program at La Trobe University. John has experience working in footy and cricket, and worked as a physiotherapist for Port Melbourne's VFLW Premiership winning team in 2023.
Allied Health Therapists
Matthew Savasta
Matthew has completed his Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science and is in his final year of Doctor of Physiotherapy at Melbourne University. Matt's holistic, patient-centered approach focuses on individualised care and the power of movement and exercise. Whether recovering from injury, enhancing performance, or seeking better health, Matt is there to support you each step. Unlock your full potential together.
ANTHONY XENOS
Anthony is our Senior Remedial Massage Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience. He strives to provide his clients with high standard of treatment and care. He has worked with Melbourne AFL team and is an expert in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Recovery, Dry Needling, Scrapping, Cupping and PNF Stretching.
Administrative Staff
Enas Hilli
Enas is passionate about building strong, positive relationships with everyone in The Physio Crew community—patients and team members alike. She's dedicated to making the administrative side of things as smooth and seamless as possible, ensuring everyone has a fantastic experience!