Kalamunda Physiotherapy Centre would like to welcome Novak Elliott to the team. Novak will be available for appointments from Monday 19th June. Please read on to learn a little about Novak and what he offers to you as a physiotherapist.

Qualifications: BSc (Physiotherapy) with Commendation

Novak began his professional life as a biomechanical engineer, with training through to PhD level. This provided a grounding in the forces involved in human movement, how biological tissues respond to stresses and strains, and how the body functions with joint replacements. He has also published research on computer models of fluid motion in and around the spinal cord, and of snoring and sleep apnoea. Novak holds an honorary position as Adjunct Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University.

Novak became a physiotherapist to work more directly with people in their healthcare, graduating from Curtin University in 2022.

Novak seeks to understand the context behind your pain or impairment to provide a personalised approach to getting you back to doing what you most value.

Special Interests in Physiotherapy: Retraining movement control, such as at the shoulder, hip and ankle; chronic pain.

Interests Outside Physiotherapy: Indoor rock climbing, trail and beach running, and spending time with his family, friends and dog.