Community Care
At Balance North, we believe each individual’s wellness journey should feel connected, enjoyable and accessible.
Physiotherapy
General Physiotherapy
Clinical Pilates
Injury Management
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Hypermobility
Chronic Pain or Illness
Prenatal Care & Pregnancy Care
Running Injuries
Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis
Sports Injuries
Balance and Falls Prevention
Our physiotherapists provide evidence-based clinical management of injuries and movement conditions. All our physiotherapists have undergone post-graduate training to ensure you are receiving the most current and efficient care. Balance North physiotherapy may involve the combination of hands-on therapy, exercise and education to help clients overcome injuries.
Our physiotherapists are also trained in exercise assessment and prescription and can help guide you to prevent injuries or enhance sport performance. We work with a wide range of clients from different age groups and activity levels.
Physiotherapy for Eating Disorders
Guided Exercise In Recovery
Support with Mindset around Movement
Building Strength
Improving Movement
Hands On Treatment
Physiotherapy can be a valuable addition to the healthcare team when recovering from an eating disorder. These sessions aim to provide non-judgemental and trauma-informed care for bodies of all shapes and sizes. We will explore your goals, exercise history, mindset around movement and musculoskeletal concerns to create an individualised plan to support you through your recovery journey.
Psychology & Clinical Psychology
Difficulties with life transitions Stress and burnout Mood disorders (depression, anxiety) Eating disorders and body image issues Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship issues Complex trauma Self-esteem and identity issues Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Gender and sexuality. Bipolar Disorder Adult ADHD Emotion dysregulation
We offer a range of evidence-based treatments to help our clients improve their mental wellbeing.
Our team of experienced and compassionate therapists are dedicated to providing personalised care and support to help our clients overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.
At Balance North, we strive to develop with each client a unique, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship in a safe and judgement-free space.
Dietetics
Personalised Nutrition Management
Chronic Disease Management
Sustainable Food Choices
Snack and Recipe Ideas
Education
Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. They provide guidance about how to appropriately manage your diet and nutrition to help maintain your health and reduce your risk of developing chronic disease. Our dieticians are non-judgemental and adopt a body-positive approach to nutrition. Our dieticians work holistically within the allied health-team to ensure that every client feels supported.
Massage Services
Remedial Massage Therapy
Relaxation Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Pregnancy Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
Our massage therapists are highly trained and work closely within the allied health team to treat a wide range of conditions. Common conditions include chronic pain, sports and soft tissue injuries, muscle cramps, low back pain, recovery after exercise, and stress related conditions.
Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates
Lunch-Time Pilates Reformer
Physio Group Exerise (Clinical Pilates)
Pre & Post Natal Reformer (Bubs Welcome)
At Balance North we offer a variety of pilates classes which are suitable for a pilates novice or beginner up to an advanced level. Our experienced instructors come from a variety of backgrounds and pride themselves on ensuring everyone has a fulfilling class experience. Pilates is an excellent exercise option that is safe but can be highly challenging for everybody.
Join Our Team
A highly skilled team you can relate to and trust.
Currently hiring, please see our LinkedIn Page for postings.
about
At BalanceNorth, we believe that looking after yourself should be effortless.
We also know that belonging is a vital part to feeling well.
Our qualified practitioners deliver care through real and meaningful conversations, human to human. We get to know who you are as a person and work together to bring your health back to balance.
Meet our Practitioners
Mairead Hallissey
Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates
Originally from Ireland, northern suburbs convert, passionate about helping clients heal
Mairead has a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy alongside extensive experience in treating injuries and ensuring her clients are on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. Mairead has also obtained the prestigious destination of APA Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist. Combined with hands-on therapy, she values the power of exercise and movement for injury prevention and recovery.
Olivia Nimmo
Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates, Reformer Pilates Instructor
Pilates enthusiast, passionate about helping return to doing whey love, originally from NZ
Liv has a Postgraduate certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and has completed APPI Clinical Pilates qualifications, she is also completing her group Mat and Reformer Pilates training through Breathe Education. Alongside Pilates, Liv has a keen interest in running injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and pre/post-natal care. She is most excited when helping people return to doing what they love, whether that is competitive sports or weekend gardening. Liv has a holistic approach and will use a mixture of education, manual therapy, individualised rehabilitative exercises and Pilates to get clients back doing what they love, as soon as possible.
Sheryline Rexley
Podiatrist
Foot and ankle expert, holistic person-centred health approach, loves the outdoors
Sheryline (B.Hlth.Sci/M.Pod.Prac. M Apod.A) is an experienced podiatrist, who works with a wide range of general foot conditions including musculoskeletal, dermatological, diabetic and paediatric conditions. Common conditions include plantar fascilitis, achilles tendon issues, general footcare and maintenance, shin pain, heel pain, knee pain, gait disorders, running injuries, orthotic and shoe advice. Clients can expect a clinician with a holistic, person-centred approach aiming to empower clients in achieving their individual goals and pursuits whether it is a desire to move pain free or complete a marathon.
Ellen Anderson
Accredited Dietitian
Diet and nutrition expert, researcher & teacher, supporting clients feel better in their bodies
Ellen is an accredited dietitian who works with clients to help appropriately manage their diet and nutrition. She assists clients maintain their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic disease. Her approach is non-judgemental and she helps clients adopt a body-positive approach to nutrition. Her aim is to help clients feel better in their bodies and maintain healthy habits. Outside of Balance North, Ellen is also a researcher and teacher in the area of dietetics and nutrition.
Fiona Neville
Remedial Massage Therapist
Also known as Yona; massage therapist & social change & development advocate
Fiona is certified in remedial massage therapy. Fiona offers various types of massage. Clients can expect to unwind and release stress in the body. Sessions with Fiona often start with a myofascial release, allowing the connective tissue to let go of old strains and realign back to balance.
Mircalla M
Lead Pilates Instructor
Lover of dance, music and movement, restaurants and cooking
Mircalla is trained in reformer and mat pilates. She loves to see clients feeling challenged, supported and empowered to try new things. She is a believer in making time for the body and mind, and the practice of being present.
Susan D
Pilates Instructor
Lover of food, wine and cats (especially her cat Clyde)
Susan is trained in reformer and mat pilates. She loves interacting with clients, finding out what they want to get out of their practice, and helping to facilitate this for them.
Zoe S
Pilates Instructor
Personal trainer, secret pottery enthusiast, loves spending time outside with her dog
Zoe is trained in reformer and mat pilates, and also has qualifications in fitness. When teaching, her goal is to create a supportive, explorative environment for her clients where they can be playful, feel challenged and learn cool moves on the reformer.
Ellen C
Pilates Instructor
Book lover, literary event host, bass guitarist
Ellen is trained in teaching reformer and mat pilates. She loves to support clients having fun and trying new things. She teaches with the philosophy of welcoming all people, regardless of age, ability, gender or body type.
Join Our Team
A highly skilled team you can relate to and trust.
Currently hiring, please see our LinkedIn Page for postings.
Janee R, Founder
BalanceNorth Founder, go-getter and pilates lover
With an extensive background in the health and wellbeing space, Janee established BalanceNorth to change the way people access healthcare in Australia, by providing a suite of services under one roof. Having travelled extensively overseas for work, Janee was inspired by the health and wellbeing offering overseas, and wanted to give locals access to high-quality health and movement experience close to Melbourne’s CBD.
The inspiration behind opening BalanceNorth came from Janee’s own juggle of a career with a young family, having had three children while thriving in her corporate career at the same time. Janee realised the need to carve time out of her hectic schedule for her own mental and physical health, often heading to her favourite studio or class to move her body, connect with a friend or colleague and be part of a wider community.
Janee is also passionate about supporting the local community, evident through her hiring of local practitioners and teachers, as well as ensuring the equipment and products available for purchase at BalanceNorth are made in Australia where possible.
