Dr Sam Suke
Principal & Physiotherapist
B.Physio(Hon) M.Physio APA-Titled (Musculoskeletal) MACP
🏆 Sam has been awarded…🏆
• 2022 Australian Physiotherapist of the Year
• 2022 Australian Allied Health Educator of the Year
• 2023 Australian Allied Health Leadership & Management Excellence
• 2023 Community Service Award from Yarra Ranges Council
🏆 Sam founded Exercise Thought who has been awarded… 🏆
• 2023 Australian Physiotherapy Practice of the Year
• 2023 Most Client-Centred Physiotherapy Provider Victoria
• 2022 Victorian Physiotherapy Clinic of the Year
• 2021 Victoria Best Private Physiotherapy Provider
Sam loves physiotherapy and aspires to become the world’s best physio.
At the time of writing, Sam holds two physiotherapy degrees and was awarded the position of APA-Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (placing him in the top 8% of Australian physiotherapists).
Sam obtained his first physiotherapy degree from Monash University where he wrote an Honours thesis on use of exercise for treating tendon pain. Sam’s second degree included research on the effect of a physiotherapist’s words and language on pain and performance.
Sam is a clinical educator for several Australian universities including honorary positions at Swinburne University of Technology and The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. This includes supervising student research.
Sam served as the Vice-President of two councils for the Australian Physiotherapy Association (the Victorian Council and the Victorian Business Council) and as President of the Victorian Student Council.
In the formative years of his career, Sam assisted the medical team at the Western Bulldogs Football Club (including the 2016 triple-premiership year).
Outside of physiotherapy, Sam enjoys long hikes with his wife. Sam also volunteered as a rescue swimmer with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service for six summers and toured Russia (twice) as a humanitarian clown visiting hospitals, orphanages & schools with Dr. Patch Adams and people from 30 countries.
Sam continues to provide private and group consultations. You can see Sam at Exercise Thought Lilydale or online.
Sam is awarded Australia’s BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST 2022
This is an amazing achievement and well deserved.
Titled membership - 2021
Sam has a new piece of paper! The Australian Physiotherapy Association bestowed Sam with the award of “Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy” and welcomed him into the Royal Australian College of Physiotherapists. Only 8% of Australian physiotherapists have “Titling.”
M.Physio (Musculoskeletal -2020)
In 2020, Sam completed postgraduate studies that place him in the top 8% of Australian physiotherapists. Sam’s minor thesis in this postgraduate degree studies the effect that a physiotherapist’s words have on a person’s pain and performance.
B.Physio(Hon) PGCert - 2014
Sam obtained his undergraduate physiotherapy degree at Monash University and wrote an Honour thesis on use of isometric exercise for treating tendon pain.
Knee Osteoarthritis Certification
Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine has reworded Sam with the specialisation in Knee Osteoarthritis. Read about Noisy knees and ACL Recovery here.
Sam has made it to the finalist for the Allied Health Physiotherapist of the year award.
This is an amazing achievement and well deserved.
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Molli Unusu
EXERISE PHYSIOLOGIST
With a passion for creating healthy, sustainable lifestyles through education and exercise, Molli helps people to ‘move into the impossible.’ Molli works with people of all ages and abilities.
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Dr Mitchell Dielemans
OSTEOPATH
Mitch’s holistic approach to treatment includes manual therapy, education, manipulation (cracking) and exercise rehabilitation. Mitch also has a passion for sports.
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Bailee Hodgson
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Bailee enjoys helping people with sport injuries and women’s health. Bailee was born and raised in Mt Evelyn and is also the Head Trainer at the local football club.
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Ben Ursich
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Ben loves coffee, cats and Carlton. He also loves being a physiotherapist. Ben is well loved at the free Falls & Balance class we run every Wednesday in Lilydale’s Melba Park.
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Rachel Ewart
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Rachel has over 23 years of clinical practice and leads the education of our students. Rach enjoys using pilates and dry needling to help clients. Rach also adores cats.
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Cameron Brown
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Cameron loves working with shoulder, knee and sporting injuries. He has a knack for helping neurodiverse clients and is our in-house arthritis guru. He's also a big Tigers fan.
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Sam Suke
PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERPIST
Sam founded Exercise Thought and it has never felt like work. In 2022, he was awarded Australian Physiotherapist of the Year and learned how to unicycle.
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Michelle Papworth
FINANCE & CONCIERGE
Michelle is our ‘practice Mum’. She runs payrolls, balance the books and chases outstanding invoices. Michelle loves scuba diving, and was Australia’s Irish Champion (twice).
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Sean Frost
FUTURE PHYSIO & CONCIERGE
Sean will graduate from Exercise Sports Science in 2024. Sean is also a well-loved coach and Personal Trainer at Genesis in Lilydale. He lifts heavy things and love anime.
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Dr Christina Gregersen PhD
STRATEGY & MARKETING
Chris holds a PhD in consumer psychology, two business degrees and helps Exercise Thought with her skills as a strategy consultant for global companies. Chris is also enjoys pilates, hiking and wild animals.
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Physiotherapy
Exercise Thought in Lilydale delivers award-winning physiotherapy. Each physio offers personalised hands-on care, education and exercise to achieve client outcomes.
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Osteopathy
Osteopathy often focuses more on manual therapy and manipulation (cracking) compared to physiotherapy which also uses hands-on techniques. Both emphasis education and exercise for long-term results.
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Clinical Pilates
Exercise Thought provides the most intimate and personalised pilates in Lilydale. Our physiotherapists work 3-on-1 with clients to prescribe, monitor & progress each exercise in-line with individual client goals and symptoms.
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Exercise Physiology
Our private and small group Exercise Physiology services help you to create and maintain a healthy, sustainable lifestyle whilst achieving your goals in a supported environment.
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Dry Needling
Each physio who provides dry needling has completed specialised training to ensure the safe and effective use of dry needling to relieve trigger points, muscle tightness and pain.
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Women's & Pelvic Health
We are lucky to have a physiotherapy with a special interest in women’s and pelvic health. Pre- and post-natal physiotherapy, pelvic floor retraining and more.
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Sports Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists routinely help clients across a range of sports. Football, soccer, basketball, CrossFit, netball and more. We have strong partnership with several local clubs.
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Massage
Remedial, trigger point, deep tissue & sports massage are all available in Lilydale. Physiotherapy students and Interns gain experience while providing affordable treatments under supervision.
