Think Physio

We offer general physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Hydrotherapy and general fitness based services. Ralph Bergman:
Ralph has owned and operated Think Physio since its inception in 1991. He graduated from Lincoln Institute in 1985 and has worked in private practice since 1987. Throughout this time he has assessed, managed and rehabilitated all types of injuries, resulting in unparalleled clinical experience. In an earlier life, Ralph played football for Melbourne (Under 19’s & VFL reserves), St.Kilda (VFL reserves), Sandringham (VFA) and finally for St.Kilda-Sth.Caulfield (VAFA). He was a state representative in both the VFA and VAFA. He is now an ex-footballer who still has a keen interest in football, but plays golf. Kal Peiris:
Kal graduated from Melbourne University in 2005 and began working at Think Physio in early 2006. Over this time Kal has mixed full time work at the practice with additional positions at local football (AFL) clubs and the Under 12 Victorian Rugby team. This work has led to a special interest in knee and shoulder conditions and sporting injuries in our younger athletes. As a junior, Kal was a keen basketball and soccer player as well as a Victorian representative in Touch Rugby during his university days. He continues his passion for sport these days as a loyal St Kilda fan and a huge cricket fan (he secretly goes for Sri Lanka)!! Ryan B**g:
Ryan graduated from Monash University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has a special interest musculo-skeletal physiotherapy, in particular, back and shoulder conditions, and has done further training in Clinical Pilates, which enables him to holistically include strengthening and support for injury rehabilitation and prevention. His work as a sports trainer for various sporting clubs also harnessed and developed his taping skills and soft tissue techniques. Ryan currently spends his spare time exploring places with his camera, going to the gym, and the occasional game of badminton. When not outdoors, he can be found experimenting with new ingredients and flavours in the kitchen! James Xydias:
James graduated from Monash University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has developed a profound interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy throughout his studies. James has been involved in many different sports from a young age and developed a greater understanding of the rehabilitation and treatment side of sports injuries through his work as a trainer with Old Scotch Football Club. James thoroughly enjoys playing soccer, futsal and mixed netball with friends over the weekends, watching the Formula One as well as his beloved Carlton in the AFL and getting away to the beach in his spare time. He also considers himself to be a movie guru, spending much of his time through lockdown scouring through Netflix