Dr Johns is a specialist Rehabilitation Medicine Physician with over 15 years of expertise in managing chronic pain and disability. He graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (with honours) in 1996. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM, RACP). He has speciality training and experience in all aspects of rehabilitation including pain management, neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury and the rehabilitation of Older Adults. Dr. Johns is an examiner for the AFRM and has experience in medical education. Dr Johns has consulted at Epworth Rehabilitation Brighton since 2006, admitting rehabilitation inpatients. His research interests include chronic pain, deconditioning, aerobic training and rehabilitation following knee joint replacement. Dr Johns consults at the Rehabilitation Medicine Group on Monday through to Thursday and is now performing home and residential care consultations as part of our Aged Care Rehabilitation Team. A valid referral is required prior to appointments.

Dr Kal Fried is an experienced specialist in Sports and Exercise Medicine having attained Fellowship of the Australian College of Sports Physicians in 1995. His practice has included working in the Victorian snowfields, at the Melbourne Football Club (AFL) and Collingwood Football Clubs and as team doctor for the AFL Australian International Rules team. Dr Fried has also supported other elite sporting teams including the Australian Diamonds netball team. Dr Fried is a medical advisor on the Clinical Panel for both the TAC and WorkSafe as well as practicing as an Independent Medical Examiner. In addition to his sports medicine skills including ultrasound guided injection techniques, Dr Fried has particular interests in the neuroscience of pain, treating persistent  pain with desensitisation, exercise and conditioning prescription in injury and pain as well as general medical condition management. Dr Fried joined the multidisciplinary team at the Rehabilitation Medicine Group in October 2016 to further his interest and management of persisting pain. Dr Fried is consulting on Tuesday and Friday afternoon. A link to his pain website is here.

Darren Chun Kiat Lau is a qualified physiotherapist and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Darren specialises in chronic pain management and general and neurological rehabilitation. Darren is a LSVT® BIG Certified Clinician and is able to deliver this intensive neuroplasticity program for people with Parkinson's Disease. After studying physiotherapy at Melbourne’s LaTrobe University, Darren gained both experience and passion working as part of the rehabilitation team at the Epworth Rehabilitation hospitals. Darren has an active treatment approach and utilises our on-site rehabilitation gymnasium to retrain the body and the mind. Darren is part of our Aged Care Rehabilitation Team and is able to treat people in their home or residential care facility. For Chinese speakers, Darren also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Darren consults Monday to Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Daliah is an accredited occupational therapist with almost 20 years of clinical experience. After graduating from Latrobe University, Daliah has worked in most aspects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation including chronic pain management, neurological including stroke and Parkinson's Disease, orthopaedics, aged care and cardiac. She uses the principles of neuroplasticity to enhance recovery from chronic pain and stroke. Daliah has extensive experience in home assessment, prescription of equipment and aids, return to work co-ordination and returning people to their recreations and life's enjoyments. Daliah is consulting on Mondays and Wednesdays. Daliah is part of our Aged Care Rehabilitation Team and is able to visit homes and residential facilities to provide assessments and treatments.

Dr Leah Levy joined the Rehabilitation Medicine Group team in September 2016. Dr Levy is a registered psychologist with specialist training in Clinical and Health Psychology, including endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist by AHPRA. Dr Levy is passionate about working in rehabilitation and pain management with a strong background in both hospital and private practice. This includes pain management at St George's Health Service's Pain Clinic for Older People (current), Dorset Rehabilitation Centre and the Barbara Walker Centre for pain Management at St Vincent's Hospital. Dr Levy has worked with people of all ages including in the oncology setting, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Dr Levy works collaboratively with patients towards self-management using individualised cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques. Dr Levy completed her Doctor of Psychology in 2011 with her thesis entitled "Psychological, symptom, and decision-related distress in men with prostate cancer". Dr Levy consults on Monday and Thursday mornings.

Dr Alpitsis is a neuropsychologist with a Doctor of Philosophy from Melbourne University. After initially obtaining a science degree at Melbourne University, Dr Alpitsis completed a Master of Psychology at Latrobe University. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Dr Alpitsis has worked extensively with rehabilitation patients including those with traumatic brain injuries, stroke, Parkinson's Disease and dementia.  Dr Alpitsis works by appointment on Wednesdays.

Kerry has returned to The Rehabilitation Medicine Group as our medical receptionist, having been there at the start for the set-up. She is an experienced medical receptionist, personal and executive assistant and business manager with a smile.