Jackson Ball

Physiotherapist

Jackson is a talented physiotherapist from the countryside of Armidale. Determined to fulfil his dream of becoming a physiotherapist, he moved to Newcastle for his studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (honours). Through his own personal rehabilitation journey Jackson became fascinated by the spine and in particular, the relationship between the spine and the neurological system.

Jackson is a mentor and clinical educator at our practice and also for the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

He has tutored specialist courses on:

• Cervical spine, thoracic and rib assessment and treatment
• Assessment and treatment of the lumbar spine, pelvis, SIJ and hip

His clinical focuses are;

• Acute and chronic neck pain encompassing headache and migraine management
• Disc related neck and back pain including nerve or referred pain
• Thoracic and rib dysfunction
• Inflammatory back pain
• SIJ dysfunction
• Pre and post spinal surgical rehabilitation

Jackson endeavours to understand the whole picture. He uses a combined approach of manual therapy and functional exercise rehab to achieve an accurate assessment and treatment of complex and recurring conditions. It is his passion to guide patients to achieve their goals, and to reach their pain free potential. When he is not in the clinic he enjoys snow skiing and functional strength training.

Alana McCormack

Principal Physiotherapist

Alana is the Principal Practice Physiotherapist for South Yarra, Melbourne. She is exceptional with everything related to the spine. She was trained extensively by the founders in the Bondi Junction clinic before returning to Melbourne to lead the South Yarra clinic.

After obtaining a back injury herself Alana became very passionate about helping her clients through all types of spinal pain and dysfunction.

Alana completed her Masters in Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in Melbourne. She has done an extensive amount of postgraduate study in all things spine, with a particular interest in lumbar spine issues, neck pain, headaches, complex disc bulges and general spine health.

Alana has also completed post graduate training in women’s health Physiotherapy and is passionate about helping women in the pre and post natal phase.

Alana also brings her valued Pilates experience to Elite. She has a specific and holistic approach to Pilates when working with patients with complex conditions and always ensures her clients are appropriately challenged.