Frank Furfaro

Frank graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a double degree in Physiotherapy and Sport Science and Exercise. Frank has worked for over 7 years within the health industry. He has treated a vast range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions within the hospital setting, transitional care and private practice settings. Frank has an interest in manual therapy and exercise prescription. He has completed further training in myofascial dry needling and strength and conditioning for rehabilitation and high-level performance.

Frank’s passion for physiotherapy began from his athletics and soccer background, being exposed to injury management and prevention firsthand. Frank has assisted the NTC women’s first team and Perth Soccer clubs NPL men’s and women’s teams with rehabilitation planning and game day preparation. In 2018, he travelled with the West Australian under 18’s men’s hockey team to the national championships in Tasmania, assisting players and coaching staff with injury management, pre-game preparation and post-game recovery.

Frank assists patients to improve their level of function by providing safe and effective evidenced based treatment. Frank has experience in managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, insurance-based claims, and sports related injuries.

Vernon Manite

Vernon graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and also has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports science from the Edith Cowan University in 2011. Competing in sports including basketball, gridiron, tennis and soccer, he was first introduced to Physiotherapy at a young age through his own injuries and quickly developed a fascination for the human body and the process of rehabilitation. Vernon has had experience working in private practice settings, with semi-professional and professional sporting teams, aged care facilities and hospital settings.

What he loves most about being a Physiotherapist is setting goals with his patients and helping them make progress towards achieving them under his guidance. Furthermore, seeing his patients continue to take steps towards improving their overall health, fitness and mobility, leading to a better quality of life. Happy, pain-free patient = Happy Vernon!

Vernon is always striving to keep up with the latest research evidence to ensure his patients are receiving the most up to date strategies and techniques for their conditions. Most recently he has completed a qualification for dry needling to assist with pain management and has obtained a certificate in strength and conditioning for Physiotherapists.

Outside of the Physiotherapy room Vernon can usually be found on a Basketball court or in the gym. He also enjoys quiet time reading, doing escape rooms and painting.

BORIS KAZAKOV

Boris is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), having graduated from Curtin University with Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition & Food Science and a Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) he is required to undertake ongoing training and education to ensure that he is most up-to-date and a credible source of nutrition information. He is able to translate scientific health and nutrition information into practical advice, and practise. 

Boris has worked within the health, sport and education industry, both in the public and private sector for over 25 years. He has a special interest in sports nutrition.

Outside of work Boris likes to keep active by walking, cycling and gym. He has completed the City to Surf as well as having finished two half marathons.

Simon Trinca

Simon is a Co-Director at Avanti Physiotherapy and owner/director of Forte Physiotherapy. He has over 10 years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports injury management.

He has a special interest in exercise based rehabilitation post injury and orthopaedic intervention. Simon aims to empower clients to realise a full potential and raising a team of like minded physiotherapists to deliver evidence based rehabilitation services.

Simon is available on a consultancy basis at Avanti Physio.