ABOUT US
Musculoskeletal rehab, sports physiotherapy, and post-op recovery.
Welcome to Saaroni Physio – Your Trusted Partner in Recovery and Performance
At Saaroni Physio, we are dedicated to providing expert physiotherapy care while actively supporting our local community. Our team is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their health and performance goals. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to enhance your athletic performance, we offer tailored treatments to meet your needs.
We take pride in our strong affiliations with elite sports organizations, including the Richmond, Melbourne, and Hawthorn Football Clubs. These partnerships reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality physiotherapy services, not just to professional athletes but to individuals of all ages and activity levels.
With a focus on personalized care and community involvement, Saaroni Physio is here to support you every step of the way on your journey to better health and well-being.
Richika Sood
Richika has more than 10 years of experience in the field of Physiotherapy and has worked in both clinic and hospital settings. She has gained training and experience across a broad range of areas including lumbar spine, pelvic and hip
conditions, complex cervical spine and rib conditions.
Richika has an ever-expanding interest in the management of shoulder and knee related pain and pathologies, women health physiotherapy and treating post-surgical conditions. Richika uses exercise therapy as the heart of treatment, with hands on treatment applied to relieve pain and facilitate
movement as required.
Richika uses a variety of treatment options including Trigger Point Release, Joint Mobilisation, Taping, Dry Needling, and Exercise Rehabilitation.
She is a skilled manual therapist that uses contract relax techniques to ease joint stiffness, alleviate pain and promote muscle recovery.
Rochelle
Rochelle has been working in private practice physiotherapist in Melbourne for over 10 years, addressing musculoskeletal complaints. Having completed a 4 year physio degree at AUT, Auckland, NZ, Rochelle takes a thoroughly holistic approach, with skills in manual therapy & exercise rehab. She has a background in sport science, massage therapy and teaching pilates, physical education & dance.
Rochelle has extensive experience in manual therapy techniques such as; dry needling, joint mobilisation, spinal manipulation, myofascial release, soft tissue massage, manual traction, electrotherapy, intra-oral TMJ and taping. She also provide exercise prescription including: posture & muscle imbalance, spinal alignment, spinal mobility, core activation, lumbo-pelvic stability, scapular & rotator cuff
Rochelle can assist with musculoskeletal pain & dysfunction, spinal complaints, lower back pain, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, facial pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction as well as pregnancy/ post partum and pelvic floor training.
Our Practitioners
Olivia Saaroni
Olivia specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation, with extensive experience in manual therapy, exercise prescription, and active recovery. She has a strong background in treating both acute and chronic post-operative injuries.
Her career includes working alongside elite athletes in soccer and AFL/AFLW, both in Australia and internationally. Additionally, Olivia has expertise in hand therapy, focusing on acute fracture management and chronic conditions.
She earned her Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University and has worked with Stanford University’s Sports Medicine Team and Physiotherapy Clinic. Olivia has also provided care across various hospitals and private practices throughout Australia.
Special Interests:
Shoulder and neck pathology
Wrist fractures and sporting injuries
Hip pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Tejeesha Raut
Tejeesha is an Ahpra Physiotherapist with over 8 years of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India in 2016. After her graduation, she worked at a hospital both in & outpatient settings. Tejeesha came to Australia in 2018 and pursued a degree in Master of Health Promotion at Deakin University. She started working at private practice where she focused on assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries. Her treatment is focused on evidence based hands-on manual techniques with a combination of exercise programs, dry needling and hydrotherapy. Tejeesha also has over 6 years experience in aged care and community settings where she developed her interest in neurological rehabilitation. Throughout her career, she's developed strong communication skills and worked in many leadership roles. Her professional and friendly approach has helped to connect with people across all age groups with diverse cultural backgrounds. Tejeesha loves to collaborate with other multidisciplinary teams, learn new skills/techniques and empower her clients to achieve their optimal health outcomes and improve their quality of life.
Apart from work, Tejeesha loves travelling, walking (mostly in the evening) and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys volunteering in community services during her spare time.
Special Interests:
Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
Lumbar spine issues
Lymphoedema
Balance and mobility
Neurological rehabilitation
Pelvic health
Join our Team
At Saaroni Physio, we are dedicated to building an exceptional team that delivers outstanding care. We believe that the best outcomes come from the best professionals, and we are always looking for talented, passionate, and skilled individuals to join us.
If you have the expertise, drive, and commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Even if there isn’t an immediate opening, if you’re a perfect fit and truly outstanding at what you do, we’ll create a position—because we’re all about working with great people. We take great care in selecting our team and only bring on those who align with our values and high standards.
For all employment inquiries, please fill out the form below—we can’t wait to connect with you!