Join us for So, Your Going To Be A Physio.
The Physio Social Club - connecting health & fitness professionals.
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Excited to begin your physiotherapy career?
Join The Physio Social Club for an exclusive in-person event tailored to new graduates and those entering the workforce in 2025.
"So, You're Going to Become a Physio" offers a candid look into the world of physiotherapy, featuring a panel discussion with experienced physios working across different environments—private practice, hospitals, and sports.
Our guest Physio speakers: Michael Kenihan, Tessa Rafaniello and Eran Gerstein.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to hear personal experiences, gain insights into various career paths, and ask all the questions you’ve been holding back. Attendees will also connect with fellow new grads, helping to form a network of support right from the start.
Tickets are $40, which includes food and drinks for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Don’t miss this chance to step confidently into your physio journey and learn about the realities of the profession from those who know it best.
Why you should join us:
- Networking, but fun: Meet new friends, catch up with old ones, and build your professional circle in the most relaxed way possible.
- Bring Your Mates: Spread the word and bring your crew!
- Yummy Eats & Drinks:Delicious food and drinks will be available to keep you fueled and festive all night long.
Our Speakers:
Michael Kenihan
Michael is a sports physiotherapist, business manager, adminstrator, entrepreneur, innovator, teacher and thought leader in the health and sport sectors. Michael published his book “The Heath Practitioner’s Journey” in 2023, a four stage career plan that takes a health practitioner from graduation through to financial and personal success. Michael is also a business consultant to allied health practitioners and practices through his business MK Health Business Consulting.
Tess Rafaniello
Tess is a paediatric physiotherapist at Monash Children’s Hospital, holding a clinical interest in the care of children with neurological conditions. After graduating with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Melbourne University in 2018, Tess spent 18 months in adult care before transitioning to paediatrics in 2020. Over her time at Monash she has worked across acute care, rehabilitation and community settings as well as completing a graduate certificate in paediatric Physiotherapy in 2021. Tess has significant experience in the realities and challenges of commencing, navigating and succeeding in a public health physiotherapy career. Outside of work Tess is an avid traveller and runs a travel blog with her husband.
Eran Gerstein
Eran is a physiotherapist who has been working for 5 years now after graduating from the University of Melbourne. Previously he had graduated from McGill University in Canada, and was working as a PE teacher. While a student, he played rugby, American football, competed in powerlifting competitions on national scale, and ran athletics as a sprinter. Eran has worked across a multitude of sports, including with the Melbourne Rebels leading their Academy program as well as working with multiple NPL soccer teams including Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder FC, and Avondale FC, and with national level programs. Eran hopes to further his career into the professional sporting world and be part of national level teams in the not so distant future.
Any questions, reach out on instagram @physiosocialclub @johncontreras.physio or email physiosocialclub@gmail.com.
