Dr Alison Sinadinos

General Practitioner
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP

Alison graduated from Monash University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery (Honours).
She worked at Barwon Health for several years before commencing General Practice training.

She has worked in rural and remote communities around Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, and has now returned to the Geelong region permanently.

Alison enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly preventative health, paediatrics and adolescent health, geriatrics and procedural work (such as skin lesion excisions).

Dr Damien Spillane

GP Registrar
MBBS (Hons), BSc

Damien is a current Rural Generalist trainee for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Having worked in the Northern Territory for many years, he has moved back to Victoria to further his general practice experience. His junior years were spent working for Peninsula Health in Frankston, Rosebud and Wonthaggi. After undertaking a degree in biomedical science at the University of Queensland, he then completed a postgraduate Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University in Victoria.

Damien has a broad interest base from chronic disease management, indigenous health, diabetes, kidney and cardiovascular health, through to mental health, children’s health, preventative medicine and everything in between.

His spare time revolves around nature, travel, sound systems and music, or cooking a myriad of dishes from around the world… a chilli fiend at heart.

With a love for all people, check in and say G’day!

Kim Nankivell 

Podiatrist

Being a talented sprinter at a young age, Kim found herself at the podiatrist as she was caught in a constant cycle of lower limb injuries. She had a very favourable outcome at the podiatrist and at this point she realised that she could combine her interests in sport and helping people, as a career. Kim commutes across the border to help service the South Australian sites once a fortnight.

Kim provides a professional and expert diagnosis of foot, leg and postural problems and offer comprehensive treatment plans, including our special interest area of Sports Podiatry.

Allison Balmer

Accredited Practising Dietitian

With a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Master of Dietetics, Allison brings extensive experience in addressing a variety of health concerns, including weight management, diabetes, cardiac health, liver health, and disordered eating. Her expertise extends to supporting individuals with reproductive and gastrointestinal conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, IBD, and IBS.

Her special interests include women’s health, reproductive conditions, unexplained infertility, pregnancy, and paediatric nutrition.

Please note that Allison Balmer is practising from Epichealth Ocean Grove Marketplace. If you wish to book an appointment with her, please call the Marketplace clinic on (03) 5256 2500.

Orlando Zilich – Apex Hearing

Audiologist

Graduating from Padua University with a Master of Audiology, Orlando brings over 40 years of clinical expertise to our practice. He is a full member of the Australian College of Audiology and a registered practitioner for Medicare, Workcover, and the Commonwealth Hearing Services Program.

Hayden Bell

General Psychologist

Hayden is a General Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns across the lifespan.

Hayden is experienced with stress management, anxiety, depression, work issues, relationships, navigating life’s changes, goal setting and achievement, vocational counselling, and action coaching. Hayden focuses on helping clients to build strategies not only to survive but also to thrive in life.

Hayden is a proud local of the Bellarine Peninsula who enjoys travelling, hiking, kayaking and generally being on or in the water.

Tristan Dower

Physiotherapist

Tristan graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from ACU Brisbane and has since combined his time working in private practice and sports. He has gained experience in several clinics, treating a range of conditions including acute sporting injuries and persistent issues such as spinal, shoulder, and lower limb conditions.

Tristan has been involved with various men’s and women’s amateur, state-level, and elite-level sporting clubs. His roles have included being the physiotherapist for the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and the North Brisbane Rugby Union Club in the QLD Premier Competition.

Through his involvement in sport, particularly football, Tristan has developed a keen interest in sports-related injury management, especially lower limb and shoulder injuries. This experience has also refined his treatment skills, including both manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

Tristan has maintained his continual education by completing a Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and certification in concussion management. Through his ongoing education and experience, he is well equipped to treat all types of injuries.

Please note that Tristan Dower is practising from Epichealth Ocean Grove Marketplace. If you wish to book an appointment with him, please call the Ocean Grove clinic on (03) 5256 2500.

Allison Woodley

Practice Manager

Allison leads our practice team and is responsible for maintaining a high standard of patient service. She prides herself on her professional customer service and her dedication to continued training of our admin staff. Allison enjoys getting to know the patients that come through the clinic and being able to build rapport with them.

Outside of work, Allison loves working in her garden and being outdoors with her twin boys.

Kylie Illsley, Jenny Shannon, Leanne Tregea & Danielle Williams

Practice Nurses

Kylie, Jenny, Leanne & Danielle are passionate about health promotion and lead many preventative health initiatives for at risk patient groups with the support of our GPs. Our nurses particularly love helping patients with the challenge of managing chronic disease as this is an area where the role of the nurse is crucial in achieving positive health outcomes. With their warm and caring approach, our practice nurses connect with patients of all ages and provide support to patients undergoing immunisations and medical procedures.