Meet Our Team

We have two physiotherapists in our team: Marika Scicluna and Frank Tedesco. Our physiotherapists were trained at the University of South Australia, which is considered the world leader in both research and clinical practice.

Our physiotherapists are also Members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, which means we practice in accordance with the APA Code of Conduct and are committed to professional excellence.

Our team is committed to providing clients with caring, personalised and high-quality physiotherapy services to help them achieve their health and fitness goals and improve their quality of life. Hands-on therapy and acupuncture are used to address joint and muscle dysfunctions and improve postural alignment and biomechanics. This is used in conjunction with exercise programs, based on the Pilates method, to re-educate weakened muscles. Together these treatment tools assist us in effectively rehabilitating our clients to their best possible state-of-health. With our focus on our “Whole of Body” therapy approach and self-management, our clients are empowered with the knowledge and skills to manage their own conditions in the long-term as well as seeing the short-term results.

Staff Profiles

Marika Scicluna

B.App.Sc.(Physio), MAPA 

Areas of Interest & Specialisation
· Pilates & Injury Rehabilitation
· Pilates Matwork & Machines
· Manual Therapies
· General Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
· Women’s Health and Pre/Post Natal Care
· Sports Physiotherapy
· Acupuncture
· Holistic Treatment Approach

Background
Marika Scicluna, Director and Founder of Rehabcorp Physiotherapy, completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1997 and has since practiced in a variety of private practice settings, in Australia and abroad. Marika Scicluna is passionate about enhancing each client’s quality of life by correcting their movement dysfunctions and empowering them to manage their own conditions using her skills and experience in Pilates Rehabilitation, Manual Techniques, Musculoskeletal, Sports and Acupuncture Physiotherapy. Marika also has special interests in Women’s health, including pre/postnatal care. With over 12 years experience in private practice Marika has a diverse experience. Marika has worked with athletes of different levels. She has been the physiotherapist at a number of Australian Association of Tennis Players (AATP) Men's and Women's Satellite Tournaments in South Australia and has worked with the Garville Netball Club as the Club Physiotherapist since 2006. She has also participated as a State and National Judge for the South Australian Body Building Association.

Qualifications
· Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) – University of SA 1997
· Polestar Pilates - Rehabilitation & Matwork – Polestar International 2008/9
· Patterns of Dysfunction in the Lower Extremities & Pelvis, Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral, Thoracic Spine, Craniocervical, Upper Extremities – Manual Therapy Institute, 2002-2009 (Muscle-Energy Techniques, Counterstrain/Positional Release, Visceral Manipulation)
· Acupuncture Level 1 & 2 – APA & Australian Society of Acupuncture Physiotherapists 2005
· Visceral Manipulation – Levels 1 & 2 – Barral Institute 2009
· Craniosacral Therapy – Level 1 – Upledger 2000
· McKenzie Therapy – McKenzie Institute

Memberships
· Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
· Member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of the Acupuncture Physiotherapy Association of the APA

Frank Tedesco

Areas of Interest & Specialisation
· Manual Therapy
· General Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
· Sports Physiotherapy
· Hydrotherapy
· Gym Rehabilitation
· Acupuncture
· Gait Analysis
· Chronic Pain

Background
Frank Tedesco graduated from the University of South Australia in 2000. He went on to work for two years at Wakefield Sports Clinic in both inpatients and outpatients. He also worked in the gym and hydrotherapy pool developing rehabilitation programs. He has a particular interest in sports and has worked with a variety of sporting teams in Adelaide and London. In 2003 Frank undertook a 3 year working holiday in the UK working in some of the leading hospitals in London including St Thomas Hospital. During this time he was also team physiotherapist from numerous soccer and rugby clubs and worked at the London marathon. Frank Tedesco takes a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating the cause of each client’s problems using his skills in manual techniques and exercises prescription. He has over 10 years experience in private practice both locally and abroad Frank has been the team physiotherapist for the Metro United Women’s Football Club since 2006.

Qualifications
· Chronic Pain Management : Identification and Management
· Advanced Taping Workshop
· Gait Analysis and Foot Biomechanics
· Trigger Point, Pain and Muscle Tone: Soft touch approach
· Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: Science and Management
· Combined approach to SIJ · NAGS,SNAGS and Mobilisation with Movement
· McKenzie Therapy – McKenzie Institute
· Acupuncture course –AACP and OCPPP approved
· Matwork Level 1 Modified Pilates Course (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)

Memberships
· Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
· Member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)