Megan Hamilton
Research Physiotherapist
BPhysio (Hons), MPhil, APAM
Megan is a Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with people recovering from brain injury and concussion. Megan has worked in both the UK and Australia and travelled to the USA to study concussion. Megan completed her Masters by Research at the University of Melbourne in the field of Traumatic Brain Injury and she has presented on the topics of Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury nationally and internationally.
Megan understands that concussion symptoms and recovery can be complex and that a thorough physical assessment is paramount to designing an individualized treatment plan. Megan uses compassion and education to guide her patients through a comprehensive treatment program to help them achieve their goals of returning to sport, study, work and life.
When not at work, Megan enjoys playing with her 3 young children, practicing yoga and pilates and listening to Podcasts.
Drew McInnes
Physiotherapist, BBiomed, MPhysioPrac, APAM
Drew is a physiotherapist who graduated from La Trobe University with a Master of Physiotherapy Practice after completing a Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne. Having worked in large private and public hospitals in both Melbourne and at Barwon Health, Drew has developed a passion for treating concussion and vestibular patients across acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings.
Drew strives to build his clinical skills by completing regular and ongoing professional development to deliver best practice care. He is highly compassionate to his client’s situation and understands the complex nature of concussion and vestibular conditions. Drew believes that education and well-developed treatment plans are essential in supporting patients to reach their individual goals.
Outside of work, Drew enjoys being active through a variety of sports, involvement in local sporting clubs and spending time with family and friends.
Meagan Kiely
Physiotherapist, Health Science (UTAS), Masters of Physio (University of Sydney)
Meagan graduated from the University of Sydney Masters in Physiotherapy in 2018 and has worked in the private practice sector in both Sydney and Melbourne since. Meagan has experience treating a wide variety of injuries and has recently completed further study in concussion and vestibular physiotherapy. Due to her sporting background, she has special interest in treating sport-related injuries, including concussion and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at ACU.
Meagan has personally been involved in elite sport, recently retiring from playing AFLW for the Richmond Football Club and now working as a development coach at the North Melbourne Football Club. Due to her personal experiences as an elite athlete sustaining injuries, Meagan understands the challenges of injury treatment and rehabilitation.
In her spare time Meagan enjoys running and strength training, cooking, walking her Vizsla Addie, getting back home to see her family in Tassie and catching up with friends for quality coffee and food.
Meagan Kiely will be seeing concussion and vestibular patients at Symmetry Physiotherapy Taylors Lakes and Ascot Vale.
Our Mission
To provide quality concussion care to help our clients recover from concussion and to raise community awareness.
Our Values
- Quality
- Integrity
- Connection
- Commitment
Other Services
In some circumstances, our patients benefit from also seeing other therapists, such as:
- Clinical psychologists: to help with emotional recovery following concussion
- Neuropsychologists: to obtain a neuropsychology assessment to determine the state of the cognitive functioning (thinking and problem solving) of your brain
- Speech Pathologist: to teach you strategies to help you return to studying and liaise with your school or learning institution about how they can support your learning following a concussion
- Occupational Therapist: to help you return to work following a concussion
At Concussion Central, we can advise you if you would benefit from any of these services and refer you to an appropriate therapist.