Meet our clinic staff
Doctors
SAM MELLATI
MD, FRACGP, Certif. of skin cancer & Dermoscopy, Monash certif. of occ. med.
As the clinic principal, Dr Mellati has over 18 years of experience. He obtained his fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010 in Qld before moving to Melbourne with his wife and 2 kids.
His special interests are chronic disease management, skin cancer & occupational medicine. Sam is passionate about teaching and is a GP supervisor of 1st & 4th yr medical students of Monash University.
He is also an approved Rail Safety Medical, Qld Mine Medicals and Injury-Net provider as well as being affiliated with Jobfit and Australia Post to provide comprehensive early intervention injury management to injured workers and employees.
Sam is multi-lingual and is fluent in Persian(Farsi)/Dari and understands Turkish.
MAHAN NOORAEE
MD, Medical Acupuncture
Dr Mahan Nooraee is a passionate general practitioner who believes that patient care should be a physician’s first priority. She obtained her Medical Degree in 2010 in Iran and soon after moved to Australia. Dr Nooraee has a great experience in both hospital and general practice in Australia and completed her training in Medical Acupuncture in 2019 to be able to offer her patients an alternative approach to medicine.
She enjoys all area of general practice and her special interest are preventative medicine, skin, women’s health and paediatrics.
Mahan is multi-lingual and is fluent in Persian/Farsi.
CANDICE
Practice Manager and Nurse
RECEPTIONIST
KIRSTEN
Receptionist
ELENORE
Receptionist
ALLIED HEALTH
RUCHI
Physiotheraphist
Ruchi completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice degree from LaTrobe University and has been in private practice since 2013. She has also completed her post-graduate certificate in Health Service Management from University of Technology in Sydney.
She strongly advocates self-management and teaches her clients to take charge of their own health. Outside the clinic, she is an active member of Science of Spirituality, a non-profit organization promoting meditation. She enjoys swimming and music in her free time with her two kids. She loves being a physiotherapist and wants to keep progressing in this career.
She has a keen interest in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions and believes in providing holistic management to her clients. She has expertise in using Dry Needling on her patients to help reduce inflammation and tightness as it is evidence based technique. She promotes extensive rehabilitation through Clinical Pilates and GLAD program and uses it to achieve long term goals for her patients.
Yvonne Cheuk
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
My name is Yvonne, an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. I am originally from Hong Kong and fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. With Cross cultural sensitivity, I work well with people from a variety of cultures. I am passionate about providing individualised dietary advice to help people meet their nutritional requirements and achieve their health goals. I also volunteer with Diabetes Victoria facilitating supermarket tours for people with diabetes. I enjoy playing badminton, travelling, cooking and trying new recipes. I love sharing my passion for real food and motivating others to eat well and stay well.
My areas of interest include: Weight management (Weight loss & Weight gain) Overweight and obesity, Malnutrition and underweight, Diabetes (Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes), Heart Health (high cholesterol & high blood pressure), Women’s Health, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies (Anaemia Food Allergies & Intolerances Vegan and Vegetarian Diets).
Katia Overmars
Podiatrist
Katia Overmars is the Principal Podiatrist of Podiatry Plus Melbourne. She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Podiatric Practice which was accompanied by accomplishments such as the Golden Key Award (top 15% of their facility) and Vice Chancellor's Award (high distinction average). This clinical knowledge base has assisted in the opening of 10+ locations Australia wide.We all know that sore feet can ruin a good mood, yet so many people live with this not realising that often the causes of the pain are easily treatable and maintained. Excellent foot care can offer you the freedom to walk through life confidently and pain-free.
Podiatrist, Katia Overmars knew this when she began practising Podiatry and has made it her goal to ensure that all patients are offered the knowledge and treatment options required to get them back on their feet for the long term. So what do we do, exactly? Podiatry is a multi-faceted avenue that encompasses the anatomy and physiology of the feet and ankles, as well as the musculoskeletal systems pertaining to posture and gait.Some of the common issues we can assist you with include:
- Corn and callus removal
- Nail care
- Ingrown nails
- Diabetic foot assessments
- Fungal nail and skin infections
- Warts
- Heel pain
- Sporting injuries
- Children’s foot complains
Further studies have allowed Katia to broaden her practical application and further assist your treatment needs, such as:
- Dry needling
- Nail bracing
- Nail surgical procedures
- Foot Mobilisation Therapy
- Custom Moulded Orthoses