Bio
Mary Kinch is a current and founding partner of OPSMC. She is an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist and a trained Pilates practitioner. With more than 25 years Sports Medicine experience she has a vast range of both team and clinical experience.
Achievements include working with Melbourne and Geelong AFL teams, the Australian Swim team, Australian Paralympic Swim team, Diving Victoria and Victorian Junior Indoor and Field Hockey teams. She is currently a consultant to Hockey Victoria and to several Cycling groups (road and trail).
Mary has extensive physiotherapy experience and special interest in:
- Shoulder injuries (both surgical and non-surgical)
- Postural and sporting shoulder issues
- Knee and ankle rehabilitation
- Spinal physiotherapy / rehabilitation
- Child / adolescent sport-specific injuries (overuse and acute)
- Sports (especially AFL, swimming, hockey, snow sports, netball, diving, gymnastics and dance)
Mary has a strong interest/knowledge in all sports – both the biomechanics and skill acquisition aspects. (Her first Degree was in Physical Education).
She currently enjoys trail and road cycling as a recreational sport.
Mary practices at OPSMC’s Olympic Park campus.
To book a Physiotherapy appointment with Mary, please call our friendly receptionists on 1300859887
Qualifications
Career Highlights / Affiliations / Associations
- Consultant Physiotherapist – Melbourne Cycling meet-up group plus Ghostriders Cycling group
- Consultant – Brunswick Hockey Club, MCC hockey club, (Present)
- Consultant – Circus Oz (Present)
- Physiotherapist – Victorian Junior Indoor Hockey team (2005-2010)
- Physiotherapist – Victorian Junior Hockey team (outdoor/field) (2007-2009)
- Consultant – Ariels Netball Club
- Physiotherapist – Geelong Football Club (1983– 1986)
- Physiotherapist – Melbourne Football Club (1987-1991)
- Physiotherapist – Victorian Diving team and Victorian Swim team (1990-1998)
- Physiotherapist – Australian Swim team
- Physiotherapist – Australian Paralympic Swim Team (1994–1997)
Highlights:
- Physiotherapist for Melbourne Football Club (Grand Final year), 1988
- Selected as Australian Olympic Swim Team Physiotherapist, Atlanta 1996
Professional Conference Presentations
Sports Physiotherapy Group, Victoria
FEE STATEMENT AND ONLINE BOOKING
Melbourne Campus Fee Statement
A referral from a general or specialist medical practitioner is not required to see Ms Kinch. The cost of an initial consultation with Ms Kinch may be up to $129.00 and patients may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $54.60. The cost of a review consultation with Ms Kinch may be up to $124.00 and patients may be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate of $54.60. To receive a Medicare rebate, the patient must have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (previously known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan) issued by a general or specialist medical practitioner. Private health insurance rebates may be available too, depending on the terms and conditions of the patient’s insurance. Initial and reviews consultations are generally booked as 30 minute appointments unless otherwise specified by Ms Kinch in discussion with the patient. Please note that in addition to the charges already mentioned, additional fees may apply, for example, for ultrasound or Shockwave Therapy. Payment of all fees is required on the same day as the appointment. For further information about fees and charges, please contact OPSMC on 1300 859 887.
We do not bulk bill due to inadequate Medicare rebates.
Telehealth Campus Fee Statement
A referral from a general or specialist medical practitioner is not required to see Ms Kinch. The cost of an initial consultation with Ms Kinch may be up to $110.00 and patients may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $54.60. The cost of a review consultation with Ms Kinch may be up to $100.00 and patients may be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate of $54.60. To receive a Medicare rebate, the patient must have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (previously known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan) issued by a general or specialist medical practitioner. Private health insurance rebates may be available too, depending on the terms and conditions of the patient’s insurance. Initial and reviews consultations are generally booked as 30 minute appointments unless otherwise specified by Ms Kinch in discussion with the patient. Please note that in addition to the charges already mentioned, additional fees may apply, for example, for ultrasound or Shockwave Therapy. Payment of all fees is required on the same day as the appointment. For further information about fees and charges, please contact OPSMC on 1300 859 887.
We do not bulk bill due to inadequate Medicare rebates.
Online Booking
Please choose a campus to view appointment availability and book online.