Zoe Ludington, guest speaker, spoke to the club about herself and setting up a physiotherapy clinic, Spark Physio Co, in Numurkah.

Attended school in Numurkah and Nathalia, always interested in sport, and when suffering an injury considered physiotherapy as a career.

Enrolled  at Charles Stuart University Albury, graduating after four years with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with distinction.

Moved to Melbourne working at different clinics to gain experience, started Pilates classes, and was head physio with Whittlesea Soccer Club. Worked as a sports physio with Volley Ball Association.

Wed Nick Ludington 2 days prior to first COVID lockdown. During pandemic worked reduced hours.

Pursuing her dream, to open her own clinic, Zoe and Nick considered several towns after investigating services offered. 

In July 2020 settled on Shepparton and Numurkah, working 2-3 days in Numurkah, and several days in Shepparton.

Originally a one man show, business grew in Numurkah and offered Pilates, now employ a receptionist, physiotherapist and a massage therapist.

Pilates has grown with Reformer Pilates, aiming to reduce musculoskeletal pain, improve posture and balance. Traditional Classes  full body strengthening/stretching class. Tailored Classes  individualised programs developed to meet the need of each client. Pre and post-natal classes also available.

Now have 100 Pilate clients a week, with 15 physio consultations a week.

Business sponsors tennis and football clubs.

Hopefully expand to neighboring towns.

Grateful for town support and hope to give back to the community.

REPORTS

SECRETARTY JENNIFER RODGER:

Board considered request from NCN Health to support a youth karate program and a farmers men night. On seeking further information, both programs have been postponed.

 

P.P. STEPHEN MILLS:

Raffle tickets for Art & Craft Exhibition will be available within days. Will commence sales in street in 3 hour shifts with two members per shift. Club investigating purchasing an EFTPOS machine.

 

P.P. LOU HAMON:

Australia Day Ceremony this Wednesday in Newman Square. Breakfast at 8am with ceremony at 9am.

Rotary to man BBQ with materials supplied, also help in assisting committee with set-up including bunting and assisting with COVID QR code scanning etc.

Last year funding to committee was increased and donations of $500 was given to the Town Band, Lions and Rotary. Funding has continued at this level for this year, and hopefully after all expenses paid, donations can be made again this year.

 

P.P. KATE HODGE:

Thanked club on behalf of Stuart, herself and family for bouquet on the passing of Stuart's father.

 

P.P. CHRIS SUTTON:

Ride to conference preparations coming along with 15 riders and 4 crew.

 

P.E. REX SHIELDS:

Require volunteers to assist with June Hewson's garden.

 

PRESIDENT GARY PHILLIPS:

Australia Day BBQ set up at 7am on-site to serve at 8am.