Further to the mentoring program, a Medical Team has been established to assist each athlete. Physical and mental wellbeing is as essential as personal development and to this end we have developed a Medical Team comprising of specialist medical practitioners. Comprising of general practitioners, sports scientists, exercise physiologists, chiropractors, orthotists and respiratory experts, all the medical and well being needs of the Program are catered for. The Medical Team comprises the following individuals:

Dr. Vic has been supporting the team since 2003 with chiropractic and kinesiology treatment. Dr Vic holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology and Chiropractic and through his business Essentials of Health, treats the riders and program staff. His knowledge about athletes and their requirements is exceptional and he always finds time to see athletes within his busy schedule.

Jason is the director of Inspired Orthotic Solutions (IOS) and has been supporting the Program since its inception. Jason holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics and assists the team with everything to do with their feet! Jason has a diverse background ranging from prosthetic limb replacements, shoe designing, and the complicated world of orthotics and bracing. As an alternative to conventional hard orthotics, IOS has the latest technology in walking gait analysis using the new FOOTMAXX system to show where these painful problems originate. IOS has travelled the world servicing the feet of international athletes. Our riders regularly seek Jason’s assistance with their cycling shoes as well as their footwear for other activities. Jason’s business ranges from the local community to elite athletes.

Peter Trembath is the Head of the Drapac Porsche Medical Team.  He is also a member of our Advisory Board, therefore the essential link between the Medical Team and the Advisory Board.  Peter is a Consultant Physician specialising in Respiratory Disease, and has his main practice with a respiratory laboratory at Epworth Hospital. He has an interest in exercise physiology and performance assessment.  At the Royal Melbourne he currently holds appointments as Respiratory Physician, Head of a General Medical Unit, and Chair of the Board of Post-Graduate Medical Education. He has been involved in setting up a student's mentoring program at his old secondary school.

Peter has been a keen recreational cyclist, with involvement in a number of cycling groups in Melbourne including the Homicide Squad Cycle Team. He has participated in a numbers of European tours to follow the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Until the mud became too much for him, he enjoyed the challenges of Mountain Bike Racing.

Vanessa is an Exercise Physiologist who specializes in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and enhancing athletic performance. She has extensive experience in injury management, posture correction and athlete preparation. In conjunction with her private practices at Lifecare Prahran and Ashwood Sports Medicine Centres, Vanessa also consults and travels with professional tennis players. Vanessa has a passion for sport and has competed at national level for badminton, rowing and triathlon (currently competes in rowing).