Kusal Goonewardena is a renowned sports medicine expert, sports physiotherapist, and author based in Melbourne, Australia. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his roles as Head of Sports Medicine at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine and Head Sports Physiotherapist at the University of Melbourne Elite Athlete Squad. Kusal is also the Director and Chief Physio at Vigor Sports Medicine Clinics, where he specializes in rapid results and performance enhancement. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University.

In addition to his clinical work, Kusal is also an accomplished educator and speaker. He is a Lecturer in Sports Physiotherapy, Ridgway Method, Building a Successful Healthcare Business- Accountability and Care, and has authored the book "How to Rid Your Low Back Pain in 21 Days or Less (2010)." Kusal is a Ridgway Method Certified Practitioner (RMCP) and has also served as a regular guest expert on 'Life Matters' ABC Radio.

Kusal is the Founder and Director of Elite Akademy Global, which provides sports medicine solutions for a healthier globe. He has also founded a range of other successful ventures, including Kinrgize and Elite Athlete Performance Enhancement. He has been an official provider for the Melbourne University Sport Elite Athlete Program & Representative Teams and an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist with Elite Akademy Global.