Our Team

B.App.Sc (physio){HonsI}, M Sport Physio
APA Sports & Exercise Titled Physio
Australian Olympic & Commonwealth Games Team Physio (2012, 2016, 2018, appointed 2020)
Previous travelling Physio to Tri Australia, Swim Australia
MACP, APAM, SPAM, SMA

Main interests:

• Swimmers
• Ultra-runners & Trail Runners
• Endurance, Triathlon & multisport athletes
• Bone Stress injury rehab
• Pelvic & SIJ injury rehab
• Shoulder injury rehab

BExSci, MPhty, and MMusk&SportsPhty
Member APA, MPA, and Sports & Exercise Physio Australia
Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health Therapy Team Leader
Physio to Australian Triathlon Elite Program.

Main interests:

• Complex tendon pain
• Soccer
• Multisport athletes (particularly triathletes)

BPhysio(Hons). Bsc(Hons)
Member APA, SPA
13yrs Physio to Carlton AFL, GC Suns AFL Senior clubs

Main interests:

• AFL
• Complex presentations
• Contact sports
• Rehab exercise prescription

B.Physio; B.Ex.Sc
Member APA
Physio to QLD NRL & AUS NRL Jillaroos, Gold Coast Titans WNRL Team Physio,
Previous Physio Gold Coast Titans NRL Team

Main interests:

• Team Sports, in particular Rugby League

APAM, BSc. Physiotherapy
Member APA, SPA, MPA

Main interests:

• Shoulder injuries
• Tendon pain
• Surf life saving
• Swimming

B.Ex.Sci and M/Phty

Main interests:

• Hip, Knee and Ankle Pain;
• Shoulder Instability;
• Post-Surgery Rehab;
• Persistent Low Back Pain;
• Exercise Rehab;
• GLA:D Classes for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis

B.Ex.Sci and M/Phty
Member APA

Main interests:

• Trail running
• Ultramarathon
• Endurance athletes

B.Ex.Sc(Grif), M.Phty(Grif)
Member APA
Australian Olympian (2012), Commonwealth Games medalist (2010)
Previous Physio to the AUS Sailing Team

Main interests:

• Strength & conditioning
• Gym-based fitness rehab
• Aquatic sports (including specific experience in synchronised swimming, swimming)

Physio & Clinical Pilates Physio
BSc PHTY (HONs)
PgDip PHTY Vet
APA member Sports & Exercise, Animal

Main interests:

• Equestrians
• Ice sports
• Gymnastics
• Dancing
• Pre and post partum health
• Hypermobility issues
• Junior athletes
• Pilates

Physio
M-Physio and B.Sci (Exercise Sports & Rehabilitation Science)
Member APA
Main interests: Running-related injuries, Athletics & Team sports

APA Masters of Musculoskeletal Physio

BPhysio
Member APA
Experience: Ex Head Physio Townsville Fire WNBL, Ex Head Physio North Queensland Academy of Excellence Football, Ex Physio Gold Coast Suns Academy Hub (Townsville), Ex physio Murray Bushrangers and Vic Country U18s AFL
Current: Lead Physio for Gold Coast Suns AFL Academy

Main interests: Msk/Sport related injuries, low back pain and lower limb injuries.

Hayden is a highly motivated physiotherapist who spent 8 years working with several different sporting teams such as lead Physio for Townsville Fire WNBL, NQ Academy of Excellence program (soccer), NQ Gold Coast Suns Academy hubs (Townsville), Vic Country U18/U16 boys AFL academy, Murray Bushrangers U18/U16 AFL pathway programs.

Hayden is currently working with the Gold Coast Suns Academy as Lead physio.

Hannah Bennett
Physiotherapist
B.Ex.Sci and DPhty
APA Member
Head Physiotherapist for Volleyball Queensland

Main Interests: Sports Rehabilitation, Women’s Pelvic Health, Female Athletes, Youth Athletes, Hypermobility Disorders, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions, Gymnastics/Dance & Volleyball.

Olivia completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in Albury in 2018. Prior to Physiotherapy, Olivia gained experience as a sports trainer for local AFL and state basketball teams, sparking her interest in sports Physiotherapy. She was also a keen dancer and basketballer growing up, fostering a love for both team and individual sport. Since this time, she has acquired a wide range of experience working in a smaller town private practice. 

Olivia is GLA:D (Good Life with Arthritis for Hips and Knees) accredited and trained in DMA Clinical Pilates, Complete Concussion Management and dry needling. She has followed her passion for sports injury management by completing a Masters of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy through La Trobe University.

APA Physiotherapist

Ashleigh holds Cert IV in Massage and is a Bachelor of Physiotherapy graduate from Griffith University, her main interests are:-

Main Interests:

• Triathlon
• Touch Football
• Gym-based Training
• Post-op Rehab
• Managing Increased Stressors and/or Low Confidence

Dip Remedial Massage, Cert IV Pilates
Member AAMT

Main interests:

• Pre & post birth pilates
• Pregnancy massage

Dip Remedial Massage Therapy, Dip Sports Kinesiology, Dip Integrative Body Therapies, Cert Myofascial Release, Dip Dry Needling
Member ATMS

Main interests:

• Chronic back & neck pain
• Complex presentations
• Recurring sports injuries
• Headaches
• TMJ dysfunction

Dip Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage
Member AAMT

Main interests:

• Neck pain & treatments
• General well-being
• Dry Needling

BSc Clinical Myotherapy
Member Myotherapy & Massage Australia

Main interests:

• Myotherapy and advanced massage techniques
• Deep & soft tissue massage
• Dry needling
• Exercises

Senior Remedial Massage Therapist & Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dip Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Member AAMT
Main interests: Massage treatments to Back and Legs, supporting Multisport athletes and Swimmers, and anyone who is prepared to put themselves through a challenge;  Also Strength & Conditioning for Ball Sports & Junior Athletes

Massage Therapist

Cert IV Physio Assistant, Level 2 Sports Trainer

Currently studying to become a Physio

Main interests: Athletes and active clients. Experienced in treating swimmers, footballers, runners, and great with junior athletes.

Clients seeing Payton are unable to claim Healthfund rebates at this time.

Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage & Rehab Therapies
(currently Cert IV with Diploma due for completion Nov 2025)

Yoga Instructor, Pilates Mat, Reformer, & Barre
teacher trainings

Cert IV Business Frontline Management
Cert IV Optical Dispensing

Main interests: Athletes, those with active lifestyles, and individuals recovering from injuries. Supporting people experiencing pain, tension, or discomfort, particularly from poor posture, stress, or repetitive movements. Amanda is passionate about improving freedom in movement, optimising performance, and enhancing recovery.

Remedial Massage Therapist
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage & Rehab Therapies
Comprehensive Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates

Main interests: Everyday athletes and active individuals at all stages of life.
Special Interest in Weight lifting · Runners, Ultramarathon & Ironman Athletes · Swimming · Postural pain ·

Qualifications:
Dip. Movement Therapy
Cert IV Allied Health Assistance
Dip. Remedial Massage
Professional Member: PAA, APA, ESSA

Dip Remedial Massage, Cert IV Pilates
Member AAMT

Main interests:

• Pre & post birth pilates
• Pregnancy massage

Strength & Conditioning Coach
ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach

Main interests: Swimmers, rugby and field sport athletes, youth athlete development, strength and power development, return to performance, and getting athletes back to doing what they love.

I completed my Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at ACU before going on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Strength and Conditioning. My career has spanned high-performance rugby at Randwick Rugby Club, where I served as Head of Rehabilitation and Head S&C Coach for the Women’s Sevens and XVs program, and Lead S&C at Scots College Sydney working with youth athletes.

Most recently I have been working within elite aquatic performance on the Gold Coast across TSS Aquatics and St Hilda’s Aquatics, while also serving as an S&C coach within the Queensland Academy of Sport. This chapter culminated in contributing to two Paralympic qualifications and a World Record at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games with athlete Alexa Leary.

I believe that training should serve both performance and enjoyment, and that the best results come from understanding the whole person, not just the presenting problem. Whether working with elite athletes or youth athletes, that philosophy stays the same.

Outside of work I am an early morning trainer, a proud uncle, and still happiest when I’m either coaching or near the ocean.

Senior Remedial Massage Therapist & Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dip Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Member AAMT
Main interests: Massage treatments to Back and Legs, supporting Multisport athletes and Swimmers, and anyone who is prepared to put themselves through a challenge;  Also Strength & Conditioning for Ball Sports & Junior Athletes

Business Manager

Community Chatterbox

Mygcphysio athlete representative

Frontdesk Team Member

FrontDesk Team Member

FACSP, MBBS, B Phty, B Ex Sc
Member Sports Medicine Australia
Sports Physician to Tri Australia, Qld Academy of Sport

Elle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian

Chronic disease management
Bariatrics
Enteral nutrition, NDIS, DVA and Athletes

Qualified as a Level 1 Anthropometrist.

Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, Diabetes Educator
BBioMedSci Nutrition, MDiet, Cert Diabetes Education
Member: Dietitians Australia, Sports Dietitians Australia, ADEA, Certified Pump Trainer

Main interests: Endurance Sports, Diabetes Education including T1DM and Insulin Pumps

Caroline Bailey, PhD, MAPS
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001856294
Medicare Provider Number: 5870141W

Psychologist (AHPRA and Medicare Registered, specialising in Performance and Wellbeing); Affiliate Member, Australian Psychological Society College of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Athletics Australia Level 3 Coach (Middle-Long Distance and Sprints, Hurdles, Relays). National U23 Team Coach, Athletics Australia (2023), TTP Event Coach (NSW Athletics, Distance Running, 2022).

Evie is a Sport & Exercise Psychologist, with dual registration both in Australia and the UK. She helps athletes improve their performance, manage through injury and perform well under pressure. Evie works with athletes of all ages and levels – she has worked with national teams, international and European medallists, professional endurance athletes, Age Group and Masters competitors, first time fitness enthusiasts – and those who simply love to exercise regularly.

Available for consult at Burleigh and Ashmore clinics.