Miz has a deep passion for helping people by using manual therapy to reduce pain levels and increase the quality of life of her clients. Miz employs various techniques, including Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue, Muscle Activation, Muscle Energy Techniques and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in her remedial treatments and constantly expands her knowledge of physiology and techniques. This allows her to adapt more precisely to the individual needs of those in her care.

Miz completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE in 2011. After she became a qualified practitioner, she continued to pursue professional development opportunities.
She is specially trained in Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage (Pregnancy Massage Australia), Finch Therapy, Kinesiology Taping (RockTape), Oncology Massage (Oncology Massage Limited), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Dr Vodder Academy-International) and Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (Lymphoedema Therapy, Training & Education). Her professional development never ends.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family by the bay. She also loves music, going to concerts and playing the piano.

Miz is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Wynnum clinic.

Poonam is an experienced physiotherapist that graduated from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. She has a passion for managing patients with sports injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction, back and neck pain, and those needing orthopaedic rehabilitation. Poonam prides herself in conducting a thorough assessment to ensure that she fully understands your condition before treating you with the latest evidence-based treatment programs.

She completed her Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) certificate in 2012, achieving the top student award for the course. This is an intense 12-month postgraduate certification focused on enhancing one’s skills in the assessment and treatment of patients. She has since completed various continued education certifications in dry needling and taping techniques, amongst many others.

Poonam has extensive experience in treating all gendered patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. This can include bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction relating to incontinence, haemorrhoids, pregnancy and post-partum, pelvic pain conditions, dyspareunia, or post-gender affirmation surgery.

Poonam is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, AHPRA, the South African Society of Physiotherapy, the Word Association of Sexual Health, South African Society of Sexual Health.

Poonam enjoys dancing and is a graduate of Indian classical dance. She is the proud mom of 2 little boys and enjoys running and baking in her free time. When she is not at work, you will find her outdoors exploring with family and friends.

Poonam is available for Physiotherapy and Women’s Health appointments at our Wynnum clinic.

Please note Natalie is only available for follow up appointments with existing patients. 

Natalie graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and her career has taken her far and wide since then.

Natalie believes in holistic and comprehensive healthcare. Her passion lies in understanding your unique story, your challenges, and your goals. She doesn’t just treat ailments; she treats you as a whole person, tailoring her solutions to your individual lifestyle.

Natalie’s expertise covers a wide spectrum of physiotherapy, but she has some interests in pelvic health, lower limb rehabilitation, headache, and back pain. Natalie can assist with pre and postnatal care, internal pelvic floor treatment, and a range of women’s health treatments. She has also completed additional training in paediatric bladder and bowel issues.

Outside of work, Natalie thrives in the great outdoors, often exploring nature with her partner and son. She’s not just a physiotherapist; she’s also an Ultimate Frisbee enthusiast with a global competitive spirit. Nowadays, she prefers to keep it local you might spot her at the Wynnum Parkrun.

Natalie is available for physiotherapy consults at our Wynnum clinic.

Gretchen has over 25 years of experience in delivering quality physiotherapy care for adults and children. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1992 and has worked in various roles in hospitals and community care settings, public, not-for-profit and private in Australia and the UK. Her particular passions are neurology, disability, hydrotherapy, 24-hour postural care for complex disability and spinal health. 

She has completed further training in hydrotherapy, respiratory treatment, complex postural care, seating and positioning, manual handling for carers and postural care in lying, sharing her knowledge with a wide variety of therapists and families through courses and presentations. She became a qualified yoga instructor in 2014, completing her 350-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Kate Pell and Dan Alder. She has been practising yoga since 1997 and finds it brings balance to a busy mind, strength and flexibility to the body. She has a strong focus on practising safely with optimal alignment and believes that yoga has something to benefit everyone. 

She lives in Wynnum with her family and enjoys yoga, walking, cooking, running slowly, and spending time on the water. 

Gretchen’s professional qualifications include: 

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Queensland, 1992
• Certificate 3 in workplace assessment and training 

Gretchen is available for physiotherapy consults at our Wynnum clinic.

Jo has been working in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. She graduated from Griffith University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science, and a Master of Physiotherapy degree.

Jo has worked in a wide range of settings from Elite Sports, private practice and Acute Hospitals in Australia and England, and spent 10 years working with the Ministry of Defence at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) as well as other Barracks in England and Germany. She is passionate about building a holistic team approach to health, where everyone is collocated and committed to delivering the highest level of care. Jo has completed further training in Acupuncture and Pilates and is passionate about correcting movement patterns and motor control issues for athletes and general rehabilitation.

​She later became interested in more complex conditions such as chronic pain and hypermobility syndrome. Jo works closely with other members of her healthcare team to manage these conditions and provide clients with better management strategies.

​Jo lives in Manly with her family and growing menagerie, and can often be spotted walking the dogs on the esplanade. She has competed at a high level in athletics, touch football, netball, basketball and martial arts in her time, but now prefers pilates and yoga.

Jo’s professional qualifications include a Master of Physiotherapy (Griffith University), Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith University), PhD (withdrawn) Bond University, Pilates instructor (mat and equipment), Acupuncture (AACP), and Previous level 2 Strength and conditioning certification.

Jo is available for physiotherapy consults at our Wynnum clinic.

Gemma graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) from the University of Queensland. Her past involvement in soccer and futsal led to numerous sports-related injuries, sparking her desire to aid others in staying active. While she enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, she holds a particular interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Outside of work, Gemma dedicates much of her free time to the gym and meal preparation. She finds joy in attending concerts and festivals, favouring drum and bass, techno and house music genres, though she listens to almost anything. To unwind, she likes to read or go on mindful walks with her dog at sunset.

Her primary goal is to assist clients in achieving their fitness and life aspirations while improving their confidence to exercise. Gemma emphasizes the importance of dismantling barriers and implementing manageable steps to cultivate enduring habits. By aiming to understand her clients’ motivations, she tailors treatments to align with their goals, ensuring that exercise feels meaningful and is an enjoyable experience, all while promoting the notion that ‘consistency is key!

Gemma is available for exercise physiology consults at our Chermside and Wynnum clinics.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Nicole’s journey into nutrition came from her cultural belief that “food is medicine”. Combined with her life goal to contribute her life to helping others, she entered the health industry as a dietitian. 

Nicole’s goal as a dietitian is to connect with each individual and discover their needs and wants in health and nutrition. She aims to help people develop a healthy and enjoyable relationship with food that supports their conditions and well-being. Nicole believes there is no “one size fits all” solution to health. Therefore, she is passionate about working with her clients and empowering them with the nutrition knowledge and skills that they need. 

As a full-fledged foodie, Nicole is also an excellent home cook who dabbles in different cuisines. She is experienced in developing simple and budget-friendly recipes that support a healthy diet. If you are struggling with your diet or are unsure about nutritional support for your health, Nicole is the dietitian for you. Nicole has a Masters’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetic Practice from Bond University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science from Queensland University of Technology.

Nicole has special interests in:

• Relationship with food
• Healthy eating for a busy lifestyle
• Blood glucose level/ Diabetes management
• Cholesterol management
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Women’s Health
• Eating disorders/ disordered eating patterns
• Mental health

Nicole is available for Dietetic appointments at our Redcliffe and Wynnum clinics.

Michael is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Exercise Physiologist, with 16 years of experience in weight loss, chronic disease management and exercise prescription. His approach to Nutrition is non-judgemental, individualised and most importantly will allow you to enjoy delicious healthy food (whatever your condition or goals) whilst still leaving some room to savour a treat or two from time to time.

As an Exercise Physiologist, Michael has a strong focus on pre and post-op lower limb (knee and hip) surgery and injury management. He loves working with people living with disabilities and enjoys taking a problem-solving approach to each individual’s unique situation.

Michael’s areas of practice focus include: 

• Food Intolerances and Conditions of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
• Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management
• Weight management
• Lower Limb Rehab
• Complex Conditions

Michael is available for Exercise Physiology and Dietetic consults at our Wynnum clinic.

Michael is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Exercise Physiologist, with 16 years of experience in weight loss, chronic disease management and exercise prescription. His approach to Nutrition is non-judgemental, individualised and most importantly will allow you to enjoy delicious healthy food (whatever your condition or goals) whilst still leaving some room to savour a treat or two from time to time.

As an Exercise Physiologist, Michael has a strong focus on pre and post-op lower limb (knee and hip) surgery and injury management. He loves working with people living with disabilities and enjoys taking a problem-solving approach to each individual’s unique situation.

Michael’s areas of practice focus include: 

• Food Intolerances and Conditions of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
• Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management
• Weight management
• Lower Limb Rehab
• Complex Conditions

Michael is available for Exercise Physiology and Dietetic consults at our Wynnum clinic.

Claudine is client-focussed and she believes that any client can transform their experience of life by working on their subconscious mind.

She has a diploma in clinical hypnotherapy as well as certifications in the DeTrauma technique, NLP and psychology. Claudine’s passion is to help clients create the changes they would love to see int heir lives, particularly those who feel stuck or unable to make change.

Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions can be used for emotional pain, trauma and grief, changing habits and beliefs, reducing physical pain, easing anxiety, solving problems, and reaching goals. The client is always in control during hypnosis, and therapy is gentle and relaxing, while often enabling powerful change quickly.

Claudine offers free 20-minute consultations to help clients decide if hypnotherapy is right for them.

Claudine is available for Hypnotherapy sessions at our Wynnum clinic.

To book with Claudine please call the clinic on 07 3162 2778. 

Joyce is available for Speech Pathology consults at our Wynnum clinic. Please contact us for more information about our Speech Pathology services.