Beenleigh Sports & Spinal

Tim Dunstone

Sports Physiotherapist

Tim Dunstone gained his initial physiotherapy qualification in Adelaide from the renowned School of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. He worked in Adelaide in both private practice and onsite in the industrial setting (in the automotive industry) for a few years. Tim served the profession’s peak association, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, on the SA Branch Council for four years.
Tim then moved to Sydney and completed two masters degrees in sports and manipulative physiotherapy and taught musculoskeletal physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. He conducted some biomechanical research into low back injuries in elite rowers in the School of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Sydney for three years. He was the Dean of St Andrew’s College within the University of Sydney for eight years and Dean of St John’s College within the University of Queensland for four years.
Tim rowed and coxed to a national level with the Adelaide Rowing Club. He has since coached rowing to an elite level with the South Australian Sports Institute, the Sydney University Rowing Club, Wilderness School and the first eight at Scotch College in Adelaide. He has recently coached rowing for the last five years at the UQ Boat Club.
In his spare time, Tim enjoyed singing with the Sydney Philharmonia Choir for eight years, who are the resident chorus for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, frequently performing in the Sydney Opera House. His performances with the Sydney Philharmonia included a tour of the UK in 2010, singing Maher’s 8th at the Royal Albert Hall on the opening night of the BBC Proms Series, in addition to concerts at Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Australia House.
He has been the physiotherapist for elite soccer, cricket and rowing teams, and has more than seventeen years of private practice clinical experience. Tim is one of only 201 physiotherapists in Australia, who are dual titled members of the APA, as both an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and an APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. In 2020 Tim was made a Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. He is also a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland. Tim is married with two young daughters.

Tim is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Beenleigh clinic

Alexander Young

Physiotherapist

Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith University with Academic Excellence. Alex is passionate about his profession and motivated to empower individuals to gain positive health outcomes.

Through patient-orientated exercise programs and hands-on treatment, Alex is determined to help you reach your goals. Alex is interested in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy and injury prevention.

Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys a round of golf, supporting the Boston Celtics and going to the beach.

Alex is available for appointments at our Woolloongabba and Beenleigh clinic.

Annaliese Van Schouwen

General Physiotherapist

Annaliese is a registered APA physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Griffith University, having received the Griffith Award for Academic excellence for each year of her studies. Growing up, Annaliese admired how her grandmother, who has 52 years of experience as a physiotherapist, was able to use her knowledge and skills to help others. Annaliese has experience working with Indigenous communities in locations such as Wondai, Kingaroy and Cherbourg, and hopes to continue this in the future. Annaliese aims to help patients achieve their individualised goals through education, hands-on treatment and home-based exercise programs. She hopes to deliver an optimal standard of care to her patients to help them achieve their goals and get them back to the things that they enjoy.
Annaliese is very passionate about movement and exercise, and their influence not only on physical health but also mental health. Motion is lotion! Outside of the clinic, Annaliese enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, travelling, and going to the beach.

Annaliese is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Beenleigh clinic.

Shoshana Jones

Exercise Physiologist

Shoshana graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons.) from the Queensland University of Technology and is currently completing her Master’s in Women’s Health Medicine at the University of New South Wales. Shoshana is passionate about health and fitness, with a particular interest in Women’s health, oncology, and chronic pain management. Shoshana finds it rewarding working with women throughout all stages of life there life. She aims to use evidence-based practice to improve the care that women receive and safely prescribe exercise to help and support women navigate the changes in their bodies that occur throughout their lifespan.

Shoshana’s interest in the human body and helping people achieve goals that feel impossible started during her teenage years after experiencing her fair share of injuries as a long-distance runner and synchronised ice skater. She firmly believes that exercise is medicine! And loves being able to empower others to lead a healthy lifestyle and to use exercise as a tool to improve quality of life, reduce injury risk, and prevent/ manage chronic disease. Shoshana has had extensive experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic pain management, chronic disease management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. To further her knowledge, she has also completed an array of professional development courses, including ECG analysis & interpretation, exercise rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, matwork and reformer pilates, strength & conditioning (ASCA) and exercise oncology. Outside of work, Shos enjoys working towards her health and fitness goals and, in her downtime, enjoys drinking coffee, catching up with friends and family and walking her dog, Lulu!

Shoshana is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our St Lucia and Woolloongabba clinic.

Belinda Fribence

Exercise Physiologist

Belinda is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Beenleigh clinic.

Patrick McGaw

Remedial Massage Therapist

Pat Graduated from Q Academy Brisbane with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in September 2017. Pat has since expanded his clinical knowledge by continuing his professional education after completing his Diploma.
A highlight of Pat’s carer was being a member of the medical team at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Pat has worked alongside Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Myotherapist.
Pat uses various Remedial techniques in his treatments, including Cupping, Dry Needling, Trigger Point Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Release, Rock blades Massage Tools, Deep Tissue Work and Relaxation Massages.
Pat likes to road cycle and loves going to the Gym. Pat also loves getting away for long weekends with his two dogs and camper trailer. In his downtime, you can catch him volunteering his time as a Motorsport Fire and Rescue office. Pat has also volunteered at various events in Bathurst, Gold Coast, Townsville, Newcastle, Australian and Singaporean Formula 1 GP and many local grassroots events in Ipswich and Warwick.