Springfield Sports & Spinal

Cielo Kelley

Musculoskeletal & Lower Limb

Cielo (pronounced “Shell-o”) graduated from the Australian Catholic University with first class honours. Her research focused on how people cope after rupturing their anterior cruciate ligament – a major stabilising ligament in the knee. Cielo is passionate about providing high-quality treatment by keeping up to date with the latest research and applying the evidence-based practice. In 2017, Cielo was invited to present her thesis at the national Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference in Sydney held at the International Convention Centre. Her research is currently submitted for publication as the leading author.

She has since undertaken multiple professional development courses to continue broadening her knowledge on treating sports-related injuries more specifically to the knee. Cielo has a keen interest in treating dance- and sports-related injuries having undertaken eight years of classical ballet training under the Royal Academy of Dance. Cielo is passionate about using a holistic approach to help people get back on their feet and achieve their goals whether it is to improve daily function, return to recreational or competitive sports and or optimise general health and well-being.

Cielo is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Springfield location.

Piumi Herath

General Physiotherapy

Piumi has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of Queensland and is passionate about educating and supporting others as they strive to achieve their goals. She has had clinical experience in hospital and community settings and uses an exercise-based approach that is tailored to each individual.  She has a special interest in fields such as musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy and is enthusiastic about continuing to build her knowledge and skills in these areas to provide high-quality care.

Piumi is also passionate about supporting wider communities and has previously lead a volunteering team to Romania to educate children in disadvantaged communities. She has also had up to12 years of experience as a dancer and choreographer in traditional Sri Lankan and Bollywood dance troupes.  Outside of the clinic, Piumi enjoys spending time with her family & friends, practising dancing and exploring beaches or waterfalls.

Piumi is available for appointments at our Springfield clinic.

Lucy Taylor

Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy & Pilates

Lucy graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of Queensland. She has since completed post-graduate studies in a range of women’s health conditions and is devoted to continuously expanding this skill set. Lucy can assist with questions and concerns related to pre and post-natal, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor muscle strengthening and relaxing, endometriosis, menopause, pelvic pain conditions and other bladder and bowel dysfunctions. She is very passionate about delivering you the latest research-based treatment and empowering you with the knowledge and exercises to achieve your goals.

Lucy is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Woolloongabba and Springfield locations.

Bethany Perkins

General Physiotherapist

I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours at the University of Queensland. I am passionate about improving the quality of life and helping people with their step by step recovery journey. I love discovering the root of a problem and working to overcome this with a holistic approach. I strive to act in a compassionate, positive and encouraging way and love getting to know new people.

In my leisure time I enjoy playing touch and volleyball, climbing mountains, beach swims and sunset picnics.

Bianca Mazoletti

Exercise Physiologist

Bianca graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology after completing her studies at the Queensland University of Technology. Bianca has a developing clinical interest in women’s health and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Alongside completing university, Bianca received certificates for both Pilates reformer and matt work courses. Bianca wishes to combine her Pilates experience and resistance training into her exercise prescription help musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Bianca is motivated to help improve the quality of life for her patients and is passionate about assisting them through their exercise journey.

Outside of the clinic, Bianca has a passion for a healthy lifestyle herself, however, does love her coffee and Sunday brunches.

Bianca is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Springfield and Woolloongabba locations

Kristi Hood

Remedial Massage Therapist

Kristi graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage through Q Academy on the Sunshine Coast in 2017. She has an interest in treating and assisting with neck and back concerns and utilises her remedial, deep tissue and trigger point therapy knowledge to do so. Kristi’s decision and desire to become a Remedial Massage Therapist was born through her desire to make a difference and help people.

Kristi is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our Springfield location.

Georgia White

Exercise Physiologist

Georgia graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Distinction) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Although Georgia is passionate in all fields of exercise physiology, she has a special interest in women’s health, oncology, neurological and paediatric rehabilitation.

Georgia has completed further professional development courses in Women’s Health, in particular, rehabilitation for POP (Pelvic Organ Prolapse), DRAM (diastasis recti), pre and post-natal, endometriosis and PCOS. She has also completed an array of professional development courses for Oncology Rehabilitation, focussing on safe prescription and implementation of exercise interventions during and post-treatment to address debilitating side effects of cancer (both during and post-treatment side effects) including post-cancer fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, atrophy, cachexia, body image concerns and many more.

She finds it immensely rewarding and takes pride in providing treatment to her patients, watching them progress with treatment, achieving goals and unlocking certain aspects of their rehabilitation they never thought they could. Georgia believes “Exercise is Medicine” and sees the importance of this with her patients as they feel empowered from the benefits of exercise interventions.

You’ll see Georgia sneaking a Tim Tam from the clinic fridge and blaring her questionable music choices. Outside of the clinic, Georgia loves playing the piano, live music and keeping fit and healthy in the gym.

Georgia is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Springfield and Woolloongabba locations.

Dylan McDonald

Podiatrist

Dylan graduated from the Queensland University of Technology as a Podiatrist, following earlier studies in Exercise and Nutrition Science (Hons.) at the University of Queensland. He continually expands on his knowledge and skills to keep up-to-date with the developing science behind lower limb conditions and injuries.

Whilst Dylan has a special interest in sports and biomechanical podiatry (including paediatric patients), he has experience treating all aspects of general lower limb and foot care. Dylan utilises biomechanical assessments, gait/movement analysis, orthotic therapy, footwear assessment and recommendations, dry needling and general/diabetic screenings to get the best outcomes for his clients. He has a unique skillset in foot mobilisation and manipulation which has formed part of his continuing clinical expertise.

He has a unique skillset in foot mobilisation and manipulation which has formed part of his continuing clinical expertise.

Dylan has been involved in numerous sports as a junior athlete, particularly in AFL where he has previously held roles as a strength and conditioning coach and sports trainer (current) with the Queensland Junior Talent programs. In his spare time, Dylan enjoys travelling, live music and working on his handicap out on the golf course.

Dylan is available for Podiatry appointments at our St Lucia, Woolloongabba and Springfield locations.

Georgia Volz

Dietitian

Georgia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. She strives to ensure her clients feel supported and empowered along every step of their journey to better health through nutrition. Using evidence-based practice, Georgia can tailor nutrition strategies to each individual client to meet their goals. Georgia’s special interest areas include weight management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal health.

Georiga is available for Dietitian appointments at Springfield, Woolloongabba, Broadbeach, North Lakes and Robina clinics.