Pilates @ Nambour Sports & Spinal

Ben Hones

Neck and Shoulder Rehab

Ben completed his Physiotherapy degree in New Zealand at the University of Otago in 2010. Since then he has treated a range of patients in private practice and has developed a clinical interest in the treatment of neck and shoulder conditions.

By supporting his practice with the latest evidence, postgraduate courses, and taking a holistic approach, he supports patients towards their individual goals.

He enjoys all things outdoors, with sporting interests including hiking, surfing, rugby, and martial arts.

Ben is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Nambour location.

Montana Morrison

General Physiotherapy

Montana has recently completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in her home town of Townsville, before relocating to the Sunshine Coast. Driven by a passion for enhancing movement and kicking goals, Montana believes every individual requires a unique and holistic approach to ensure successful outcomes. Montana aims to optimise self-management to enhance the quality of life.

Montana enjoys an active lifestyle, often participating in hikes and treks, and enjoys time at the gym. Overall, the beach is the place you will find her when she is not in the clinic, attempting to master surfing.

Montana is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Nambour clinic.

Sophie Stewart

Chronic Pain & Back Rehab

Sophie graduated from the University of Queensland with honours in 2010 and has worked in private practice ever since. Sophie has a huge passion for physiotherapy and believes in a holistic approach to patient care with great importance placed on active rehabilitation and education towards long-term self-management. Her passion lies with rehabilitation from chronic conditions, persistent pain and rehabilitation during and after cancer treatment.

The evidence is overwhelming to indicate that a multidisciplinary approach to treatment yields the best outcomes for patients, therefore Sophie places great importance on communication between patient, physio and all health professionals involved in the recovery process. Sophie believes this team approach will ensure the best possible outcome and care for her patients.

Sophie is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Nambour location, to book an appointment with Sophie please fill out the contact us form or contact Nambour Sports & Spinal on 07 5441 2744

Letitia McWhinnie

General Physiotherapy

Letitia is a qualified Physiotherapist who recently graduated from the University of South Australia in 2019. Letitia has experience working with a wide variety of clientele in the community setting since moving to the coast in January this year. Letitia believes in taking a holistic approach to patient care and working alongside each individual to help them achieve their goals and regain function. She aims to use exercise prescription and education in order to help her patients maximise their quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, Letitia enjoys being outdoors and living an active lifestyle, particularly spending time at the beach and learning to surf. 

Liz Pressick

Exercise Physiologist

Liz’s 14 years of clinical career has been in a diversity of fields including managing her own clinical and home-based private practice. Her areas of expertise are working with people vulnerable to, or living with, mental illness, mental health conditions and disability, as well as older adult and Indigenous population groups. Liz promotes mentally, socially and physically healthy lifestyles that empower individuals and communities, and value diversity. Her personal beliefs and characteristics lead her patient-centred approach with the primary focus being patient welfare and well-being.

More broadly, Liz’s career has evolved over the years with experience also in the fitness industry, elite sport (strength and conditioning mainly Paralympic athletes) and the academic world of university (teaching in sport, exercise and health, and creating industry partnerships). In 2021, Liz will submit her PhD thesis on a community-focused health promotion research project, Play sport, live better!, which she conducted in collaboration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community on the Sunshine Coast.

Sport has been a big part of Liz’s life and over the years, she played a variety of sports at the top level and now enjoys sport, exercise and recreational pursuits for physical and mental fitness. She encourages patients to do the same as they age to maintain quality of life and independence.

Liz is available for Exercise Physiology services at our Nambour Clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.