Kim graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Throughout her studies, Kim gained invaluable experience across multiple fields including cardiothoracic, neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. With a passion for health and fitness, Kim loves working with individuals using a variety of treatment modalities to assist her patients in returning to feeling their best and reaching their goals. Kim acknowledges the role that good communication and individual empowerment have on patient outcomes and employs a warm and welcoming approach to her treatment sessions.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys all things outdoors including running, camping and hiking and is a keen traveller having spent time travelling both in Australia and overseas.
After recently relocating to Queensland, Kim looks forward to exploring all that the local area has to offer.

Kim is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Simon has over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapy clinician, educator, and clinic owner. He has worked in private sports physiotherapy clinics, with professional rugby and cricket teams, in public and private hospital departments, universities and has run his own private practice.

Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 2000 and completed an MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from University College Dublin, Ireland, in 2008.

In 2009 Simon completed the British Medical Acupuncture Society’s Diploma in Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling. He is an accredited member and chair of the society’s Competence, Accreditation and Examining Board.

In 2018, Simon qualified as a Certified Health Coach, which has provided him greater knowledge regarding the role of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep on physical health, mental health, and pain management.

In 2021, Simon completed the Yale School of Management’s Certificate in Healthcare Management with the intention of further developing his management and leadership skills in a private physiotherapy setting.

Simon uses a Functional Integrated Physiotherapy approach that combines the best, most effective, and scientifically validated techniques derived from manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, medical acupuncture & dry needling, electrotherapeutics, and pain neuroscience education. He specialises in the treatment of shoulder and spinal pain conditions.

Simon is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Andy recently became qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist and is currently studying an Advanced Dip of Myotherapy. Andy’s passion for all sports and their demands on the body has him regularly researching different techniques and modalities. He loves to better understand how the body moves in order to help his clients reduce their level of discomfort and get them back to feeling great again with every treatment! In his spare time, Andy enjoys running and triathlon training.

Andy is available for Remedial Massage appointments at North Lakes.

Kurt completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2018 at the Australian Catholic University. Since this time, Kurt has been working in injury prevention, Kurt has developed a passion for treating injuries whilst helping prevent them and improve the client’s quality of life. From this passion, Kurt gained entry into a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Australian Catholic University, which he has since completed.

During Kurt’s placement, he worked with a wide variety of clinical conditions and from this, Kurt has developed further interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and metabolic conditions. Outside of work, Kurt plays Beach Volleyball and has played numerous sports in the past, including A.F.L, Rugby Union and Indoor Netball.

Kurt is available for appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Sarah is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Dietetics at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Sarah enjoys meeting and working with new people and has a passion for supporting people achieve their goals through a client-centred approach, encouraging sustainable eating behaviours and using evidence-based practice. Sarah’s special interest areas include weight management, oncology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal health.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys roller skating, spending time with family and friends and taking her two German Shepards for a walk.

Sarah is available for Dietitian appointments at our North Lakes and Redcliffe locations.

Georgia has graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). She has gained experience in various areas throughout her clinical practice, such as cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological rehabilitation, and paediatrics. As her career progresses, Georgia has currently completed her Level 1 in Women’s Health Physiotherapy, enabling her to help women with a variety of pelvic floor conditions, such as incontinence and pre and postnatal.

Georgia has a passion for physiotherapy and health care, driven by the pursuit to help her clients overcome their physical barriers and achieve their goals in an active and client-centred approach. She enjoys working together with the client to develop a treatment plan that suits their needs.

Outside of work, Georgia enjoys participating in gym classes, going for bush works, volunteering for Bush care and spending time with friends and family.

Georgia is available for Physiotherapy and Women’s Health appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Podiatrist – Areas Treated: Foot, Ankle, Knee, Toenail Care

Tom completed a Bachelor of Podiatry with the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. Since leaving university, he has gained interest and extensive experience in podiatric sporting injuries, biomechanics, chronic lower limb pain, paediatrics and neurological conditions while always looking to learn more. Tom has a special interest in diabetic care and education which he is currently undertaking further study in. His treatment is always provided according to the most recent research and aims to provide each patient with the best possible care that he can. Tom employs several treatment modalities according to each individual patient and their goals including hands-on soft tissue work, dry needling, taping/strapping, exercise prescription and education to name a few.

During school and university, Tom spent some time working with running footwear, specifically ASICS and has been actively involved in playing soccer, tennis and completed athletics up to a state-level on multiple occasions. Tom is a keen traveller spending a year in Europe and some time in Nepal volunteering and completing the Everest base camp trek. Tom also enjoys snowboarding when he can.

Sherry graduated Diploma of Remedial Massage at Q Academy. Sherry decided to become a Remedial Massage Therapist as she is passionate and wanted to help patients increase their body movement. Sherry was drawn to remedial massage as she has always been fascinated by how the body works and how pain can affect people’s lives. Sherry does Dry Needling, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Cupping and Mobilisation.

When Sherry is not at work, you can find her Hiking and spending time with family. Sherry loves nature and being outdoors. Sherry has recently travelled to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, China, and the USA. She can’t wait to do more travel in the future!

Sherry is available for Remedial Massage appointments at North Lakes and Redcliffe.

Cat completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with James Cook University and holds a passion for injury rehabilitation and prevention. Cat enjoys assisting her patients to decrease their pain, improve their movement and return to their work, hobbies and sports. Cat aims to enhance the quality of life of all her patients and firmly believes that movement is medicine.

Cat has worked in the health industry for the past 12 years. Cat has a unique view of the broader medical system, having previously worked at Caboolture Hospital on the surgical and medical wards. Cat has also worked in metropolitan, rural and remote areas of Queensland.

Cat has a young family, which has further ignited her interest in women’s health. Cat has completed the Australian Physiotherapy Association Introductory Women’s Health Course (Level 1).

Cat leads an active lifestyle and has competed at state, national and international events in Athletics. She is a previous two-time Oceania Champion in the Open Women’s Long Jump. Because of her sporting background, Cat understands the demands of training and competing and knows what it’s like to experience an injury and go through the rehabilitation process.

Cat has previously worked on the sidelines of many sporting events providing acute injury management to both players and spectators. Over the years events, Cat has worked at the Townsville Triathlon Festival, Cowboys Rugby League matches, the NAB AFL Cup and International Cricket Matches. Other events have included various school sports, motocross and motorsport events, rodeos and horse racing.

As well as this, Cat has worked in the aged care sector for a short time. Cat enjoyed being able to improve her elderly patient’s quality of life by using her hands-on physiotherapy skills, providing individualised exercise programs and being a friendly face for her patients to chat to. Cat now enjoys treating older patients in the clinic and always gets a kick out of seeing how much improvement her patients get from physiotherapy treatment for conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Cat has strong military ties in her family. Because of this, Cat has a vested interest in assisting the defence community and enjoys helping both current and ex-serving military personnel and their families overcome their physical injuries and improve their quality of life.

On her days off, Cat enjoys walking and running to the local park with her daughter in her pram and spending time with her Husband and those nearest and dearest to her, including her seven-year-old cocker spaniel. Cat also enjoys taking her daughter to swimming lessons and riding her mountain and road bikes, especially along the Kedron Brook Bikeway. Cat’s long-term fitness goal is to put herself out of her comfort zone and compete in a sprint triathlon.

Cat is available on both weekdays and weekends for Physiotherapy appointments at our Northlakes clinic.

Born and raised in Australia, Montana graduated from the University of Queensland with 1st Class Honours. Having completed her Physiotherapy degree, she went on to work in private sports and musculoskeletal practice. It was there that she further developed her knowledge and application of manual therapy and soft tissue release techniques. She also completed courses in Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture and conducted regular Mat Pilates sessions.

Montana returned from working in the UK at the end of 2019, where she gained invaluable experience in a private hospital and in private practice in central London. On the orthopaedic ward, Montana fostered her understanding of surgical procedures and protocols and developed key relationships with some of the world’s leading surgeons.

She also worked in the boutique health and fitness space combining hands-on treatment with Dynamic Reformer Pilates. She taught group classes and quickly established herself a leading Pilates Clinician in the heart of London. Montana helped her previous company develop pre and postnatal care pathways and is always looking to extend her knowledge in this space. Her exercise prescription skills are a testament to the quality of training she received overseas. Most recently Montana completed her Level 1 Women’s Pelvic Health course and is on track to complete Level 2 in 2022. She is enjoying seeing Women’s Health patients in the clinic and takes a weekly Pre/Postnatal Pilates class.

Being a keen runner, gym-goer, and cook, Montana loves promoting a healthy (but balanced) lifestyle. She enjoys working with patients from all walks of life, and utilising the talented team here at Sports and Spinal to help her clients achieve their goals.

Montana is one of our Lead Physiotherapists and is in a 2IC role. She is available for Physiotherapy and Women’s Health appointments at our North Lakes and Redcliffe clinics.

With a passion for helping others, Zac graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology). Since then, he has had extensive experience in private practice delivering Exercise Physiology services to patients for metabolic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, performance enhancement, neurological conditions, department of veteran’s affairs, Work Cover and NDIS. He strives to deliver enjoyable exercise programs that consider each patient’s goals and previous experiences to help them live a healthy and active lifestyle.

He now has a special interest in NDIS, Work Cover and CTP insurance rehabilitation, working closely with patients to deliver cutting edge exercise programs to maximise his patient’s rehabilitation. From acute injuries to chronic pain, he thrives on seeing patients through their entire journey to health and wellness.

Before transitioning into the clinical world, Zac worked as the head strength and conditioning coach for the biggest Tennis Centre on the Sunshine Coast after completing his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (minor – performance enhancement). Outside of work, he likes to spend his time rock climbing, playing tennis, or riding his motorbike.

Zac is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Redcliffe and North Lakes locations.