Sherry completed a Diploma in Remedial Massage at Q Academy. Her decision to become a Remedial Massage Therapist stems from her passion for helping patients improve their body movement. Sherry has always been fascinated by how the body works and how pain can significantly impact people’s lives. She offers various techniques in her practice, including dry needling, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, and mobilisation. Sherry does not currently treat pregnant women.

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She has a deep appreciation for nature and loves being outdoors. Sherry has recently had the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, China, and the USA. She is eager to continue travelling to and exploring new destinations.

Sherry is available for Remedial Massage appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Trudi grew up in the UK competing in many different sports which ignited her interest in physiotherapy. After graduating from Kings College London in 2014 with a BSc Honours degree in physiotherapy, she gained a wealth of experience within acute hospital settings. In a large teaching hospital in central London, she treated patients with a huge range of conditions in multiple specialties. After a few years she returned back to her hometown to progress her career in a private hospital.

This led to Trudi working with industry-leading surgeons on patients wanting to return to all levels of activity with complex orthopaedic procedures, both in the public and private sector. Trudi was then able to combine her love for sports and physiotherapy, working with several professional sports teams. This included high-performing athletes at a Championship Rugby Union side, a British Basketball Championship side and an internationally acclaimed performing arts Institute.

In order to keep her practices up to date and relevant, Trudi has completed advanced taping courses, developed her dry needling skills and continued to progress her exercise prescription. She also opened her own small business in the UK focusing on clients in the community who require extensive physio after long hospital stays or injuries that threaten their independence. As a result, she boasts an extensive knowledge of specific and appropriate rehabilitation from injury.

Because of her 10 years in the industry, Trudi is very capable of treating a wide range of conditions. She has a particular interest in acute back and neck problems, through to ankle, knee and foot rehabilitation with specific goals to return to sport. She strives to provide a personal service to all clients and age groups who seek out physiotherapy at Sports & Spinal.

Outside of work Trudi enjoys playing tennis regularly and practices what she preaches with her dedication to the gym. She takes any opportunity to travel the world with her partner hence their big move to Australia!

Trudi is available for physiotherapy appointments at our North Lakes and Redcliffe clinics.

Lachlan graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He is enthusiastic and committed to helping clients through pain, injury, or disability and working collaboratively to achieve their goals.

He has experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, sporting injuries, lower back and neck pain, orthopaedic, and mobility/balance issues as well as symptoms of dizziness/vertigo. His approach is one that is strongly client-centred and individual to each person, providing a variety of treatment methods including hands-on treatment techniques, exercised-based rehabilitation, dry needling therapy and taping techniques.

He has an interest and passion in treating acute sporting injuries and return to sport, post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation of the shoulder, knee and ankle, and chronic pain. He’s undertaken further training in advanced dry needling therapy and ACL and meniscus rehabilitation.

Outside of work, he is regularly keeping up to date with a wide variety of sports, predominantly football and his beloved Tottenham. Otherwise he can be found spending time with family and friends, and taking advantage of regular opportunities to explore new places with his partner on his days off.

Lachlan is available for Physiotherapy consults at out North Lakes clinic.

Born and raised in the UK, Kelly underwent professional vocational dance training at The Royal Ballet School, which sparked her interest in Physiotherapy through her experience with injury rehabilitation and recovery. In 2012, Kelly graduated from The University of Birmingham, UK, with a first-class BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy. She then pursued diverse clinical rotations at a Major Trauma Hospital in Cardiorespiratory, Neurology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, and General Medicine wards, working alongside world-leading surgeons.

Eventually, she focused on Musculoskeletal rehabilitation. With over ten years of experience as a Physiotherapist in both the national health service and private sectors, Kelly has worked with individuals from various backgrounds, treating a broad range of injuries and conditions, including persistent pain. This has allowed her to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in pain neuroscience, injury assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation.

Kelly is an avid runner, dancer, yogi, and gym enthusiast. Her passion for exercise and the benefits of a healthy, balanced lifestyle led her to expand her knowledge and skills in this area. In 2020, she completed an MSc module in exercise prescription and rehabilitation at The University of Hertfordshire. Additionally, Kelly has pursued additional training in acupuncture and sports massage. She combines manual therapy with exercise and education to provide holistic and individualised treatment plans. As an APPI-trained mat work Pilates instructor, she has extensive experience teaching one-on-one sessions and classes.

With a special interest in shoulder and upper limb rehabilitation, Kelly previously established an advanced-level rehabilitation class aimed at helping individuals return to sports and manual occupations.

Kelly is passionate about listening to peoples’ stories, building trusting and collaborative relationships, personalising the rehabilitation process, and empowering individuals to achieve their goals, exceed their expectations, and take ownership of improving their quality of life. She also has a keen interest in mindfulness and recognises the benefits of exercise on mental health and wellbeing, incorporating this approach into her physiotherapy management.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys running, hiking, gym training, and, more recently, paddle boarding. She also loves going to the theatre, attending live music events, and being an enthusiastic traveller. She recently relocated to Australia and looks forward to exploring her new surroundings.

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

After earning his degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town, Brandon entered private practice to explore his passion for managing patients with lower back, sporting, and orthopaedic injuries. Brandon’s particular areas of interest include difficult-to-diagnose conditions of the shoulder, knee, and lower back.

Brandon has extensive experience treating all patients relating to acute sporting injuries, lower back spinal conditions, ACL rehabilitation, and return to sport. He has provided physiotherapy services to numerous cases referred from across the Queensland surgical community, including conditions relating to the shoulder, knee, lower back, and ankle.

Brandon utilizes a variety of treatment techniques and encourages an exercise-based approach to rehabilitation in combination with appropriate evidence-based hands-on treatment techniques. Furthermore, he has been trained in advanced sporting and rehabilitation taping and strapping techniques, lumbar spine rehabilitation, and dry needling.

His passion for community involvement and sport has allowed him the opportunity to participate at a local and national sporting level. Brandon has worked with the local basketball community and provided physiotherapy support for a QSL team. He was also involved in the national rugby community in South Africa providing physiotherapy services to the premium division of South African Rugby.

Brandon encourages a client-centered approach to treatment. Active and willing participation by the patient is key to achieving the best health outcomes and goals for both the client and therapist. He prides himself on a thorough assessment and making the most informed decision based on patient goals and the latest evidence-based treatments.

Brandon is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our North Lakes location.

After graduating from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Georgia quickly moved into a private practice role to pursue her interests as a health professional. The pursuit drives her to help her clients overcome their physical barriers and achieve their goals in an active and client-centred approach. She enjoys working with the client to develop a treatment plan that suits their needs.

Georgia has gained experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, such as lower back pain, ankle injuries and hip pain. As her career progresses, Georgia has taken a keen interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy and has completed the following:

– Level 1 APA Women’s Pelvic Health
– Level 1 APA Women’s Through The Life Stages
– Level 2 APA Women’s Pelvic Health
– WHTA Advanced Pelvic Floor: Persistent Pain Course

These courses have enabled Georgia to help women with a variety of pelvic floor conditions, such as incontinence, pre and postnatal and pelvic pain. Georgia also runs the Women’s Health Pilates classes three days a week and enjoys empowering women to understand their bodies and move with confidence.

Outside of work, Georgia enjoys exploring new places to hike, a walk along the beach and being in her garden – expanding her veggie patch and ensuring every spot is filled with native plants for her bees.

Please contact North Lakes Sports & Spinal to make an appointment with Georgia. 

Cat has worked in the health sector since 2009. After graduating as a physiotherapist from James Cook University, it wasn’t long before she found her niche and passion for working in private practice.

Cat’s enthusiasm for her job is evident in the way she both treats and advocates for her patients. Cat has completed additional training and is skilled in the areas of dry needling, Pilates and treating various areas of the body. Cat enjoys the challenge of complex report writing which is often required for various third-party agencies such as Work Cover, Compulsory Third-Party insurance, Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Prior to transitioning to private practice, Cat was employed in the acute care hospital setting on both the orthopaedic and medical wards and rurally in the aged care sector.

Cat appreciates the variety and challenges of working in private practice and enjoys treating patients with conditions of all areas of the body, especially the knees and ankles. In 2019 Cat was invited to present at a symposium in Brisbane where she shared her knowledge and experience and provided hands on training for healthcare professionals regarding prehospital musculoskeletal assessment of the ankle.

Cat developed a love of exercise and movement from a young age, particularly through athletics (track and field). Cat enjoys training and competitive competition and has achieved her goal of becoming a two-time Oceania Champion in the Open Women’s Long Jump and making the final of the Stawell Gift in the 70-metre race.

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.

Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, Cat commenced her career in healthcare as a Registered Paramedic where she worked in various locations all over Queensland in both metropolitan, rural and remote locations. From Brisbane in the south, Mount Isa in the west, Normanton in the Gulf to Townsville and surrounds on the east coast. Cat contributed to the professional body of research when she authored a professional journal article which was published in ‘Response’ Journal. While working as a Paramedic, Cat enjoyed mentoring students, new graduates, Defence force medics and medical students. Cat was then offered an academic role teaching and mentoring 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Paramedic students at Central Queensland University which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Throughout her career in health, Cat has worked on the sidelines of many sporting events providing acute musculoskeletal injury management to both players and spectators. These events have included many National Rugby League matches, the Townsville Triathlon Festival, NAB AFL Cup and International Cricket Matches. Other events have included a large variety of school sports, motocross and motorsport events, rodeos and even horse racing.

When Cat is out of the clinic, she enjoys going on adventures with her young family, running, mountain bike riding, swimming, going to the gym, gardening, camping and attempting DIY home improvements. Cat’s long term personal goal is to compete in the Queensland Master’s Multievent State Championships in the Women’s Heptathlon.

Cat is available for physiotherapy appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at our North Lakes clinic.

Marley graduated from Griffith University, Gold Coast, with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, before moving to Brisbane and joining the Sports and Spinal team.

Marley’s passion lies in empowering patients to live a balanced lifestyle. She strongly believes in working with her patients to create an individualized, holistic plan to achieve their goals.

Marley’s interest in physiotherapy grew from competing in various sports and understanding physiotherapists’ important role in injury prevention, performance, and rehabilitation. She enjoys all areas of physiotherapy though she has a keen interest in Women’s Health and Sports Rehabilitation stemming from her recent placement at Mater Mother’s Hospital and working in QLD Rugby League.

As she practices what she preaches with a healthy, balanced life, you’ll find Marley at the gym, in a Pilates or Yoga class, at the beach, or exploring her new home in Brisbane.

Marley is available for physiotherapy appointments at our North Lakes and Redcliffe clinics.

Tim loves helping people and tailoring the massage to individual needs, incorporating relaxation into remedial. Tim places a large amount of focus on making sure your problems are addressed through massage and minor lifestyle changes. You can leave feeling relaxed, restored, and equipped with the knowledge you need to fix and maintain your body for the long term.

Tim has a keen interest in deep tissue, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and muscle energy techniques. Tim does not currently treat pregnant women.

Tim is available for Remedial Massage appointments at the North Lakes and Redcliffe clinics.

Following a substantial stint in injury prevention, Kurt transitioned into a career focused on rehabilitation after completion of a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology. Over the course of several years, Kurt has amassed considerable experience and knowledge as an Exercise Physiologist. His primary focus lies in addressing musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lumbar spine and lower limb, encompassing lumbar disc bulges, lower limb tendinopathies, and a diverse array of knee pathologies.

In addition to his experience in musculoskeletal health, Kurt has an interest in cardiometabolic rehabilitation. He actively collaborates with individuals navigating diverse health challenges such as hypertension, Type-2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

Kurt extends his rehabilitation services to a broad spectrum of patients, encompassing those covered by Work Cover, CTP, DVA, NDIS, and private insurance. Demonstrating a commitment to patient-centric care, he works closely with individuals to ensure a personalised approach to their rehabilitation journey. Kurt places a strong emphasis on employing strength and conditioning principles, incorporating objective assessments using Force Plates and Dynamometers to track the effectiveness of his treatments. Continuously advancing his knowledge, Kurt has fortified his expertise in this domain by successfully completing his Level 1 Strength and Conditioning with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

Kurt is available for appointments at our North Lakes clinic.

Zac is driven by his passion for helping others. He graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology). Since then, he has gained extensive experience in private practice, providing Exercise Physiology services to patients in various areas, including metabolic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, performance enhancement, neurological conditions, Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Work Cover, and NDIS. Zac is dedicated to designing exercise programs that are enjoyable and tailored to each patient’s goals and previous experiences, aiming to support them in living a healthy and active lifestyle.

Zac has a particular interest in NDIS, Work Cover, and CTP insurance rehabilitation. He works closely with his patients, delivering cutting-edge exercise programs to maximize their rehabilitation. Whether it’s acute injuries or chronic pain, Zac finds fulfilment in supporting patients throughout their journey to health and wellness.

Before entering the clinical field, Zac was the head strength and conditioning coach for the largest Tennis Centre on the Sunshine Coast, leveraging his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (with a minor in performance enhancement). Outside of work, he enjoys rock climbing, playing tennis, and riding his motorbike.

Zac is one of our lead Exercise Physiologists and is an Associate Partner.

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

Ryan is an enthusiastic Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about improving patients’ overall health and well-being through implementing a patient-centred care approach that targets individual goals, needs, and concerns. He graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and furthered his studies by completing a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Ryan’s particular interest lies in neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke. He is dedicated to helping individuals improve their quality of life and regain optimal function. Additionally, he has a keen interest in men’s health and aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding men seeking help for their health and well-being. Ryan is committed to assisting individuals in enhancing their quality of life and returning to their optimal function. He is also qualified to treat musculoskeletal injuries, metabolic and oncology conditions, neurological pathologies, and chronic pain.

In his spare time, you’ll often find him watching a wide variety of sports, particularly football. He also cherishes spending as much time as possible with his friends, family, and beloved dog.

Ryan is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our North Lakes location.

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 extensive experience in podiatric sporting injuries, biomechanics, chronic lower limb pain, paediatrics, and neurological conditions.

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 treat 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 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.

Tom is available for Podiatry appointments at our North Lakes, Redcliffe and Morayfield clinics.

Originally from Melbourne, Emily is a psychologist who completed her undergraduate and graduate diploma studies at Monash University. She then pursued her Masters in Psychology (Sport and Exercise) at the University of Queensland. Emily is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

With diverse experience in general psychological counselling, chronic pain management, and sports, Emily has worked with AFL and rugby league development teams and individual athletes. She has also provided mindfulness services for the Australian Olympic Teams during quarantine. Emily offers psychology services to young people and adults to improve their quality of life and well-being. She can assist individuals with adjusting to or recovering from injuries, coping with anxiety and/or depression, and addressing various other mental health concerns.

Passionate about providing a safe space for her clients, Emily aims to help them build self-confidence, enhance their overall quality of life, and live authentically. She welcomes clients seeking support in areas such as anxiety, depression, body image, adjustment to injury, and general counselling.

Outside of work, Emily is passionate about health and fitness and can often be found in the gym or enjoying meals at some of Queensland’s best restaurants.

Emily is available for Psychology appointments at our North Lakes, Springfield, and Woolloongabba clinics.

PLEASE NOTE: For appointments at our Springfield and North Lakes clinics, please call the clinics directly to enquire about availability. Appointments at Woolloongabba can be made directly online.

Amanda is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Amanda has since worked in private practice, community, and the age care sector on the Sunshine Coast.

Amanda is passionate about working collaboratively with clients with an aim to improve health long term. With a strong focus on inclusivity and non-judgmental care, Amanda understands that each client’s values and needs vary and will personalise nutrition strategies to align with each client’s goals and individual circumstances.

Amanda is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) who aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment to clients recovering from eating disorders and/or disordered eating. With her warm and compassionate nature, she has a deep passion to support her clients to achieve a positive relationship with food and body, realising every recovery journey is unique.

Amanda’s interests are, but are not limited to, eating disorders/disordered eating, chronic disease management, gastrointestinal health, nutrition and mental health, cholesterol management, diabetes management, nutrient deficiencies and nutrition for the older population.

In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being out in nature and taking in all the wonders that the Sunshine Coast has to offer whether it be beach walks, rainforests or frequenting local cafés and restaurants. She also enjoys her daily yoga practise and spending time with family and friends.

Amanda is currently open for bookings at the Baringa, Caloundra, Kawana, North Lakes and Morayfield clinics.

Montana is currently on maternity leave and will return to clinic in 2025. 

Born and raised in Australia, Montana graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland. After completing her physiotherapy degree, she began working in a private sports and musculoskeletal practice. She further honed her knowledge and skills in manual therapy and soft tissue release techniques there. Montana also pursued additional training in dry needling and Western Acupuncture and became proficient in conducting regular Mat Pilates sessions.

Montana was fortunate to spend a couple of years in the UK, gaining invaluable experience in a private hospital in Northern England and private practice in central London. While working in the orthopaedic ward, she deepened her understanding of surgical procedures and protocols, establishing crucial relationships with some of the world’s leading surgeons. In London, Montana worked in the boutique health and fitness space, combining hands-on treatment with Dynamic Reformer Pilates. Her exercise prescription skills are a testament to the high-quality training she received overseas.

Since joining the team at Sports and Spinal in 2020, Montana has furthered her training in the Women’s Health and Persistent Pain space, completing Level 1 and 2 APA Women’s Pelvic Health courses and NOI Group Explain Pain courses. This has equipped her to work with pelvic health conditions and complex persistent pain presentations. She is excited to continue to grow and develop in these fields.

When Montana is not in the clinic, you will find her at the beach with her dog and husband, in her local Pilates studio, or in the kitchen cooking a feast for her friends. She is passionate about promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Montana enjoys working with patients from diverse backgrounds and collaborates with the talented team at Sports and Spinal to help her patients achieve their goals.

Montana is one of our Lead Physiotherapists and is an Associate Partner.

She is available for Physiotherapy and Women’s Health appointments at our North Lakes and Redcliffe clinics.