Masters of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Business (Major in Sports Management)
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Since graduating with his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2009, Rob has had an extensive work history in private practice. He was also the head physio for the Logan Thunder in the WNBL 2012/13 season and the Rochedale Rovers Soccer Club for the 2015 season. He also consults for professional West Coast Swing Dancers from various parts of the world.
Treating headaches
TMJ (jaw) issues
Neck problems
Sporting injuries
Visceral manipulation
Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Rob believes that every person is an individual and therefore needs to be treated that way when seeking treatment for any musculoskeletal condition. He feels that each person’s treatment should be tailored to their individual needs.
He believes that what makes a good physio is a person who genuinely cares for his or her patient, and who listens intently with empathy. A good physio is sincerely invested in achieving the best possible outcome for his or her patient in all situations. For a physio to be the best they can be they must be dedicated to clinical excellence, continually furthering their knowledge, skills and experience to ensure their treatment techniques are of the highest standard.
West Coast Swing Dancing, Music, going to the beach and spending time with family. He’s also a drummer in the Brisbane based Scottish Pipe Band, St Andrews.
“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try” – Jack Canfield.
Masters of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Since graduating with his Masters degree in 2008, Ben has combined his physio training with his other qualifications as a Sports Trainer and Gym Instructor to provide very effective services in a number of settings. He has also practiced as a remedial massage therapist since 2002 – assisting people from all walks of life improve their state of health and wellbeing.
Whiplash-associated injuries
Shoulder, back and knee injuries
Tendon injuries of the lower limb
Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation
Sports Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy for both neurological conditions and musculoskeletal conditions
Professionally, Ben enjoys working with patients who take their health seriously and has had great success treating the very young to the very old. Through both his past career as a Remedial Massage Therapist, and his current career as a Physio at BodyViva, Ben has been fortunate enough to work with many elite athletes – QLD Reds, QLD State of Origin Maroons and QLD Women’s Rugby League teams, to name a few. He is also a current QAS consultant, providing physiotherapy services to state level junior rugby league teams.
Ben enjoys the challenges associated with endurance sport and has competed in many events – from marathons to Ironman triathlons and endurance mountain bike events! He also enjoys spending time at the beach with his family and looks forward to the day when he can teach his little one to surf.
““Why so serious” – The Dark Knight
Doctor of Physiotherapy – Bond University
Bachelor of Kinesiology – University of British Columbia
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist – NSCA
Kung Fu Black Belt Level 1 – International Wushu Sanshou Dao
Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Level 1 – RockTape
Functional Movement Screen Level 1 – Functional Movement Systems
After completing the kinesiology undergraduate degree in 2010, Marco has worked in a variety of environments ranging from gyms to private clinics.
He began his career as a personal trainer and eventually moved onto kinesiology where he utilized his knowledge from his undergraduate degree. From there, Marco expanded his career into the realm of strength and conditioning with athletes.
Having completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree, he is eager to help people from all backgrounds to become pain-free and a stronger version of themselves.
Sporting injuries
Shoulder injuries
Knee/Ankle injuries
Neck pain
Low back pain
Marco believes that a good Physio is empathetic; they listen to the patient. Each patient will present differently, and their problems may extend past physical/muscular pain. Through great listening the physio will understand the patient’s background and ultimately deliver the best standard of care.
Marco also strongly advocates for the patient to take control of their own recovery and prognosis. Physio sessions may only be 30 minutes or even 1 hour in the week, but it is what the patient does with the other 167 hours of the week. A good physio will supply the patient with all the tools and management needed for the best recovery outcome that the patient can do on their own to facilitate the process. Take control and be relentless with recovery.
Playing a variety of sports (previously in Canada) including ice hockey, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball and martial arts. Enjoys grabbing a bubble tea with friends on the weekend.
“Success is never owned, it is rented, and rent is due every day”
– Rory Vaden
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Trudy graduated from St. George’s Medical School, University of London in 2014. Each year at University, she participated as part of a team of volunteers at the London Marathon, providing much-needed temporary relief to runners at mile 21 of the race, enabling them to continue to the finish line. Upon graduation, she worked at the world-renowned Imperial College London where she completed rotations across oncology, cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy before leaving to specialise in musculoskeletal practice. She worked across a variety of private and public health clinics throughout London and helped patients across all walks of life achieve their physiotherapy and health goals. Trudy also has experience in health tech, and worked with app developers and investors to set up and run what was, at the time, the first physiotherapy-on-demand app in the UK.
Cervical spine and shoulder conditions, exercise prescription.
“I have a naturally empathic nature, which has been further honed by working on myself. I often get thanks from patients for being an excellent listener and someone who really hears them. This helps me to engage in a fruitful, collaborative partnership with my patients where we can achieve step-by-step recovery together. I’m also excellent at exercise-prescription, so when it’s time for my patients to continue their rehabilitation journey with less support, they feel well-equipped to do so successfully.”
Since moving to Australia two years ago, I have caught the surfing “bug”. Most weekends I will therefore be on the coast catching waves. During the week, I practice yoga/dance and enjoy cooking delicious and nutritious food. I have a background in football, having previously played for East London Ladies FC, and in equestrian sports, having previously worked as a rider/groom for showjumping, eventing and hunting yards in both the UK and New Zealand. Aside from physical activity, I enjoy arts and culture and regularly attend exhibitions, gigs and DJ events spanning a variety of different mediums and genres.
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard” Cheryl Richardson.
Masters of Clinical Chiropractic
Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)
Iris holds a Chiropractic degree from RMIT in Melbourne and a Physiotherapy degree from Griffith University in Queensland. She is currently one of the very few healthcare practitioners in Australia to hold both qualifications.
As a distinguished member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for both Chiropractic and Physiotherapy, Iris stands among the top 15% of her class by GPA, showcasing her commitment to excellence. Originally from Malaysia, Iris honed her skills as an Associate Chiropractor in a sports rehabilitation-based practice for 2 years before bringing her expertise to Brisbane.
Beyond her clinical practice, Iris previously contributed to the academic field by teaching in the Chiropractic Bachelors program at Central Queensland University (CQU) and as a clinical supervisor in the CQU Chiropractic student clinic.
She is presently advancing her studies in Women's Health Physiotherapy through the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Knee/Ankle Issues
Postural Issues
Exercise Prescription
Soccer Injuries
Badminton Injuries.
As a practitioner, Iris believes in working together with her patients to address their musculoskeletal injuries effectively.
With a unique combination of expertise in both chiropractic and physiotherapy, Iris takes a holistic approach to assessment and guidance. Utilizing manual therapy and personalized exercise prescription, she tailors treatments to each individual's needs, ensuring a comprehensive and effective approach to rehabilitation.
Recognizing the diverse preferences of her patients, Iris is also adept at providing gentle non-manual therapy options for those uncomfortable with traditional "joint cracking" methods.
Ever since I moved to Queensland, I’ve loved going for walks on all the beautiful hiking trails around. I play badminton every week, and right now, I'm working on getting stronger by hitting the gym. Besides staying active, I really like cooking healthy meals and trying out different foods in town.
“Walking is man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates
Cantonese (Fluent)
Malay (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Master of Health Management
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic)
Bachelor of Nursing
Charles has over 15 years of experience in the health industry working as a Registered Nurse in hospitals and private practice. Since graduating with his Master’s in Clinical Chiropractic, he has worked in a Chiropractic clinic in the Lockyer Valley, and also in Occupational Health roles.
Charles has a special interest in helping people with:
Low back problems
Shoulder and elbow issues
Postural issues
Occupational health issues
Ergonomic assessments
Lifting athletes
Men’s health and general wellness.
His areas of expertise are:
Joint/bone adjustments and manipulation
Soft tissue release techniques
Dry needling
Dynamic taping
Cupping
IASTM (tool assisted tissue release)
Advanced Biostructure Correction
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Charles assesses every person and their health individually. He tailors his treatment and approach to what is required to get the best outcome. This also means looking at the body as a whole. He values providing the best advice regarding health and ensuring he is always working in the best interest of his patients.
Charles doesn’t use a cookie-cutter approach in his delivery of chiropractic care. He ensures the core focus in getting the best results for his patients is centred around informing, educating and empowering them.
Charles aims to get a thorough understanding of what his patients want to achieve out of their sessions, including helping them towards their goals, which might be competing in sporting events, returning to work, or simply being able to play with their children.
Charles also works hard to stay up to date with developments within the field of Chiropractic to ensure he is delivering cutting edge treatment for his patients.
Charles enjoys going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. He has competed in and won power-lifting events in Brisbane.
He also enjoys spending quality time with his young family.
“I don’t have friends, I have family” – Dominic Torreto
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate of Cupping
Kirsten completed her Remedial Massage training at Q Academy in 2017. While studying, she discovered her passion in helping people with their muscular issues and educating them in prevention. She has extensive experience working alongside both Physiotherapists and Chinese practitioners.
Correcting posture and educating about prevention
A deeper understanding of one’s body and why issues are occurring
Trigger-point therapy
Deep tissue
Cupping
Muscle Energy Techniques
Headache treatment
Low back pain
Thoracic pain
Recommending stretches and self-care
Kirsten’s approach is centered around developing a thorough understanding of her patient’s body in order to determine the best treatment for them individually.
What makes Kirsten a good therapist is that she enjoys building a connection with her clients and helping them, even when they aren’t in the room. She approaches each client with a friendly manner to build trust and comfort, creating a positive relationship so that she can provide the best treatment plan and provide the most helpful advice. She is very patient and always punctual. She takes one’s health very seriously and wants nothing but the best for her clients. By talking about how one’s body works, and identifying deeper issues or habits that need to be understood, she is able to tailor the best style of treatment for each person.
When asked why she loves working as a Massage Therapist, Kirsten says “Building trust, understanding, and having results is the best feeling. I want everyone to feel like they have more control over their body”
Kirsten likes to keep fit with deep stretching, yoga and swimming. She also likes to read, bake, watch movies or play video games. She also likes to sing but warns us she has been known to be tone deaf. She also enjoys undertaking training to further improve her skills as a massage therapist.
“I won’t let fear compromise who I am” – Commander Shepard
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Level 1 Sports Trainer
Cheryl initially studied and completed a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy at the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) back in 2016. Since then, she has run a successful mobile massage business in her local area, working with a local rugby union team and teaming up with another massage company to provide remedial massage services for the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team. She fell in love with massage so much that she decided to complete her training in Remedial Massage therapy in 2020.
Deep tissue
Strength and Conditioning
Sports Massage
Muscle Energy Techniques
Myofascial Release
Trigger Pointing
Shoulder Dysfunctions
Rehab and Strapping
Cheryl believes that care and time are vital when it comes to massage. Taking the time to listen and understand people’s issues and needs and helping them overcome them to feel better physically, emotionally and mentally.
What makes Cheryl a good therapist is that she enjoys building a connection with her clients and helping them, even when they aren’t in the room. She approaches each client with a friendly manner to build trust and comfort, creating a positive relationship so that she can provide the best treatment plan and provide the most helpful advice. She is very patient and always punctual.
The philosophies Cheryl lives by are “Do no harm, assist the body to fix itself.” and “Good rapport gives good results.”
When Cheryl is not working, she is a sports medic for the senior men’s Redlands Rugby Union team, travelling with them to games and helping the player’s perform at their best, whether it be through massage, strapping, or dealing with past and current injuries. She also like to read, go on adventures/bushwalks, spend time with friends and go to the gym.
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions” – Ken Blanchard
