Physiologic Team

Our team are highly skilled professionals with specialised knowledge in a range of fields

Adam Shaw

Managing Partner

Adam is the Managing Partner at Physiologic and is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Adam has a keen interest in treating neck, headache and jaw (TMJ) pain. He also has experience in treating post concussion syndrome. Adam is further educated in dry needling, sports injury assessment and persistent pain management.

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David Coombs

Partner Physiotherapist

David is a senior Physiotherapist and practice partner at Physiologic. He specialises in running injuries and running technique assessment and coaching.

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Jess Norton

Senior Physiotherapist

Jess Norton has over 10 years experience in private practice and sports physiotherapy. Jess specialises in the management of football (soccer) related injuries and has completed further education in dry needling and strength and conditioning.

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Hayley Thomson

Senior Physiotherapist

Hayley is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Hayley has extensive experience working with persistent pain conditions and complex low back and neck pain. Hayley’s main interest lies in treating people with complex musculoskeletal pain disorders, including persistent low back pain, neck pain and complex regional pain syndrome.

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Zachary Munizza

Physiotherapist

Zach graduated from the Doctorate of Physiotherapy program at Bond University. Zach has also received his Strength and Conditioning qualification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Through his time studying Zach developed an interest in knee and ankle pain along with performance and returning to sport. Assisting clients achieve their goals through a mix of manual therapy and creating an individualized exercise programs.

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Sarah Bransgrove

Physiotherapist

Sarah graduated from the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program with First Class Honours and awards of academic excellence from Griffith University. Sarah is also a qualified mat and reformer Pilates instructor and experienced sports trainer, working with sporting teams at all levels, from the Gold Coast Suns AFL/ VFL, GPS Rugby Union and local level kids’ netball clubs.

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David Battersby

Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

David is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist recognised by the National professional association as an expert in athlete care and sporting injuries.

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Dr Luke Kelly

Senior Podiatrist, PhD

Luke Kelly has over 15 years of experience helping people with pain due to musculoskeletal injury and chronic health conditions. He has completed a PhD in biomechanics and is actively involved in research that attempts to improve our understanding and management of common foot conditions.

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Paul Robinson

Exercise Physiologist

Paul is a highly experienced and qualified Exercise Physiologist, with over 10 years of experience in the field helping athletes to maximise their sporting potential and minimise injury frequency and severity through strength and conditioning programs.
Paul is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities to improve their physical health and reduce the effects of chronic conditions through personalised safe and effective exercise programs.

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Joshua headon

Remedial Massage Therapist

Josh has been working as a qualified remedial therapist in the manual therapy field for the past four years. Currently studying a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathy), Josh hopes to support and assist clients on their journey from pain to recovery..

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Viviana Diaz

Remedial Massage Therapist

Viviana left her home country of Colombia in 2015 and has settled here on the Gold Coast, during her travels she was fascinated by the philosophy and culture behind each massage type, and this led her to pursue training in different kinds of massage such as Thai, Ayurveda, and Chinese. Back in 2019 she started her certification in Remedial massage therapy after she experienced the physical and emotional benefits for her clients.

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Nicole Walker

Clinical Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian

Her specialties include:

Gut Upset and Intolerances
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and is trained to deliver the low FODMAP diet
Elite Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 and 2 Diabetes getting into sport
Disordered Eating
Endurance athletes
Ultra-Endurance sports and Expeditions

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Margaret Vandermost

Clinical Psychologist

Marg uses an integrative approach to therapy involving a range of therapeutic models and techniques depending on the client’s presentation and the goals of therapy. She works with clients of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, adjustment issues, chronic disease, chronic pain, mood disorders and trauma.

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Rachel Jones

Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Rachel is passionate about helping people of all ages and performance levels to reach their performance potential in sport, exercise, medicine, performing arts, academia, business and everyday life.

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Kathryn Mellon

Registered Psychologist

Kat is passionate about assisting people develop self-confidence and to understand their own mental health. Kat has a background of professional experience with both men and women and has a keen interest in sports psychology and working with developing athletes and teams to enhance performance, cope with the pressure of competition and achieve their full potential.

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Alexandra Kierdorf

Personal Trainer

Alexandra has 15 years experience working in the Health and Fitness Industry and has a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Alexandra is also a professional Group Fitness Instructor and teaches Yoga, RPM (indoor cycling) and Bodypump (weights) classes at various gyms around the Gold Coast.

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Amy Sherrard

Practice Manager

Amy is the Practice Manager here at Physiologic. She is highly skilled and has an extensive history in front line office and administration. The reception area and client administration at Physiologic has always run smoothly for many years with Amy’s direction.

Reception Team

Reception/Administration

The Physiologic reception team are trained professionals who have ensured thousands of patients have enjoyed a smooth and friendly experience at Physiologic. Each member brings a unique skill set which contributes to optimal patient outcomes.