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Karen Groves has worked as a physiotherapist for over 25 years in private and public setting. She has been an accredited sports physiotherapist for over 10 years having worked at a state level in a number of sports including Soccer, Netball and Hockey, touring with the Scorchers and the Firebirds. Karen has postgraduate qualifications in both Sports

Rochelle joins us after graduating from University of Qld. where she developed a keen interest in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of lower limb injuries as well as sports related injuries, especially those related to crossfit, futsal and soccer.

Isabelle is currently the 1st Team Physio for Samford Rangers. Isabelle has worked in private practice around Brisbane before finding her way to Samford and The Movement Team. Isabelle is a qualified pilates instructor and also has a huge passion for dance and all things movement.

Kate graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004 with a Physiotherapy degree with First Class Honours and after working in Private practise and hospital roles in Brisbane, joined the team at Junction Road physiotherapy in 2008.

Since graduating, Kate has completed further studies in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. This includes work with pregnancy, incontinence and prolapse assessment and treatment as well as fitting pessaries.

Kate has done further studies in sports physiotherapy, dry needling and is also a qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor.

Paula Lake is a sole practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. In addition to physiotherapy qualifications, Paula also has a degree in Human Movement Studies and has studied Bowen Therapy to Diploma level. Paula values quality time with patients, treating the whole patient, not just the presenting complaint. She constantly upgrades her skills in all of her broad areas of interest.

Martine graduated from the University of Queensland in 2006. Since graduating she has undertaken further study in the areas of sports physiotherapy, western acupuncture and dry needling, clinical Pilates, women's health as well as treatment of TMJ (jaw) dysfunction and pain.

Martine has special interest in management of both acute and chronic pain conditions...

Simone graduated as a physiotherapist in 2011 from the University of Queensland. During her studies, she was awarded a number of scholarships and prizes for her exemplary results. On graduation Simone was offered a two year graduate program at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. During this time she gained extensive expertise in the areas of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological,...

Mary-Ann Litchfield is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. She has post-graduate Masters degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy. Mary-Ann has diverse clinical experience and combines skills in Musculoskeletal, Sports and Occupational Physiotherapy for a holistic approach to patient centred physiotherapy care. She combines hands on therapies with exercise therapy for long lasting results. Her extensive experience in treating patients with complex spinal injuries and surgery has lead to an interest in pain management. Mary-Ann uses the latest evidence based methods such as Graded Motor Imagery for treating persistent pain. She loves helping patients...

Meggen Lowry attained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2007 from University of QLD, and her Master of Health Services Management from Griffith University in 2015.

Meggen has worked at Ipswich General Hospital, RBWH, Mater Mothers Hospital, Redlands Public Hospital and Metro South Aged Care Assessment Team. She has a breadth of experience in the sub-disciplines...

Claire is passionate about all aspects of paediatrics and healthy, happy kids. She has a special interest in newborns, premature babies and twins as well as sporting injuries, musculoskeletal pain, hypermobility disorders, delayed development and toe walking.

B Physiotherapy (Hons)
Physiotherapist – part time

Helen is one of our most experienced physios and has been with North West Physiotherapy since early 2006. Helen has many years of experience treating musculoskeletal problems both in Australia and the UK.

She has a particular interest in ongoing rehab for spinal patients via pilates exercises and also uses acupuncture/dry needling as part of her treatment...

Gina graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies after having previously completed a Bachelor of Physical Education with majors in Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription. Her Physical Education degree was attained at the University of Otago in New Zealand.

Since graduating, Gina has worked in private practice in Brisbane in the areas of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. She has worked as one of the physiotherapists for Brothers Rugby Union Club since she started with us and is currently physiotherapist for the Brisbane City NRC team and assistant physiotherapist for the Queensland Reds. Her current role at the Reds involves her travelling with the team, treating the players, strapping and providing the on-field management at all games.

Karina developed her expertise in lower limb injuries in the ski fields in France, and working as lead Physiotherapist at the London Foot & Ankle Clinic, & London Central School of Ballet.

She has lectured extensively on the Specialty Postgraduate Musculoskeletal/Sports Physiotherapy Programs at the University of Queensland on Knee & Lower Limb Injuries.

Martina completed her degree at Auckland University of Technology in 2007 and has completed papers towards her Post Graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has a passion for sports physiotherapy having worked with many elite athletes and competing in various sports herself. Martina has worked in private practice, hospitals and community workplaces across New Zealand and Australia. More recently she has developed an interest in helping chronic pain sufferers and is dedicated to helping every patient achieve their goals. Martina’s experience...

Saba graduated for the University of Queensland in 2010 and since then she has had experience working in private practice, Clinical Pilates, geriatrics and clinical education. She loves the hands-on approach to Physiotherapy but also strives to educate her patients on best ways to prevent injuries and how to recover in the shortest possible times.

Her treatments include manual therapy, sports massage, dry needling, rehabilitation and Clinical Pilates. She has a special interest in treating neck and back pain as well as dance related injuries. Saba has had extensive experience in teaching Pilates as well as managing and organising classes at various private practices around Brisbane, which she...

Special interest Clinical Pilates & sports related injuries