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Ian has been one of the proud owners and physiotherapists at Junction Road Physiotherapy since 2000. A graduate of the University of Queensland with degrees in both Physiotherapy and Human Movement Studies, Ian has almost 20 years of physiotherapy experience.

Having worked with both national and state level athletes and having travelled with both professional, semi-professional and amateur sporting teams, Ian has extensive knowledge in the field of sports physiotherapy. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with injuries sustained in cricket and the winter football codes. Ian is the current head physiotherapist...

Andrew Brown is excited to announce that he has returned to his home town to join the team at Rusden Street Physiotherapy. Graduating from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Physiotherapy, and undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science. His interests in Physiotherapy include all types of musculoskeletal injuries, sport performance and chronic pain.

Natalie is an internationally renowned expert in knee pain and is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and has published extensively on this topic.

Fiona has over 16 years experience and has particular interest in the diagnosis, treatment and management of spinal and pelvis conditions, in particular lower back, neck pain including whiplash and sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ).

Charlie graduated from the Australian Catholic University Brisbane in 2013 and quickly focused his attention towards functional Pilates, musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy within the private practice sector.

Charlie has also worked with both the Brothers Rugby Union Club and Virginia Football Club, focusing on strapping and on-field management....

B Exercise Science 2006
M Physiotherapy 2009
Physiotherapist – full time

Ben comes to North West Physiotherapy with a Masters qualification in Physiotherapy and a strong background in high-level sports, both as a competitor and physiotherapist.

Ben has been the physiotherapist for Eastern Suburbs FC in the Brisbane Premier League, which has helped him develop a wealth of experience in sports physiotherapy.

Rohan Davies grew up in Brisbane and completed a Science Degree at the University of Queensland, prior to studying Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. Whilst in Adelaide he taught in the Anatomy Department of the University of Adelaide and was heavily involved with the South Australian Rugby Union.

He qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1997 and moved to the Fraser Coast to work as a new graduate, where he also continued his work with local rugby teams as well as acting as physiotherapist for the Wide Bay regional side.

In 1999 Rohan moved to the UK where he worked in various roles including a stint with the Ministry of Defence. From 2001 until...

B Physiotherapy 2014
Physiotherapist – full time

Since joining the team in 2014,...

Sam is highly experienced in Sports Training and Physiotherapy, having been the Physio for the Northside Wizards QBL Men’s and Women’s teams. He’s also worked with Junior and Senior hockey teams and Primary school Basketball, Rugby and Soccer teams. This means that he has the knowledge and experience to treat any injury.

Mark is originally from Northern Ireland and graduated from the University of Ulster with BSc Honours Physiotherapy. He joined the Junction Road Physiotherapy team in 2013 after working in musculoskeletal and sports private practice in Australia for several years.

Mark’s particular areas of interest are manual therapy, exercise prescription and sports...

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

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.

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...

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...

B Physiotherapy University of QLD 1988

Roger McIntosh established North West Physiotherapy in 1996 after working as a senior physiotherapist in both the private and public sectors in Australia and the UK. Since then, the practice has gone from strength to strength, winning acclaim and accolades from the local business community.

Roger has worked as a physiotherapist for the South Queensland...

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.

Dr Shaun O'Leary is one of only 16 Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists in Brisbane (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists).

He is ranked within the top 1% of neck pain experts in the world having published extensively on this topic including scientific papers and the “Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain” book.