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Ian has created Queensland Physiotherapy to fulfil his vision of providing patients with high quality, hands on care and supplying people with the tools to keep them feeling their best. He has a strong focus on back care and core control, is qualified to run Bounce Back back care classes, and is an accredited Instructor Trainer in the program.

He also has a passion for sports physiotherapy, and is a member of the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) Sports Physio Group. He has worked with elite sport both internationally and here in Australia, including Super League Rugby League with Huddersfield Giants, and is the current Queensland Physiotherapist for the Queensland U20’s State of Origin team. He has also been Club

During this time he has developed an extensive background in the assessment and treatment of spinal, shoulder and lower limb injuries with a focus on manual therapy and exercise. He is still actively involved in furthering his professional development by completeing post graduate diploma in strength and conditioning, attending post graduate courses...

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).

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.

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.

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...

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.