Daniel is a “born and bred” Gold Coaster and graduated in 1992 from the University of Queensland. Together with his wife, Ceridwen (”Crid”), he is a Director of Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre, and its sister clinic, Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre.

Dan has extensive private practice and hospital experience on the Gold Coast. He has worked in England and Germany as a physiotherapist for The Royal Navy and the British Army. He also worked as consultant physio with the Australasian Golf Academy, and completed his Level 1 and 2 Sports Physiotherapy Courses. He has a special interest in sports physiotherapy (particularly shoulder, knee, golfing and surfing-related injuries), and musculoskeletal conditions including post-orthopaedic surgery and complex multi-joint injuries. Dan enjoys surfing, keeping fit, playing Oztag, and is a keen but underwhelming golfer.

​Qualifications and Memberships

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1989–1992), University of Queensland
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Member of the Sports and Exercise Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Editor of APA Gold Coast Regional Group 1998-2001

Professional Development

• APA sports physiotherapy Level 1
• APA sports physiotherapy Level 2
• APA Spinal Physiotherapy Level 1
• APA Spinal Physiotherapy Level 2
• DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 1
• DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 2
• Lyn Watson shoulder rehabilitation course
• Dynamic Stabilisation of Hip and Pelvis with Dr Alison Grimaldi
• The Sporting Hip

• Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling Introductory, 2 days
• McKenzie Part A Lumbar Spine (4 days)
• Lumbar Spine & Integrated Pelvis Level 1 Muscle Energy with Barbara Hungerford
• Mulligans technique
• Neural mobilisation/Explain Pain NOI
• Attendance of APA national conferences

Ceridwen graduated from the University of Queensland in 1992. She has extensive experience in private practice and hospitals in Australia and the UK. She was the team physiotherapist for the Australian Precision ice skating team in 1997 (and a 6 times Australian champion in her ice skating days!)

Crid’s special interests are lumbo-pelvic-hip dysfunction, ante and post natal musculoskeletal problems and pelvic floor dysfunction- male and female– for urinary incontinence concerns.

Ceridwen enjoys yoga and running and has completed 2 half marathons including one after her second baby.

Together with her husband Daniel, she is a Director of Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centres.

Ceridwen treats at Burleigh Heads.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1989–1992), University of Queensland
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Member of the Physiotherapy Business Australia
• Member of the Continence & Women’s Health special interest group
• Member of Women’s Health Training Associates
• Secretary of APA Gold Coast Regional Group 1998-2001

Professional Development

Since 2016

• Introduction to Continence & Male Pelvic Floor by Dr Irmina Nahon
• TMJ 2 day course with Dr Guy Zito
• Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA) Pelvic Floor Courses
• “Prolapse & Stress Incontinence” Level 2
• “Objective Testing” Level 2
• “Introductory Pelvic Floor” 5 Day Intensive Level 1

2007-2015

• DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 1-4
• Dynamic Stabilisation of Hip and Pelvis with Dr Alison Grimaldi
• Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling (Advanced Head/Upper Limb)
• Continence & Female Pelvic Floor workshop (Chiarelli Healthcare, Newcastle)
• Continence & Male Pelvic Floor workshop (Chiarelli Healthcare, Newcastle)

Prior to 2007

• Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling Introductory, 2 days
• MET Cervical and thoracic spine and thoracic cage with Barbara Hungerford
• McKenzie Part A Lumbar Spine (4 days)
• Lumbar Spine & Integrated Pelvis Level 1 Muscle Energy with Barbara Hungerford
• Lumbar Spine & Integrated Pelvis Level 2 Muscle Energy with Barbara Hungerford
• Mulligans technique
• Neural mobilisation/Explain Pain NOI

Natali graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in 1994. After working for a year in the hospital system in Melbourne she relocated to the UK where she worked in both the National Health Service and private practice.

Natali returned to Australia in 2007 and has been working in private practice since. Special interests include management of low back and pelvic pain, womens health and Clinical Pilates. Natali has recently undertaken further study in Women’s Health physiotherapy and has attended several advanced pelvic floor courses and has increased her scope of practice in women’s health as a result. Staying up to date with the latest research in the area allows her to accurately diagnose and offer evidence-based treatment options for symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction – urinary incontinence, constipation, prolapse and pain.

Natali is based at our Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy clinic.

Professional Development

Since 2016

• Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA) Pelvic Floor Courses
• Pelvic Pain – Level 2
• Post-natal return to exercise assessment
• “Anorectal Dysfunction” Level 2-3
• “Birth Choices” Level 3
• “Overactive Bladder” Level 2
• “Prolapse & Stress Incontinence” Level 2
• “Objective Testing” Level 2
• “Introductory Pelvic Floor” 5 Day Intensive Level 1

2008-2014

• DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 1-4

2010

• Continence & Pelvic Floor workshop (Chiarelli Healthcare, Newcastle)

2003-2007

• MET-Rx UK(Muscle Energy Techniques in Treatment, United Kingdom)
• MET to Cervical Spine and Thoracic Outlet
• Advance Approach to MET to Lumbar-Pelvis-Sacrum
• MET to Thoracic Outlet and Ribs

Katrina completed a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise Science in 2006 at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Since then she has worked in both hospital and private practice sectors in Queensland, NSW, and most recently in well recognised Sports Clinic in Melbourne, Victoria. After many years away from the sun & surf, Katrina has finally returned home!

Katrina enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal & sporting injuries. She also enjoys post operative rehabilitation for knees, shoulders and ankles. Katrina has completed her Level 1 & 2 DMA Clinical Pilates training and loves teaching one on one and group classes for beginners up to high level athletes.

Katrina has a keen interest in keeping active and healthy. She currently maintains her fitness with surfing, stand up paddle boarding, yoga, and pilates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Exercise Science
• Clinical Pilates Instructor – DMA Level 1 & 2
• Bounce Back Instructor
• Dry Needling GEMT certified
• Level 3 GEMT Dry Needling- feet, hands, deep neck and abdomen.

Luke graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from ACU in Brisbane in 2015 after which he took a great opportunity with a busy practice in Melbourne. After two years in the cold of Melbourne Luke moved back to the Tweed Valley where he grew up.

Over the two years in Melbourne Luke treated a variety of injuries in-clinic and on the sporting field and was lucky enough to be apart of the Victorian Rugby League Representative programs as a Team Physiotherapist and trainer. This then led Luke to be invited to attend the Australian Schoolboys Championship with the Combined Affiliated State Team.

This has given Luke a great opportunity to work with a variety of individuals to create a suitable treatment plan to get the best long-lasting results. Through the use of manual therapy, dry needling, clinical Pilates and exercise programs he is able to work with you to get you back to where you want to be.

Away from Physiotherapy, Luke loves sport, the beach and his sausage dog Rocky.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Sciences, Masters of Physiotherapy

Memberships: Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Member APA Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal special interest groups

Professional Development: Spinal Physiotherapy Part A (Lumbar), Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Building blocks in Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Christina completed a dual degree at La Trobe University, Melbourne, and graduated in 2016 with a Masters in Physiotherapy Practice. After working in multiple major hospitals, she has been able to treat a wide variety of conditions. While working with leading orthopaedic surgeons, she developed a keen interest in post-operative rehabilitation and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. She also has an interest in treating general musculoskeletal dysfunction and the assessment and treatment of vertigo and dizziness. Christina enjoys using a variety of manual therapies including dry needling and acupuncture alongside exercise prescription to create a specialised treatment program to achieve your goals and get you back to enjoying life.

Outside of work, Christina has a passion for traveling overseas, playing social netball and looking for the next best restaurant.

Nicholas joined us in August 2021 with 5+ years’ experience. He graduated from Podiatry at QUT in 2015 and has worked both up in the Far North and the Sunshine Coast since graduating. Nicholas moved down to the Gold Coast at the start of 2021 with his wonderful wife and daughter.

On the weekends, he loves going out and about exploring with his family. He loves fishing, camping, and visiting the beautiful beaches all along the Coast. Nicholas has a particular interest in Paediatric Podiatry, Diabetics, sport injuries and nail surgeries. He is kind and passionate about helping his patients achieve their goals and using the motto “prevention is better than cure” to get there.

Nicholas is currently available Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings at our Burleigh Heads clinic.

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Kelly graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast with a Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science in 2015. She previously completed a Bachelor in Exercise Science in 2013. Kelly started her career in the private practice sector working in QLD and NSW. She has experience in Telehealth, Medicare EPC, Work Cover, Private and NDIS.

Most recently she has been working in Tamborine Mountain treating a variety of musculoskeletal and degenerative conditions. She also has an interest in hydrotherapy, Strength and Balance group classes and Onero bone density classes. Since then she has worked in private practice at Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre and enjoys being close to the surf. Kelly maintains a healthy and active lifestyle with surfing, Pilates, yoga and playing netball.

Qualifications & Memberships:

• Bachelor in Exercise Science 2013
• Graduate Diploma in Exercise science 2015
• Member of Exercise Sports Science Australia
• Level 1 Sports Trainer
• Level 1 Surfing Coach

Professional Development:

• Falls Prevention and Exercise 2017
• Exercise for an Ageing Population 2018
• Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment 2019
• Exercise and Prostate Cancer 2019
• ESSA Exercise Medicine in Cancer Management 2019

Kelly graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science in 2016. Kelly started her career in the private sector and has experience in DVA, NDIS, Medicare EPC, Private, HSS and Telehealth services.

More recently she has moved from the Sunshine Coast, where she was working in two clinics, treating a variety of cardiac, metabolic, musculoskeletal and mental health conditions. She is also interested in pilates and hydrotherapy as an alternative to gym-based exercises. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys surfing, hiking, camping and traveling.

Qualifications and memberships:

• Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science 2016
• Member of Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)

Professional Development:

• Osteoarthritis: the role of exercise physiology before and after joint replacement surgery (2019)
• Managing diabetes and exercise (2019)
• Returning to sport after ACL reconstruction (2019)
• The effect of exercise on drug and alcohol disorders (2019)
• Exercise in patients with AF (2019)
• The use of HIIT in people with chronic disease (2019)
• Stroke rehab (2019)
• Exercise for chronic MSK pain (2020)
• Depression and exercise (2020)
• Clinical insights from the BP response to acute exercise (2020)
• Kinetic Link Training – Level 1 (2020)
• ONERO Academy Training (2021)

Savannah Fitzsimmons, our office manager comes to us with over 10 years’ experience in office management and customer service. Sav has been with us since 2012 and her past experience is in the finance and tourism sectors.
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