About us
And our long and established history on the Gold Coast
Our Team
Dan Turner
Director & Principal Physiotherapist



Dan Turner
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Sports &spinal physiotherapy, gym rehabilitation
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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 Way
Director & Principal Physiotherapist



Ceridwen Way
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Lumbo-pelvic-hip dysfunction, men’s & women’s health,TMJ
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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 Zantvoort
Senior Physiotherapist



Natali Zantvoort
Senior Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Women’s health, clinical pilates, pelvic & spinal physiotherapy
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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.
Natali is based at our Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy clinic.
Professional Development
Since 2016
- Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA) Pelvic Floor Courses
- “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 King
Senior Physiotherapist



Katrina King
Senior Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Spinal, pre & post natal physiotherapy, clinical pilates
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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.
Chanelle Horner
Senior Physiotherapist



Chanelle Horner
Senior Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Paediatric physiotherapy
Chanelle graduated from Griffith University in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy. B. ExSc, M. Phty. She has worked extensively in Hospitals in Australia and the UK. Chanelle has now been a Senior Physiotherapist for 6 years and is currently in the Child Development Team under Childrens Health Qld.
Chanelle’s special interest is in Paediatric Physiotherapy, and she chaired the Qld Statewide Paediatric Network in the past. Having worked in the hospital and community based clinics Chanelle developed a special interest in children’s development. She has experience in assessing, managing and treating children presenting with conditions including plagiocephaly, torticollis, positional talipes, neurological/orthopaedic conditions and general developmental delays. Her clinical assessment may also be useful in assisting with a specific diagnosis for a child. Chanelle takes pride in helping parents understand their child and assisting them in building their capacity to improve their child’s function and participation.
Chanelle’s paediatric physiotherapy passion is developmental physiotherapy, but she also offers treatment and consultation for a broad range of conditions, including (but not limited to):
- Torticollis
- Plagiocephaly
- Positional Talipes
- Cerebral Palsy
- Acquired brain injury
- Developmental delaysToe walking
Chanelle works at our Burleigh Heads Clinic on the Gold Coast.
Luke Skillington
Physiotherapist



Luke Skillington
Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Sports physio, exercise rehabilitation
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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.
Adeline Green
Physiotherapist



Qualifications & Memberships:
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sport)
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member APA Sport & Exercise special interest group
Professional Development:
- APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2
- APA Spinal Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2
- GEMt Level 1 Dry Needling
- Clinical Pilates Level 1-3 PIQ
- McKenzie Lumbar Spine
- Sport Trainer Level 1
Alice Stephens
Physiotherapist



Alice Stephens
Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Sports/concussion, spinal physiotherapy, exercise rehab
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Qualifications & Memberships:
- Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Professional Development:
- PAANZ Dry Needling Level 1
- Concussion Assessment and Management
- Clinical Pilates APPI Level 1-3
- Running Biomechanics Assessment
Aleks Baruksopulo
Podiatrist



Aleks Baruksopulo
Podiatrist
Special Interests:
He has always been involved in sport since a young age competing in a number of sports such as Basketball, Running, Swimming, Rowing, Surf Boats and Triathlons. His current activities are Surfing and Running.
Kat Baker
Exercise Physiologist



Kat graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Coaching in 2015 from the University of Canberra. She then went on to work in Hydrotherapy at Capital Hydrotherapy in Canberra, gaining experience in rehabilitation for various different conditions. She then went on to receive her Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2020 from Southern Cross University in Coolangatta.
Kat has extensive experience in Strength and Conditioning for various sports, and has a very thorough knowledge of rehabilitation from injury due to having to rehabilitate herself whilst competing as a professional Triathlete (2x World Champion) and Elite CrossFit athlete for more than 10 years.
Kat enjoys rehabbing a variety of different musculoskeletal and sporting injuries as well as disease management to help both individuals and athletes reach their full potential. She loves to help individuals come up with a plan to break old habits and form new life long habits to stay fit and active for as long as possible.
Kat is very athletic and outside of work still competes in team competitions in CrossFit as well as trying her hand at the Sprint Kayak. She loves any competition as well as her best bud, a Border collie x Jack Russell, Alex.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- ESSA Accredited
- Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association level 1 & 2 Coach
- Precision Nutrition + Sport Nutrition Certification
- CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
Professional Development
- Remedial Massage therapy for Injuries 2020
- Relaxation Massage therapy 2020
- Balance and Postural Stability (ESSA) 2016
Anna Zayas
Remedial Massage Therapist



Anna Zayas
Remedial Massage Therapist
Special Interests: Remedial massage, pregnancy massage
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Qualifications & Memberships:
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (earned through the Australian College of Massage)
- Member of AMT (Association of Massage Therapists)
- Certificate of Pregnancy Massage with Pregnancy Massage Australia
Noelle Burgess
Dietitian



Noelle Burgess
Dietitian
Special Interests:
Savannah Fitzsimmons
Practice Manager



Savannah Fitzsimmons
Practice Manager
Special Interests:
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.
If you ever have any queries regarding your appointments, billing, or any feedback on our service, please do not hesitate to speak with Savannah.
We are constantly trying to improve our service to you, so we really do appreciate any suggestions.
The biggest compliment you can give is a referral. If you know of any friends, family or work colleagues that would benefit from our services, please
refer them to us. We would appreciate the opportunity to assist them.
Our Story
Our Gold Coast physio and allied health practices at Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach are committed to provide our clients with the best care and as a result we are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly trained and experienced staff. We also see the benefit of creating an optimal balance of experienced staff sharing with more recent graduates who bring new ideas and innovation.
Directors, Daniel Turner and Ceridwen Way graduated in 1992. Our Senior Physiotherapists, Natali Zantvoort graduated in 1994, Chanelle Horner in 2002 and Katrina King in 2006. Adeline Green graduated in 2013 and Luke Skillington in 2015. Noelle, our Dietitian and Nutritionist graduated in 1996 and our Podiatrist Aleks in 2007.
Daniel, Ceridwen, Natali, Luke and Adeline are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
The APA is the peak body representing the physiotherapy profession in Australia. The APA is committed to the concept of continuing professional education and requires all members to document evidence of undertaking 20 hours of professional development. The APA signifies compliance with a standard of professional and ethical behaviour above and beyond the requirements of registration.
Our therapists have a wide range of special interests including:
- Spinal conditions (neck and back injuries)
- Sporting injuries
- Work injuries
- Arthritic conditions
- Orthopaedic injuries ie Post-fracture, post-surgery
- Women’s health (including pelvic floor retraining)
- Pregnancy-related SIJ (Sacro-iliac joint) and low back pain
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
About Our Offices/Locations
Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre


Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre first opened in 1986 and was taken over by current owners and principal Physiotherapists, Daniel Turner and Ceridwen Way, in 2001.
From operating as a single-physiotherapist practice, it has grown over the last 15 years to having multiple physiotherapists; Remedial massage therapists, a Dietitian and Podiatrist allowing us to provide multi-disciplinary allied health care and a team approach for our clients’ speedy recovery and optimal programs.
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Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre


Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre opened back in 1981, and was originally located in Albert St, Broadbeach. The practice relocated to the Oasis Shopping Centre in 2007 inside the Broadbeach Family Medical Practice. The practice was purchased by Daniel and Ceridwen in 2008, from Pat Philippi, who had owned the practice for over 10 years.
Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre are members of:









