Our Team

B.App.Sc (physio){HonsI}, M Sport Physio
APA Sports & Exercise Titled Physio
Australian Olympic & Commonwealth Games Team Physio (2012, 2016, 2018, appointed 2020)
Previous travelling Physio to Tri Australia, Swim Australia
MACP, APAM, SPAM, SMA

Main interests:

• Swimmers
• Ultra-runners & Trail Runners
• Endurance, Triathlon & multisport athletes
• Bone Stress injury rehab
• Pelvic & SIJ injury rehab
• Shoulder injury rehab

BExSci, MPhty, and MMusk&SportsPhty
Member APA, MPA, and Sports & Exercise Physio Australia
Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health Therapy Team Leader
Physio to Australian Triathlon Elite Program.

Main interests:

• Complex tendon pain
• Soccer
• Multisport athletes (particularly triathletes)

BPhysio(Hons). Bsc(Hons)
Member APA, SPA
13yrs Physio to Carlton AFL, GC Suns AFL Senior clubs

Main interests:

• AFL
• Complex presentations
• Contact sports
• Rehab exercise prescription

B.Physio; B.Ex.Sc
Member APA
Physio to QLD NRL & AUS NRL Jillaroos, Gold Coast Titans WNRL Team Physio,
Previous Physio Gold Coast Titans NRL Team

Main interests:

• Team Sports, in particular Rugby League

APAM, BSc. Physiotherapy
Member APA, SPA, MPA

Main interests:

• Shoulder injuries
• Tendon pain
• Surf life saving
• Swimming

B.Ex.Sci and M/Phty

Main interests:

• Lower limb overload pathologies
• Persistent pain
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Osteoarthritis

B.Ex.Sci and M/Phty
Member APA

Main interests:

• Trail running
• Ultramarathon
• Endurance athletes

B.Ex.Sc(Grif), M.Phty(Grif)
Member APA
Australian Olympian (2012), Commonwealth Games medalist (2010)
Previous Physio to the AUS Sailing Team

Main interests:

• Strength & conditioning
• Gym-based fitness rehab
• Aquatic sports (including specific experience in synchronised swimming, swimming)

Physio & Clinical Pilates Physio
BSc PHTY (HONs)
PgDip PHTY Vet
APA member Sports & Exercise, Animal

Main interests:

• Equestrians
• Ice sports
• Gymnastics
• Dancing
• Pre and post partum health
• Hypermobility issues
• Junior athletes
• Pilates

Physio
M-Physio and B.Sci (Exercise Sports & Rehabilitation Science)
Member APA
Main interests: Running-related injuries, Athletics & Team sports

APA Masters of Musculoskeletal Physio

BPhysio
Member APA
Experience: Ex Head Physio Townsville Fire WNBL, Ex Head Physio North Queensland Academy of Excellence Football, Ex Physio Gold Coast Suns Academy Hub (Townsville), Ex physio Murray Bushrangers and Vic Country U18s AFL
Current: Lead Physio for Gold Coast Suns AFL Academy

Main interests: Msk/Sport related injuries, low back pain and lower limb injuries.

Hayden is a highly motivated physiotherapist who spent 8 years working with several different sporting teams such as lead Physio for Townsville Fire WNBL, NQ Academy of Excellence program (soccer), NQ Gold Coast Suns Academy hubs (Townsville), Vic Country U18/U16 boys AFL academy, Murray Bushrangers U18/U16 AFL pathway programs.

Hayden is currently working with the Gold Coast Suns Academy as Lead physio.

Hannah Bennett
Physiotherapist
B.Ex.Sci and DPhty
APA Member

Main Interests: Sports Rehabilitation, Women’s Pelvic Health, Female Athletes Health, Gymnastics, Volleyball and Hypermobility Disorders

Hannah has always competed in sports and has a passion for helping others with similar interests. After witnessing those she cares about needing surgery to return to sports, as well as working with Physiotherapists to assist her own injuries, Hannah was passionate about following her dreams to support other athletes with their own careers both physically and mentally.

Dip Remedial Massage, Cert IV Pilates
Member AAMT

Main interests:

• Pre & post birth pilates
• Pregnancy massage

Dip Remedial Massage Therapy, Dip Sports Kinesiology, Dip Integrative Body Therapies, Cert Myofascial Release, Dip Dry Needling
Member ATMS

Main interests:

• Chronic back & neck pain
• Complex presentations
• Recurring sports injuries
• Headaches
• TMJ dysfunction

Dip Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage
Member AAMT

Main interests:

• Neck pain & treatments
• General well-being
• Dry Needling

BSc Clinical Myotherapy
Member Myotherapy & Massage Australia

Main interests:

• Myotherapy and advanced massage techniques
• Deep & soft tissue massage
• Dry needling
• Exercises

Senior Remedial Massage Therapist & Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dip Remedial Massage, Dry Needling, ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Member AAMT
Main interests: Massage treatments to Back and Legs, supporting Multisport athletes and Swimmers, and anyone who is prepared to put themselves through a challenge;  Also Strength & Conditioning for Ball Sports & Junior Athletes

Massage Therapist

Ashleigh holds Cert IV in Massage and is currently studying to become a Physio, her main interests are athletes/clients that are navigating change, pressure, high-stress or high-intensity periods, on top of their physical training load, swimmers, runners, and everyday active people.

Clients seeing Ashleigh are unable to claim Healthfund rebates at this time.

Business Manager

Community Chatterbox

Mygcphysio athlete representative

Frontdesk Team Member

Frontdesk Team Member

FrontDesk Team Member

FACSP, MBBS, B Phty, B Ex Sc
Member Sports Medicine Australia
Sports Physician to Tri Australia, Qld Academy of Sport

Natalie is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and an Accredited Sports Dietitian with strong interest in helping athletes improve and optimise their nutrition.

Elle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian

Chronic disease management
Bariatrics
Enteral nutrition, NDIS, DVA and Athletes

Qualified as a Level 1 Anthropometrist.

Caroline Bailey, PhD, MAPS
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001856294
Medicare Provider Number: 5870141W

Psychologist (AHPRA and Medicare Registered, specialising in Performance and Wellbeing); Affiliate Member, Australian Psychological Society College of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Athletics Australia Level 3 Coach (Middle-Long Distance and Sprints, Hurdles, Relays). National U23 Team Coach, Athletics Australia (2023), TTP Event Coach (NSW Athletics, Distance Running, 2022).

Sarah has been a registered psychologist since 2001. She brings a unique blend of expertise in mental health, wellbeing and high-performance sport environments to her practice.

Areas of Expertise:
• Depression & Anxiety
• Navigating Transitions (non-selection, retirement, relocation etc)
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Balancing School, Work, Sport & Life
• Stress management
• Confidence & Assertiveness Building
• Body Image & Eating Disorders

Sarah combines a client-centred approach with evidence-based practices, offering personalised and compassionate support to help clients navigate life challenges.