About Physio Professionals
Who are We
Mission Statement:
To help patients overcome an injury, maintain their physical well-being and increase their bodies performance so they can enjoy the very best overall quality of life.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to inspire, educate and empower patients to be more proactive about their health and place it as their number one priority.
About Physio Professionals
Established in 2007, Physio Professionals has three clinics across the Sunshine Coast located in Caloundra, Kawana, and Buderim.
We have had the privilege of helping over 20,000 patients with their health goals.
Our highly skilled and qualified team are heavily focused on hands-on treatment and active rehabilitation to help our patients reach their goal of seeking treatment.
How We Help You.
All of the treatments and solutions we deliver to our patients are goal orientated.
Your journey starts with your initial consult. In this session, we get very clear on what your goals are with seeking treatment and why this is important to you.
Your treatment plan is then designed around your goals, the clinical findings we discover through your initial assessment and what is needed to achieve your desired outcome.
We will work with you to implement a formal treatment plan at your first session to ensure your desired outcome will be met, this will include the amount of time we think it will take, how many sessions will be required and the frequency of treatment to have you performing at your best and return you to your choice of activity, standard of living or hobby you want to get back to.
Our main points of difference and why people chose to work with us include,
- Our emphasis on preventative and functional physiotherapy.
- The quality of our hands-on treatment.
- Our commitment to excellence in high value and high-quality treatment.
- Our communication styles.
- Our goal orientated rehabilitation plans with a high focus on our patient’s goals.
- Our professionalism and friendly manner.
- Our commitment to high-quality customer service.
Our team has broad and wide skill sets and experience that covers general and complex conditions and injuries.
Our team members all conduct a minimum of 100 hours in professional development annually to keep us at the forefront of injury prevention, injury management and successful active rehabilitation research and trends to meet your needs.
We look forward in helping you with your desired health needs soon.
Team Members
General Manager
Andrew Crew is Physio Professionals General Manager.
After 9 years of treating clients in-rooms Andrew now manages the day to day running of Physio Professionals.
Outside of work Andrew enjoys competing in Ironman and half ironman triathlons and spending time with his young family.
andrew@physioprofessionals.com.au
B.App.Sc (Exer & Sports Sc), Masters of Physiotherapy, Level 3 Sports Physio
Michelle Crew (nee Peauril) is owner of Physio Professionals Caloundra and Kawana and is an experienced physiotherapist that also holds an Exercise Science degree and is a level 3 Sports Physiotherapist. Michelle studied both at Sydney University and Griffith University (Gold Coast) and completed her level 3 sports physiotherpy course at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra in 2009.
Michelle is known for her Shoulder rehabilitation, working closly with leading Orthopeadic surgeons on the Sunshine Coast, as well as Back rehabilitaion. Michelle is a highly skilled physiotherpist in regards to sports performance and sports injury rehabilitation.
Michelle specialises in the Jaw, Shoulder, Back, Sporting Injuries and Running Gait Analysis.
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B. Sc. Physiotherapy
David grew up in Canberra with some postings in Asia and attended the University of Canberra and graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
David is passionate about helping people overcome injuries, taking care to return to a point to avoid future reoccurrence. David’s interest areas include musculoskeletal injuries particularly in the back and legs. Having previously completed his Level 1 Sports trainer, he has an interest in managing sporting injuries and injury prevention.
Outside of work David’s interests lie in doing triathlons and enjoying a good coffee.
David interest areas include General Physiotherapy, Sports Physio, Back & Lower Limb Injuries .
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B. Sc. Physiotherapy
Sarah grew up in Augathella, attended James Cook University and graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Sarah’s interest areas include Pilates, women’s health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and she has completed her level 2 Pilates training, formal training in Women’s health and Lymphoedema management . Sarah’s strengths lay in her ability to effective communicate and implement a treatment plans to help achieve pain free living. Outside of physiotherapy Sarah’s hobbies include swimming, hiking and leading an active lifestyle.
Sarah specialises in General Physiotherapy, Shoulders, Womens’ Health, Lymphoedema management & Chronic Pain .
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B.Sc.Physiotherapy (Hons)
Lucy graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2009 and chose to specialise in private musculoskeletal physiotherapy immediately, helping many patients achieve pain free living. She has extensive experience in treating a range of injuries including sports, work-related, post-surgery and chronic degenerative conditions. She has been part of the medical team at the London Marathon, international athletics competitions and national university athletics championships.
Lucy has also worked closely with GPs in the UK, providing musculoskeletal based education and training as part of their professionals development programmes.
Lucy developed an interest in physiotherapy through being an athlete and suffering numerous injuries herself. She has represented England in Athletics and was British Universities steeplechase champion. These days, Lucy competes in local triathlons and chases around after her young daughter!
Lucy’s interest areas are: Neck and Back Injuries, Sporting injuries, Biomechanical lower limb conditions (Knee, Foot and Ankle), Pelvic Floor dysfunction and Pre/Post Pregnancy Physiotherapy.
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Ashley Steinlauf
B.Science
Masters of Physiotherapy Studies.
Ashley graduated from the University of Sydney Masters of Physiotherapy program and has a particular interest and passion for Women’s health, general physiotherapy, lower back pain and treating the pelvis and knee. Outside of work Ashley enjoys yoga and Latin dance and speaks 4 languages.
Ashley’s interest areas include Women’s Health, General Physiotherapy, Lower back, Pelvis & Knees.
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Bachelor of Health Science – Physiotherapy
Stephen graduated from the University of Queensland, in 2006, and since this time has gained experience working in all areas of private healthcare.
Since 2006 Stephen has worked in both the Private Practice and the hospital setting and gained experience treating a wide spectrum of people from the high-level and competitive sportsperson, to children, the elderly and your everyday person.
Stephen excels in being able to tailor treatment to a patient’s individual requirement in order to get the best results by drawing on his knowledge and experience as a clinician.
Stephen specialises in the Headaches, Pelvis and lower limb (Hip, Knee and Ankle injuries) he has also had extensive experience in Orthopaedic rehabilitation.
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Clare Roohan
B.S. Exercise Science – Master of Physiotherapy Studies
Clare graduated from the Master of Physiotherapy program at Griffith University in 2014. She also completed a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Griffith University in 2012. She has had training in musculoskeletal dry needling and in clinical pilates, both mat and reformer based.
Clare is passionate about endurance multi-sports and participates in training for many different disciplines including trail running, swimming, cycling (road), mountain biking, hiking and climbing.
Interest areas include treating lower limb injuries, sporting injuries, hip and knee conditions.
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Dale McKew
Massage Therapist
Dale graduated with a Diploma in Remedial Massage from Tafe Southwest, and Relocated to the sunshine coast from Brisbane in November 2018.
Dale has an interest in athlete development and works with both Semi-professional and local sporting teams on the sunshine coast. In addition to working with athletes Dale also enjoys working with clients that have issues with pain in lower back, legs and feet.
Dale’s interest areas include Sports Massage, Remedial Massage, Rehabilitation Massage.
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Dip Remedial Massage
Melissa holds a in Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage, and has completed formal qualifications in Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy.
Melissa works closely with our physiotherapy team and general clients that include people wanting to overcome muscular aches and pains, manual labourers , office workers, students, Mums and Dads, Oncology clients and lymphedema suffers.
Melissa Specialises in Remedial , Sports Massage & Lymphatic Drainage.
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Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science, Dip Remedial and Sports Massage.
Starting from a Fitness Specialist background in personal training and also working as a Remedial therapist, Nicole utilises diverse techniques and tools gained in the last 5 years of practicing and knowledge to help with your desired outcome. Quality of life is so important within the realm of health and wellbeing and there is always room for improvement.
Dry needling, MFR, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hawaiian, relaxation, Remedial.
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