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GETTING THERE
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Physiotherapist, Brisbane
Claudia is an experienced Physiotherapist who is part of the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Brisbane. Claudia graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2000 and has worked in various settings, assisting patients with neurological, musculoskeletal and incontinence issues.
Claudia moved to Australia in 2011 and has been working in outpatients, aged care facilities and the community. She loves being able to assist clients to have improved mobility, reduced pain and achieve their goals through the rehabilitation process.
Outside of work, Claudia enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys dancing, exercising, and taking care of her plants.
Physiotherapist, Cairns
Adam is a multifaceted Physiotherapist who is part of the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Cairns, bringing a wealth of experience and a diverse background.
Originally from Perth, Adam’s passion for sports, particularly soccer, led him to study physiotherapy. With a career that encompasses private practice, sports physiotherapy, occupational health and dry needling therapy, Adam is no stranger to the diagnostic process and the meticulous detective work required to unravel the complex factors underlying a patient’s condition. He thoroughly enjoys this aspect of his work, keeping it consistently engaging and thought-provoking.
Adam is currently embracing the Cairns lifestyle, particularly fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, camping, and four-wheel driving.
Practice Manager & Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
Rebecca has more than 20 years of experience working as an OT across 2 continents. With her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, she started working in Community Health north of Brisbane before moving to London.
There she spent most of her working time with a wheelchair and seating service. With a newly discovered interest in seating, and its potential effects, Rebecca returned to Australia. She worked for a time with the Department of Housing before joining Spinal Life in 2006.
Rebecca aims to assist clients in living a full and comfortable life and finding solutions to the every day challenges that may arise.
Exercise Physiologist, Cairns
Will is an experienced Exercise Physiologist who has recently joined the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Cairns. He has spent most of his time working in gyms and hydrotherapy settings with retired veterans, helping them to improve their general strength, mental health and quality of life. More recently, however, he has worked in the NDIS space with participants with varying conditions to assist them towards their goals of independence. Will enjoys being able to assist people in achieving their goals and making positive changes in their lives.
Outside of work, Will enjoys spending time with family, friends and his pets. On days when he is not a fitness enthusiast, he enjoys good food and wine.
Allied Health Assistant, Cairns
Douglas is an experienced allied health professional who holds a Bachelor in Physiotherapy and a Master of Health and Welfare. As an Allied Health Assistant at the Healthy Living Centre in Cairns, Douglas supports and assists clients to follow their tailored exercise plans developed by either a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist, to help them achieve their personal goals.
Physiotherapist, Cairns
As a physiotherapist, Olivia can support you on a variety of services, including creating an individually tailored treatment plan focused on your goals.
Olivia has worked in areas including community rehabilitation and impatient orthopaedics at Health New Zealand. She enjoys being a part of the rehabilitation journey and helping clients exceed and challenge their expectations on what is possible. Olivia is ready to support you and the team at the Healthy Living Centre facility in Cairns.
Exercise Physiologist, Brisbane
Laura has completed a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) and joins Spinal Life Australia as an Exercise Physiologist at our Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Throughout her degree Laura had multiple placements that included working with people who had neurological, cardiac and musculoskeletal conditions. These opportunities allowed Laura to find her area of passion in neurological-based work, creating exercise programs to achieve individual goals, improve independence and enhance her clients’ quality of life.
Outside of work Laura enjoys spending time with her family and friends, training for triathlons and being outdoors!
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
As an Occupational Therapist, Jenny is passionate about working in collaboration with clients to achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes, so they can live happily and independently. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in 2015, Jenny worked in a rural OT practice and Anglicare Southern Queensland as an OT, and is well-versed in supporting home modifications and assistive equipment prescriptions to achieve quality outcomes. You’ll find Jenny spending time with her family, walking her dogs, or tending to her garden outside of work.
Exercise Physiologist, Brisbane
Ernest is Spinal Life’s Exercise Physiologist at the Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Graduating from Griffith University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science he then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science to further explore his passion for helping people with chronic conditions and diseases as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Ernest has worked with various neurological conditions in all different settings, from clinical rehabilitation to Para-Olympic and national level athletes to completing acute hospital in-services. At Spinal Life Ernest specialises in the tailored delivery of exercises to help prevent and manage a range of chronic health conditions, neurological disorders/injuries and any other health-related issues. With a strong understanding of chronic neurological pathologies such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis as well a variety of other conditions, Ernest has helped hundreds of clients achieve their goals and improve their independence and quality of life. Ernest loves a challenge and is happy to help anyone to achieve their exercise and rehabilitation goals.
When not at work you will find him enjoying an active lifestyle from playing soccer and working out, to relaxing on the beach.
Physiotherapist, Brisbane
Linda brings over 11 years of physiotherapy experience to the Healthy Living Centre Brisbane with nine of those years working in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and other disabilities including acquired brain injuries, spina bifida, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, amputations, and polytrauma.
Linda completed her master’s degree (MPhysT) in 2016, focusing on community reintegration after sustaining a spinal cord injury. She has a keen interest in sports physiotherapy and has substantial experience in working with musculoskeletal injuries.
She is passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential and be the best version of themselves, working together to overcome obstacles to live their best life.
Outside of work Linda enjoys spending time with friends and family and being outdoors in nature.
Community Nurse Specialist, Brisbane
Deb knows the medical complexities that come with sustaining a spinal cord injury after working for six years as a nurse in the Spinal Injuries Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital
In 2020, she brought her skills and experience to Spinal Life as a Community Nurse Specialist to assist clients in the greater Brisbane region with bladder and bowel management, continence assessments, wound assessments and dressings, NDIS assistance and more.
Deb describes herself as a ‘tragic’ but keen golfer and says she’s happiest when she’s spending time with her family in Cairns or whipping up something in the kitchen.
Community Nurse, Cairns
Tanya is an experienced Nurse who has joined the Healthy Living Centre in Cairns. Tanya has extensive experience working in neurological and neurosurgical nursing, rehabilitative and high dependency nursing across Cairns, Melbourne and Darwin. In addition to being a Registered Nurse Tanya has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing and is currently working towards completing her master’s degree. Tanya enjoys being an advocate for her clients and providing vital support.
Outside of work Tanya enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing video games, listening to music and watching crime shows.
Exercise Physiologist, Brisbane
Ruby is one of Spinal Life’s Exercise Physiologists located at the Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Ruby graduated from the University of Queensland in 2021 with a bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours). Ruby works one on one with clients and in a group setting to help them achieve their own goals and and improve functional abilities to assist in living life independently.
Ruby had multiple placements throughout university working with clients with musculoskeletal injuries and found a passion of working with clientele with neurological conditions. Ruby understands how beneficial exercise is to help improve an individual’s ability to completely activities of daily life.
Outside of work, you’ll find Ruby enjoying quality time with her family and friends – four legged ones included. Ruby is taking up AFL for the first time in 2022.
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
Callum is an experienced Occupational Therapist who joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Previously, Callum has worked in private allied health clinics and completed multiple placements in areas including outpatient rehabilitation and equipment prescription. Additionally, while completing his degree Callum sought additional experience and worked as an allied health assistant and support worker which helped him better understand patient care and treatments.
Callum enjoys being able to work with clients to problem solve and find individually tailored solutions that will improve their independence. Callum looks forward to working with clients and continuing grow his clinical skills by working closely with the rest of Spinal Life’s highly experienced allied health team.
Outside of work Callum enjoys travelling, hiking, reading, cooking and is currently learning to play the piano.
Allied Health Assistant, Brisbane
Grace joins the Spinal Life team as an experienced Allied Health Assistant at the Brisbane Healthy Living Centre. Previously Grace completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and worked in hospitals, community clinics and rehabilitation clinic settings, treating patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and acute or chronic musculoskeletal-neurological conditions. As an Allied Health Assistant Grace will support clients at the Healthy Living Centre to follow their tailored exercise plans developed by either a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist. Grace enjoys being able to use her knowledge to help support the community and looks forward to continuing to grow her skills.
Outside work Grace enjoys bushwalking, badminton, going on road trips and completing large jigsaw puzzles.
Physiotherapist, Brisbane
Luke is an experienced Physiotherapist and joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Brisbane. In addition to completing his Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Luke has experience working in hydrotherapy clinics, hospitals, aged care facilities and private practices supporting people with orthopaedic surgery recovery, workplace injuries, disabilities and chronic health conditions. Luke enjoys being able to work with a variety of clients to develop individual goals and treatments to empower them to live their life their way.
Outside of work Luke enjoys skateboarding, cycling, gardening and sewing.
Community Nurse, Brisbane
Jac is a highly experienced Community Nurse who joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Jac has more than 20 years’ experience working as a Nurse in both hospital and private practice settings and has a special interest in wound management. Jac enjoys being able to support her clients and make a positive difference to their quality of life.
Outside of work Jac enjoys crafts, bushwalking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Community Nurse Specialist, Brisbane
Sharon has more than 48 years’ experience as a nurse, with four of these working in the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Sharon is excited to be part of the experienced nursing team at Spinal Life, assisting clients in the greater Brisbane region with wound care, tracheostomy care, training Spinal Life Personal Support Workers and more.
In her spare time Sharon likes to spend time with family and friends, dining out, travelling overseas, gardening, bush walking, exercise and reading. She is also a very proud fur mum of two dogs.
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
Amanda has a number of qualifications and experiences in the Occupational Therapy space, these include a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, a Masters of Public Health, and a Masters in business administration. Before coming to Spinal Life, Amanda worked at Spinal Bifida and Hydrocephalus QLD for four years. There she worked with adults and school-aged kids, with physical and cognitive disabilities.
At Spinal Amanda will be supporting our customers with neuromuscular conditions to increase their independence in daily life. She will be finding solutions for them to access their homes or the community, access assistive technology equipment, start and return to drive, manage, and prevent pressure injuries, and facilitate participation in their activities of daily living, as well as in their meaningful activities.
What Amanda most enjoys about being a Community Occupational Therapist is the possibility of creating solutions with her clients to ensure they can participate in the activities that are important to them. She loves to collaborate with her clients so they can go and live their life’s as they choose, with the minimal barriers as possible.
Physiotherapist, Cairns
Julie has worked as a Physiotherapist in regions around the world, including England, North America, Tonga and Sydney with her current work at the Healthy Living Centre in Cairns.
She provides physiotherapy services to people with physical disabilities, helping her clients with things like pain management, strengthening, stretching, wheelchair skills training, neurological rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and gym programs.
Julie said after travelling the world, she hoped Cairns is now her ‘forever home’ and she’s looking forward to working with the Allied Health team at the Healthy Living Centre to make a difference in people’s lives.
Occupational Therapist, Cairns
Georgia has held previous occupational therapy roles in Melbourne, England and Cairns and is excited to be one of the first team members at the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Cairns.
Her role involves working with clients on sourcing and applying for rehabilitation, equipment and assistive technology, including modifications for their home, vehicle or work.
Georgia said she was looking forward to joining the team at the Healthy Living Centre and use her skills and knowledge to support people with physical disabilities.
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
Patricia graduated in 2002 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy Studies from the University of Queensland. With over 18 years of experience in providing Occupational Therapy Services, she brings extensive skills and knowledge to the role. Patricia is passionate about delivering holistic, practical, timely, and effective solutions that support and enhance her clients’ independence and participation in meaningful activities. With a thorough understanding of current state and federal funding schemes, Patricia supports her clients each step of the way through their rehabilitation journey. As a native Spanish speaker, she believes that variety is the spice of life and loves that no two days are the same as a community-based Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
With Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Science and Occupational Therapy, and having completed her placement with Spinal Life as part of our Cairns unit, Yvette has hit the ground running since she joined the Allied Health Team and been delivering excellent results for her clients.
This includes a client with complete C4 quadriplegia who is back fishing after Yvette’s assistance helped fit a boat hoist and custom fishing chair with chin control and electrical reel.
Examples like this show the determination for results that saw Yvette represent Australia in water polo. She’s not all machine though and does like getting her Betty Crocker on and doing some baking.
Occupational Therapist, Brisbane
Erin has been an Occupational Therapist since 2017 and is passionate about making real and tangible differences in people’s lives. Erin supports and advocates for her clients to get the best outcomes from their sessions. Specialising in spinal cord injury support, Erin is highly skilled in providing functional assessments, recommending equipment and assistive technologies and helping make daily tasks easier and more accessible. Outside of work, you’ll find Erin spending time with family, friends and her kitten Ollie.
Occupational Therapist, Bundaberg
Occupational Therapist – Bundaberg
Joanne has turned her Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) into a career as an OT spanning more than 30 years, primarily working with services that impact people undergoing injury rehabilitation and living with disability.
Since she joined Spinal Life Australia in 2011, Joanne has assisting clients by reviewing and prescribing equipment, and home and workplace mods. She works with NDIS applications, Aged Care, Job Access and insurers to help clients achieve their goals in independence, mobility and community participation.
She recently worked with Job Access to obtain a trailer, 4×4 wheelchair and other equipment for a client’s role as camp leader, as well as assisting another client convert their dog-washing trailer to be wheelchair accessible and operated.