DIRECTOR & COMPANY FOUNDER

Philippa Gilbert

“My passion over the years has been getting people better, developing friendships and pushing my own boundaries when patients are challenging.”

I hope you enjoy your PHYSIOMAXX experience.

• NZRP New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Member of the McKenzie Institute of Australia
• Mechanical Diagnostic Therapist
• Credentialed Mechanical Diagnostic and Therapy (McKenzie Institute)
• Mechanical Diagnostic and Therapy of the Human Extremities
• Level 1, 2 & 3 Clinical Pilates Instructor
• Spinal and Peripheral Mobilization
• Muscle Energy Course – Pelvis & Lumbar Spine
• Muscle Energy Course – Cervical & Thoracic Spine
• Fit Ball Exercise Rehabilitation Courses
• Mulligan’s Courses
• Peripheral and Spinal Manipulation Courses (New Zealand)
• Pre & Post Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation …. The list goes on
• Philippa has 30 years experience and has a special interest in the treatment of necks and backs right from the beginning
• Philippa has a very busy schedule but is available for treatments upon request
  

Career Highlights:

• Developing DeLoReS ( A clinically proven patient recovery system for anterior approach spinal surgery)
• Being involved and devising treatment and recovery programs for Lumbar and Cervical Disc Replacements
• Having a gin and tonic with one of my physiotherapy mentors, Robyn McKenzie, not always social meetings educational aswell
• Achieving my Credentialing Qualification with the McKenzie Institute
• Treating several ‘All Blacks’ in the early days of my career
• Working with many wonderful people over the years from all backgrounds.

Past and Present Activities include:

• Teaching McKenzie technique at Griffith University
• Lecturing at APA Conference 2002 – Fit Ball Therapy
• Convener of Gold Coast APA Group for 3 years
• This year I will be co presenting some research on “The Impact of the DeLoReS Rehabilitation Program Following Lumbar Total Disc Replacement.” At the Spine Society of Australia and the International Spine Arthroplasty Society in London

Interests:

• Philippa’s interests outside of work include her husband, son, dogs, family, friends, boating, walking along the beach traveling and snow skiing.
  

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Stuart Stevenson

“I like to see people I have helped get back to doing what they want to do. As quickly as possible”

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• McKenzie Part A and B
• Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Clinical Pilates Instructor
• Mulligan’s Techniques (Upper & Lower quadrant)
• Acupuncture and Dry Needling
• Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Level 1 Sports
• Member of Sports Medicine Australia
• Member of Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA)
  

Career Highlights:

• Being involved in devising treatment and recovery programs for Spinal Surgery patients, including Lumbar and Cervical Disc Replacements and Fusions
• Being involved in taking tutorials for Undergraduates at Griffith University
• Working in hospitals in following areas: ICU, Hands, Neurological Rehabilitation, Respiratory & Cardiac Rehabilitation, General Outpatients, General Medicine, Orthopedic, Surgical
• Locum Physiotherapist
• Working with members of the English Track & Field Commonwealth Games team

Past and present activities include:

• Keeping up to date with the latest research and evidence based practice
• Amateur Athletics' with Riverside Athletics Club (Tasmania)
• Western Districts Athletics Club (South Australia)
• League Athletics with Tasmanian Athletic League & South Australian Athletic League
• Touch football – Tasmanian Representative Underage

Interests:

• Stuart's other interests include riding mountain bikes, hockey, walking his dog and renovating his house. Isabella his lovely daughter is currently taking up most of his time away from work.

Adam Antoniolli

"I love making a difference to people’s lives.  It is very rewarding getting them better."

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
• Level 1 Sports
• Level 1 Real Time Ultrasound
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association

Career Highlights:

• Physiotherapist for the New South Wales under 21 Netball Team
• Physiotherapist for the Waratahs in the Australian Netball League
• Associated with the New South Wales Institute of Sport Netball Program

Past and present activities include:

• Track and Field Captain – Ipswich Grammar School (2000)
• Playing Rugby League for the University of Sydney

Interests:

• Keeping fit (gym, running and Clinical Pilates)

Sarah Morgan

"I love helping people; it gives me a buzz seeing them return to normal life."

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Distinction)
• McKenzie Part A and B
• Clinical Pilates Instructor
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
• NZRPT
• MINZ
• DMA Clinical Pilates Mat/Theraband Lvl 1

Career Highlights:

• NZ Masters Games 2008 – Involved in acute triage
• Rural physiotherapist
• Involved in community exercise programs and education to help prevent falls in over 70 year old people
• Moving to Australia and joining the PhysioMaxx Team!!

Past and present activities include:

• I have enjoyed outrigger paddling for Hamilton Island and in Dunedin, New Zealand
• Christchurch ½ Marathon and I hope to complete some more this year!

Interests:

• My gorgeous golden retriever ‘Marlow’
• Running
• Outrigger paddling for Northcliffe
• Exploring Queensland!!

Mike Paterson

"I love helping people; I am passionate about getting them back to the activities they enjoy."

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Credit)
• McKenzie Part A, B, C and D
• Clinical Pilates Instructor
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
• NZRPT
• MINZ

Career Highlights:

• Fulfilling my lifetime ambition of becoming a physiotherapist
• Working in multiple occupations through Europe
• Working on a 200ft super yacht in the Mediterranean
• Currently working in such a progressive practice
• Sheep shearer
• Event Management

Past and present activities include:

• Gold Coast Eagles Rugby Club
• Multiple off-road running events and mountain biking events over tough terrain
• Kayak Instructor

Interests:

• Rugby Union
• All outdoor pursuits including climbing mountains with picks and hiking boots and
  all water activities including water skiing
• Martial Arts
• Endurance events
• My dog ‘Zeke’

Florence Chen – Financial Controller

Florence began her career working in China for a large communication company for four years. She realised that she wanted to expand her profession and decided to make the move to Singapore to improve her English. In 2002 she decided to travel to Australia and in 2005 completed her Bachelor of Accounting at Griffith University.

Fresh out of university Florence started working with an accountancy firm refining her MYOB skills and applied for the position at PhysioMaxx she was successful over many other applicants.

Florence is passionate about being an accountant as she loves working with money and wants to create wealth for everyone.

“I love my position at PhysioMaxx, I feel I am an important team member but more importantly love the friendship and harmony in the practice.”

Please do not hesitate to contact Florence regarding any accounts on florence@physiomax.com.au or 55 744 2 55

Karen Nicol – Office Manager

Karen has done a lot of travelling and has lived in many parts of Australia. Karen finished her schooling and also met her husband in Darwin. She moved to Brisbane and continued working in a variety of administration and office positions until she started her family. She moved to the Gold Coast with her family in 1999.

As her three boys are mad rugby players, Karen met Philippa through several of their injuries.

Seeing the magic that happens at PhysioMaxx and the boys quick recoveries from their injuries, Karen was very excited to be able to work at PhysioMaxx. She is now the Office Manager and loves it.

Karen’s interests include a brisk walk twice a day, Clinical Pilates and being out on the water in her boat.

Karen is always contactable and if you have any queries she would love to help.
karen@physiomax.com.au or 55 744 255

Susan – Reception

“I enjoy being a part of a team which can help people
make a positive change in their lives.”

Susan has worked in the medical field on the Gold Coast as a Receptionist for the last 8 years. She wanted diversity in the medical field.

Susan has heard lots of positive feedback about PhysioMaxx so she jumped at the opportunity of working here. Susan is delighted that the comments she heard in the past have been substantiated.

I have varied external hobbies including reading of a wide range of books to driving my VS Series 3 ute (my pride and joy!!).

Hana Tomasevic

You will see Hana on many of our exercise handouts as she has modeled for these. A very big THANK YOU.