Up & Active Physiotherapy Team
Up and Active is a team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists with a broad range of special interests, knowledge and educational backgrounds to provide care for a variety of needs.
We prioritise continuing professional development education both within the facility and from external training providers. Each fortnight we meet for case reviews or skills development and twice a quarter we have extended education sessions. At Up and Active our senior clinicians mentor and coach our junior team members to share knowledge that is gained by experience. You may even be lucky enough to be a ‘shadow patient’ where you will find yourself (with consent) being assessed and treated by your physiotherapist and a senior mentor.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Oncology Physiotherapy
LYMPHOEDEMA
HOME VISITS
CORPORATE ASSESSMENTS
Team Building
We work hard but we also play hard, with a great emphasis on our team building days and our team culture development days.
Throughout our years Up & Active has been on a scavenger hunt, a pirate pub crawl, we have golfed, bowled, crafted and played croquet, but most fun of all was our day at Emu Gully crawling through tunnels and wading through mud. We have a big focus on enjoying our work, providing the best for our patients and exceeding expectations whilst achieving a happy lifestyle balance.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lizzy - Director & Physiotherapist
Quals: Bachelor of Human Movement Science and Masters of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Running Injuries
- Shoulders
Other Coursework:
- Running Assessment
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Spinal Rehabilitation
- Dermo-neuromodulation
- Pain management
- Dry Needling.
- Manual Therapy
- Knee Rehabilitation
- Shoulder Rehabilitation
Temira - Business Manager
Temira has a strong history in the healthcare industry, originally working as a pharmacist before moving into management. Temira also coaches netball and volunteers her time to encourage and support our local teams.
Larna - Ops Manager & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Quals: Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Cert IV in Fitness
Clinical Interests:
- Hips
- Shoulders
- Neck pain and headaches
- Running Retraining
Other Coursework:
- Spinal Physiotherapy
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Shoulder Management 1 & 2
- Hip & Groin Management
- Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy
- Running Assessments
Sarsha - Practice Manager
Quals: Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Cert III in Fitness
With a background originally in the Financial Services industry, Sarsha moved into the healthcare sector in 2017 and has thoroughly embraced the change. She enjoys working with people across the board, from patients to practitioners and everyone in between.
Ged - Clinical Lead & Physiotherapist
Quals: Bachelor Exercise Science and Masters of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Shoulders
- Knees
- Sporting Injuries
- Chronic movement dysfunction and pain
Other Coursework:
- Spinal Rehabilitation
- Sports Rehabilitation
- TMJ (Jaw)
- Hip, Knee, Ankle & Shoulder courses
- Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy
- Running Assessments
- Lower Quadrant
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Tom
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Sports Injuries & Rehab
- Athlete Development
- Knee Pain
- Post-op Orthopaedics
Other Coursework:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Non-surgical ACL Management
- Sports Physiotherapy 1 & 2
- Thoracic Spine
- Dry Needling
- ACL Management
- Shoulder Physiotherapy
Scott
Quals: Bachelor of Education, Masters of Physiotherapy, Cert IV in Fitness
Clinical Interests:
- Upper Limb (shoulders)
- Vestibular (vertigo) rehabilitation
- Sports rehabilitation
- Adolescent Athlete
Other Coursework:
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Hip Management
- Dry Needling
Jess
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Balance Retraining & Falls Prevention
- Lower Limb Injuries
Other Coursework:
- Upper Limb Management
- Management of Hip Pain and Injuries
Peter
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
Clinical Interests:
- Vestibular Physiotherapy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
Other Coursework:
- Dry needling
- Cervical spine
- Pain management
- Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapy
Georgia
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Swimming injuries
- Shoulders & Knees
- Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Athlete rehabilitation
Other Coursework:
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Shoulder Management 1
- Scoliosis Management
- Sports Trainer
- Pelvic Foundations
Jake
Quals: Bachelor of Exercise Science and Masters of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Upper limb management
- TMJ (jaw) pain
Other Coursework:
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Shoulder Physiotherapy 1
- Dry Needling
- Advanced Dry Needling – neck, face, TMJ, thoracic
- Pain Science
Michael
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Clinical Interests:
- Prehab (building a better body)
- Sports Injuries
- Neurological and oncological conditions
Other Coursework:
- Dry Needling
Pat
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Knee and Ankle
- Shoulder
- Lower Back Pain
Other Coursework:
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Shoulder Management 1
- Scoliosis Management
- Dry Needling
Bec
Qualifications: Masters of Physiotherapy Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science
Clinical Interests:
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Shoulders
- Knees and Ankles
- Disability
Coursework:
- Dry Needling
- Lower back pain
- Sporting Training
- Volleyball Coach
Lachlan
Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Diploma of Dance
Clinical Interests:
- Paediatrics 0-17 years (Development, Disability, Musculoskeletal)
- Disability
- Gerontology
- Chronic Pain
- Musculoskeletal
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Indigenous Health
Coursework:
- Dry Needling
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- TMD (jaw)
PELVIC HEALTH & CONTINENCE / LYMPHOEDEMA & ONCOLOGY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Emily
Quals: Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health), Professional Certificate in Conservative Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Clinical Interests:
- Pelvic Floor Rehab for men, women & Children
- Bladder & Bowel dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Antenatal & Postnatal care
- Persistent pelvic pain & sexual dysfunction
- Pre & post surgical management of gynaecological & prostate conditions
Other Coursework:
- Pessary fittings
- Neurological incontinence in adults & children
- Pelvic pain
- Antenatal & postnatal treatment
Steph
Quals: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Currently studying Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy – Continence & Pelvic Health
Clinical Interests:
- Continence through the lifespan – kids, teens, adults & older adults
- Pelvic Pain
- Breast Cancer rehab
Other Coursework:
- Women’s Health Physiotherapy courses including pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal, prolapse, pessaries, advanced operative bladder management, bowel management, pelvic pain.
- Stress Urinary Incontinence.
Cathy
Quals: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Clinical Interests:
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Pre and Post Natal care
- Lymphoedema Management
- Gerontology
- Falls & Balance Prevention
- Oncology Rehab
Other Coursework:
- Women’s Health Physiotherapy Courses
- Shoulder & Knee Management
- Manual Therapy
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Pilates
- Pinc & Steel Oncology Rehab
- Lymphoedema Management
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS
Toleah
Quals: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Clinical Interests:
- Women’s health
- Musculoskeletal Rehab
- Neurological Management
- Osteoporosis Management
- Complex Cases
- Mental Health
Other Coursework:
- Clinical Pilates
- Rocktape application
- Hydrotherapy
- Women’s Health
Alex
Quals: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
Clinical Interests:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Adolescent & Young Athlete development
- Men’s Health
- Refugee Health & Disability
Other Coursework:
- Rocktape mastery course
- SQRH Clinical Educator Course
Maddy
Quals: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
Clinical Interests:
- Neurological conditions
- Lower limb rehabilitation
- Strength & conditioning
- Pre & post natal rehabilitation
- Exercise intreventions for bone health (osteoporosis & osteopenia management)
Other Coursework:
- Postpartum return to exercise
- DRAM, POP & Return to Impact
Jemma
Quals: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Honours), First Class Honours
Clinical Interests:
- The older population
- Balance & falls prevention
- Osteoporosis & osteopenia
- Disabilities
- Diabetes
Bailey
Quals: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Di
Leanne
Amanda
Shannon
Annelies
Hannah
Ashlee
Arlia
Tish
Vision
To empower people in the Toowoomba and Highfields regions to be the healthiest version of themselves.
Mission
To create a happy, calm and nurturing environment to everyone in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.
Purpose
To help patients achieve their goals, reach their full potential and get their life back.