Allsports Physiotherapy Southport has been established since October 2005, although collectively, the directors have been practising on the Gold Coast for more than 15 years and have over 20 years experience in providing the highest quality of health care.

As a clinic we pride ourselves in our quality of care and standard of treatment. As a team, we co-ordinate our efforts to ensure optimal outcomes for our individual clients. We adopt a hands-on approach to practice, with an emphasis on self-directed management and treatment.

The clinic
Allsports Physiotherapy, Southport is a spacious and well-equipped facility including a specialised rehabilitation gymnasium and various treatment rooms. We are located at the northern end of Scarborough Street, opposite the Southport Drive-In Dry Cleaners. We have excellent access and
off-street parking is available for patients.

Professional Services
At Allsports Physiotherapy Southport, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Massage
• Sports Psychology
• Nutrition
• Speech Therapy
• Golf Medicine – specialists in preventing and managing golf injuries
• Pilates
• Group Exercise Classes
• Gym Programs
• Musculoskeletal Screenings

Hours of Opening:	Monday to Friday 8am – 7pm
	Saturday 8am – 12pm

Staff
We have a dedicated team of physiotherapists and allied health professionals.

Physiotherapists

Belinda Goldie

Belinda graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 and has worked in various settings in Australia and the United Kingdom. She has a particular interest in sports related injuries and spinal pain. Belinda’s management approach is comprehensive, with an emphasis on identifying and addressing underlying biomechanical factors that may be contributing to a person’s symptoms ensuring optimal recovery from injury. Belinda believes strongly in tailoring treatment, as well as exercise-based self management programs, to individual client needs. Belinda’s excellent communication and interpersonal skills guarantees her clients a good understanding of their injuries and why particular management strategies are employed.

Belinda is currently the team physiotherapist to:

Southport Sharks AFL team
Colleges Rugby Union
Southport Gymnastics Club
St Hilda’s School Swimming and Rowing Clubs

Dr. Kerrie Evans, PhD
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Kerrie has a Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and specialises in the assessment and management of people presenting with neck and back pain. Kerrie is the first physiotherapist on the Gold Coast to hold the title of Clinical Specialist. Clinical Specialists are physiotherapists who have undergone an intensive examination process, which involves demonstrating advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practice.

Kerrie completed her PhD in 2007 and resulted in several international publications. The focus of her PhD was low back pain amongst golfers. Consequently, the other focus of her private practice work is injury prevention and management for golfers of all abilities. Kerrie conducts workshops for the Professional Golfer’s Association of Australia, for other physiotherapists and is frequently invited to present at corporate events. Kerrie is the Consultant Physiotherapist for Warner Village Theme Parks and is a Lecturer at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.

Michelle Kneebone

Michelle Kneebone graduated from Griffith University Gold Coast with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science. This double degree supports Michelle’s keen interest in sports rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Michelle has developed her knowledge through her work in sports physiotherapy practices in Queensland. Michelle is a middle distance competitor and has long been interested in a holistic approach to the management of sporting injuries. She has a sound understanding of training principles and specific movements involved with a wide range of sporting activities, and has a strong interest in the integration of lumbar and pelvic dysfunction with lower limb biomechanics. Michelle is the Consultant Physiotherapist for Warner Village Theme Parks and the Southport Sharks Football Team.

Sean Horan

Sean completed his degree in Exercise Science at Griffith University (1998) and then a Master of Physiotherapy at Griffith University (2001). He is currently enrolled in a PhD at Griffith University investigating back pain in golfers.

Sean has worked as a physiotherapist in a variety of settings including private practice, private and public hospitals, for various national and international sporting teams, and as a sessional Lecturer for the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University.

His career has taken him across the globe to the United Kingdom, where he worked in a busy private clinic working with a large number of clients with diverse backgrounds. Sean's qualifications give rise to a broad range of skills which enable him to assist a variety of individuals, from the dedicated office clerk to the professional athlete.

Sean has up-to-date, evidenced-based experience in the treatment and assessment of spinal pain, the management of sporting injuries, including strength and conditioning programs. Sean also has a special interest in injury prevention and injury rehabilitation of golfers and the biomechanical analysis of the golf swing.

Rick Bain

Rick completed an Exercise Science degree in 1998 and then his Master of Physiotherapy in 2002, both at Griffith University. Upon graduating, Rick worked at Logan Hospital for 2 years before relocating to London. Rick spent 5 years working in a large London hospital outpatients department, developing skills in the management of a wide range of acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on functional rehabilitation. Rick played representative soccer on the Gold Coast for many years and has represented Queensland in futsal (indoor soccer). Rick has had the opportunity to work with many semi-professional soccer players in London. He has a special interest in injury prevention and management for athletes. Rick is also a keen runner and avid inline skater for which he is an ICP certified skating instructor.

Podiatrist

Ben Harcourt

Ben has many years experience on the Gold Coast, providing professional diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

Ben treats patients of all ages and for any condition resulting from postural and gait abnormalities, bone and joint disorders, soft tissue and muscular pathologies, neurological and circulatory disorders.

Ben maintains a high standing in the sporting community, among medical professionals and athletes themselves. The Gold Coast Foot Centre team currently cares for the Brisbane Lions AFC, Qld. Reds Rugby Union, Qld. Firebirds Netball and various athletes from the QAS and AIS.

Massage Therapists

Brian Doll
Brian has been a massage therapist for 16 years. He trained in Melbourne and has specialised in therapeutic, sports and relaxation massage. He is highly experienced, professional and offers his clients a broad range of soft tissue techniques. Brian can include, trigger point, deep tissue and varied stretching techniques as well as oriental therapies in his massage.

Sports Psychologist

 Matthew Ahlberg

BA (Hons) (Psych)

MPsych (Sport & Exercise)

Matt consults to individual athletes, national and state sporting organisations, schools and colleges, and private academies. This work covers many different areas of sport psychology from performance issues (e.g., building confidence, maintaining motivation, enhancing focus, performing under pressure) to more general psychological concerns (e.g., stress management, managing depression and anxiety, recovery from injury, weight management, pain management).

Matt is currently involved with a number of sporting groups including QAS Golf, ASC Canoe/Kayak NTID squads, Pat Cash International Tennis Academy, The Australian PGA, The Australasian Golf Academy, and Motorcycling Queensland. There is more information on Matt and Mental Notes Consulting at www.mentalnotesconsulting.com.au.

Speech Therapist

Moira Lockhart
Speech therapists are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of communication disorders in people of all ages. Moira has a specific interest in accent modification, articulation, corporate training, stuttering, hearing loss and voice. Moira has extensive experience and works with people of all ages, including children with communication disorders.