Allsports Physiotherapy Southport Sharks opened on March 1st 2011, after providing physiotherapy services to the club for the past 7 years.
The clinic is conveniently located within the Southport Sharks Football Club, under the balcony and adjacent to the oval.
The clinic provides high quality services to the general public, Southport Sharks Football players, Sharks Fitness Centres and Labrador Hockey. We have three highly qualified physiotherapists who provide a hands on approach to treatment.
We also have a remedial massage therapist and podiatrist who assist in providing a holistic approach to injury managment.
STAFF:
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
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, the Southport Sharks Football Team and Gold Coast Blaze Basketball Team.
Simon Morris
Simon graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2005. Since graduating, Simon has also gained qualifications in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling. He has extensive experience in the assessment and management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
Having played representative Rugby Union and Rugby League, Simon developed a particular interest in the management of football injuries. Simon spent five years at the Indooropilly Allsports Clinic and during this time he was the Team Physiotherapist for the Australian Universities Rugby League and the St Peter’s College Rugby First XV.
As team physiotherapist for the Australian Universities Rugby League Team, Simon toured several times both nationally and internationally. On tour, Simon provided on-field coverage, pre and post match treatment as well as ongoing treatment. Through his extensive experience as a team physiotherapist, on-field coverage and knowledge of the codes gained from his playing experience, Simon has a comprehensive understanding of contact sport injuries and is able to apply this knowledge to the rehabilitation and return to sport programs he develops for his patients.
Belinda Nielsen (nee 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. She is also a certified pilates instructor. 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 the Gold Coast United Football Team, Gold Coast Blaze Basketball Team and Delta Gymnastics Team.
PODIATRIST
Wade Ellis
Wade provides professional diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
He has completed a Bachelor degree in Health Science at Griffith University on the Gold Coast and a Bachelor degree in Podiatry at Brisbane’s Queensland University of Technology.
Wade cares for patients of all ages and varying conditions resulting from postural and gait abnormalities, bone and joint disorders, soft tissue and muscular pathologies, as well as neurological and circulatory disorders.
Although he is a keen surfer, he also has a special interest in lower limb biomechanics and the treatment of sports related injuries resulting from Football, Basketball and Running. Wade is also located at the Southport Sharks Allsports Clinic, where he treats Sharks’ club members, recreational sportspeople and elite athletes.
Wade is a member of both the Australian Podiatry Association and the Queensland Sports Podiatry Group.
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.
Courtney Major
