Physiotherapy

OHS

Who are the physiotherapists?

Mark Johnston

mark.johnston@smarthealthtraining.com.au

 

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Master of Science in Sports Medicine
  • Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) Member
  • World Champion Australian Canoe Polo Team Physiotherapist (1998)

Beginning his working life with a degree in Physical Education, Mark focused more on the science of human movement before moving into the fitness and rehabilitation industry, soon after leaving Teachers College. A thirst for more knowledge, meant that he traveled to the USA and completed a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine at Springfield College, Massachusetts.

Upon returning to Australia, Mark worked in various roles in semi-government and the private sector, developing and implementing programs in health management and injury rehabilitation. A desire to have a more direct impact on people’s physical health, led to a return to full-time study, completing a degree in Physiotherapy (1996). Since then, Mark has combined education, sports medicine and physiotherapy to offer a humanistic and holistic approach to health and wellness.

Mark currently shares his time between a hands-on role in the Smart Health clinic and a range of industrial training programs, which focus on self-management, prevention and rehabilitation of workplace injuries. Mark also provides education seminars to a variety of health professionals and students.

 

Greg Campbell

greg.campbell@smarthealthtraining.com.au

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Certificate in Trigger Point Therapy
  • Certificate in Myofascial Release
  • Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage
  • Certificate in Acupuncture

Greg Campbell graduated from the University of South Australia in 1996, with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). His initial work experience was based in the public health system where he gained invaluable experience in orthopaedic/ musculoskeletal inpatients and outpatients, spinal injury, and areas of neurology and neurosurgery. On a daily basis, Greg integrates the different philosophies related to these various rehabilitation areas.

Greg’s assessment approach centres around his strengths in soft tissue injury and treatment, neurological rehabilitation, understanding of the pathology, physiology, faulty biomechanics and ergonomics relating to the client's problem. Greg's treatment approach incorporates education, exercise and advice with manual and dry needling techniques.

Greg also has a strong belief in coordinated care and utilises and refers to a large network of like-minded practitioners and doctors.

 

Jenni Guest

jen.guest@smarthealthtraining.com.au

 

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Post Graduate Study in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Diploma of Pilates Practice
  • Senior Educator Polestar Pilates Education
  • Polestar Pilates Practitioner (Rehab/Mat/Allegro)
  • Clinical Pilates Accredited
  • Secretary of the Pilates Alliance of Australasia
  • Pilates Alliance Special Interest Rehabilitation Group
  • Member International Association of Dance Medicine & Sciences
  • Member Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) - Musculoskeletal, Cardiothoracic and Women’s Health

 

Jenni has combined her formative years as a Classical Ballet Student/Amatuer performer with her academic years of pre and post graduate Physiotherapy study resulting in a passionate focus on Dance Injury / Education and Prevention. As a long standing member of The International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Jenni remains up to date with the current research in Dance Medicine, treatment and preventative methodology. She holds strong beliefs in working with the junior dancers through their developmental years to achieve maximum potential, as well as following through with the tertiary students and professional performers in maintenance programs, specific rehabilitation and injury prevention protocols.

As a Senior Pilates Practitioner, Jenni continues her own Continuing Education with the recognized Pilates Education Bodies as well as actively focusing on current research in the practice of core stabilization. She understands the necessity of the use of Real Time Ultrasound and Dynamic Stabilization in achieving functional core control.

Jenni is a Senior Educator and Examiner for Polestar Pilates Education, teaching both the Certificate IV and Diploma Levels of Pilates Qualification and The Women’s Health Module. This teaching takes Jenni around Australia and New Zealand.

 

Nick Ireland

nick.ireland@smarthealthtraining.com.au

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Certificate in Myofascial Release
  • Certificate in Trigger Point Therapy
  • Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage
  • Certificate in Dry Needling
  • Presentation - SISA (Self Insurers of SA) (2008) 'Getting more from your physiotherapy service.'

Nick Ireland graduated from the University of South Australia in 1996 and has been working in private practice since 1997. He has developed a strong focus with hands-on treatment and exercise therapy. Further studies in trigger point therapy, dry needling and myofascial release have allowed Nick access to a broader range of direct treatment. His base in exercise therapy began as a fitness leader during the mid 1990s and since that time, he has continued to develop his skills in rehabilitative exercise.

Nick was a founder of Smart Ball Pty Ltd, a company which designed and conducted education workshops for fellow health professionals throughout Australia. This teaching background has followed through into the Occupational Health field, where he now conducts manual handling and workplace safety training programs for companies nationwide.

 


Anh Vo

anh.vo@smarthealthtraining.com.au

 

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)
  • Sports Physiotherapy (Levels 1&2)

Anh has worked in private practice since completing his Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, 1997 and went on to complete a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia, 2000, specialising in sports injury assessment, management and rehabilitation. Anh is also highly experienced with musculoskeletal, accident and workplace injuries. His other interest lies with biomechanical video analysis, acupuncture/dry needling and exercise therapy.

Anh has worked with several high level sporting associations, most notably as Head Physiotherapist for Cheerio State League Netball Team and Uncle Toby’s Women’s and Men’s Satellite Tennis Tournaments in South Australia, for Tennis Australia.

 

Thanh Ho

thanh.ho@smarthealthtraining.com.au

      

       

  • Bachelor Physiotherapy
  • B App Sc Sports Science
  • B App Sc Exercise Physiology (Hons)

Thanh's interest in physiotherapy involves general and sports injuries, strength and conditioning programs and nutritional advice.  He also has experience in teaching hydrotherapy and Pilates.  His focus is on quality hands on treatment with use of basic acupuncture and dry needling techniques.

Thanh has also worked as the Physiotherapist for the Adelaide Black Falcons.

 

Cathy Ireland

cathy.ireland@smarthealthtraining.com.au

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Certificate in Acupuncture
  • Certificate in Trigger Point Therapy
  • Sports Level One

Since graduating from University of South Australia in 1996 with a degree in Physiotherapy, Cathy has worked concurrently in private practice and as an orthopaedic inpatient physio at Flinders Private Hospital.  The combination of these two areas of physio work has helped Cathy to develop specialised understanding of post-surgical rehabilitation and progression from severe acute trauma, to return to normal function.  Muscle release and trigger point study early in her career followed by dry needling and acupuncture training has formed the basis for her clinical treatment approach as has her understanding of the spectrum of rehabilitative exercise. A mother of two, Cathy has first hand experience of the stresses on a spine during pregnancy and parenthood and has worked with a wide range of clients from elite athletes to the very elderly and those with chronic pain.

 

Shane Burgess

shane.burgess@smarthealthtraining.com.au

 

  • Masters of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Nutritional Physiology) Honours 
  • Neuromuscular Dry Needling
  • Certificate in ‘JobFit Systems’ - Level 1
  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

Shane is a graduate of the Masters of Physiotherapy (GE) program from the University of South Australia. In 2003 Shane completed a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He then completed an Honours Degree and his research is published in peer reviewed journals.

Shane has also been a tutor at the University of South Australia in the areas of Physiology, Training and Performance, Exercise Physiology, Sport and Skill Analysis and Postural Analysis and has a particular passion for combining his knowledge of injury rehabilitation and sports performance. He has worked one on one with International level hockey, tennis and basketball players, as well as National level beach volleyball players in the areas of movement biomechanics and strength and conditioning. He continues to work in the area of strength and conditioning, specialising in speed and agility training.

Shane was also a panellist speaking at the Research Institute of Australia giving expert insight into pain science and its relationship to the psychology of cycling during the 2012 Tour Down Under. He is also a very keen cyclist himself and has completed the gruelling 3 peaks challenge, climbing 5334 vertical metres in 235km of cycling and regularly competes in road, mountain bike and adventure races.

Shane has a strong passion for musculo-skeletal physiotherapy and enjoys helping individuals reach their goals.  Shane's treatment approach is focussed on a combination of hands on physiotherapy techniques, dry needling and corrective exercises.

 

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