23 Bundock Street, Belgian Gardens, QLD 4810
Allied Health
Shaun Van Der Merwe
Physiotherapist
Before graduating from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2022, Shaun worked in the mining engineering industry for 18 years where he developed a sound understanding of workplace demands and ergonomics on the human body in industrial settings.
Shaun was born and raised in South Africa and has called Australia home since 2005. When he is not working, he can be found spending time with his wife (a local GP) and two sons playing golf, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking.
He is also passionate about engaging youth in sports to develop their gross motor skills, specifically cricket, and is involved in community coaching at a local Townsville cricket club.
Shaun has furthered his clinical skills with post-graduate training in Neurological Physiotherapy (APA Level 1) and Dry Needling (Advanced Clinical Education).
General expertise areas include:
- Post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation;
- Balance training and functional gait improvement;
- Hydrotherapy;
- General musculoskeletal conditions – Upper Body Neck and Shoulders & Lower Body Knee, Hip and Ankle conditions;
- Community visits – Sport/Gym engagement and Home consults (Reduced Mobility);
- NDIS – Plan Managed and Self-Managed participants;
- Workcover Queensland
His primary focus as a physiotherapist is maintaining a personable and goal-based approach to assisting clients with their functional needs and returning to everyday life.
Shaun will be consulting in our rooms on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Claire Brooks
Dietitian
Claire is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian in Townsville, North Queensland. Utilising evidence based practice, she fosters a positive environment to support individuals in achieving their health and nutrition goals. With a passion for sharing her food and nutrition knowledge, Claire seeks to be a valuable resource for people aiming to improve their overall wellbeing through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Claire will be consulting with us every Thursday.
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