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Back In Motion

Burleigh Waters

Opening hours

Mon:7:40am - 8:00pm

Tues:7:40am - 8:00pm

Wed:7:40am - 8:00pm

Thurs:7:40am - 8:00pm

Fri:7:40am - 7:00pm

Sat:8:00am - 1:30pm

Class Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

7:40am
8:20am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Tim

7:40am
8:20am

40 minutes
8:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

8:00am
8:40am

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

8:00am
8:40am

40 minutes
Onero
Charlotte

8:20am
8:50am

30 minutes
Onero
Naomi

8:30am
9:00am

30 minutes
Onero
Naomi

8:50am
9:20am

30 minutes
9:00am
Onero
Charlotte

9:00am
9:30am

30 minutes
Onero
Charlotte

9:10am
9:40am

30 minutes
Onero
Charlotte

9:50am
10:20am

30 minutes
10:00am
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

10:00am
10:40am

40 minutes
11:00am
12:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Tim

12:30pm
1:10pm

40 minutes
1:00pm
2:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

2:00pm
2:40pm

40 minutes
3:00pm
Muscles In Motion
Charlotte

3:30pm
4:00pm

30 minutes
4:00pm
5:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Tim

5:00pm
5:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Naomi

5:00pm
5:40pm

40 minutes
6:00pm
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Tim

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Perry

6:00pm
6:40pm

40 minutes
Semi-Private Clinical Exercise
Perry

6:30pm
7:10pm

40 minutes
7:00pm

Friday

Wednesday

Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

Get in touch

If you wish to get in touch directly, we can be reached at burleighwaters@backinmotion.com.au.

TELEHEALTH

As surprising as it may sound, physiotherapists can perform many of the manual assessments we conduct in our practices simply using video observation. We can also take a full history, provisionally diagnose your injuries and health concerns, give comprehensive advice, supervise exercise therapy and educate you about self-treatment options.

We are able to see all our existing clients and any new clients wanting the service. Private health insurers are coming onboard, as well as all the Medicare EPC clients on a care plan.

We can offer you short, medium and long consultations to suit your situation, and given the impact this virus is having on people, we have applied a discount to our standard fees to ensure you don't fall behind in your treatment. All you will need is a computer or smart device with an internet connection, and we can send you an email or text message with a secure Meeting ID and access to a video consultation with your preferred physio.

Once you are connected to our secure Telehealth platform, your consultation is likely to include:

  • Questions and conversations about your condition
  • Assessments and tests performed by you in front of the camera, and then a discussion regarding the best treatment options and progressions
  • Guidance around exercises and which activities will help, as well as things to avoid that may aggravate your condition/injury
  • A discussion on lifestyle factors that may contribute, and self-management strategies that you can employ to help manage your condition at home
  • Accompanying information emailed, as well as videos of the exercises you need to do

To continue progressing with your rehabilitation program and book in your first Online Consultation, please call 5613 3115 to speak to our Support Staff.

Book your Free Initial Assessment* today.

Treatment following your assessment is charged at the cost of a standard consultation. For full terms and conditions click here.

  • Book your Free Initial Assessment* today.

    Treatment following your assessment is charged at the cost of a standard consultation. For full terms and conditions click here.

Back In Motion Burleigh Waters

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Our Practice

Free Initial Assessment

Where other Physio's charge more for the initial consult, we do the assessment component for FREE. That way, we can truly ascertain whether Physiotherapy is the best treatment option for you. It also allows you to 'suss' us out before committing to treatment.

Why we're different

The biggest predictor of an injury is a previous injury. A "quick-fix" might sound good, but over time it's proven to be inconvenient, costly & ineffective compared to taking long-term preventative measures. Our Results4Life philosophy, keeps you on track towards optimal, lifelong, physical health.

Extended Hours

Convenience and accessibility are crucial to compliance to your rehab program. Conveniently located on Classic Way behind the Treetops Shopping Centre, our extended trading hours allow for treatment before or after work. We are open on Saturday's too!

Our Service Offering

Physiotherapy

Whether you have back pain, neck pain, flexibility or mobility issues, our physios at Back In Motion can help resolve your pain and improve the quality of your life. 

Find out why physiotherapy is a GP's most recommended health professional today.

What can Back In Motion physio do for me?

We'll use the latest clinical research and physio equipment to develop a personal treatment plan to help you recover for your specific condition.

You don’t need a GP's referral to see a physio, and often we'll work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for your specific condition or injury.

How will a Back In Motion physio assess my injury?

We'll assess your condition to diagnose the problem and focus on how to help you heal with tangible tools like Results4Life®

What sort of treatments do Back In Motion physios use?

Treatments include:

- Exercise prescription
- Postural analysis and correction
- Soft tissue massage/mobilization
- Dry needling
- Management of lifestyle issues such as desk set up, pillow and gym programs
- Prescription of aids such as crutches, orthotics and braces

What else does Back In Motion offer? 

We’re a one-stop shop for allied health, and also offer related health services such as clinical/reformer Clinical Exercise, remedial massage, exercise rehab and more.

We work in partnership with you to identify how we can resolve your pain and condition, and then how to heal you and get you stronger to ensure it does not happen again. 

Remedial Massage

Whether you’re wanting to loosen tight muscles, soothe your body or simply relax, Back In Motion offers a range of massage services.

There are many places that offer massage these days, but few offer highly-qualified and trained physios with extensive knowledge of the human body to help your body heal.

Why should I have a remedial massage at Back In Motion?

We take a tailored approach, targeting key areas of your body chosen by you and your physio and it’ll be completed in a safe and professional environment.

Our highly-experienced physios have spent more than four years at university learning about human anatomy and biomechanics. We know your body and can identify the causes of aches, pains and soreness, ensuring a better result every time.

What remedial massage services are offered at Back In Motion?

We offer a range of massage services including remedial massage, sports therapy massage and deep tissue massage, so you can benefit from qualified physios and their extensive knowledge of the human body.

What are the benefits of regular remedial massage?

Massage is beneficial to the body in many ways, both physically (tissue manipulation) and emotionally (relaxation). A regular massage can provide check ups with your physio, treat niggles, prevent new injuries/pain and help with maintenance.

Sporting clubs, athletes, and massage devotees see our expert physios and therapists for a reason: because we know your body and can identify the causes of aches, pains, and soreness, ensuring a better result every time.

Clinical Exercise

Whether you’re wanting to improve your flexibility, core strength or your posture, Back In Motion offers Clinical Exercise and reformer Pilates facilitated by qualified physios.

Many gyms and exercise studios offer Clinical Exercise these days, but few places offer personalised and tailored programs to help you recover, achieve your goals sooner and help stay injury-free.

Why should I do Clinical Exercise & Pilates at Back In Motion?

Our qualified physios supervise you during class to offer you a safe and effective program.

When you do Clinical Exercise with us, you’re in a smaller class with an individual program designed just for you – so you’ll progress faster and are less likely to get injured.

What equipment is available at Back In Motion?

We offer a range of specialised Pilates equipment, including reformers, trapeze tables and floor-based exercises to help you progress and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Who will benefit the most out of Clinical Exercise & Pilates?

Clinical Exercise can benefit everyone – from the elite athlete wanting to improve their core strength, to a beginner seeking to improve their flexibility and muscle strength.

We recommend all of our Back In Motion clients try Clinical Exercise at least once. Once you see the results and feel the benefits, you'll be hooked!

What are the health benefits of Clinical Exercise & Pilates?

The health benefits of Clinical Exercise include improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, core stability, improved balance, spine stabilisation and improved posture.

Semi-Private Clinical Exercise

Once you have completed a prescribed series of one-on-one Clinical Exercise sessions, your physio may recommend you commence semi-private Clinical Exercise classes. These classes have a maximum of five participants. You'll receive guidance and attention from the physiotherapist instructing the class in accordance with your individual Clinical Exercise program. Your program may include a combination of mat and reformer work.

Shockwave Therapy

Whether you have plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow or an injury that won’t heal, shockwave therapy can help.

Shockwave therapy – also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) – is a non-invasive therapy that uses low-frequency, acoustic shockwaves generated via a handheld device that kick starts the body’s natural healing response in tissue that may not have responded to medication, rest or other therapies.  

If you have tried rest, medications, other therapies or even steroid injections to overcome the  injury, and are now considering surgery, then Shockwave Therapy could be a good option for you.

Up to 92% of patients report significant improvement in their tendon pain after a course of shockwave therapy.

Find out more about Shockwave Therapy at Back In Motion

GLA:D - Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark

What is GLA:D?

This education and exercise program reflects the latest evidence in osteoarthritis (OA) research. It includes feedback from people with OA as well as what works in the real world to help manage OA symptoms.

GLA:D training consists of:

  • A first appointment explaining the program and collecting data on your current functional ability.
  • Two education sessions to teach you about OA, how the GLA:D exercises improve joint stability and how to retain this improved joint stability outside of the program.
  • Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve muscle control of the joint which leads to reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life.
GaitScan® Assessment

Back In Motion’s scientific GaitScan® assessment technology allows your physio to closely analyse your foot mechanics. This is done by measuring timing sequences, mapping foot pressure and providing an in-depth visual report that you can take home.

Using GaitScan®, your Back In Motion physiotherapist can then determine whether faulty foot function is the cause of your discomfort and whether custom orthotics will benefit you. If so, the results of your assessment are used to create customer orthotics moulded and manufactured specifically for your needs.

Custom Orthotics

When a small problem develops in your feet, a subtle change in the way you walk can cause a chain reaction that alters your posture and movement mechanics. The symptom of poor foot mechanics can include localised foot pain, bunions, arch or heel pain, leg or knee pain, hip or back pain – and even neck pain. Custom orthotics have been shown to correct these issues, giving you improved balance, posture, and general wellbeing.

Dry needling

Whether you have back pain, neck pain or other musculoskeletal injuries, dry needling with acupuncture needles can be an effective part of your treatment plan.

Dry needling can help reduce muscle tension and pain levels and trigger a healing response in injured tissues within the body. As opposed to acupuncture, dry needling works directly on the injured body part, not meridian or energy flows.

Telehealth

Telehealth – your online Physio now available 

Need to see your Physio but unable to get into the practice?

We now have an alternative! We have launched Telehealth, an online Physio service to provide Physiotherapy consultations over video

Meet the team

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Tim Nolan

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinic Partner

Tim Nolan

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinic Partner

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)

Golf injury prevention/management (TPI Certified)

Strength & Conditioning

 

Tim, a proud dad, graduated from Griffith University in 2015 with a Masters of Physiotherapy and Bachlor of Exercise Science.

Tim was raised on the Gold Coast and having played a variety of sports throughout his life and having schooled here, has great general knowledge of the area. Tim previously worked in community physiotherapy field, in which he treated patients in their homes, aged care and the Gold Coast Private Hospital.

Tim’s special interest in Physiotherapy is treating jaw problems/TMJD, golf injuries and strength and conditioning for patients with a variety of injuries. His particular interests in sport and fitness have also peaked his interest in injuries of the human body and through evidence based practice, what is the most efficient way to rehabilitate the patient and prevent re-injury.

Away from physiotherapy Tim enjoys: Watching a variety of sports, playing bass guitar, participating in fitness and spending time with his fiancé and daughter.

Tim Nolan - MPhty/BExSci (Griffith University), APAM

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Siyara Nanayakarra

Physiotherapist

Siyara Nanayakarra

Physiotherapist

Siyara graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) degree. She has played sport from a young age including competitive netball, athletics, cross country and swimming. Having multiple sports related injuries over the years sparked a keen interest in rehab and preventing re-occurrence which led her to into studying Physiotherapy.

Throughout her studies, Siyara has developed a thorough understanding on human body movement, why injuries occur and most importantly how to get you out of pain and see long lasting outcomes. She has a wide variety of experience with all ages and will make it her priority to tailor treatment to suit your lifestyle and achieve your goals.

Siyara has a keen interest in sports related injuries and believes it is important to treat a person as a whole rather than just the body part. She understands there are a variety of factors when it comes to injuries and will educate and empower her patients for success through their road to recovery.

When Siyara isn’t in the clinic, you can find her training for the upcoming half marathon, spending time with family and friends (and her beloved dog), relaxing at the beach and travelling! 

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Mackenzie Vohland

Physiotherapist

Mackenzie Vohland

Physiotherapist

Mackenzie graduated from Griffith University Gold Coast with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy. Throughout her degree she have received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence twice, placing her achievements in the top 5% of students across the University.

Makenzie was born and raised in Bundaberg and had a very sports-focused upbringing. Playing and competing in Soccer and Surf Life Saving taught her valuable skills and encouraged her growing interest in the human body and how it moves. This interest, along with having both parents as nurses; is why Mackenzie began down the path of studying Physiotherapy, and she has not looked back!

While sports and exercise is an interest area of Mackenzie, she is most passionate about helping her clients reach and exceed their health goals and get back to doing all their desired activities. Mackenzie is also undertaking further traininng to specialise as a Womens Health Physiotherapist.

In Mackenzie's time away from the practice you can find her spending time with my partner and friends at the beach, down at the gym exercising, exploring new and old waterfalls/nature walks, camping down south, and cooking up something sweet.

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Gary Yeh

Physiotherapist

Gary Yeh

Physiotherapist

Born and raised on the Gold Coast Gary graduated from Physiotherapy from Griffith University after also completing studies in Nutrition. Gary has always been involved in competitive sports from a young age including Rugby Union,  Rugby League, Touch Football and AFL, he was also a strong atheletic and cross country competitor.

A sporting injury requiring surgery gave Gary a unique insight into truly understanding what people go through and how an injury can be fell like such a set back. His goal is help clients to get back to do what they love to do (whether it be sports, work) as quickly and as safely as possible.

Gary's love of sports has seen him be involved as a sports trainer for the PBC Lions AFL club in the QAFL where he would assess and treat players injuries, as well as plenty of taping and sports massages! Gary recently trained for and completed his first Marathon in 4 hours and 15 minutes, which has given him a new perspective on what the human body can achieve with planning and hardwork!

Gary's training allows him to treat all areas of the body and all conditions but he has a strong interest in sport related injuries particularly shoulders, knees and ankles. 

Gary believes that any amount of activity is better than none! His goal is to help facilitate a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Whether it be going for a walk, running, lifting weights in the gym or playing sport. Gary is here to help you regain your quality of life and be pain-free, feel strong and get back to doing the things you love to do!

When not in the clinic you'll find Gary playing Touch Football or running (as he is training for his first triathlon this year). Also a big fan of strength and conditioning training, Gary is a regular at his local gym. He also enjous spending time with his partner, Sarah, whether it be a beach walk, hiking, cinemas or a session at Timezone. Gary also loves travelling (now thats back as an option) or camping with friends.

*Gary also speaks Mandarin

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Jason Goddard

Exercise Physiologist

Jason Goddard

Exercise Physiologist

Jason graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Throughout his studies he gained a thorough understanding of how the human body functions and importantly, its response to physical activity. He has developed a solid understanding of key biological, social and health sciences, as well as core knowledge in the fields of biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, physical activity and health, exercise and sport psychology, and functional anatomy.

 

Jason has had previous experience with Pilates, hydrotherapy and has also spent a number of months treating people with musculoskeletal issues, specifically those in chronic pain.

Jason specialises in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, cancer, metabolic, mental health and neurological conditions, as well as assisting in pre and post-surgical rehabilitation. Jason will guide clients through a tailored lifestyle intervention designed to address your needs and goals, and help you to reach optimal physical function.

Away from Exercise Physiology, Jason loves being outdoors or socialising with friends and family. Jason also has an immense passion for sports. Throughout his life he has pursued sports such as Soccer, Rugby Union, Touch, Oztag, Golf and representing Queensland in Baseball. In Jason’s spare time you can find him down at the gym, at the beach or at his local baseball club in Robina, coaching young kids and growing their passion for the sport he grew up loving

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Dr Dan Poratt

Senior Podiatrist

Dr Dan Poratt

Senior Podiatrist

Dr Poratt specialises in soft tissue surgery and non invasive lower extremity treatments. Dr Poratt’s strength is the way he listens to patients and works with them in achieving what is importantly to them.

Dr Poratt is a DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine), American educated at the Californian College of Podiatric Medicine,surgically trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is a CPME (Council of Podiatric Medical Education) Accredited Podiatric Physician and Surgeon. He has over 21 years of clinical experience in foot and ankle problems in all age groups.

Dan recently joined the Healthia Group with MYFOOTDR after 21 years as a Senior Lecturer at AUT University in Auckland, Podiatry Department, New Zealand. He taught Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Podiatric Medical Imaging and Management of Long Term Conditions to final year students. He is involved in research within various fields and has recently published a systematic review into protocols used in whole body vibration therapy to treat children with cerebral palsy. In Auckland, Dan consulted and operated in private practice on a part-time basis.

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Viviana Diaz Gutierrez

Remedial Massage Therapist

Viviana Diaz Gutierrez

Remedial Massage Therapist

Viviana is a certified Remedial massage therapist with 9 years of experience in massage. Viviana is fascinated by the theory and philosophy behind various  kinds of massage which eventuated in completing further training in Thai, Ayurveda and Chinese Massage practices. Viviana is dedicated to helping her paitents experience the physical and emotional benefits of massage.

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Braely

Receptionist

Braely

Receptionist

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Breeana

Receptionist

Breeana

Receptionist

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Eva

Receptionist

Eva

Receptionist