Institute of Sports and Spines

Dr. Don Williams Chiropractor has worked and studied internationally in rehabilitation and sports injury management. His career started out in the late 80s with a move toward professional sport, namely triathlon. His career was cut short by a motor vehicle accident which after misdiagnosis and mismanagement saw him requiring extensive spinal surgery and rehabilitation. This was the inspiration and desire to develop excellence in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders. 

Don Williams Chiropractor has gone on to lecture in rehabilitation around the country and to provide sessional lecturing at Griffith School of Medicine on the Gold Coast, as well as working extensively internationally in the rehabilitation and sports injury arenas. The development of Institute of Sports and Spines is the culmination of many years competing and working in, and around, the sports and rehabilitation arena. 

The facility at 1566 Wynnum Road, Tingalpa aims to provide health care for a spectrum of musculoskeletal issues and disorders. Our aim is to offer services from assessment, diagnosis and testing of both athletes and the general public; clinical management and hands on treatment of injuries and aches and pains; as well as to provide an extensive rehabilitation gym to help people through training issues, sporting injuries and post-operative rehabilitation programs. 

Don has a keen desire, as well as experience, in assessing and treating a wide range of international and national level athletes, as well as weekend warriors and non-athletes, to identify why they are getting injuries, what the injury is and how to best manage or treat the problem. Whether you need to have your bike position checked, a niggling injury diagnosed, a rehabilitation program designed, or simply want your back pain assessed, Don would be happy to help you achieve the outcome you desire.

Max Cuneo Nutritionist has a background in weight management, lifestyle modification, and diet alternation. Having lived with Coeliac Disease for 20+ years, competed in regional and Australian level sports including Muay Thai and Body Building, Max has an intimate understanding of what makes a successful nutrition intervention and how to maintain a stoic mindset. Combine this with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science and now studying a Master’s in Public Health and a Bachelor Degree of Physiotherapy, Max’s pursuit and desire to help people live a longer, happier, and healthier life is uncompromising.

Max provides individualised, specific nutrition and lifestyle interventions to focus on increasing lean muscle, weight gain and weight loss. He utilises body composition analysis to provide a means to track progression of your own goals in conjunction with endeavouring to meet the Australian standards of optimal living (i.e. the Australian Dietary Guidelines). Max’s goal is to facilitate a decrease in risk of the development of chronic disease, while still being able to enjoy life to the fullest in the process.

Max Cuneo Nutritionist developed the passion for becoming a Nutritionist after facing years of adversity when it came to his own dietary obligations and rigorous requirements. Max has been living with Coeliac Disease for more than 20 years and knows first-hand how beneficial an optimised diet can be. Max’s strengths involve understanding that the concept of health is more than just what’s in your fridge. It’s about being able to breakdown nutrition panels on foods, how to efficiently navigate through a supermarket, how to decipher what’s published on social media as beneficial or harmful regarding lean muscle growth and weight loss, and how to best adjust a nutrition intervention to suit the individual sitting in front of him. He understands that your lifestyle, work requirements, training requirements, social life, relationships, and most importantly your goals – will dictate how much, when and what you eat.

Max has spent over two decades understanding what makes or breaks a sustainable eating regime to promote optimal health, vitality, and sustained energy levels. His pursuit in academics having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science and first-hand experience competing in a variety of regional, state, and Australian level sports has continually added to his repertoire of skills to determine the most sustainable health-promoting diets and lifestyle for differing individuals.

Max’s drive and willingness to contribute to the ongoing health and happiness of others continues to grow as he is now studying another Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy and a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Physiotherapy will allow him to offer people the service of moving correctly, efficiently, and sustainably so that this too can contribute to the betterment of their lives. 

Bevan Chen Exercise Physiologist is passionate about creating a sustainable and effective treatment plan for his patients. Maintaining and improving the ability to perform everyday activities and tasks is of utmost importance in his treatment.

In addition to exercise rehabilitation, he has also developed an interest in sports performance and exercise capacity testing throughout his career as an Exercise Physiologist.

Throughout his career, Bevan Chen Exercise Physiologist has had extensive experience with clinical exercise prescription and rehabilitation in clients ranging from children to older adults with a large array of medical conditions.

He aims to help clients achieve their desired outcome in the best possible time frame.

Bevan is proficient with sports specific exercise prescription. Throughout his history in competitive swimming, Bevan thoroughly understands the specifics required in athletes. Assisting clients’ progress in their sporting career has been another of Bevan’s goals.

On top of exercise prescription, Bevan also offers exercise performance testing. A variety of tests are available, including VO2Max, lactate threshold and submaximal tests. This service is available for athletes of all levels, individuals who are interested in their current exercise capacity, or even as baseline and follow up measures.

Bevan is also bilingual, speaking both English and Mandarin.

Being in the Fitness Industry and self employed as a Personal Trainer for the last 14 years has fulfilled a passion that has been a way of life for me.

Guiding people to find a better way to wellness through exercise, nutrition and mindset and celebrating the small and sometimes large breakthroughs with them has been a most rewarding journey.

Having been a patient at Institute of Sports and Spines since its inception, and referring my own clients to this practice, I couldn’t be more honoured to join this team of inspiring professionals.

Keeping my foot in the door in the Health Industry as I transition into my later working years, I am looking forward to being of service and delivering the same values which have enabled me to make a difference in people’s lives.

Values I practice include having a great sense of humour, including being able to laugh at myself, showing kindness & empathy and living with gratitude.

Hayley is studying towards a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University, as she is interested in optimising health and preventing illness and disease through nutrition and other lifestyle related choices. Having personally experienced the positive effects of diet and exercise on 

her own health, Hayley would like to eventually help others to have the same positive outcomes that she has had. Hayley enjoys yoga, outdoor adventures, and taking her dog to the park. Hayley values being a part of the IOSAS team, and the opportunity to assist the community in their journey to health.

Duncan is currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Griffith University Nathan. Duncan’s journey into healthcare comes after a decade of working in the media in both Brisbane and Sydney. Duncan had a varied media career starting off writing music journalism before going on to work for large media institutions including SBS, Bauer Media and Thomson Reuters Australia. It was while working for now defunct Bauer Media’s Men Health magazine, writing advertorial articles like “10 ways to get Big Arms for summer” and “Get Beach Body Ready in 6 Easy Steps”, that Duncan knew that the health industry was where he was going to focus his career change.

Choosing to Study Physiotherapy Duncan was looking for a career path where he would be able to use his eye for fine detail and empathetic nature to positively impact patient’s rehabilitation from injury and health in a deep way, creating lasting results. Duncan views movement and health in a holistic manner and incorporates movement practises including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ashtanga Yoga, the Feldenkrais method, weight training and meditation into his life.

Duncan values learning and is looking forward to experience he will gain from being a part of IOSAS team.

Tyson has been with Institute of Sports and Spines from December 2018.

Tyson is currently studying for his Bachelors of Science (Chiropractic) with CQ University and finds working within the clinic to be rewarding.

In the short time Tyson has been at the clinic, he has found a further appreciation of the depth and knowledge that is involved with treating patients.

Tyson finds the staff of the Institute of Sports and Spine to be very welcoming and knowledgeable, which is both beneficial for the patients and the team.