Brighton Spinal Group - Main Clinic

He trained as a physiotherapist, graduating from Auckland, NZ in 1988. With 17 years experience, David has worked in private practice for most of his career in New Zealand and Australia. He has particular interest in treating spinal and sporting conditions which has led him to studying Clinical Pilates. He also has experience in treating back conditions with the McKenzie regime. He is pleased to have joined the Brighton Spinal Group in 2005 as a Clinical Pilates therapist and Physiotherapist.

She originally completed a five year double degree of Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Health Science at Victoria University in Melbourne. Since graduating she has a wide range of experience practising in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Internationally in London and Dublin, specialising in Women’s Health care. In addition she has held lecturing positions in Osteopathic Universities in Sydney (University of Western Sydney), Melbourne (Victoria University) and London (British School of Osteopathy). Kate is an experienced Osteopath specialising in pre/post natal and Women’s Health care. Osteopathy is a form of minimal intervention, manual treatment, using techniques such as soft tissue massage, stretching, cranial, articulation and manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments and organs (eg; bladder, bowel, uterus etc).

She is a Sports Physiotherapist and the Clinical Pilates Manager. She graduated with her Physiotherapy degree from The University Of Queensland in 1983 , then completed her Sports Physiotherapy Post Grad in 1993 . She has worked with many elite sports teams including six years as physiotherapist with The Melbourne Tigers Mens NBL Basketball Team, Victorian and Australian Netball teams and Geelong Football Club . She returned to Melbourne in 2009, following ten years in London . She then completed her DMA Clinical Pilates instructor training . She brings to Brighton Spinal Group her Sports Physiotherapy experience, and special interest in rehabilitation of spinal pain integrating Clinical Pilates .