About Us

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UC Physio opened our first clinic in Upper Coomera in September 2015 and our second Pimpama clinic in July 2020.  Our Upper Coomera clinic is located in the Coomera Grand Shopping district. We share the large parking facilities with Aldi, McNabs Butchers, Rapid Batteries, QuickStich and Haan Medical Centre. You can reach us on level one by walking beside Rapid Batteries, turn left and either take the stairs or the lift to level 1. UC Physio is right at the top of the stairs and overlooks the car park. Click here for our virtual tour on google maps.

Our Pimpama clinic is located in the pitstop area of the Pimpama City Centre. We are located between the Laundromat and Domino’s.

We offer a range of physiotherapy services from general physiotherapy through to our individual areas of interest.

  • General musculoskeletal

  • Pre and Post operative rehabilitation

  • McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for neck, back and peripheral joint problems

  • DMA Clinical Pilates

  • DMI

  • Pedia Suit

  • Aquatic Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy

  • Baseline testing for improving concussion management

  • Headache and migraine

  • Paediatric physiotherapy for children we have a special interest in developmental issues and neuromuscular disorders

  • Disability

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Neurological conditions

Our mission is to provide physiotherapy that “has the whole family covered” for the Northern Gold Coast community. We each have our special areas of interest and our skilled administrative team will ask you questions and suggest the most appropriate therapist for your needs.

UC Physio has been designed to have a relaxed, family feel to it and we hope that it will be the first choice for everyone in the family who needs physiotherapy. From the osteoporotic grandmother, father with lower back and shoulder problems, mother with head and neck pain, to the new born with talipes (club foot) – At UC Physio we have the whole family covered.

Meet Our Therapists

 

Stuart Stevenson
(Senior Physiotherapist and Director of UC Physio)

Stuart has been delivering excellent physiotherapy services on the Gold Coast for over 15 years. He is a former committee member of the Gold Coast Regional Group. He is a Member of the McKenzie Institute Australia and has lectured on the McKenzie (MDT) Method at Bond University and has assisted presenting with DMA Clinical Pilates. Stuart has a strong interest many aspects of physiotherapy. In particular he loves dealing with shoulders, spines and the influence of spinal problems and hypermobility on dysautonomia. Make a booking with Stuart here.

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Uni. of Sth. Aust, Sth. Aust.)

  • Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association

    • Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia

    • Member of Sports Physiotherapy Australia

    • Member Occupational Health Group

    • Member Orthopaedic Network

    • Member Acupuncture and Dry Needling Group

  • Credentialed in Mechanical and Diagnostic Therapy (McKenzie Institute)

  • Certified DMA Clinical Pilates

  • WorkCover Queensland Provider

  • InjuryNet Provider

  • WorkSafe Victoria Early Intervention Physiotherapy Framework Provider

  • TAC Early Intervention Physiotherapy Framework Provider

 

Naomi Stevenson
(Senior Physiotherapist and Team Leader)

Naomi has more than 10 years experience working in children’s physiotherapy. She has a particular interest in neuromuscular conditions and developmental delay. Due to the complex nature of booking children please call to make a booking so we can ensure that we ask all the relevant questions.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

  • Ponsetti Technique

  • Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT)

  • Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) - level C

  • Hydrotherapy

  • NDIS and NDIS Equipment Applications

 

Jordan Anderson
(Senior Physiotherapist)

Jordan has lived on the Northern Gold Coast for more than 15 years and is passionate about strength sports. Jordan has interest in spinal conditions, strength and conditioning and all aspects of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. From the 30th September Jordan will be available from both clinic locations. He completed his training at Griffith University on the Gold Coast and regularly attends professional development. Make a booking with Jordan here.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

 

Ethan Hanley
(Senior Physiotherapist)

Ethan has been treating in private practice since 2016 and has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal and sports related injuries. He has completed further professional development in sports injuries, muscle and tendon injuries, neck and shoulder physiotherapy and lower limb injury rehabilitation. Ethan believes educating his patients about their Injury and providing an appropriate exercise program is vital in assisting his patients to meet their rehabilitation goals. Ethan likes to establish criteria and goals for his patients to achieve to allow for transparency in what needs to be accomplished as they progress through their rehabilitation and return to their chosen sports, activities or work. Ethan can use
acupuncture, dry needling and taping as part of his treatment. Make a booking with Ethan here.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

  • Level 2 APA Sports Physiotherapy Certification

  • NSW Work Cover SIRA Registered

 

Joshua Dickinson
(Physiotherapist)

Meet Josh, a highly skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist specializing in a wide range of injuries. With a fervent passion for youth injuries and sports-related conditions, Josh is committed to assisting athletes and individuals of all ages in their journey towards recovery, performance optimisation, and regaining mobility.

Utilising a comprehensive approach grounded in evidence-based techniques, Josh employs a diverse range of modalities such as exercise programming, manual therapy, dry needling, strapping, and more. By tailoring treatment plans to each individual's unique needs, Josh aims to deliver personalized care that promotes efficient healing and enhances physical function.

With Josh's expertise and dedication, you can trust that you are in capable hands. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or simply someone seeking to overcome an injury, Josh is ready to support you in reaching your goals and reclaiming an active, fulfilling lifestyle. Online bookings with Josh can be made here.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

 

Jessica Hartenthaler
(Senior Physiotherapist)

Jess has a wide variety of clinical experience and is will be working from our Upper Coomera and delivering aquatic physiotherapy at the PImpama Sport’s Hub. She has experience in many varied musculoskeletal presentations and some neurological presentations (eg Parkinson’s Disease). She has a special interest in vertigo and balance conditions. As with all our aquatic physiotherapy bookings these need to be made through the clinic however in clinic bookings can be made online. Online bookings with Jess can be made here.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

 

Grace Jacobs
(Senior Physiotherapist - Paediatrics)

Grace is an experienced Physiotherapist with a special interest in paediatrics. Grace graduated in 2016 and moved out west for 5.5 years working in mixed private practice treating clients from 6 weeks old to 101 years old. Since returning to the Northern Gold Coast with her husband and 3 young daughters Grace has decided to focus her career on the 0-18 age group. She is undertaking the Masters of Advanced Care Practice: Paediatric Physiotherapy at Monash University. She has also completed further training in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI). Grace enjoys working with children and their families to achieve their goals, and brings lots of fun and energy to her sessions. Please take note of the location that you book as Grace will be working the majority of hours from Pimpama but will also spending some time at our Upper Coomera clinic. Due to the nature of paediatric cases please call the clinic to make appointments with Grace.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

  • Dynamic Movement Intervention

 

Elsa Matthias (Physiotherapist - Paediatrics)

Elsa is a new addition to the UC Physio team. Elsa has moved to the Gold Coast from the Grampians region in Victoria where she worked with children in the hospital environment. She is undertaking the Masters of Advanced Care Practice: Paediatric Physiotherapy at Monash University. She will be continuing working with children and is keen to enjoy the sunshine and warmth of the Gold Coast. Elsa's bright and bubbly personality will ensure that your child has fun each session whilst achieving their functional goals. Elsa will be working from our Pimpama clinic. Due to the nature of paediatric cases please call the clinic to make appointments with Elsa.

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy Hons. (Uni. of Sth. Aust, Sth. Aust.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

 

Daniel Morrison
(Senior Physiotherapist)

Dan is a new addition to the UC Physio team having completed his Masters Degree in 2016. Dan graduated with his Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith University on the Gold Coast campus along with Jordan, Ethan, Jessica and Grace. He also holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science, which helped lay the foundations for his passion of strength training and its benefits for day to day living.

As a lover of all things barbell and sports, he has completed his Level 1 Weightlifting Coaching license, and ASCA Level 1.

Dan uses manual therapy, and exercise prescription to help deliver effective treatment for his clients. Dan is excited to learn more about treating in the disability space while maintaining his musculoskeletal skills. Dan has spent a few months travelling overseas and loves getting ideas for his next adventure if you have any places in mind he would love to visit them. Online bookings with Dan can be made here.

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Griffith Uni., Qld.)

  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association