The people behind your care
The Physiology Collective is a small team providing Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy and practice support across Brisbane’s Bayside.
We bring different experience, interests and perspectives to the practice, but we share the same commitment to respectful, evidence-based and individualised care.
Explore our team below and find the clinician who may be the right fit for your needs.
Your experiences, priorities and concerns help shape the support you receive.
Recommendations are adapted around your health, function, preferences and circumstances.
With your consent, we collaborate with families, referrers, support teams and healthcare professionals.
We provide respectful care without assumptions about ability, fitness, body size or exercise experience.
Our clinicians have different areas of interest and experience. Select a profile to learn more about their approach, professional background and the people they commonly support.
Rachel has a particular interest in pregnancy and postpartum Exercise Physiology. Her approach focuses on whole-body strength, physical capacity and a gradual return to meaningful activities without pressure to “bounce back.”
Shannen has a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and changes in mobility, strength, balance or physical capacity.
Shannen supports manual and powered wheelchair users with adapted strength, cardiovascular and functional exercise. Sessions may consider transfers, wheelchair propulsion, seated balance and individual mobility needs.
Rachel has an interest in paediatric Exercise Physiology. Sessions can use age-appropriate activities to support strength, coordination, confidence, physical capacity and participation.
Rachel and Shannen share interests across menopause, osteoporosis, reduced bone density, balance and healthy ageing. Our team can help match you with the most appropriate clinician.
Emma provides Occupational Therapy services including Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology recommendations, minor home modifications and functional reporting.
That is completely fine. Tell us a little about what you would like help with and our practice team can guide you towards the most appropriate clinician or service.
We begin by understanding your health, circumstances, priorities and what you would like support with.
Your clinician completes an appropriate assessment and develops recommendations around your goals, function and preferences.
We review progress, adapt support when things change and communicate with your healthcare or support team—with your consent.
You do not need to be fit, confident with exercise or certain about what support you need before contacting us.
We welcome different bodies, abilities, identities, cultures, communication styles and exercise histories. Appointments can be adapted for mobility, sensory, cognitive, fatigue, pain and communication needs.
Mobility aids are welcomed, and support people can attend where appropriate. Our goal is to create an environment where people can ask questions, understand their options and participate in decisions about their care.
The Physiology Collective
1A/200 Preston Road
Manly West QLD 4179
0480 380 810
admin@thephysiologycollective.com.au
Monday–Friday
8:00 am–4:30 pm
Tell us what you would like help with and our team can guide you towards the most appropriate service and clinician.
