LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Dr. ASHLEIGH PROWSE (Physiotherapy)
Dr.Phty (Doctor of Physiotherapy)
B.ExSci (Human Biomechanics/ Exercise and Health Sciences)
Certified Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Rigo Concept Provider
Certified Schroth Best Practice Practitioner
Certified PSSE- Schroth Method provider
Scoliosis Exercise Method
Certificate APP1 Pilates and Pilates for Scoliosis, Equipment & Matwork
Advanced Dry Needling
Taping techniques
McKenzie Method A (Lumbar spine) and B (Thoracic & Cervical Spine)
Trained in Maitland and Mulligan mobilisation method
APA Spinal Level 1&2
APA Pelvis & Hip
APA Shoulder
APA Knee
Ashleigh is a Doctor of Physiotherapy with a special expertise in the clinical management of scoliosis. Ashleigh's clinical focus is the accurate assessment, diagnosis and guidance of treatment for structural postural conditions scoliosis in children, adolescents and adults. In addition to her consulting role, she also continues to further her training and research in the best-practice treatment of the condition to share with other health practitioners and her team.
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She completed an Exercise & Sport Science degree before completing her Doctor of Physiotherapy with her research and internship in scoliosis treatment and management.
Ashleigh’s determination to provide scoliosis treatment took her to Europe to the Scoliosis Physical Therapy School to complete additional training in Scoliosis and Spinal Conditions and holds a certificate in Schroth Scoliosis Specific Exercise prescription (PSSE) as per both Schroth and Rigo Concepts. She is a member of International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Treatment (SOSORT) and has attended in 2021 and 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Ashleigh works closely alongside a network of Scoliosis Specialists which form a multidisciplinary team.
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Ashleigh is the first author of Scoliosis related articles published in the European Spine Journal and World Journal of Orthopaedics on the assessment and conservative management of scoliosis, with continuing research in conjunction with CONservative TReatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (CONTRAIS) study. Ashleigh is part of a research team in Queensland continuing research in Australia to better the care for those with scoliosis locally through QCH and in collaboration with UQ and QUT. You will find The research Ashleigh has been involved in on researchgate.
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Ashleigh works at our Brisbane location and oversees care for all clients.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
BELLE SYNNOTT
B.Sci (Exercise Science and Nutrition)
B.Clin.ExPhys (Exercise Physiology)
Certified Level 1 & 2 Scolibalance Provider
Certificate Clinical Matwork Pilates
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Belle is an integral part of our team delivering exercise rehabilitation, classes and group therapy sessions, as well as heading up our scoliosis support group.​Belle has completed training in Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) through the Scolibalance program and additional training in-house in Schroth and Rigo concepts.
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Belle assesses the patient to prescribe and deliver exercise programs specific to them and their vertebral pathology such as Scoliosis, as well as co-morbidities such low bone density, low muscle tone and ligamentous laxity/ hyper-mobility, falls or balance issues and chronic pain.
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Belle has vast experience in the dance industry after having moved to Brisbane to study and perform at an elite level with Queensland Ballet School of Excellence. Exposure to body mechanics and optimising training outcomes lead Belle to realise her passion for helping others in the field of Exercise Physiology. Belle, sees a lot of our dancers with scoliosis or postural concerns. Belle also has her Clinical Matwork Pilates Certificate and has a vast range of experience in working with clients covering all levels of strength, mobility and flexibility.
Belle was previously a disability support worker with children through NDIS and loves working with this population group to help better their quality of life.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
EMILY GARBETT
B.AppSci
B.Phty (Physiotherapy)
Certified Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Rigo Concept Provider
Certified Schroth Practitioner
Scoliosis Exercise Method
APA Spinal Physiotherapy
Dry needling and acupuncture
Maitland method mobilisation
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​Emily joins the team with extensive experience in spinal physiotherapy, having worked with complex spinal cases including, acute back pain injuries and chronic pain for over 10 years.
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Emily has completed additional training into scoliosis curve-specific treatment through the Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, and into speciliased exercises for scoliosis as per Schroth Method.
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Emily has worked in specialised orthopaedic physiotherapy spinal services as both a pracitioner and as a clinical educator. Her love of spinal physiotherapy led her to joining our team and completing training into scoliosis treatment. Emily enjoys working with kids, teens and adults.
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Emily is here to help even the most complex clients with spinal concerns where treatment has not yet been successful.
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Em works out of our Gold Coast and Brisbane Locations.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST, CHIROPRACTIC, RMT
EXEVAL (VAL) ALAMBRA
MPhtySt (Physiotherapy)
DipMT (Massage)
BSc (Chiropractic)
Certified Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Rigo Concept Provider
Certified Schroth Best Practice Practitioner
Certified PSSE-Schroth provider
Scoliosis Exercise Method
Currently training in McGill method for back pain treatment
Dry Needling
Chiropractic mobilisation and manipulation
Remedial massage therapy
Val has 7 years experience in musculoskeletal and spinal therapies and an extensive background of training- he is a qualified Physiotherapist, and has an undergraduate degree in Chiropractic, as well as Massage and Manual Therapy. Val has an interest in spinal conditions and scoliosis.
He has completed additional training into scoliosis curve-specific treatment through the Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, and into speciliased exercises for scoliosis as per Schroth Method.​
Val’s goals are to solve problem pain, to move beyond where pain is and address why. Using a biophysics approach, he identifies what structure/s are likely to be generating the pain, and offloading them to achieve long term resolution.
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Val utilises his extensive hands-on experience in deep or soft tissue massage and gentle spine and ribcage mobilisation in combination with exercise-based interventions to address symptoms relating to scoliosis and postural conditions.
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Val works at our Brisbane clinic.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BIANCA MCMAHON
M.Phty (Physiotherapist)
B.HSc (Musculoskeletal therapies)
Cert.RehabPilates
Certified ScolioPilates Instructor
ISICO - Masters in Scoliosis Management
Scientific Exercise Approach Practitioner
BSPTS Rigo-Concept Base Course
Scoliosis Exercise Method
Remedial massage therapy
Muscle Energy Techniques
Cupping
Dry needling
Bianca has extensive experience in the world of Scoliosis, she has worked as both a hands-on musculoskeletal therapist for those with Scoliosis for many years, before moving into exercise therapy management of Scoliosis.
Bianca has completed a Masters in Scoliosis Management at the Italian Scientific Spine Institute (ISICO) that promotes and develops an innovative approach in the rehabilitation treatment of vertebral pathologies such as Scoliosis and in Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis. Bianca is a trained ScolioPilates therapist travelling overseas to learn the method, and is a Certified "Rehabilitation Pilates" Instructor. She went on to complete her degree in Physiotherapist at University of Queensland. Bianca is currently in--house training in other Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise methods as per PSSE-Schroth, Schroth method and BSPTS methods.
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Bianca has Scoliosis herself which promoted her initial interested in the field and is passionate about helping others with Scoliosis better manage their condition so they can life a happy and healthy life alike herself.
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Bianca works at our Brisbane clinic.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST
ELLA SPEAK
B.HealthSci
M.PhtySt (Physiotherapy)
Certified Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Advanced Rigo Concept Provider
Scoliosis Exercise Method
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Ella has worked with clients with Scoliosis for that past three years and her clients all benefit from her personal experience and expertise in her Rigo- Schroth treatment.
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Ella is a physiotherapist with a special focus on scoliosis – both professionally and personally. Ella has a Masters of Physiotherapy, and has completed further training with Level 1 and 2 of internationally renowned method of treatment for the condition through the Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, as per Rigo Concept that is a development of the original Schroth Method.
As someone who has lived with scoliosis herself, she understands first-hand the challenges it can present. This personal experience has deepened her passion for helping others manage their condition. What she loves most about her job is the opportunity to empower her patients. She knows how important it is to feel confident and in control when living with scoliosis, and is committed to guiding patients through effective exercises, manual therapies, and lifestyle strategies to help them achieve their goals.
She has been treating patients with Scoliosis exercise therapy as per Schroth for 3 years.
Ella works at our Gold Coast locations offering specialised physiotherapy, Schroth method exercise programmes and takes our group classes.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DOMINIK NIENARTOWICZ
D.Phty (Physiotherapy)
Certified PSSE Schroth
​​Dry Needling
Mulligan Concept (A and B)
Deep Tissue Massage
Manual Osteopathic Treatment Trigger Points with positional release Anatomy Training
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Dominik is originally from Poland, and has worked extensively in the UK and Australia in a number if fields, he has a passion for spinal physiotherapy and recently travel to Europe to complete PSSE-Schroth Method training.
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With almost five years of experience across Australia, the UK, and Poland, Dominik has developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep interest in spinal rehabilitation. In his current and past roles within outpatient musculoskeletal settings and the National Health Service in UK, he worked with patients with a broad range of spinal and postural conditions, from acute injuries to chronic conditions.
Dominik's practice emphasizes evidence-based exercise therapy, manual treatment, and patient education - principles central to our clinic’s approach.
Dominik has recently deepened his experience in scoliosis-specific physiotherapy and conservative spinal deformity management travelling to Europe for training.
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Dominik works at our Brisbane clinic.
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ORTHOTIST
SHAHEEN BEGUM
B.Prosthetics & Orthotics
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Shaheen is a certified prosthetist and Orthotist clinician with a bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics and over 20 years’ experience in Spinal Orthosis in particular Scoliosis management through Cheneau bracing principles.
Shaheen is expert in providing non-invasive treatment for spinal problems and accredited in SpineCorporation dynamic and rigid bracing through Corrective Movement Principle bracing systems, of which she has successfully managed adult and paediatric patients with scoliosis.
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She has worked for leading orthotic and prosthetic service providers in Australia and abroad and has been trained in UK, Germany, Turkey and in the middle east in leading technologies. She is fluent in English, Urdu, Arabic and Pashto. A mother of two children and likes travelling and gardening.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MELISSA TATTAM
B.HealthSci
M.PhtySt (Physiotherapy)
Certified Scientific Exercise Approach (SEAS)
Scoliosis Exercise Method
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Mel has worked with clients with Scoliosis for a number of years now joining our team in 2026. Her clients all benefit from her extensive experience in SEAS method and dance physiotherapy.
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Mel is an experienced physiotherapist with a special focus on Scoliosis. Holding a Masters of Physiotherapy, and training in the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis and Scoliosis Exercise Method.​
Mel works at our Sunshine Coast location.
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PSYCHOLOGIST
KATE ROW
M.Psych (Psychology)
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As the clinic director and Psychologist at GOALS psychology, Kate has years of experience and is passionate about helping others live a happy life with their scoliosis, she shares a common ground with our clients having her own journey in Scoliosis diagnosed as a teenager, bracing, and eventually having surgery.
Kate works with toddlers, children, teenagers and adults and we can refer for her services where appropriate, Kate's services are claimable through NDIS and mental health plans with Medicare.
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Psychology can be helpful for parents and patients with scoliosis:
- Processing emotions and challenges relating to diagnosis and brace wear/surgery
- Supporting parental involvement/ family dynamics
- Helping with practical coping strategies
- Addressing unhelpful thinking
- Dealing with low mood, anxiety, and body image concerns
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Your devoted admin team
Practice manager - Jodie Watson​
Receptionists - Chloe, Brittney and Annette
Jodie works Tuesday - Thursday
Reception staff work Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.
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Our administrative team work both in-clinic and virtually to assist our therapists and help you! They are very much an important part of our team at QLD Scoliosis & Spine Clinics.