Come and experience the Spinal Life difference in our new state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness hub. Designed to offer a truly holistic approach to your rehabilitation. With a team of inter-disciplinary therapists who specialise in treating and supporting people with spinal cord damage. Offering a fully accessible Fitness Hub, Assistive Technology Room, and onsite Driving Clinic, all your therapy and rehab needs can now be met in one convenient place.
Our Therapies and Supports
We offer a wide range of therapies and services to support you in achieving your personal goals. Whether you’re looking to gain more independence through increased movement, improve your strength and flexibility, manage and reduce pain, or just want to stay fit and healthy, our expert team is on hand to support you.
We work with a wide range of funding providers, including NDIS, NIISQ, NIIS, TIO, private funding, insurance bodies, Workcover and self-funded individuals. If you’re unsure if your funding body will cover the costs associated with your treatments, get in touch with our friendly team today.
Arranging your visit
We have been welcoming enthusiastic guests into the Fitness Hub since early 2022, and if you are keen to use the equipment, you must have an initial assessment by one of our allied health professionals.
Request an appointment here and our team will contact you to make arrangements to start you on your journey to better health.
All the equipment in our Fitness Hub was carefully chosen to provide an inclusive and efficient way to improve functional capacity and achieve your rehab and fitness goals. With an expert team of on-site Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, you’ll feel confident and supported along your journey.
Accessibility
Our gym equipment has been carefully selected with various physical and mobility limitations in mind. All equipment is fully adaptable and is suitable for the majority of wheelchair users or those using other mobility devices. With specialised cable machines that can be height adjusted from the seated position and touch screen capacity perfect for those with limited hand function – no need to change weights or pins manually! Plus, we have a range of handles and gripping supports for use across most of our equipment.
Strength and cardio training
We’re here to help you achieve your health and fitness goals – that’s why we have a wide range of equipment for increasing your strength and cardio capacity. For strength training, we have a range of arm and leg resistance machines including:
Cable machine, electrical stimulation bike, pilates trainer and hand weights
For cardio fitness, we have:
Seated cross trainer, motomed, arm cycle, ski machine, leg bike, adapted row machine, rope trainer and treadmill.
Functional capacity building
Our team can help you determine achievable goals to improve your function, gain strength and promote movement. Using our specialist equipment, including transfer equipment, standing frames, tilt table, parallel bars, hoists, treadmills and gait aids, we can help improve your grasp, reach, balance, and work on transfers, standing, and walking.
Purchase a Fitness Hub Pass
Visitors can purchase passes and take advantage of our brilliant on-site facilities. Passes are used for independent and unsupervised use of our equipment, no appointments necessary.
Casual visit $16.50 (includes 1 visit only)
3 month pass $275
6 month pass $522.50
12 month pass $990
NDIS participants may be able to seek assistance to support their pass through the NDIA with Item No: 04_210_0125_6_1 (Support Item – Core Support). To ascertain if a client is eligible to fund their fitness hub pass through their plan, they should discuss this with their Supports Coordinator.
The Fitness Hub can be accessed between 6:00am – 8:00pm, 7 days a week for visitors with a pass.
The Spinal Life Difference
Established in 1960, Spinal Life has never lost sight of why we’re here – to make a real and tangible difference in the lives of people living with a physical disability. One of the ways we aim to do that is through our quality services and care. All our Physical Therapists, Nurses, Personal Support Workers and Admin staff are trained in treating and caring for people with spinal cord damage. We understand the complexities and nuances that come with this space, and we work alongside you to ensure you’re pushing your limits safely and working towards your goals.
Our Woolloongabba HLC is approximately 140 metres from the Quest hotel and a flat, accessible pathway is available to use along Logan Road. For those who need to drive, parking is available onsite.
Distance to nearby health-related services
Princess Alexandra Hospital – 2.1km
Doctor – 3km at Greenslopes
Dentist – 100m in Woolloongabba
Chemist – 700m in Woolloongabba
Distance to conveniences
Restaurants, bars and cafes – Woolloongabba – under 1km
Fast food and takeaway – 50m
Parks and recreation – 1km
Entertainment, cinemas, museums and theatres – Southbank – 3.5km
Parking
We have plenty of onsite accessible parking at the centre, which can be accessed via Balaclava street.
Public Transport
You can get to our Healthy Living Centre by bus or train. To find the most direct route use the TransLink Journey Planner. Just put in our address 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, to plan your trip.
Taxi
If travelling by Taxi or rideshare, ask your driver to drop you off at our office carpark, which can be accessed via Balaclava street next to Whitworths Marine & Leisure Supply Store.
Our experienced Allied Health Assistants can help you to achieve your health, wellness and rehabilitation goals, and are available for appointments at our Healthy Living Centre.
Allied Health Assistants can support you with:
Implementing treatment plans that have been prescribed by your Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapists, including using fitness equipment and completing exercise and treatment programs.
Following up with you regarding how your treatment plan is going.
Monitoring your rehabilitation progress and reporting back to your Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapists for further appointments when needed.
Optimising your exercise or treatment programs ensuring correct form and technique is maintained to prevent injuries from occurring.
Assisting with group classes and individual sessions when required.
Providing ongoing therapeutic support throughout your rehabilitation journey.
When might I see an Allied Health Assistant?
You may be recommended to see an Allied Health Assistant if:
You have an existing treatment or exercise plan developed by an Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist that can be implemented by an Allied Health Assistant.
Your rehabilitation journey has progressed to a level that an Allied Health Assistant can monitor and conduct follow-up appointments with you, reporting back to your Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist on a long-term basis.
You require therapeutic support on a regular basis and would like assistance using fitness equipment, completing exercise programs and stretching.
You are wanting to see an allied health professional more frequently.
You are looking to implement an existing mobility and stretching program set by an Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
Before your first appointment with an Allied Health Assistant, you must complete at least two sessions with either an Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. These sessions provide the Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist or Occupational Therapist time to assess and develop an individually tailored treatment plan that may be carried out by an Allied Health Assistant depending on treatment required.
Our Physiotherapists specialise in complex neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation so we can provide you with the highest level of service and care.
When should I see a Physiotherapist?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing a Physiotherapist, these include:
Reducing and managing your pain
Maintaining and improving flexibility
Rehabilitation after an accident or surgery
Improving movement and coordination
Injury management
We collaborate with clients and take the time to get to know your body. We develop unique and personalised plans that support you to reach your goals.
Our expert team are here to make you feel better and support your recovery journey so you can live comfortably and get back to what you love sooner.
Our Physiotherapists are highly skilled, and can provide:
We understand acquiring Spinal Cord Damage is a life-changing experience. It’s something that affects every part of life from the physical to the mental, social, and economic, with the journey back to independence often being a challenging one. That’s why we have a Peer Support team. A group of passionate individuals who have lived experience with a Spinal Cord Injury and are there to support you and your family.
What can Peer Support help with?
Understand and manage your Spinal Cord Injury/Damage
Through 1:1 appointments or family peer support sessions
Learn new ways to adapt and problem solve
Identify vocational and career opportunities
Discover various opportunities for social and sporting connections and physical fitness activities
Learn how to reduce risk and improve safety and wellbeing
We provide practical, non-clinical and non-judgmental advice. From managing your mental and physical health, achieving independence, maintaining relationships and more. Our Peer Support team pride themselves on providing honest and helpful advice, with no question being too personal or off limits.
To book a session with one of our Peer Support Officers, just click ‘Enquire now’ and complete the form.
Occupational Therapists support you to live independently, working with both the physical and social aspects of your life so you can get the most out of your rehabilitation journey. We work with you to set meaningful and achievable goals and together we work towards those goals so you can live the life you want, with choice and control.
When should I see an Occupational Therapist
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing an Occupational Therapist, these include:
Sourcing and determining the right assistive technology for you
Our Assistive Technology and Home Automation team will research suitable state-of-the-art technology for your home or workplace to help simplify your daily life.
We offer tailored demonstrations and trials of assistive technology solutions to help you make an informed decision.
During your session, our Assistive Technology Mentor or Occupational Therapist will work with you one on one, providing impartial information and guidance about assistive technologies available.
This can include:
Height adjustable benches, overhead cupboards and a variety of accessible storage solutions
Height adjustable computer desks for various devices with multiple set-up options
Ceiling track hoist for transfers as required
Control systems for blinds, lamps and other technology such as televisions
Powered wheelchair set-ups to control the environment in the room using a console on your chair
Other simple low-cost items to make life easier.
Why should I have an Assistive Technology and Home Automation consultation?
To ensure all technology in your life integrates seamlessly together
To receive impartial guidance and information on what assistive technology suits your individual needs
To navigate complex product options when changes in your life occur
To support you with overcoming challenges and gaining independence
Where does Spinal Life offer Assistive Technology and Home Automation consultations?
At our Healthy Living Centres in Brisbane and Cairns Healthy Living Centres
Regular movement and exercise is an essential part of managing your physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Exercise Physiologists specialise in clinical exercise intervention for those with spinal cord damage. We work closely with you to prevent or manage acute pain, increase movement and mobility through exercise programs, physical activity education and movement modifications.
When should I see an Exercise Physiologist?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing an accredited Exercise Physiologist, these include:
After experiencing a traumatic injury
Chronic pain
Assessments of functional capacity
Advice on lifestyle modifications
Exercise prescriptions for strength and functional improvement
At Spinal Life, we take a therapeutic approach to recovery so we can improve your quality of life and help you achieve optimal health both in and out of the gym.
We offer a specialised approach for people with a disability and understand the unique needs and requirements you may have. We work closely with you to understand your stage of recovery and support you along the way.
Achieve your fitness aspirations alongside your peers in our Exercise Physiology in-person group classes available under the supervision of our experienced Exercise Physiologists. These classes include a mix of Boxing, Strength, Cardio and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), all designed to elevate your fitness experience and achieve your health goals.
When: Different time throughout the week. View the classes schedule here.
Where: Healthy Living Centre, 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Our social workers specialise in disability support and can assist you with problem solving in your everyday life by engaging with the right supports and systems to address life challenges, and assist you to build on your strength, networks, and resources.
When should I see a Social Worker?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from working with a Social Worker, these include:
Supporting you through times of crisis to access appropriate services, supports and resources
Goal setting and implementing strategies to achieve those goals
Navigating complex system when changes in your life occur
Advocating for you when you need extra help
Support you with overcoming challenges and help you to build on your strengths and independence
At our Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane, we have a range of classes to support your health and wellness, delivered by our highly experienced allied health team. Whether you need to stretch your muscles or manage pain, or looking to improve your upper limb function, there is something here for everyone.
We accept all payment options and can provide advice on seeking funding for our services. If you have any questions or would like to book for any of the classes listed below, call 1300 774 625 or submit an enquiry form.
Upper Limb Clinic
At the Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane we offer one-on-one Upper Limb consultations. These sessions suit anyone looking to work on their hand and arm function to assist with day-to-day activities including putting on a shirt, typing on a keyboard and picking up a pen.
When: Available by appointment Where: Healthy Living Centre, 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Looking to improve your range of motion, reduce pain and improve muscle strength? Our experienced Exercise Physiologists are offering hydrotherapy Mondays and Wednesdays fortnightly. Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, rehabilitation after joint replacements or injury, stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, multiple sclerosis as well improving general strength and fitness. Completing exercises in a hydrotherapy pool places less strain on your joints, with more freedom of movement, but still provides the same benefits as a regular workout.
When: Alternating Mondays and Wednesdays between 11.45am – 2.45pm. Each one-on-one session will run for an hour Where: Colmslie Aquatic Centre, Morningside, 4170, Qld
Our Exercise Physiologist Laura Chapman is leading group classes via telehealth that allow you the flexibility to work on your fitness within the comfort of your own home! These classes are available to anyone in any location with access to the internet and either a computer, iPad, or tablet. Classes run over a six-week block.
When: Mondays at 1pm -1.45pm (AEST) Where: Online, via Coviu platform
Come join our Peer Support Officer Tim McCallum fortnightly on Thursdays for a free casual sing-along session, aimed at enjoying the songs and music you love, to help improve your respiratory abilities through vocal exercises and singing. These sessions are available to anyone interested, with no previous singing experience required.
Is a physical disability, injury or medical condition affecting your driving ability? Our registered Driver Occupational Therapists have received specialist training to assist people with a physical disability to return to driving or start for the first time.
When: We offer individual sessions on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Assessments can also be arranged on other days, subject to availability. Where: Healthy Living Centre, 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Our Supports Coordinators are here to bring your NDIS plan to life. We’ll guide you through the steps to execute your plan, as well as establishing the supports you need to achieve your goals.
When should I see a Supports Coordinator?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing a Supports Coordinator, these include:
Understanding your NDIS plan
Reviewing your plan and setting goals
Researching and evaluating services and providers to best suit your needs
Obtaining quotes for services and providers to best suit your needs
Lisaing with the NDIA and other government agencies
Developing your skills so you can take control of your plan in the future
With more than 60 years of experience in supporting people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities, you can be confident our team has the unique insights, expertise and understanding you need to help navigate and get the most out of your NDIS package.
At Spinal Life we provide specialist community nursing services dedicated to looking after your health and wellbeing. We work directly with you in one-on-one sessions, in the privacy of your own home and tailor your treatment to your specific needs, so you can spend less time in the hospital, and get back to doing what you love.
When should I see a Community Nurse?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing a Community Nurse these include:
Bladder and bowel management including catheter changes, PEG changes and carer training
Wound care management and assessments
Tracheostomy changes and ventilator issues
General health assessments, including diabetes management, medication reviews and more
Our Community Nurses are professionally trained to take care of complex needs or challenges you may have as the result of spinal cord damage/injury and other physical disabilities. Our nurses have extensive experience with spinal cord injury and can assist you with any need or requirement you may have as a result of your injury.
Get in control of your health with our Community Nursing services.
Our Plan Managers provide personal, one-on-one support to manage the financial side of your NDIS plan, regardless of your disability type. We take all the hassle and stress out of paying your invoices and managing your budget – let us do the work for you.
Why Choose Spinal Life?
When you choose us as your Plan Managers, you can access:
A dedicated team who are ready to assist – we’re just a phone call away if you need us
The Careview Advantage app, to track your budget in real time and see all your invoices and statements in the one place
Faster payment for your invoices – our benchmark is 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays
Our team have a comprehensive understanding of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and can provide advice on what’s needed from your service providers and suppliers.
Best of all, our Plan Management services can be covered by your NDIS plan, so there’s no out-of-pocket costs for you.
A little more about the Careview Advantage app
We are proud to offer all our Plan Management customers access to the Careview Advantage app, where you can:
Review your NDIS budget and funding balances
See all invoices paid and statements, which are linked directly to financials in real time
Access your information from anywhere
Approve invoices directly
Our team can also give your Supports Coordinator access to your account, with your permission, so they can see how your budget is tracking.
Choosing supports and services
You have the freedom to choose the supports and services that are a part of your plan, from any provider or supplier with an ABN.
Our Plan Managers can help you ensure any of your providers or suppliers meet NDIS requirements, including providing advice on details they need to include on their invoices.
We want you to make the most of your NDIS plan, and that means helping to reduce any confusion and worry when it comes to paying invoices and managing your budget.
Rebecca has more than 20 years of experience working as an OT across 2 continents. With her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, she started working in Community Health north of Brisbane before moving to London.
There she spent most of her working time with a wheelchair and seating service. With a newly discovered interest in seating, and its potential effects, Rebecca returned to Australia. She worked for a time with the Department of Housing before joining Spinal Life in 2006.
Rebecca aims to assist clients in living a full and comfortable life and finding solutions to the every day challenges that may arise.
Callum Parker
Occupational Therapist
Callum is an experienced Occupational Therapist who joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Previously, Callum has worked in private allied health clinics and completed multiple placements in areas including outpatient rehabilitation and equipment prescription. Additionally, while completing his degree Callum sought additional experience and worked as an allied health assistant and support worker which helped him better understand patient care and treatments. Callum enjoys being able to work with clients to problem solve and find individually tailored solutions that will improve their independence. Callum looks forward to working with clients and continuing grow his clinical skills by working closely with the rest of Spinal Life’s highly experienced allied health team.
Outside of work Callum enjoys travelling, hiking, reading, cooking and is currently learning to play the piano.
Amanda Manso
Occupational Therapist
Amanda has a number of qualifications and experiences in the Occupational Therapy space, these include a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, a Masters of Public Health, and a Masters in business administration. Before coming to Spinal Life, Amanda worked at Spinal Bifida and Hydrocephalus QLD for four years. There she worked with adults and school-aged kids, with physical and cognitive disabilities.
At Spinal Amanda will be supporting our customers with neuromuscular conditions to increase their independence in daily life. She will be finding solutions for them to access their homes or the community, access assistive technology equipment, start and return to drive, manage, and prevent pressure injuries, and facilitate participation in their activities of daily living, as well as in their meaningful activities.
What Amanda most enjoys about being a Community Occupational Therapist is the possibility of creating solutions with her clients to ensure they can participate in the activities that are important to them. She loves to collaborate with her clients so they can go and live their life’s as they choose, with the minimal barriers as possible.
Yvette Farry
Occupational Therapist
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and Occupational Therapy, and having completed her placement with Spinal Life as part of our Cairns unit, Yvette has hit the ground running since she joined the Allied Health Team and has been delivering excellent results for her clients.
This includes a client with complete C4 quadriplegia who is back fishing after Yvette’s assistance helped fit a boat hoist and custom fishing chair with chin control and electrical reel.
Examples like this show the determination for results that saw Yvette represent Australia in water polo. She’s not all machine though and does like getting her Betty Crocker on and doing some baking.
Patricia Pacheco
Occupational Therapist
Patricia graduated in 2002 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy Studies from the University of Queensland. With over 18 years of experience in providing Occupational Therapy Services, she brings extensive skills and knowledge to the role. Patricia is passionate about delivering holistic, practical, timely, and effective solutions that support and enhance her clients’ independence and participation in meaningful activities. With a thorough understanding of current state and federal funding schemes, Patricia supports her clients each step of the way through their rehabilitation journey. As a native Spanish speaker, she believes that variety is the spice of life and loves that no two days are the same as a community-based Occupational Therapist.
Sarah Pegg
Occupational Therapist
Sarah joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Brisbane as an Occupational Therapist, bringing with her a diverse background in aged care and NDIS sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and has specialized expertise in Complex Home Modifications for NDIS. Before joining Spinal Life Australia, Sarah worked for 1.5years in aged care and 3.5 years in the NDIS sector. Her roles included assisting clients in the areas of home modification, therapy for clients aged 5 and up, assistive technology, housing assessments, and functional assessments. Sarah is passionate about helping people utilise their goals to guide the intervention that she provides. She finds immense joy in seeing her clients thrive and accomplish things that they once thought impossible.
Outside of work she enjoys yoga and art. She also plays touch football, a hobby she has maintained with the same team since high school for over ten years.
Deb Dent
Community Nurse Specialist
Deb knows the medical complexities that come with sustaining a spinal cord injury after working for six years as a nurse in the Spinal Injuries Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital
In 2020, she brought her skills and experience to Spinal Life as a Community Nurse Specialist to assist clients in the greater Brisbane region with bladder and bowel management, continence assessments, wound assessments and dressings, NDIS assistance and more.
Deb describes herself as a ‘tragic’ but keen golfer and says she’s happiest when she’s spending time with her family in Cairns or whipping up something in the kitchen.
Zarah Muralla
Community Nurse Specialist
Zarah rejoins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Brisbane as a Community Nurse Specialist. She was previously a Personal Support Worker at Spinal Life for two years. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at BlueCare, Mount Isa Mines Injury Clinic, and Urology Ward. With a background in tertiary hospital nursing and public health, Zarah is dedicated to advocacy and empowering others. Her positive outlook is centred to help clients with spinal cord injuries, guiding them to lead the lives they desire. She loves witnessing clients not only achieve their goals but also thrive in the lives they envision, even after sustaining spinal cord injuries.
Sharon Egan
Community Nurse Specialist
Sharon has more than 48 years’ experience as a nurse, with four of these working in the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Sharon is excited to be part of the experienced nursing team at Spinal Life, assisting clients in the greater Brisbane region with wound care, tracheostomy care, training Spinal Life Personal Support Workers and more.
In her spare time Sharon likes to spend time with family and friends, dining out, travelling overseas, gardening, bush walking, exercise and reading. She is also a very proud fur mum of two dogs.
Eleanor Fraser
Community Nurse Specialist
Eleanor brings a wealth of experience from the aged care sector in Australia and six years of Community Nursing in New Zealand. Originally from South Africa, Eleanor has worked as a Community Registered Nurse, providing comprehensive care, including for clients with spinal injuries.
Passionate about helping clients remain in their homes and learning from diverse life experiences, Eleanor is excited to be part of the Spinal Life Australia team, ready to learn new skills and meet new clients in Brisbane.
Outside of work she enjoys reading, watching Netflix series, and spending quality time with family, exploring new places, and taking their dogs to the park or beach.
Ernest Starowicz
Exercise Physiologist
Ernest is Spinal Life’s Exercise Physiologist at the Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Graduating from Griffith University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science he then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science to further explore his passion for helping people with chronic conditions and diseases as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Ernest has worked with various neurological conditions in all different settings, from clinical rehabilitation to Para-Olympic and national level athletes to completing acute hospital in-services. At Spinal Life Ernest specialises in the tailored delivery of exercises to help prevent and manage a range of chronic health conditions, neurological disorders/injuries and any other health-related issues. With a strong understanding of chronic neurological pathologies such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis as well a variety of other conditions, Ernest has helped hundreds of clients achieve their goals and improve their independence and quality of life. Ernest loves a challenge and is happy to help anyone to achieve their exercise and rehabilitation goals.
When not at work you will find him enjoying an active lifestyle from playing soccer and working out, to relaxing on the beach.
Laura Chapman
Exercise Physiologist
Laura has completed a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) and joins Spinal Life Australia as an Exercise Physiologist at our Healthy Living Centre in Brisbane. Throughout her degree Laura had multiple placements that included working with people who had neurological, cardiac and musculoskeletal conditions. These opportunities allowed Laura to find her area of passion in neurological-based work, creating exercise programs to achieve individual goals, improve independence and enhance her clients’ quality of life.
Outside of work Laura enjoys spending time with her family and friends, training for triathlons and being outdoors!
Linda von Moltke
Physiotherapist
Linda brings over 11 years of physiotherapy experience to the Healthy Living Centre Brisbane with nine of those years working in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and other disabilities including acquired brain injuries, spina bifida, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, amputations, and polytrauma.
Linda completed her master’s degree (MPhysT) in 2016, focusing on community reintegration after sustaining a spinal cord injury.
She has a keen interest in sports physiotherapy and has substantial experience in working with musculoskeletal injuries. She is passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential and be the best version of themselves, working together to overcome obstacles to ‘Take life back!’
Outside of work Linda enjoys spending time with friends and family and being outdoors in nature.
Luke Mead
Physiotherapist
Luke is an experienced Physiotherapist and joins the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre team in Brisbane. In addition to completing his Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Luke has experience working in hydrotherapy clinics, hospitals, aged care facilities and private practices supporting people with orthopaedic surgery recovery, workplace injuries, disabilities and chronic health conditions. Luke enjoys being able to work with a variety of clients to develop individual goals and treatments to empower them to live their life their way.
Outside of work Luke enjoys skateboarding, cycling, gardening and sewing.
Shannon McHours
Physiotherapist
Shannon brings valuable experience from the Gold Coast University Hospital to the Spinal Life Australia team. With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from James Cook University in Townsville, she has been dedicated to helping patients since graduating in 2021. Shannon is passionate about building strong relationships with patients and enjoys the collaborative environment of a multidisciplinary team. At Spinal Life Australia, she looks forward to expanding her skills and knowledge in spinal cord injuries, following patients through their rehabilitation journey in a community setting.
Outside of work, she loves staying active, whether at the gym or running. A social person at heart, Shannon enjoys making plans, exploring new places, and dining out with friends.
Grace Gonzales
Allied Health Assistant
Grace joins the Spinal Life team as an experienced Allied Health Assistant at the Brisbane Healthy Living Centre. Previously Grace completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and worked in hospitals, community clinics and rehabilitation clinic settings, treating patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and acute or chronic musculoskeletal-neurological conditions. As an Allied Health Assistant Grace will support clients at the Healthy Living Centre to follow their tailored exercise plans developed by either a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist. Grace enjoys being able to use her knowledge to help support the community and looks forward to continuing to grow her skills.
Outside work Grace enjoys bushwalking, badminton, going on road trips and completing large jigsaw puzzles.
Jocelyn Stocker
Assistive Technology Mentor
As the Assistive Technology Mentor Jocelyn works closely with her clients to understand their unique and individual needs. She finds the right assistive technology that promotes independence and meets the needs of her clients. As a person with lived experience, Jocelyn understands the benefits of Assistive Technology and how it can support people with a disability to better engage in their communities. Jocelyn considers her clients’ physical environments, lifestyles, goals, and current capacity when developing tailored solutions. Outside of work, you’ll find Jocelyn professionally coaching swimming teams or spending time with friends and family.
