Helping you Be You
Meet The Team
Bill Hinds – Director B.Phty
Bill graduated from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2014 and has since worked in private musculoskeletal based practices in Northern Queensland in Cairns and Townsville before making the move to the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland in 2019.
Bill has a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, as well as rural health. Since graduating, Bill has completed both level 1 and 2 Sports Physiotherapy courses, Occupational health for Physiotherapy, dry needling and western acupuncture courses, as well as additional training in the assessment and treatment of the shoulder, cervical and lumbar spine.
Bill previously worked as a sporting team physiotherapist for several years with a local rugby union club and had experience as a treating first aid officer for rugby union, touch football and netball matches.
Outside of work Bill is always eager to enjoy everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer with camping, hiking, swimming, participating at the local cross fit gym and trying his hand at surfing.
Give us a call today to book in with Bill so he can help you achieve your goals.
Royce Vandeleur – B.Phty
Royce graduated from James Cook University with a strong interest in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Over the years, Royce has enjoyed completing a number of courses to further develop his evidence based treatment methods including pilates, dry needling, Lyn Watson shoulder course and bike fitting.
Royce has always had a keen interest in all disciplines of cycling. This combined with his interest in evidence based physiotherapy has led to him undergoing further training to become a professional bike fitter. By having your bike set up correctly, it facilitates optimal performance out of yourself and your equipment whilst assisting in injury prevention and recovery.
Royce’s goals are:
- Take a thorough history to get an accurate diagnosis of your condition
- Devise a treatment plan that meets your goals and needs
- Provide a hands on treatment approach based on the latest research and evidence
- Work together with your medical team to achieve the best outcome in your recovery
- Educate and teach you long term strategies and prevention programs to keep you fit into the future
Vanessa Atkinson – B.Phty
Vanessa graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Physiotherapy in 2001. Since then she has worked with Queensland Health and in private practice. She has gained experience in a wide range of acute and chronic clinical conditions and attends regular professional development.
Vanessa has a particular interest in women’s health physiotherapy. She believes in a hands on, client centred treatment approach to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.
Vanessa’s goals are:
- To improve her clients quality of life using a wide range of active treatment and pain management strategies.
- To listen and thoroughly assess each client using her skills and knowledge as a registered health practitioner.
- Advise and educate you about your condition and devise a tailored rehabilitation program to maximise your ongoing health and wellbeing.
Jeffrey Southwell – B.Phty
Jeffrey is an experienced physiotherapist returning home to Australia after an 18 month stint in the United Kingdom, where he spent traveling and working both in the public and private health systems in Scotland and England.
Jeffrey is from Mackay, studied at James Cook University in Townsville graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2015. Over the years he has worked across various clinical settings including private practice, private and public hospital outpatients, indigenous health and rural/remote outreach. Jeff has a special interest in musculoskeletal, pre and post operation, vestibular, gym/crossfit/weightlifting, sports and work related injuries and rehabilitation. He treats all members across the lifespan, providing and implementing tailored interventions to help individuals in the community meet their personal goals and reach their optimal physical health.
In his spare time Jeff enjoys hanging out with friends and family, the outdoors i.e hiking, camping, fishing, 4WDing, traveling and photography/videography. When he’s not outdoors you can find Jeff in the gym, enjoying a range of foods, learning Tagalog and watching shows/films.
Jodie Koehler – B.Phty
Jodie graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2008 and, with more than 15 years experience, she is passionate about improving the knowledge and understanding clients have of their bodies, pain and recovery. Throughout her career, Jodie has worked in both the public and private sector, in a range of different areas including Acquired Brain Injury, amputation, stroke rehabilitation, neurological and vestibular rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, chronic diseases and pelvic health.
Jodie is currently completing her Masters of Physiotherapy – Pelvic Health at Melbourne University, and has extensive experience in supporting women of all ages with pelvic physiotherapy including pre/postnatal care, chronic pelvic pain (endometriosis, pre and post hysterectomy, PCOS etc), incontinence management and menopause.
Rene Scott – B.Phty
Rene has a wealth of knowledge! She is an experienced senior physiotherapist, with a holistic approach to help you achieve the best you.
Rene has completed extra training to become a registered ‘GLAD Australia’ provider for hip and knee arthritis. Being a registered provider allows Rene to run GLAD Australia exercise and education classes, an international program designed specifically for people living with arthritis to decrease pain and get back to doing what they love.
Rene is also experienced in additional therapies including dry needling and cupping.
Rene has been nominated by the physio professional body as “making a significant contribution to your patient’s health and wellbeing, reflecting professional excellence and a remarkable way you touched the patient’s life”.
Rene Works Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from our Woombye Clinic.
Eilidh Fletcher – B.Phty
Eilidh graduated with a BSc in Sports Science followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2019 from Queen Margaret University, Scotland. Since then, she has worked within the NHS across a range of settings including musculoskeletal, medical, orthopaedics and oncology settings. Eilidh has also worked in private practice within the UK and the Sunshine Coast and holds additional qualifications in sports massage, dry needling and APPI Mat Pilates level 1 and 2. Her experience also includes working pitch side as a first aider for the Edinburgh University rugby team.
Eilidh is passionate about helping people from all walks of life reach their goals and return to doing what they love. She combines hands-on manual therapy with tailored rehabilitation programmes to deliver personalised, patient-centred care.
Outside of work, Eilidh enjoys surfing, weightlifting, hiking, camping and exploring all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Amber Smith – Sports Therapist
Amber has been involved in the sports therapy industry over the past seven years after completing a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy. As well as being valued member of the Palmwoods physiotherapy team, Amber also currently works as a sports trainer for our local AFL club, The Hinterland Blues.
Amber’s passion for sport, strongly biased around AFL, gave her the drive to pursue a career in the industry, ultimately leading to work at the highest level with AFL clubs The Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn, Melbourne and Carlton, as well as having involvement with the Australian Paralympic swim team, Sunshine Coast Lightning and both men’s and women’s New Zealand Rugby 7s teams prior to the Commonwealth Games.
Adding short courses over the years and combining strength and conditioning coaching to her accreditation has given Amber the ability to work holistically with her clients to create a treatment plan catered to meet each individuals needs.
Tricia Jenkins – Massage Therapist
Tricia is a highly experienced Remedial/Sports Massage therapist with over 30 years of clinical, therapeutic and high performance sports experience.
Tricia has been the massage therapist for Olympic and Commonwealth sporting teams including the Australian swimming, cricket, softball and Para Athletic teams.
Tricia has a Remedial Massage Diploma and has completed many courses over the years, including Myofascial Dry Needling, Kinesiology (muscle testing), Mindset Coaching, and Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Nutrition completed in 2022.
In clinic, Tricia loves working with clients of all types and ages, athletic or injured, aches and pains, a little bit stiff, or needing general body maintenance and a bit of a tune up. If there is a problem, she wants to find the root cause and help her clients get back on track and be the best version of themselves.
In her spare time, Tricia loves Cuban Salsa, Bachata, and Tango dancing, hiking, growing edibles in her garden, walking on the beach, catching up with friends, eating, and reading.
Alanna Birks – Reception
