Our health care professionals come together to provide you with assistance in the management of your problem. Their skills are different, complimentary, and offer a variety of approaches. Each patient will be given guidance on how to utilise these skills in their own unique combination.
MEDICAL:
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Dr Saul Geffen
BM,BS (Flin) FRACGP, FAFRM (RACP) Rehabilitation Physician Clinical Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, University of Queensland Visiting Medical Officer at Mater and Canossa Private Hospitals Director of Rehabilitation at Canossa Private Hospital Director of Brisbane Pain Rehabilitation Service Dr Geffen is the Director of BPRS. He works with Dr Sharma to provide medical supervision and perform any procedures that may be necessary. Dr Tarunisha Sharma
MBBS, FAFRM (RACP) Rehabilitation Physician Dr Sharma works with Dr Geffen to provide specialised rehabilitation care throughout the program. She reviews medication and performs any procedures that may be necessary. She will meet with you individually during the program and delivers a medication lecture. At the conclusion, she convenes a team meeting (case conference) to discuss your progress and to provide advice on further management. |
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Dr Ben Manion
BVSc, MBBS, FAFRM(RACP) and FFPMANZCA Rehabilitation Physician and Pain Physician Dr Manion is an Australian trained doctor with both Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine specialisations. He has a progressive and compassionate approach, with an emphasis on returning patients to their best level of function. He is backed by an integrated and multidisciplinary team, and his treatment uses pharmacological, psychological, physical and procedural strategies. His current interests include the management of chronic back and neck pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and the use of interventional techniques for shoulder and knee pain. Dr Manion is available for consultation on request. |
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
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Lucy Taylor
BPhty (Honours) (UQ) Physiotherapist Lucy graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of Queensland. She has since completed post-graduate studies in a range of women’s health conditions and is devoted to continuously expanding this skill set. She is very passionate about delivering you the latest research-based treatment and empowering you with the knowledge and exercises to achieve your goals. Lucy is passionate about delivering holistic patient-centred care and establishing individualised rehabilitation. She provides individual diagnosis, assessment and treatment plans throughout the program. She also supervises therapeutic exercise and self-management education sessions. |
PSYCHOLOGY:
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Prof Gina Geffen AM
BA Hon (Rand), PhD (Monash), DSc hon (Flin) FASSA, FAPS, Professor Emeritus, University of Queensland Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist Professor Geffen is a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist who supervises the psychology program aimed at providing an understanding of the nature of chronic pain and strategies for managing it. The Brisbane Pain Rehabilitation Service is recognised by the University of Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Australian Catholic University, and the University of Southern Queensland for training postgraduate clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists and health and sports psychologists. These provisional psychologists provide individual and small group therapy under her supervision. Dr Heidi Saunders
BPsych(Honours), DPsych (Clinical), MAPS Clinical Psychologist Heidi has completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology while working within the psychology component of the program. She facilitates various psychology group sessions throughout the program and is available for individualised therapy sessions, upon request. Heidi has an interest in getting to know clients’ personal journeys of self-managing chronic pain. She is passionate about seeing the development of their psychological skills to assist with this journey. Heidi has experience and an interest working in the areas of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem and management of chronic health conditions, all of which can be associated with the experience of chronic pain. |
NUTRITION:
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Savita
BNut&Diet Accredited Practising Dietitian Savita is patient-turned-practitioner, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Certified Patient Advocate. Her passion lies in helping people who feel frustrated with their health problems find a way forward. You may have a few symptoms that really bug you, a condition that's been diagnosed, or perhaps you're somewhere in between. Savita's mission is to help you find ease and clarity at wherever you are on your health journey through providing highly individualised dietary advice, to help you confidently build healthy habits that will meet your unique needs. Savita offers two dietetic lectures throughout the program with individual follow-up as needed through her private rooms. |
YOGA:
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Alison Sykes
Registered Yoga Teacher Alison has a special interest in the adaptation of yoga practices to meet the needs of the individual. She enjoys working in the multi-disciplinary approach of the program to support and complement other modalities. She offers one session in the program focusing on gentle movement within each participant’s comfortable range of motion, as well as guided breathing and relaxation techniques. |
MASSAGE THERAPY:
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Romin Lau Diaz
Remedial Massage Therapist Romina is qualified in Remedial, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Pregnancy and Lymphatic Drainage and registered with the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT). With a comprehensive analysis of your presentation, Romina will work together with you to improve your condition, by providing a treatment with a variety of techniques and quality homecare. If you are overworked and stressed, a relaxing massage could be exactly what you need or a deep tissue massage to release tense muscles. And for those unsure about Lymphatic Drainage, it is a beautiful gentle massage that boosts your immune system. As a qualified Personal Trainer, Romina will encourage exercises for your homecare that will further improve your condition. The best results are noticed when a client receives regular massage treatment as indicated and follows homecare. The aim is for clients to be in their best form for the long term and to make their health a priority to prevent further issues arising. Romina provides one massage per program. |
Rehabilitation Assistant/Clinical Manager:
Luke Chapman
BPRS Rehabilitation Assistant and Clinical Manager
Luke works under the guidance of the physiotherapists to supervise exercise sessions and provide support to the multidisciplinary team.
BPRS Rehabilitation Assistant and Clinical Manager
Luke works under the guidance of the physiotherapists to supervise exercise sessions and provide support to the multidisciplinary team.
BPRS MANAGER:
Miriam
BPRS Administration Manager
The BPRS Administrative Team will be able to assist you with any enquiries you may have before, during, and after the program.
BPRS Administration Manager
The BPRS Administrative Team will be able to assist you with any enquiries you may have before, during, and after the program.
