Meet our team
We’re proud to offer an extensive team of highly experienced and skilled health professionals. Our practitioners are highly regarded in their respective fields and have a continued commitment and desire for ongoing education. Many of our practitioners have worked with Olympic athletes and are trusted to look after the well-being of many Australian sport teams. You can learn more about each of our practitioners below.
Physiotherapists
Exercise Physiologists
Specialty Area Physiotherapists
Specialist Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists 2022)
Available at: Bowen Hills
About Matt:
Matt completed his Physiotherapy degree at the University of Queensland in 1996 and developed an interest in chronic and complex pain conditions early in his career whilst working in both the public and private sectors. He completed a Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) at the University of Sydney in 2007.
To further his expertise in the physiotherapy management of persistent pain conditions, Matt undertook a two year training program with the Australian College of Physiotherapy. He successfully completed the final exams in November 2022 to be awarded the title of Specialist Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2022). Matt is the sixth physiotherapist in Australia to complete the Specialist Pain Physiotherapist training program.
Matt carefully listens to understand each client’s story, performs a thorough clinical assessment and will explain what may be contributing to the pain condition. Pain is complex, and each presentation is unique, so an individualised plan is discussed.
Matt is strongly evidence based in his approach. In the scientific literature, conservative management strategies such as education and appropriate exercise and activity consistently recommended as first line treatment options. These options are often challenging, but are ultimately rewarding.
Podiatrists from Queensland Foot Centres
Podiatrist
Nathan is the Director of Queensland Foot Centres and his experience in Sports Podiatry treatment spans more than two decades. Associated professionally with many teams and individual athletes, Nathan has been consulting for the Queensland Reds since 1993 and the Brisbane Lions since 1999. Nathan enjoys a tremendous referral network of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sports Physicians, Sports Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopathic Practitioners as well as Coaches and Strength and Conditioning personnel. Nathan’s experience sees him speaking at a range of local, national and international conferences and he has been a member of the State Government’s Podiatry Review Board. He has a special interest in adolescent sport and postural complaints.
Podiatrist
Will became part of the Queensland Foot Centres team in 2013 after graduating from Queensland University of Technology with Honours. Since then, he has worked with a broad range of athletes, including players from the QLD Reds and Brisbane Lions.
Will enjoys seeing all types of patients, but, his main focus is on sporting injuries of the foot and ankle. He prides himself in applying the latest research to his patients to ensure a faster return to activity. He has a strong sporting background previously participating in track, distance and cross-country running, triathlon, AFL, rugby union, cricket, rowing and swimming. This enables Will to tailor his treatment to the individual in their particular sport. Will frequently uses video gait analysis to treat chronic running and walking injuries. He takes dynamic footage of his patients to identify specific factors in their individual mechanics that may be related to their injury, before working on strategies to address these deficiencies in consultation with leading Allied Health practitioners.
Podiatrist
Janet Bartlett graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science Degree from QUT in 2004. Janet is one of our Senior Podiatrists and has been working with QFC since graduating. Janet has established herself as a highly skilled Podiatrist covering and enjoying all aspects of podiatry including nail care and skin care, diabetes, heel pain, sports podiatry, podiatric acupuncture and orthotic therapy at all her clinic locations. Janet has a keen interest in sports, particularly netball and was the consulting Podiatrist for the QLD Firebirds for 11 years. Janet is keen to solve podiatric problems, whether big or small. Personable care is extremely important to Janet and she always ensures best patient care so you can leave with confidence and a good understanding of your individual treatment plan.
Podiatrist
After graduating with honours from QUT, Brisbane in 2011, Jamie has spent his last eleven years spread across private practice, doctor’s clinics, rural health centres, and multidisciplinary clinics alongside physiotherapists, osteopaths and exercise physiologists.
These experiences have seen him develop a broad range of skills in diagnosing and treating all aspects of the foot and lower limb. Areas of interest include; foot and lower leg pain, sports injuries, paediatric assessments (children) and orthotic therapy. Further areas of expertise include diabetic foot assessments, as well as skin and nail complaints.
Jamie’s soccer background has enabled him to understand the importance of injury prevention and pain-free exercise. This passion has driven his interest in the field of biomechanics and sports podiatry, which has seen him in the past work alongside senior men’s soccer teams on the Gold Coast. It is his goal to see patients returning to the activities they love as soon as possible, as keeping the body moving is vital for overall physical and mental health.
Ongoing education and training have kept Jamie up to date with the latest research and journals, as well as learning foot joint mobilisation techniques and in-depth paediatric examinations.
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr McMeniman completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales, Sydney in 2002. Subsequently, he completed advanced training in Orthopaedics in Queensland, obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2010. In 2011 he trained with Mr. Andrew Williams and Mr. Jonathan Lavelle as the Knee Fellow at Chelsea and Westminster and The Lister Hospitals in London, England. Here he focused on the management of complex knee injuries, and injuries in professional athletes. Subsequently, he was the Sports Medicine Fellow with Dr Peter Myers in Brisbane for 12 months.
Dr McMeniman specialises in treating sports injuries of the lower limb, knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement of the knee and hip. He has a formal association with multiple elite sporting bodies and professional athletes and has been the knee surgeon for the Brisbane Broncos since 2013. In addition, he is a member of the Australian Knee Society, and current Chairman of the QLD Branch of the AOA.
Dr McMeniman has an ongoing active role in teaching in research holding a position as Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. He has published and presented his research both nationally and internationally. Dr McMeniman also works publicly at the Mater Adults Hospital, South Brisbane.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Tony O’Neill is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in sports injuries and sub-specialty training in knee and shoulder surgery. Dr O’Neill grew up in Mount Isa and went to boarding school in Brisbane. He undertook undergraduate degrees at the University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Science in anatomy followed by a medical degree.
Dr O’Neill worked in hospitals in Brisbane and the UK before undertaking orthopaedic training in Queensland, gaining his Fellowship in 2012.
He completed a Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at the Cape Shoulder Institute and Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa where he worked under Dr Joe De Beer. The practice specializes in the management of sports injuries of the shoulder as well as primary and revision shoulder joint replacement.
Dr O’Neill then worked as the Knee Fellow at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Fortius Clinic in London UK, where a large percentage of the clinics patients are professional athletes. Working with Mr Andy Williams and Mr Jonathon Lavelle the fellowship incorporated multi-ligament injuries of the knee, meniscal preservation surgery, osteotomies about the knee and knee replacement.
His practice focuses on sports injuries of the knee and shoulder and their surgical management. He has published and presented research internationally and works publicly at the Mater Adults Hospital.
Dr O’Neill is happy to make himself available to manage acute orthopaedic problems including trauma, keeping emergency slots open in his outpatient clinic.
Dr Tony O’Neill is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in sports injuries and sub-specialty training in knee and shoulder surgery. Dr O’Neill grew up in Mount Isa and went to boarding school in Brisbane. He undertook undergraduate degrees at the University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Science in anatomy followed by a medical degree.
Dr O’Neill worked in hospitals in Brisbane and the UK before undertaking orthopaedic training in Queensland, gaining his Fellowship in 2012.
He completed a Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at the Cape Shoulder Institute and Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa where he worked under Dr Joe De Beer. The practice specializes in the management of sports injuries of the shoulder as well as primary and revision shoulder joint replacement.
Dr O’Neill then worked as the Knee Fellow at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Fortius Clinic in London UK, where a large percentage of the clinics patients are professional athletes. Working with Mr Andy Williams and Mr Jonathon Lavelle the fellowship incorporated multi-ligament injuries of the knee, meniscal preservation surgery, osteotomies about the knee and knee replacement.
His practice focuses on sports injuries of the knee and shoulder and their surgical management. He has published and presented research internationally and works publicly at the Mater Adults Hospital.
Dr O’Neill is happy to make himself available to manage acute orthopaedic problems including trauma, keeping emergency slots open in his outpatient clinic.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Richard Hanly is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in reconstructive surgery of the lower limb with the following subspecialty services available; Hip; Knee Arthroplasty (Including Robotic Assisted Surgery), Foot; Ankle (Including minimally invasive; advanced arthroscopic techniques).
Educated in Brisbane, Dr Hanly received a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) in 2002 and a Medical Degree in 2006 from the University of Queensland. He completed his Orthopaedic training in Queensland and was admitted as a Fellow to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in February 2015.
Dr Hanly spent 12 months in the Exeter Hip Unit of the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre working under the team of leading hip surgeons; Mr John Timperley, Mr Matthew Hubble, Mr Jonathon Howell and Mr Matthew Wilson. He gained experience in complex primary and revision hip reconstruction and arthroplasty. Subsequently he worked under Mr Ian Winson and Mr Steve Hepple in the Foot; Ankle Unit of the Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Southmead Hospital. The expert unit in Bristol has a strong focus in reconstructive procedures and arthroscopic techniques in foot and ankle surgery.
Dr Hanly commenced practice at the Wesley Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Clinic in 2017, and is pleased to offer consultations from satellite clinics from QSMC Bowen Hills, North Lakes Specialist Medical Centre, and Stanthorpe. He currently has a dual public appointment at The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Dr Hanly is a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland, School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
AcupuncturistS
Acupuncturist
Owen Formosa is an Acupuncturist with 9 years clinical experience, using shiatsu and remedial therapies, which lead to his passion for the oriental medical philosophies and practice of Traditional Acupuncture.
Owen spent his childhood through to his adult life playing competitive sport and continues enjoy his passion playing soccer competitively. He has a strong foundational understanding of muscular skeletal therapy from an internal, mental and physical perspective.
He is also passionate about internal medicine and treating chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, woman’s pathologies and digestive issues, with the underlying theory that “you cannot separate the part from the whole”.
Currently treating Athletes involved in:
Gold Coast premier League football clubs, NRL, Youth Iron Women, Surf Club trainers and many more.
Owen graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science and Chinese medicine/Acupuncture, through Endeavour College of Natural Medicine, other academic achievements include Cert IV Massage, Diploma of Remedial therapies and Shiatsu Meridian therapy, where he achieved the Principal’s Award for consistent clinical outcomes.
Owen is very proud to be a father and adores his son. He also enjoys fantastic support from Madelene his partner and mother of their son, who is a practising yogini.
Owen has been involved in over 20 postgraduate Japanese medicine workshops and has also travelled to Japan to observe and learn from a Master and Mentor of Japanese medicine Ikeda Masakazu. For the last 4 years Owen has studied under and been working as a clinical Assistant with veteran practitioner Alan Jansson.
Sports Nutritionists
Advanced Sports Dietician and Exercise Physiologist, Level 1 Anthropometrist
Sally loves her work as a dietitian, and will go to great lengths to help her clients achieve their goals. Sally’s interest in sports nutrition began when she was competing nationally as a lightweight rower; as ‘weight-category’ athletes will testify, meticulous attention to food is necessary to achieve a goal weight. As a result, Sally has first-hand experience & empathy for the challenges that face her athletes & weight management clients.
Rowing was replaced with a love of triathlons (an easy transition given the high volume of cross-training required for rowing), and triathlon – along with the individual disciplines – have become her favoured sports ever since. To balance out the endurance tendencies though, you’ll also find her spending a good amount of time on a gym floor lifting heavy things.
Sally’s dietetic career began in research, completing an honours thesis on ‘Caffeine use in elite athletes’ in 2005. Following this, she tied her dietetics & exercise science degrees together with the Sports Nutrition Course at the Australian Institute of Sport, and then began consulting to various sporting & personal training groups around Brisbane, as well as working for some years at a weight management clinic.
Following this, she spent a year travelling overseas, which sparked an interest in eating for longevity & health. Since then, Sally has grown Apple To Zucchini to service more clients, while still retaining the individualised aspect of nutrition planning – no two meal plans will ever look the same from an Apple to Zucchini dietitian! Sally is currently aiming to perfect the life of a working Mum; her little man Sam, and youngest Abigail are never far from her mind.
Accredited Practising & Sports Dietician, Level 1 Anthropometrist
Training has always been a huge part of Kirrily’s life, growing up she competed in track & field athletics, representing her small school at State titles from age 11-18. This led on to an interest in Olympic distance triathlon, and sparked her curiosity for getting nutrition right for both training and race days. Currently, Kirrily actively competes in a number of bike racing events throughout the year with the Data #3 women’s cycling team, including the National Road Series.
Being a Personal Trainer over a decade now, Kirrily is not only passionate about health and fitness, but strives for being the best version of herself, inside and out. Looking for a more holistic approach with her clients, she decided a Nutrition and Dietetics degree would do the trick!
With a passion for sports and nutrition, Kirrily had a clear view through years of study that she wanted a career as a sports dietitian – and jumped at any opportunity to volunteer to learn what it was all about.
Accredited Practising & Sports Dietician, Level 1 Anthropometrist
Running has always been a big part of Sylvia’s life. Growing up she competed in cross country and over the years transitioned to competing in trail ultramarathons. Her interest in sports nutrition began when she was looking for ways to support her training and racing. The impact was so significant it inspired a career change. From her first-hand experience she understands the importance of providing an individualised approach to improve nutrition, health and performance. Sylvia works with a range of athletes, from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. She currently consults to the Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire, and Brisbane Heat BBL and WBBL cricket teams.
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Level 1 Anthropometrist
Food and movement have always been central to Lara’s life. Competing in both half-marathon and marathon disciplines, Lara discovered firsthand the power of food to fuel peak performance. She also worked as a cross-country and athletics coach, directly guiding young adolescent athletes. Witnessing the negative impact of restrictive eating cultures on these athletes fueled her passion for guiding individuals towards a balanced relationship with food, one that prioritises both nourishment and optimises performance. Lara is here to act as a supportive guide, empowering individuals, from high-performing athletes to those seeking overall well-being. Her mission is to equip them with evidence-based strategies to navigate food choices, achieve their personal nutrition goals, and cultivate a positive relationship with food.
Accredited Practising & Sports Dietician
Ali is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist, with a Master of Philosophy in sports nutrition and hydration. Ali is Swimming Australia’s Performance Nutrition Lead and she also consults to the Queensland Academy of Sport, Queensland Rugby League, as well as having previously worked at the Australian Institute of Sport. Ali is Chair of the Education arm of Sports Dietitians Australia, and recently finished ten years lecturing and supervising practicum placements for QUT’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.
Accredited Practising & Sports Dietician, Level 1 Anthropometrist
Rebekka has been working as an Accredited Practising Dietitian since 2014 and an Accredited Sports Dietitian since 2016. She is an experienced practitioner and has worked with a range of different athletes of all levels, from recreational up to International. Rebekka has a genuine passion for helping athletes and active individuals optimise their nutrition and general health to perform at their best through an individual approach. She is also confident in managing gastrointestinal complaints such as IBS, food intolerances and associated gut issues induced through sport. Rebekka is also currently undertaking a research degree exploring energy availability and within day energy balance in female soccer players, with a special interest in female athlete nutrition and management of low energy availability and REDs.
Accredited Sports Dietitian |Accredited Practising Dietitian | Level 1 Anthropometrist | Competitive Figure Skating Coach & Choreographer
Emilia boasts a lifelong immersion in the world of ice figure skating, having navigated a distinguished competitive career representing Australia at numerous international events, including multiple World Junior Championships. Her journey spans from dazzling performances in professional shows around the globe to her current role as a coach for aspiring figure skaters on the State, National, and international stages.
Drawing from her rich experiences as both a seasoned skater and a dedicated coach, Emilia has cultivated a profound passion for sports nutrition. Her expertise extends to its pivotal role in enhancing performance, manipulating body composition, fostering positive body image, preventing injuries, and ensuring the longevity of sports careers—all while prioritising optimal health and development.
Emilia’s comprehensive understanding of the physical and aesthetic demands of sports is complemented by her innate insight into the unique challenges faced by adolescent athletes. Moreover, her keen interest extends to the specialised needs of winter and mountain sport athletes, encompassing non-traditional pursuits like multi-day trekking, ski-touring, and mountaineering.
Guided by an evidence-based approach, Emilia tailors her strategies to each individual client, striving to propel athletes toward their performance potential while simultaneously fostering healthy growth and development, both in mind and body.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGISTS
Psychologist
BA (Psych) (Hons), MPsych (Sport & Exercise)
Matt’s history working as a psychologist with Mental Notes began in 2006. His passion for working with competitive people who want to achieve something more has seen him develop performance enhancement programs and strategies for individuals and teams.
He completed a Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) at The University of Queensland. He is registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Matt is passionate about performance with more than 15 years’ experience working with elite athletes and leaders in the corporate sector. Matt’s approach is to help people see what success looks like and to understand what they need to do to achieve it. This understanding and ownership of outcome is the foundation of achieving results whether on the field or at work.
Matt has a practical approach which helps his clients understand the whole performance picture from the physical, technical, tactical, and mental perspectives. They come away with a clear understanding of what it takes for them to drive themselves to achieve great results.
Over the last five years, Matt has continued to build on his considerable experience improving people performance in the corporate sector by working with leaders and teams in areas of learning and development, organisational development, change management, and creating cultures of growth and success. Matt has worked with groups to develop and implement leadership development programs at different levels of organisations. The SME space is one that Matt is particularly drawn to as it gives him the chance to work with people who want to achieve but are also willing to take ownership of the pathway to success.
Matt works with teams and individuals and can facilitate both face-to-face and remote consultations. He draws on his experience working with elite athletes to help his clients understand their peak performance factors and to learn the psychological skills to perform at their peak more consistently.
Massage therapist
Massage Therapist
Kevin McLean has been a Remedial Therapist for 28 years and has worked extensively with allied health professionals; he has also completed a Bachelor of Health Science Myotherapy. Kevin has worked with elite teams in such sports as Australian Cricket, Australian Soccer and Australian Rugby League and was involved in the 2000 Olympic games and the 2001 East Asian Games. He has been a Remedial Therapist with Queensland Academy of Sport athletes since 1997.
Kevin has a special interest in the continued education in the industry and has developed specific techniques to compliment his hands-on skills in his field. He believes that open channels of communication between physiotherapy peers, medical staff and patients is essential to perform optimal rehabilitation. Good communication with athletes, coaches/trainers, doctors and other paramedical staff has been a cornerstone of his clinic for the past 28 years. He has a reputation for being thorough, prompt and being able to break down information so that it is easily understood by non-health personnel.
His past experience with sports teams include:
- Australian Cricket Team
- Queensland Bulls Cricket Team
- Soccer Australia Under 23 Olympic team
- Soccer Australia Young Sooceroos Under 20’s World Cup Teams
- Soccer Australia Joeys Under 17’s World Cup Teams
- Queensland State of Origin Team since 1995- 99
- World Rugby Sevens
- Queensland Academy of Sport Gymnastics
- Queensland Academy of Sport Cycling
- Fly V Australia Cycling Team
Sports Medicine
Qsports in 2024. He has experience covering a range of sports at the
elite level and is passionate about using exercise to optimise outcomes
for all patients.
After completing his foundation medical training in Geelong, Jack
moved to Canberra to commence specialty training at the Australian
Institute of Sport. In this role, he provided care to elite and talent
pathway athletes in sports including basketball, volleyball, rowing,
triathlon and swimming, as well as para-athletes.
Jack has since spent time in private practice at Specialist Sports
Medicine Centre under the supervision of Dr Kylie Shaw, and has been
team doctor for the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, Canberra Raiders
(NRL), Canberra United (A League Women) and Geelong Cats (VFL). He
has provided event coverage at the Australian PGA Golf Championship,
the Canberra International Tennis Tournament, and the Canberra
Marathon.
Outside of work, Jack is a single figure golfer, enjoys keeping fit and
remains actively involved in community sport. His sporting highlight is
representing Australasia in Gaelic football at the 2019 GAA World
Games in Ireland.
Team/Event Experience:
● Team Doctor – Australian Men’s Cricket Team (Tour of South
Africa 2023, Home Series vs West Indies 2024)
● Event Doctor – Canberra International Tennis Tournament
● Team Doctor – Canberra Raiders NRL (2022-2023) – Dr Ken
Crichton NRL Fellowship
● Event Doctor – Australian PGA Golf Championship (2023)
● Team Doctor – Australia A Men’s Cricket Team (Tour of Sri
Lanka 2022, Tour of New Zealand 2023)Team Doctor – Canberra United A League Women (2022-2023)
● Program Doctor – Australian Volleyball Academy, AIS (2021)
● Program Doctor – Basketball Australia Women’s Centre of
Excellence, AIS (2021)
● Event Doctor – The Canberra Marathon Festival (2021)
● Team Doctor – Geelong Cats, VFL (2019-2020)
● Match Day Doctor – Hyundai A-League / Westfield W-
League (2019-2020)
● Doctor – AFL Academy (Allies) U18 (2020)
● Team Doctor – Geelong Falcons U18 TAC Cup (2018)
Qualifications:
● Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) –
Monash University
Research:
● Bone stress injuries in Centre of Excellence basketballers at
the Australian Institute of Sport from 2015-2020: a cohort
study (in progress)
Did you know...
QSMC’s Physiotherapists have attended every Olympic and Commonwealth Games since Atlanta 1996. We provide this same level and high-quality care to each of our patients.
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