PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Adam Lake
Malia Gynell
Brad Andrew
BPhysio, APAM, SPAM, ASCAM
Adam is a sports and musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who has been servicing the area for the last 9 years. He graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has since become certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sport Physiotherapy Association and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Adam has a strong interest in spinal care, musculoskeletal maintenance and sports injury rehabilitation. His sports physio history is most noted by his work with the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) youth and senior squads; a role which he has held since 2014.
Brad Andrew
Malia Gynell
Brad Andrew
M Physio, B Human Movement, APAM
Brad holds a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sports Science) from UniSA. He has a special interest in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, working with patients to develop rehab programs to get them back doing the activities they love.
Brad has experience in elite sport, currently working as physio for the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Pathway Squads. He has also worked as Assistant Strength and Rehabilitation Coach at Woodville West-Torrens Football Club in the SANFL. Brad takes a holistic approach to his patients, using hands on treatment as an adjunct to active management and provides the knowledge and confidence to empower them to reach their full potential.
Malia Gynell
Malia Gynell
Malia Gynell
B Physio, APAM
Malia is a Physiotherapist with a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from UniSA and is passionate about helping others to move well. This passion for her job stems from her own active lifestyle and experience as a sports trainer. Malia believes that, along with quality hands-on care, exercise and active management are paramount to holistic physiotherapy treatment. She has good experience in rehabilitation, where she has previously worked with patients to make functional improvements and optimise their quality of life. Outside of the clinic Malia loves to challenge herself in Crossfit training, as well as anything where she is outside and getting active.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Denise Newman
Diploma Remedial Massage
Denise is a Remedial Massage Therapist who graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2014 and has been supporting Physiotherapists in the area ever since.
Denise prides herself on listening to your specific needs and customising a treatment best to suit you, rather than performing a routine massage. Denise believes massage is a necessity not just a treat! Her clients have reported an improvement to their general health and wellbeing after receiving regular massage. Denise is also certified in the specific treatment of TMJ (jaw) pain .
ADMINISTRATION
Laura Polotnianka
Laura's role in our team is office administrator and receptionist. With years of experience in retail and sales, Laura made a leap into healthcare and her aim at the clinic is to ensure that our patients are well looked after and everything operates as smoothly as possible.
She loves to travel and has visited over 20 countries since finishing high school. Laura is passionate about cooking and believes that the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. Away from the clinic, you can find her cooking, baking and keeping fit by walking her dog and partaking in Pilates classes.