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David Peirce B.Phty - Physiotherapist & Company Director
David brings to Pondera 17 years experience in the management and treatment of a wide variety of conditions affecting people's ability to live life to the fullest. From graduation in 1991 from Queensland University, his diverse career has taken him around the world and landed him back in Brisbane. He spent 5 years in London as the Senior Physiotherapist at London Wasps Rugby Club working with players at the highest levels of representative sport. In recent years his focus has turned to the management and rehabilitation of more chronic conditions like back & neck pain, headaches, osteoporosis, orthopedic surgery and perinatal care.
Since 2000, David has worked continuously in private practice fine-tuning and coordinating a unique combination of Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Exercise Physiology & Massage Therapy. This harmonized team approach to musculoskeletal pain and injury management is the foundation of Pondera Physio & Pilates' services.
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Melanie Fuller Adv Dip PA, BHMS, MPhty - Physiotherapist
Melanie is a Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist & Dance Specialist. Since completing her training from Griffith University she has gained experience treating, educating & rehabilitating a vast variety of conditions across different populations.
Through her special interest in dance, Melanie manages conditions for dancers from The Queensland Ballet & adolescent dancers, specialising in pre pointe assessments & the prevention of injury. She has completed an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Melanie has taught dance for 13 years and has a special emphasise on biomechanical correction to facilitate enhanced performance of young dancers.
Melanie constantly undergoes further professional development & attends conferences through memberships of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science & the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Melanie works at both our West End & Yeronga clinics – Tuesday to Saturday.
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Anita Collins MPhty BSc - Physiotherapist
Anita is another dual degree clinician having completed both a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Masters in Physiotherapy Studies from Queensland University. Since graduating Anita has worked in WA and QLD in Orthopaedic, Geriatric and Oncology-related Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy and Private Practice.
She has a special interest in Osteoporosis and injury prevention having started her career on the other side – treating and rehabilitating people with these conditions. Anita has completed formal post graduate training in Clinical Pilates prescription giving her a wide range of options when designing and implementing treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Having lived and worked overseas 10 years, she has experienced a variety of cultures and life experiences.
Anita is available at our West End clinic Monday to Friday.
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Stephen Wellington B.App.Sc Exercise Physiologist AAESS
Stephen is a tertiary educated Exercise Scientist with over five years clinical experience in rehabilitation and exercise prescription. He is a graduate from the Australian Ballet School which led to an outstanding career with roles as the principal soloist for the Royal NZ Ballet and guest soloist with Qld Ballet. His scientific knowledge is blended with this experience, giving him a unique understanding and appreciation of optimal body function, especially when preventing or rehabilitating injuries.
With his intimate knowledge of Pilates, gym and many other exercise disciplines, his dedication to staying up to date with the latest research in these fields, is only matched by his attention to detail. He continues to seek knowledge about his field of expertise and has a particular interest in the functional patterns the body develops under differing stresses and circumstances.
Stephen is our senior instructor in the Pilates & Rehabilitation studio, along with providing services for fitness testing and exercise prescription. Stephen & Melanie form an extraordinary combination caring for dancers of all ages, for injury treatment, rehabilitation and conditioning
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