Paddington Physiotherapy Staff

Physiotherapy Staff

Liza Devlin - Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

Liza's interests lie in sports & musculoskeletal medicine, particularly lower limb injury. After graduating from University of Queensland in 1993, Liza spent two years working in outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy & in the field of sports physiotherapy prior to completing a postgraduate diploma in Sports Physiotherapy, at Curtin University, in Perth. Liza then worked for two years in a Manipulative Physiotherapy private practice while completing her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy, focusing on hamstring pain. During this time, Liza was working with Club & State Representative Rugby Union teams & Australian Division II Schoolboys Rugby Union.

Upon return to Queensland, she has then had further experience as a private locum before establishing this practice in 1999. She has worked with Qld Suburban Representative Rugby Union (Qld Schoolboys), the Qld Rugby Union Referees Association, Club Rugby Union, Junior Rugby Union, & Tertiary Rugby League, as well as lecturing for Sports Medicine Australia. Liza has also been working as a Clinical Supervisor at University of Queensland in the Masters of Sports Physiotherapy programme. Liza works with the Medicals Rugby Union Club. Liza has a specific interest in sports injuries & their prevention. She has always had an interest in postures & movement patterns & is currently combining this interest with her new hobby photography. Liza is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sports Physiotherapy Australia, Physiotherapy Business Australia, & Sports Medicine Australia.

Liza has a specific interest in sports injuries & their prevention. Liza is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sports Physiotherapy Australia, Physiotherapy Business Australia, & Sports Medicine Australia.

Liza has recently passed her Sports Specialist exams and been accepted as a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. She is one of only five Specialist Sports Physiotherapists in Queensland.

Chari Mouton - Physiotherapist

Chari joined the practice in February 2009. She graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2006 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked in private practice in New Zealand where she gained a broad experience in a variety of areas including post surgical rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, occupational health & sports injury rehabilitation & exercise prescription in the gym & pool. She has experience in post surgical rehabilitation of the shoulder, knee, hip, cervical & lumbar spine.

She has an interest in postural biomechanics & restoration of movement patterns of the lower & upper limb. This is combined with an interest in sporting injuries & re-conditioning for maximal sporting achievement.

Chari has experience in the acute rehabilitation of sporting injuries as she worked with club rugby teams in New Zealand for 3 years. Sacro-iliac joint pain & core control including pelvic floor retraining & pregnancy pain are areas of interest. She moved to Brisbane in January 2009 & is due to finish a Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Conditioning through AUT University, New Zealand at the end of this year. Chari is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association & Sports Physiotherapy Australia.

Andrew Miller – Physiotherapist

Andrew was awarded his Bachelor of Physiotherapy from University of Queensland in 2005 & has worked in private practice since, joining us here in May 2008. He is studying Medicine at University of Queensland. He has a wealth of experience in Occupational health & with treating work injuries & overuse injuries, in particular back & neck pain & headaches & tennis elbow. Andrew has experience in worksite assessment & interventions & is skilled at suggesting cost-effective solutions to ergonomic issues & reducing injury in the workplace.

Andrew has worked with rugby league & rugby union teams & is currently playing rugby for the Medicals Rugby Union Team.

Sophie Fincher – Physiotherapist

Sophie has been working with us since June 2008.  She attained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Latrobe University in Melbourne.  Since doing so she has spent the majority of time working in rehabilitation - with a particular focus the improvement of movement patterns & posture.  Postural & gait reeducation are key areas Sophie is interested in - especially the core stability associated with treatment of neck pain, low back pain & other conditions such as scoliosis.  She also has an interest in areas of physiotherapy particular to women’s health - including pregnancy & incontinence. 

Sophie has sports injury management experience having worked for a suburban AFL team in Melbourne for 4 years.  Her responsibilities at the club included management of acute injuries, long term treatment plans & conditioning to prevent the recurrence of injuries.  She has experience in post-surgical orthopaedics in particular early intervention following lower limb surgery. Sophie moved to Brisbane at the beginning of 2008 & is currently studying Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Queensland.

Podiatry Staff

Charli Brayshaw – Podiatrist

Charli graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry in 2007. Charli has worked here in Paddington since March 2008. She is experienced in all aspects of Podiatry including biomechanics, sports injuries & the diagnosis & management of lower limb problems. Charli is also highly skilled in procedures to manage general foot care for example ingrown toenails, cracked heels & corns – encompassing what used to be called Chiropody.

Charli has a special interest in the management of foot conditions that occur with chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis & osteoarthritis. Her approach to chronic diseases emphasizes education, early intervention & prevention of complications.

Charli advocates the early management & prevention of bunions due to flat feet & footwear. She enjoys shopping for dress & casual shoes & is able to give up to date & relevant footwear advice!!

Support Staff

Georgia Quinn - Receptionist

Georgia has worked at Paddington Physiotherapy & Podiatry since 2006. She is experienced in the retail industry & customer care. Georgia is interested in fashion & has completed a Diploma of Fashion in 2007. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business at Queensland University of Technology, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing.

Megan Oster - Receptionist

Megan is currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. Megan has experience in customer service in small business.

Lucy Ogden – Receptionist

Lucy is currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland.

Lucy has experience working in the hospitality & tourist industries in customer service.

Felicity Andrews – Receptionist & Housekeeper

Felicity is studying a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Queensland this year. Felicity has worked with us at Paddington Physiotherapy & Podiatry since 2008.

Kitty Devlin - Walk-Leader & Mobile Marketing Manager

Kitty is our walk-leader & fitness assistant & whilst a bit inexperienced, Kitty makes up for this in enthusiasm. Being very fond of her food, Kitty is a great believer in regular exercise to keep her trim & toned! Kitty has been part of the team here since March 2008. She relishes her role of Mobile Marketing Manager attending regular public events wearing her Paddo Physio T-shirt.