Our Team
Shane Tompson - Physiotherapist
B.Sc. B.Ex.Sc. M.Phty Dip.Mx. (Provider Number: 2738507J)
Shane has received several recognitions for academic and clinical excellence during his career as a Physiotherapist. He has held senior positions in the Hospital sector, Aged Care, Sports, Private Practice and Community Health sectors. This vast experience enables him to recognise and treat a wide range of ailments. Shane’s wealth of knowledge and experience also gives him a wider range of treatment strategies to meet your individual needs.
- Sports Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Pulmonary Physiotherapy
- Neuro Physiotherapy
- Post-Surgery Physiotherapy
- Massage
- Clinical Pilates
- Work Cover
- Return to Work Programs
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling
- Excercise & Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain Management
- Hydrotherapy
- DVA
- GP Care Plans Bulk Billed
- Home Visits
Alex Boyd - Physiotherapist
B.Sc.Phty (hons) (Provider Number: 6504182L)
- Sports Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Pulmonary Physiotherapy
- Neuro Physiotherapy
- Post-Surgery Physiotherapy
- Massage
- Clinical Pilates
- Work Cover
- Return to Work Programs
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling
- Excercise & Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain Management
- Hydrotherapy
- DVA
- GP Care Plans
- Home Visits
Alex moved to the Sunshine Coast in April 2023 from Papamoa, New Zealand. He qualified as a physiotherapist in 2010 and previously owned his own clinic in NZ for the past 8 years.
Alex originally decided to be a physiotherapist back in 2006 when he was backpacking through Thailand and attended a Buddhist meditation retreat. After 4 years at Auckland University of Technology he became a fully fledged physio. Alex has a hands-on approach and has lots of experience treating acute and chronic injuries. He has worked in several retirement villages and aged care facilities providing rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. Alex also has experience as the lead physiotherapist for several sports teams that have included rugby, rugby league, netball, basketball, soccer, swimming and crossfit.
Alex is a well travelled individual and competitive ocean swimmer. The combination of the two has led him to complete races such as the Escape From Alcatraz in San Francisco and the Waikiki Roughwater Swim in Hawaii. He has a wife and two young children who take the opportunity to explore new places whenever they get the chance
Serena Govender - Physiotherapist
B.Ex.Sc. M.Phty. (Provider Number: 6187962F)
Serena has been providing care to people at My Sippy Downs Physio for a couple of years. Serena’s caring nature and interest in treating the whole body has helped her to achieve outstanding outcomes with her patients. Serena has varied interests outside of Physiotherapy and enjoys trying new sports and hobbies.
- Sporting injuries – in particular
- Musculoskeletal injuries – in particular shoulder injuries, back/neck conditions
- Exercise and rehabilitation – Programs for strength, motor control and balance
- Neuro physiotherapy specifically for BPPV
- Chronic and persistent pain conditions
Jacob Edwards - Exercise Physiologist
B.Cl.Ex.Sc. (Provider Number: 5622825H)
Jacob has recently joined the team at My Sippy Downs Physio. He brings with him much experience in the area of Exercise Assessment and Prescription to a diverse range of people. He enjoys treating people with a background of cardiovascular, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Jacob has a particular interest in people suffering from chronic fatigue, chronic pain conditions, dysautonomia and Hypermobility disorders. Having lived experience with some of these conditions himself and having overcome their debilitating nature, Jacob is well placed to fully understand their impacts.
Jacob is driven and passionate about treating each person that walks through the door with care and respect, while delivering the best possible evidence based treatments.
- Chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, poor cardio-vascular function
- Sporting injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Ehlers Danlos
- Hypermobility
- Chronic pain/ fatigue
- Exercise and rehabilitation – Programs for strength, motor control and balance
- Neuro rehabilitation
- Chronic and persistent pain conditions
