Cathy Conway became the practice owner of Indooroopilly Physiotherapy Centre in 1994. The centre has since built a strong reputation for excellent service and client care, with a strong emphasis on individualised, 'hands-on' treatment, as well as continuing education and professional involvement of all staff. The clinic features modern, air-conditioned, and completely private rooms, as well as a separate area for physiotherapy exercise classes, featuring both reformers and trapeze equipment.
We offer manipulative physiotherapy, massage therapy, physiotherapy exercise classes utilizing Pilates reformers and trapeze tables, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitation services, and therefore treat a wide variety of conditions. All ages are welcome, from young children to the elderly, as programmes are tailored to the individual. We have a broad range of experience and treat in the following areas:
- Sporting Injuries
- Whiplash
- Overuse and Work Related Injuries (e.g. Tennis Elbow)
- Neck and Back Pain
- Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Ankle Conditions
- Clinical physiotherapy exercise classes (Individual and Group Sessions)
- Dry Needling
- Hydrotherapy
- Real Time Ultrasound for Muscle Re-education
Indooroopilly Physiotherapy Centre accepts:
- Self-Referees
- Doctor's Referrals
- Veterans' Affairs
- Workers Compensation
- Approved Third Party Compensation Claims
About Our Staff
Our staff are qualified Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, with a keen interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system, as well as a strong commitment to continuing education within the profession.
Cathy Conway
Principal Physiotherapist
Cathy has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, and has owned Indooroopilly Physiotherapy Centre since 1994. She also:
- Has both undergraduate and Post-graduate Masters degrees in Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, having completed her Masters in 2004
- Is committed to Continuing Education within the profession; she is actively involved with research programmes at the University of Queensland and trains students at an Undergraduate level
- Has completed all levels of Clinical physiotherapy exercise classes
- Utilises Intra-Muscular Stimulation (Dry Needling Technique)
- Enjoys being active and participates in triathlons and other sporting activities at a amateur level.
Sally Lawton
Physiotherapist
Sally obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from CCHS University of Sydney in 1994, and completed her post-graduate Masters degree at the University of Queensland in 2007. She also:
- Worked in private practice since 2001 in the Hunter Valley, Canberra and Rockhampton, before moving to Brisbane; prior to this, she worked in various hospitals here in Australia and in the UK
- Utilises Intra-Muscular Stimulation (Dry Needling Technique)
- Has a strong commitment to her clients' wellbeing. She enjoys treating and helping clients across all age groups and gains immense satisfaction as they progress with confidence and ability through their phases of rehabilitation
- Has an interest in helping people with vestibular related symptoms/dizziness
- Loves discussing films, books, current affairs and participating in outdoor physical activities such as cycling, bushwalking and tennis.
Mariah Debel
Physiotherapist
Mariah completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at James Cook University in 2016.
Mariah has since worked in a Physiotherapy clinic in Victoria before returning to Queensland to continue working in the private practice field. She also:
- has special interest in clinical Pilates, post-operative rehabilitation and sports injury rehabilitation and prevention.
- is qualified in dry needling.
- enjoys spending her spare time playing touch football, soccer and hiking.
Robert Nicholls
Physiotherapist
Robert is originally from the UK and moved to Australia in 2006 with his parents and sister. Robert completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University.
His areas of special interest include sports and occupational musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative and rehabilitation physiotherapy. He is also:
- specifically interested in lower limb, shoulder back and neck injuries.
- a very keen sportsman with strong interests in Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer and cricket.
- enjoying following British sport and supporting Leeds United Football Club and Castleford Tigers Rugby League.