Who We Are.

LIVELY PHYSIOTHERAPY is a small, high quality Physiotherapy clinic. We are passionate about upholding a high standard of care for the Mackay community. In our endeavour to provide quality physiotherapy care to patients and referrers we guarantee that our physiotherapists are all highly experienced with treating musculoskeletal, sporting, and occupational injuries and have completed or are completing additional university studies to attain post graduate masters degree in musculoskeletal or sporting physiotherapy.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, Contact Us or Book Online.

 
 
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Stephanie Vanden-Bergh

Principal Physiotherapist

GradCertMusc, BPhysio, APAM. 

Steph completed graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2010 and recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She enjoys treating a variety of presentations although has a particular interest in head, neck and jaw pain, neuropathic pain presentations, acute injury assessment and management as well as adolescent musculoskeletal conditions.

Steph has 13 years private practice experience. She makes time to ensure her patients concerns are fully discussed and strives to ensure that they feel understood and see value in their Physiotherapy appointment.

Since returning from maternity leave, Steph is only working two days a week. A balance she really enjoys, ensuring plenty of time with the kids, patients and the lively crew for uninterrupted lunch, cuppa and chat.

To make an appointment with Stephanie Vanden-Bergh, Contact Us or Book Online.

 
 

Samuel Dunn

Principal & Titled Sports Physiotherapist

MSportsPhysio, BPhysio, APAM, SPA

Sam is one of two Titled Sports Physiotherapists in Mackay. He completed his bachelor’s degree through JCU and later his Post Graduate Certificate then Masters through Latrobe University.

Sam has over 14 years private practice experience assessing and rehabilitation patients with a variety of injuries including, but not exclusively sport, musculoskeletal, work related injuries, vertigo and post-operative rehabilitation.

Hist time spent in private practice and completing his Masters has provided the opportunity to work with a variety of sporting teams including the North Queensland Cowboys, Brisbane Broncos, Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Bulls, South Africa A cricket team, Mackay Cutters, and many more.

Outside of work he enjoys time spent outdoors. Ideally camping, fishing, hiking, hunting with his wife and fam when he can get away from his massive garden.

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Cathy Vanden-Bergh

Practice Manager 

Cathy has enjoyed living in the Mackay region for the past 20 years. She is a self confessed bookworm, keen supporter of local cafes and regular participant in the Botanic Gardens Park Run.

She is a wife, a mother of three, has worked as a nurse and spent the last 10 years in managerial roles where she completed a Certificate IV in management.  She has a cheery disposition and a passion for people which many will attest to. 

 

Sarah Champion

Senior Physiotherapist

GradCertMusc, BPhysio, APAM

Sarah recently completed her Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through Latrobe university, making her a titled musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. In the clinic, Sarah enjoys treating all musculoskeletal injuries and pain presentations. Having also completed additional training in women’s pelvic floor physiotherapy, she is exceptional at treating women’s injuries across the lifespan, including pre and post-natal interventions (excluding pessary fittings).

Sarah believes in an individualised, patient centered approach to care. She is passionate about patient education, ensuring each patient leaves with a thorough understanding of their presentation and how best to achieve optimal recovery. 

Outside of work Sarah enjoys making and eating food. She also likes spending time with family and friends and soaking up the great outdoors.

 
 

Andrew Smythe

Senior & Titled Sports Physiotherapist

MSportsPhysio, BPhysio, SPA, APAM, PhD candidate

Andy recently completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy making him a titled Sports Physiotherapist, one of two in Mackay. As such, he has a keen interest in all sports related injuries and post-operative rehabilitation.  Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with the Melbourne City Football Club academy, Hockey Victoria and Australian boxing at the Commonwealth games.

Andy has many years experience in private practice and as such, is able to apply his knowledge to treat non-sporting related injuries such as tendinopathy, painful osteoarthritis, muscular and neuropathic pain.  

Andy is also actively involved in research with Monash University. He is in the process of completing his PhD, investigating shoulder rotator cuff related injuries which is also his specialty area. 

Having recently moved here from Melbourne, Andy is enjoying iced long blacks, spending time outdoors and exploring the Mackay region with his wife and daughter. Focused and thoughtful, Andy will get you moving at your best again.

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What Makes Us Different.

At Lively Physiotherapy we are passionate about what we do and what gives us great job satisfaction is making our patients happy. We are constantly striving to provide professional high quality care to our patients in a happy and welcoming environment so they can achieve their goals and get back to what they love doing pain free.

To prove we mean what we say we have decided to make the following guarantees to our patients and our referrers:

  • We can guarantee that you will be treated by a qualified Physiotherapist with a minimum of 12 years clinical practice experience.

  • We can guarantee that your treating Physiotherapist will have completed or is in the process of completing extra post graduate university studies in addition to the standard professional development courses required of all Physiotherapists.

  • We can guarantee after your initial consult you will have a better understanding of your injury and how we will work together to achieve your goals - this will include exercise programs, information handouts, referral to other health professionals (as required).

  • We can guarantee you will be given our personal cards and contact details to call and email us should you have any questions or concerns regarding your rehabilitation.

  • When appropriate, we will liaise with your referring GP, specialist, or health professional to keep them informed of your progress and encourage a holistic approach to your rehabilitation.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, Contact Us or Book Online.

Feel good, Be Lively.