Our Team

SIMON KENNEDY | B.App.Sc.(Physio)

Simon completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1998 at the University of South Australia. His training and experience in the fields of fascia, chronic pain and how exercise can powerfully influence pain and the brain has led to him to focus his interests on complex and persistent pain presentations.

Simon is no longer treating clients, however he is still closely involved with the staff in a mentoring and management role as well as business administration. For his previous clients he will liaise with their new treating physio at Sturt Road or Chandlers Physio to ensure the most optimum hand over of care.

Simon has completed training in treating patients with Vertigo and Balance problems. This includes Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Neuritis and other inner ear and musculoskeletal balance problems. He now mentors Rick Beal who is continuing the management of Vertigo related conditions at Sturt Road and Chandlers Physio. If your condition is beyond his scope of practice he will refer you on to the appropriate specialist.

Simon continues to enjoy the challenge of problem solving and is passionate about achieving the best possible results for the clients of Sturt Road Physio. He thus provides mentoring and advice to staff in the areas of:

  • Headaches (including the Dean Watson technique)
  • Back Pain
  • Imbalances of the Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Vertigo and Balance problems
  • Cupping and Dry Needling
  • Scoliosis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Spinal Canal and Foraminal stenosis

Simon can still be contacted by calling the clinic or emailing at simon@sturtroadphysio.com.au.

KATE KENNEDY | B.Physio

Kate completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1999 from the University of ¬South Australia, and has post graduate training in Traditional Acupuncture, Lymphoedema Management and Pilates (Polestar).

Kate loves treating all musculoskeletal injuries but has a special interest in low back and neck pain and helping people regain strength and function through exercise.

Since graduating, Kate has worked in Lymphoedema and Lipoedema management. Some of the techniques she uses to assist in the management of Lymphoedema include massage, compression bandaging, taping, prescription of compression garments and education. Kate is a member of the Australasian Lymphology Association of Australia and is on the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register.

Kate has advanced training in Traditional Japanese Acupuncture as well as Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling. She finds using the combination of Eastern and Western Medicine highly effective in treating many conditions including chronic pain, Women’s Health, headaches and musculoskeletal pain.

Kate is also a qualified Pilates instructor and highly recommends Physiotherapy Exercise using Pilates Informed methods as a means to recover and prevent injury. Kate has also completed a Runity course and enjoys helping everyday runners with their technique, so they can run pain-free.

Kate’s areas of special interest include:

  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain and headaches
  • Chronic pain
  • Tendinopathies
  • Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Management
  • Acupuncture
  • Pilates

VICKY LANGLEY | B.Sc (Physio)

Vicky completed her BSc with Honours at Manchester School of Physiotherapy (affiliated to Manchester University)  in 2003 and has worked with us at Sturt Rd Physio since 2009. Vicky is very passionate about her work and loves helping people to be the best they can be, whether that be in general day-to-day activities or in their sporting endeavours.  She sees a real benefit in the combination of hands-on therapy, acupuncture, and exercise to help alleviate your pain.

Vicky is our expert on hip pain. Pain on the outside of the hip, or lateral hip pain, is one of the most common conditions that we see in the practice. It is often thought of as “bursitis” but the underlying cause can be more complicated and specific exercises can be very effective in resolving the issues. Vicky has completed courses specific to treating Hip pain

Vicky has continued to expand her training and knowledge with the following courses:

  • DMA Clinical Pilates and AAPI Pilates Australia
  • Traditional Acupuncture and Dry Needling
  • Lymphoedema and Lipoedema Management (National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register)
  • Women’s Health (Pre and Post Natal care)
  • A Wide Range of Musculoskeletal Courses on the Hip, Spine, Shoulder and Tendon Injuries
  • Tai Chi for Falls Prevention
  • Lower Limb Biomechanics including Running Assessment
  • Aging Adults and Exercise Prescription

RICK BEAL | B.App Sc.(Physio)

Rick is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with exceptional hands on manual and exercise therapy skills. He has been a Physiotherapist for 32 years and has a wealth of knowledge in all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and is able to provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis of your problem. When appropriate, Rick is able to use manipulation of the Thoracic or Lumbar spine to mobilise stiff joints.

Rick’s areas of special interest are:

  • Shoulder Pain
  • Neck and Back Pain
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Balance and Proprioception, Especially in The Elderly
  • Vertigo
  • Sports Injuries of Adolescents and Adults
  • Knee and Ankle Pain

Rick is passionate about helping people’s posture due to its prominent role in contributing to neck and shoulder pain especially. We especially see this in people that have to work at the computer for long periods of the day. Simple specific exercises can be done to correct poor posture enough to alleviate pain in a surprisingly short period of time.

Rick has worked in the field of work related injuries with great success. He is very familiar with the needs of injured workers as well as the employer. He is experienced in carrying out work place assessments in small or large businesses and can easily provide your business with Manual Handling Training.

Rick has many years of experience in developing appropriate hydrotherapy and gym programmes for both injured workers and private patients, especially pre and post operatively for those undergoing joint replacements or reconstructions.

Sport is one of Rick’s passions, so getting people back to sport as soon as possible and keeping them there is a high priority for Rick.

Rick has worked extensively in the field of throwing injuries of the shoulder with softballers and cricketers, including some voluntary work with the junior state softball sides. Being a keen golfer himself, he is familiar with treating the wide range of injuries that come with playing golf, as well as being able to assist with swing technique to improve is efficiency and reduce injury.

Rick’s leisure time is spent mostly with family, which includes his dogs, outdoors somewhere near a beach, or watching his girls play sport. He enjoys travelling, having spent a year living in Switzerland, and most of his holidays are now conveniently close to golf courses, where he gets to combine his love of the great outdoors and photography.

JOY JOHNSON | B.Physio (Honors) 

Joy completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honors) from the University of South Australia and has completed post graduate training in Lymphoedema Management of the upper limb, breast, lower limb and genital regions through the ALERT program at Macquarie University. She can assist in the management of Lymphoedema and Lipoedema through massage, compression bandaging, prescription of compression garments, exercise and education. Joy is a member of the Australasian Lymphology Association of Australia and is on the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register.

Joy really enjoys treating children of all ages and was exposed to a great range of paediatric conditions in her university studies. She has also worked previously as a disability support worker.

Joy believes that exercise as medicine and finds value in incorporating it as a self-management strategy alongside manual therapy for patients.

Outside of work, Joy enjoys Pilates, beach walks with her dog Talulah, cooking, going for brunch with her friends and travelling. She has been to a total of 15 countries so far and is looking forward to continuing to explore the world.

TYLER KELLY | B.Physio

Tyler has 6 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist, of which he has spent a large portion of time working on the Yorke Peninsula. Tyler has also worked across WA and the NT, where he serviced Remote Aboriginal Communities. Through working regionally, Tyler has developed a well-rounded approach to all manner of musculoskeletal complaints.
 
 
Some of the specific areas of interest for Tyler include, but are not limited to;
  • Neck and Shoulder pain
  • Sporting injury management and rehabilitation
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Rehabilitation
  • Workplace injuries
  • Low Back pain
  • Tendon injuries
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Joint pain
Tyler has completed further training in Clinical Pilates and believes strongly in the power of targeted exercise in the management of a variety of aches and pains that we commonly see in the clinic. These range from acute injuries to more persistent pains. Tyler has also completed training in Strength and Conditioning, and would love to help you develop a tailored plan to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be.
 
Manual therapy, including Dry Needling, also forms a large part of Tyler’s treatment approach, as he believes in the value that hands-on treatment can provide. Each individual is different, and as such so too is each treatment session. Tyler has honed his manual skills through working with a wide variety of physiotherapists, as well as by completing further training, namely on the shoulder, neck and lower back.
 
Sport is a big passion of Tyler’s, and as such he would love to work with you to help you return to play after a sporting injury. Football, Tennis, Golf, and Running are Tyler’s primary sports of choice. On top of these, Tyler’s hobbies include surfing, fishing, camping, hiking and playing footy for SHOC’s.

BOGDA KURBAN | B.Physio

 
Bogda has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honors) from the University of South Australia. Bogda is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and strive for pain-free living using exercise and manual therapy where needed. Bogda loves treating all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and clients of all ages.
 
Bogda’s clinical passions include but are not limited to:
  • Sports injuries in both adolescents and adults
  • Shoulder pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Post-op rehabilitation
  • Exercise therapy
  • Running injuries
Bogda is committed to learning and improving his craft every day to help the client in the management of their problem. Bogda comes from an extensive sporting background having played sports for 14 years, understanding clients desire to return to sports in peak condition. He has also worked in the field of pediatric physiotherapy and as a rehabilitation allied health assistant.
 
Aside from physiotherapy Bogda is an avid film watcher, athlete, traveler and lover of cats.