I'm Brett. Growing up, I was always active and played a range of sports including football, cricket, and gymnastics, but baseball has been the mainstay for the last 20 odd years. After taking an extended break from competitive sports, I turned to exercise as a way to reconnect with my body and gain strength and confidence. I bought a pair of gymnastics rings to hang from the veranda, and I haven’t looked back since. I found a passion for using exercise to improve physical health and mental wellbeing, leading me to pursue a career in exercise science at UniSA. I transferred degrees to become an exercise physiologist with the aim of helping others continue doing, or returning to what they enjoy the most. What drew me to PhysioWest was the welcoming and supportive nature displayed by each team member and their proactive approach with clients. I have a keen interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, mental health, and chronic pain. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find me on the baseball diamond, trying out new restaurants, or at local gigs. In the MLB, I follow the St. Louis Cardinals and LA Angels; in the AFL, I loosely follow the Crows, despite my partner’s family being die-hard Port fans.

James Schomburgk has been a physio for 34 years and completed his Masters in 1995! We are thrilled to have him here at PhysioWest, supporting our community and our team members to be the best version of themselves. He is an international teacher of physiotherapy and mentors clinics around the world to help therapists and providers improve their skills and knowledge, and ultimately deliver better results to their patients. James is a lecturer in Sports and Orthopaedic Medicine at the School of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, who was also Director of 3 large practices for 25 years, before selling them to concentrate on his teaching. James was the WorkCover South Australia Physio Advisor for 8 years, is an Expert Advisor to AHPRA, (Australian Health Professional Registration Authority) and has been the National Chairman of MPA (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia). He was a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the School of Physiotherapy for 11 years at the University of SA in both the postgraduate and undergraduate programs, and has been a guest lecturer at the School of Physiotherapy at Flinders University. He was also a Clinical Supervisor for the Musculoskeletal Master’s program at Latrobe University. He also spent 2 years writing movie scripts in Hollywood! We are privileged to have James and his wealth of knowledge and experience here at PhysioWest.

Grant has always loved being a Physiotherapist and would love to help you with any issues that are preventing you from moving and being healthy. Grant has a passion for the treatment of Whiplash/neck injury, headaches along with work-related injury. Grant oversees PhysioWest’s mentoring program for the team. He is also currently the Physiotherapy Advisor for Return to Work SA on a part-time basis. Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Masters of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) Grant has lived in Adelaide most of his life apart from a two year stint working in Detroit, USA, as a Physiotherapist. Grant’s four kids work in various fields including DFAT, Defence, Medicine and the EV industry in Washington DC. Debates with these guys over a meal are interesting to watch! Grant and Bec have a child on the way and look forward to welcoming them earthside in January 2024! Grant has rectified his golf slice since Covid, has run the NYC marathon slowly and enjoys a red wine in the Vale with his wife Bec. He staunchly believes that Darren Jarman was the most gifted player to ever play for the Crows.

John is a physiotherapist who has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. With a strong foundation in exercise, John aims to work closely with clients to create personalised treatment plans through catering for individual needs and applying evidence-based practice. John has extensive experience working in a gym as a personal trainer/fitness instructor and is keen in applying his background knowledge and experience. He was first drawn to physiotherapy through his previous role of helping clients achieve their fitness goals. This interest led him to pursue a degree in physiotherapy to develop his theoretical and practical knowledge to offer a unique blend of fitness expertise and physiotherapy training to offer support focusing on recovery and long-term health and fitness goals. Away from the clinic, John has a keen interest in being active and trying new sports. He is currently enjoying boxing, training with his older brother. He enjoys a good sip of coffee, exploring new places and trying new things. And he's always up for recommendations!

Nic specialises in a combination of hands-on treatments and tailored exercise programs, focusing on individual needs to manage pain and support long-term goals. Nic’s special interests include: Lower limb rehabilitation Sports injuries Post-operative care Bony stress injuries.

Stacey is a senior physiotherapist who graduated from the University of South Australia with a Master of Physiotherapy and has attended extensive courses in hydrotherapy, chronic neurological conditions, pilates and dry needling. She became interested in physiotherapy after seeing the positive effects of physiotherapy on the chronic back problems in her family. She originally trained in palaeontology and wanted to take this interest in biomechanics and anatomy and use it to help people make lasting and positive changes to their health. Stacey uses a range of hands-on treatment methods to help you reduce pain and regain function, as well as focusing on achieving your long-term goals through a variety of exercises.

My favourite memory at PhysioWest was our most recent Team Retreat. We had a great weekend building out the team’s vision, as well as unwinding with some fun (although competitive) activities. I love working as a physio at PhysioWest as every day is a little different, and our team which is made up of diverse personalities is always up for lending support and creating a little fun.

I'm Ailis. I was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and moved to Australia in 2022. I’m a Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with more than two years of experience working in both clinics and spas. I have a Bachelor of Physical Therapy from Thailand, where I worked in hospitals and sports physiotherapy clinics for over two years. My goal is your goal. I focus on addressing the root cause of the problem while considering the big picture of your body and your health. My massage techniques are varied and tailored to your specific needs, including; deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Thai massage, hot stone massage, cupping, reflexology, stretching, postural correction, PNF (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), and dry needling. I also specialize in trigger point release, jaw tension and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) release, and headaches. My qualifications include: Diploma of Remedial Massage, Bachelor of Physical Therapy (Thailand), Dry Needling. In addition to my professional skills, I have a keen interest in Pilates and lymphatic drainage. And in my free time, I love hiking, swimming (not in winter!), and cooking. I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your health and wellness goals!

I'm Kana. I am a Remedial Massage Therapist, graduating with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2018. I have been working as a massage therapist since I came to Australia in 2018. I have had a variety of experiences in the massage industry. My work background in Japan was in customer service, and I see my role as a therapist to continue to deliver great experiences for my clients. I continually seek to provide wonderful massage experiences for my clients by learning and implementing new techniques and skills. My massage techniques are a combination of deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. I have expertise in Reflexology and Aromatherapy. My goal is to support clients’ health and wellbeing and to provide targeted massage techniques. Kana’s special interests include helping you to reduce neck, back and shoulder pain, ease hamstrings and calves stiffness, increase joint mobility and flexibility, improve recovery of soft tissue injuries, and relax your mood. I was born in Japan and moved to Australia in 2018. Outside of my work, I love doing coastal walks, sipping on quality coffee with my friends at local coffee shops, and also playing the bagpipes! (yes, that is true!!) I love being involved with my pipe band when we play at events. I am looking forward to meeting you!