Alannah Andrews, Clinical Podiatrist, Chronic Disease Support, Educator & Facilitator: Dip. App. Sc (Pod) B. App Sc. (Pod) Grad Dip (Geront) Grad Dip (Bus) M.Bus (Mgmt)
Alannah graduated from LaTrobe University in 1989 and now has over 30 years of clinical podiatry experience. Her passion is improving her patients mobility by reducing foot pain and discomfort.
Alannah has particular interest in Diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and Peripheral neuropathy and has had first hand experience in these conditions as her father “Freddo” (to whom the clinic is dedicated) lived with a progressive neurological condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
She has extensive experience in the delivery of healthcare services within the Enhanced Primary Care, Veterans Affairs, Commonwealth Home Support and Home Care Package Programs, NDIS and has service agreements in place with most of the Aged Care Service providers on the Sunshine Coast.
When she’s not running around with her hair on fire, Alannah makes it her mission to hunt down the best breakfast spot on the coast, or simply head outdoors to enjoy all the wonders that the Sunshine Coast has to offer. When at home, you’ll generally find her in the kitchen, the garden or with her head in a book.
Natascha
Tash is a dedicated Accredited Practising Dietitian who is passionate in helping people reach and maintain their health goals. Having completed a Graduate Certificate in Aged Care, Tash has extended her knowledge in healthy aging, providing a holistic approach to her client’s needs with special interests in dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Tash also has experience in diabetes management, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory health and weight management.
As a Monash FODMAP certified dietitian, she is able to assist you in a low FODMAP diet and digestive disorders.
Coming soon
Kerrie Peall Accredited Exercise Physiologist B.Sc (Hons) Sports Science
Kerry grew up in Zimbabwe. She completed her degree in England before returning to Zimbabwe and running her own gymnasium. Moving to Australia in 2005 she has spent her life dedicated to continuous learning about physical activity and the subsequent health benefits. Kerrie has a passion for rehabilitation through exercise and functional movement and in addition is a qualified Pilates instructor and devotee.
Come and join Kerrie in getting strong, fit, healthy and happy in your body, mind and soul.
Marissa Richards, Neuro Exercise Physiologist
Marissa Richards is a distinguished Accredited Exercise Physiologist, celebrated for her exceptional work in managing Parkinson’s disease.
Gill completed her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University, Scotland in 2013, along with a Health and Performance Science Degree prior to this. She has extensive experience treating jaw, face, and neck-related pain as well as and a wide range of other musculoskeletal conditions in Melbourne before moving up to the Sunshine Coast.
She shares our team’s vision for enthusiastically helping patients to recover from their injuries through a cohesive multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Gill’s philosophy is to empower her patients through education and self-help techniques so that they can actively manage their conditions.
As a lifelong learner who constantly strives to upgrade her skills, Gill has completed many postgraduate courses and stays up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practice. To further develop a multifaceted approach to patient care, Gill has also recently completed a degree in Psychotherapy. To empower individuals across their lifespan, Gill believes it is important to treat them holistically by addressing the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to and perpetuate pain. Moreover, our health beliefs and behaviours play a vital role in our physical and mental longevity.
She is a trained DMA Clinical Pilates instructor and is a certified GLAD® clinician. She integrates strength and exercise into her musculoskeletal rehabilitation to enhance her patients’ functional ability and long-term recovery, improving their quality of life immensely. In her free time, Gill enjoys exploring the beautiful Sunshine Coast with friends, hiking, strength training, and teaching sailing in Maroochydore.
Operations Manager
Peter has extensive experience in operations and finance management in the private sector. His obsessive compulsive tendencies make him ideal to keep a firm hand on the business rudder, ensuring timely invoicing, payroll and logistics– making for happy clients and staff. In his spare time, Peter updates our business technology and develops our music playlists from his enormous music collection.
Murphy is a lovable Irishman, who loves getting out and about with his friends. Some of his favourite pastimes are going to the races, watching or attending motor races, going fishing, boat trips, four wheel driving at Rainbow Beach, going out for lunch, trips to Maleny, Montville and Noosa or even watching the football at the local pub. Murphy loves spending time with his friends so if you’d like to go “out with Murphy” (or even just register to receive a copy of his social calendar so you know what he’s up too) please contact us. Like most Irishmen, he’s up for anything.
Fred Andrews. The inspiration of our business.
Fred died of a progressive neurological condition called supranuclear palsy. We cared for him at home with the help of a number of very competent, supportive healthcare workers but we found at times their lack of communication and co-ordination between each other disappointing. So many different organisations were involved in his care and we were left having to try and co-0rdinate everything (and everyone) ourselves adding stress to any already stressful time. Sunshine Coast Health Services’ mission is to provide the services you require within a single healthcare centre.