Our team – Samford
Nathan Brooks
Senior Physiotherapist
Samford Clinic
Nathan’s mission is to get you moving to the best of your ability, and to provide you with the confidence and knowledge you require to achieve your goals, prevent injury and achieve long term wellbeing.
Nathan is a keen tri-athlete and enjoys helping his fellow athletes prevent and recover from injury.
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Nathan has a special interest in treating:
- Headaches and Neck Pain
- Shoulder and Knee Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Post-Operative Care
- Gym based Rehabilitation & Training
- Manual Therapies
- Clinical Pilates
Coming from a small town in far north Queensland, Nathan also cherishes a sense of community and the close connections to his patient’s that this fosters, which is what attracted him to the Samford region.
Gabryela Bettridge
Physiotherapist
Samford Clinic
Gaby is passionate about helping individuals regain mobility, strength and overall wellness to achieve their goals. Being a long-term Samford local, Gaby appreciates a strong sense of community, and strives to bring this to her practice.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll likely find her on the netball court as a coach or player, or being a volunteer first aider at various Rugby League clubs.
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Eager to expand her expertise, Gaby remains dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying up-to date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy practice.
Chryselle Yates
Senior Physiotherapist
Samford Clinic
Chryselle holds a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland and comes with over 6 years of clinical experience. She also has additional expertise in Clinical Pilates, Scoliosis management, and Intra-Muscular stimulation (dry needling).
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Special Interests:
– Clinical Pilates
– Scoliosis and Spinal Care
– Headaches and Neck Pain
– Women’s Health
– Musculoskeletal Paediatric care
– Post-operative Care
– Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
– Manual Therapies
Chryselle is dedicated to working with patients to help them feel their best and achieve their rehabilitation goals with confidence.
Outside of the clinic, Chryselle loves to spend her time outdoors hiking and camping and enjoys Pilates and the occasional Park Run on a Saturday morning.
Growing up in Samford, Chryselle appreciates the importance of community and helping the people around her to feel their best.
Kaelah Thompson
Senior Physiotherapist
Samford Clinic
Kaelah is a Physiotherapist and Exercise & Sports Scientist who grew up in the local area, and is passionate about keeping you moving at every stage of life.
Kaelah treats a broad range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, from managing everyday issues like a stiff neck or chronic back pain, to recovering after orthopaedic surgery or overcoming a sports sprain, or proactively seeking strategies for aging well.
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She believes that physiotherapy isn’t just about treating symptoms, it’s about giving you the tools to understand your body and prevent future issues. In her sessions, Kaelah uses a combination of hands-on therapy and tailored exercise-based treatment, including clinical pilates. As an active runner, Olympic weightlifter, and functional fitness enthusiast, she brings real-world understanding of training loads and recovery, ensuring your individual plan is realistic and fits into your lifestyle.
Her goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate your recovery journey with confidence, and maintain your physical health long after you leave the clinic.
Peter Thompson
Myotherapist | Remedial Massage Therapist
Samford & Ashgrove Clinics
Peter holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage from Q Academy. Peter has also successfully completed additional qualifications to become an SLM bodywork practitioner.
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SLM bodywork is a powerful combination of techniques and knowledge designed to help rid the body of pain and injury. As a practitioner of this method, Peter has been trained to understand how different muscles in the body are connected and how problems in one area can refer pain to a totally different area. He uses a unique combination of acupressure and massage to restore length and function to the muscles, working to balance the body to regain normal function.
He has a special interest in:
- SML Bodywork
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Massage
Ellen Cooper
Remedial Massage Therapist
Samford Clinic
Ellen has been working as a Remedial Massage Therapist since 2018. Ellen is also qualified in Trigger Point Dry Needling therapy, Pregnancy Massage and Lymphatic Drainage.
Ellen has a passion for helping people live a healthy, active lifestyle. Ellen is also a qualified fitness trainer so it made sense to have the knowledge to safely improve a client’s fitness, but also be able to help manage injuries and medical conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Ellen has worked with clients with a range of injuries and conditions, from shoulder impingements, knee injuries, bursitis, arthritis and osteoporosis.
Ellen loves to keep fit and active, running, swimming, and mountain climbing. Ellen’s greatest achievement was reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro and finishing the Gold Coast Half Marathon 3 times.
Kyla Dixon
Director & Physiotherapist
Samford Clinic
Kyla is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with advanced experience in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription, sports physiotherapy and Intra-Muscular stimulation (dry needling). Kyla is currently not taking new patients.
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Kyla is also a qualified Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist and likes to include pilates-style exercises as a part of the rehabilitation process.
Kyla has a special interest in:
- Shoulder Injuries
- Running Related Injuries
- Neck & Back Pain
- Headaches
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Whiplash Injuries
Georgina North
Pilates Instructor
Samford Clinic
Amanda, Janelle and Cassandra
Administration Team
Our friendly and empathetic admin team will take your calls and attend to any enquiries you may have. They are always up for a chat and care about making your visit to Inline Physio as enjoyable as possible.