Service is now available at our new Birkdale clinic!

The Birkdale Team

Modern therapy. Goal Oriented. Holistic approach

The Practitioners

Since our establishment, we have served clients from across South Brisbane and Logan regions. We are proud that we are helping individuals to regain their life back to normal daily.

Begin your recovery journey with the most personalised care!

Johnson Kwan
Physiotherapist

Johnson Kwan

Johnson is the founder and director of Essential Health Physiotherapy and an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

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Brendan Lam
Exercise Physiologist

Brendan Lam

Brendan is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specialising in chronic disease management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and mental health.

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Reham Mohammed
Senior Physiotherapist

Reham Mohammed

Reham is keen to help her patients to achieve their goals and regains their independence, self-management and injury prevention and recurrence.

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Doug Wilson - Senior Physiotherapist - Essential Health Physio
Senior Physiotherapist

Douglas Wilson

Doug is an experienced Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, with expertise in sacroiliac joint mechanics, dry needling, and tailored exercise prescription, backed by 19 years of practice and Sports Physiotherapy certifications.

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Ross Ashcroft
Remedial Massage Therapist

Ross Ashcroft

(Currently on leave)

Ross is a skilled Remedial Massage Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach with elite sports experience. He is passionate about professional sports massage, combining massage, rehabilitation, and exercise strategies.

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Alison Butler
Remedial Massage Therapist

Alison Butler

Alison takes on a thoughtful approach when tailoring massage techniques for her clients. Alison draws from her over-a-decade experience, clients would enjoy from myofasical release, deep tissue therapy to trigger point therapy. She specialises in pregnancy and post-natal massage. 

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Hillary Cheung - Physiotherapist - Essential Health Birkdale wearing Essential Health Polo shirt.
Physiotherapist

Hillary Cheung

Hillary is a passionate clinician specialising in pediatrics and proactive aging. She provides purposeful, multilingual care helping diverse communities achieve functional movement goals.

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Dietitian

Clara Wu

Clara is a Dietitian and with expertise in weight and chronic health management, particularly in women’s and mental health, guiding patients to boost overall well-being.

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Credientialed Diabetes educator

June Lim Ellul

June brings over 26 years of extensive experience as a nurse, including 19 years working in the field of diabetes, with a strong focus on diabetes education, prevention, and self-management.

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Diljot
Physiotherapist

Diljot Kaur

Diljot (Dil) is a physiotherapist with experience across musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, and paediatric care. She works with patients of all ages to build confidence and achieve practical recovery goals.

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Clinic Admins & Support Team

Sandy - Receptionist - Essential Health Physio
Receptionist

Sandy

Sandy is a very experienced administrative staff member at physiotherapy clinics. She was a reception and physiotherapy assistant during her high school years. 

Sandy knows people, as she has been working in Birkdale since 2010. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment and enjoys getting to know clients.

You would find Sandy spending time with family & friends and going to the movies outside of work.

P.S. Sandy enjoys cheering for the Broncos too!

Jenny
Receptionist

Jenny

Jen has worked in a variety of customer service roles over the past 40 years which include Hospitality, Retail & Retail Management, Telecommunications, Admin & Reception and Civil Engineering.
Jen is originally from Victoria and moved to QLD in 2018 with her husband who took on a role based here in QLD, she has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
 
Jen is a caring and considerate person and loves to chat to people to find out what makes them tick and motivate them.
 
Outside of work Jen loves to walk/hike, paddle board, art with friends and spend time with family.
 
PS: Jen is an AFL supporter “Go Saints” and loves a craft beer.
Bec
Receptionist

Bec

Bec has worked in admin & reception for the best part of 20 Years, with small breaks between for maternity leave for her 3 children.
 
Bec is a very kind, caring & compassionate person who loves to have a laugh & not take life too seriously.
 
Outside of work, you will find Bec managing her kids basketball teams & cheering on her one of her daughter’s at netball. 
 
PS: Bec is an avid NZ Warriors fan.