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Formerly known as Gold Coast Sports & Spinal Physio, we’ve been proudly serving the community since 2003, helping thousands of people achieve their health and wellness goals and improve their quality of life. Our clients include professional athletes, weekend warriors, busy parents, children, and everyone in between—no matter who you are, we’re here to help you perform at your best

At Balance Physio, we offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy and complementary treatments tailored to your unique needs. Our personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans are designed to help you reach your peak physical performance—free from pain and discomfort.

Our team consists of highly experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and outstanding results. We partner with all major health funds, including BUPA, Medibank, HCF, and NIB, making our services accessible and affordable for everyone.

We can’t wait to help you on your journey to better health and well-being — see you soon!

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Our Team

Paul Picone

Senior Physiotherapist

Marcia Orellana

Senior Physiotherapist

Devon Edmunds

Physiotherapist

Rooma Bai

Physiotherapist

Hollie Morse

Remedial Massage Therapist

Jane

Receptionist

Nicky

Receptionist

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Paul Picone

Senior Physiotherapist

Paul joined the Balance Physio team in 2025 after relocating from Sydney in 2024, bringing with him nearly 30 years of private practice experience. He holds a double degree in Medical Science and Applied Science (Physiotherapy) from the University of Sydney and has dedicated his career to helping people recover, move well, and stay active.

Throughout his career, Paul has developed expertise in sports injury management and pre- and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation. Early on, he worked with elite teams and athletes in the NRL, NBL, and Australian Touch Football, and gained a Certificate III qualification as a Golf Medical Specialist from the Titleist Performance Institute in San Diego, California.

In more recent years, Paul has embraced the role of a community-based physiotherapist, focusing on delivering high-quality, hands-on manual therapy. He is passionate about building strong patient relationships and tailoring treatment plans to help individuals achieve their personal goals.

Outside the clinic, Paul enjoys golf, playing music, and keeping up to date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy to ensure his patients benefit from the most effective and evidence-based care.

Marcia Orellana Ibaceta

Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist in Maxillofacial and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

With over 25 years of experience in physiotherapy, Marcia has built an extensive career across hospital settings, private practice, and collaborative multidisciplinary environments. Holding a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Chile, a Master’s degree in Maxillofacial Physiotherapy from Chile and a Specialization in Sports Physiotherapy from Spain, Marcia is recognized for clinical excellence in both the maxillofacial and musculoskeletal (MSK) fields.

For the past 15 years, she has worked closely with orthopaedic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, and general practitioners, providing comprehensive care for complex conditions. Her areas of expertise include soft tissue management, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, postural re-education, and motor control training. She is also highly experienced in patient education and injury prevention, taking an evidence-based approach to treatment.

As a bilingual practitioner, fluent in both English and Spanish, Marcia is dedicated to delivering personalized, patient-centered care tailored to each individual’s needs. She believes in a holistic approach to health, promoting a healthy lifestyle and addressing both physical and emotional well-being in the treatment process.

Throughout her career, Marcia has made a meaningful impact in the physiotherapy community, supporting patients on their journey toward improved function, pain relief, and overall quality of life.

Devon Edmunds

Physiotherapist

Devon joined Gold Coast Sports & Spinal Physio in 2023 having relocated from Canada in 2019. He completed his undergraduate at the University of Alberta before attending The University of Queensland for his Master’s in Physiotherapy Studies.

Since graduating he has worked exclusively in private practice and has attained certification as an ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning coach. He has also completed additional training in the assessment and treatment of dizzy patients (Vertigo). While Devon has a vast experience with a wide variety of conditions, he has a special interest in low back pain, neck pain and sports injuries. Devon’s approach combines hands on therapy, soft tissue massage, therapeutic dry needling and exercise for long term rehabilitation tailored to each patient. Devon is a preferred provider for Medibank Private, BUPA, NIB and participates in the HCF ‘More for Muscles’ program. 

During his downtime Devon enjoys competing in strongman, playing rugby league and getting away camping.

Rooma Bai

Physiotherapist

Rooma is a caring and experienced physiotherapist with a passion for helping people move and feel better. With four years of expertise, she specialises in treating back pain, joint injuries, sports rehab, and post-surgery recovery.

Rooma earned her bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Isra University in Pakistan and has advanced training in manual therapy, soft tissue release, kinesiology taping, joint mobilisation, and exercise therapy. She’s dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent injuries, all tailored to your needs.

Outside the clinic, Rooma enjoys staying active, practicing yoga, and connecting with the community. She’s here to help you feel confident in your movement and get back to doing what you love.

Hollie Morse

Remedial Massage Therapist

Hollie joined Gold Coast Sports & Spinal Physio in 2022 with over 10 years experience as a Remedial and Sports Therapist. She has worked with a wide variety of clients over the years from professional athletes in Rugby League, Swimming, Triathlon, Cyclist, Marathons, Soccer, Touch Football, AFL as well as the local weekend warrior. Hollie also is passionate about teaching young aspiring athletes the importance of learning health maintenance and how to prevent injuries, teaching young kids how to perform at their best level whilst implementing stretching techniques and also enhancing their performance through massage.

Hollie is also skilled in lymphatic drainage, pregnancy and hot stone massage in addition to therapeutic, remedial and sports massage.

Hollie loves a challenge, enjoys meeting and connecting with new people and is free spirited and passionate about helping her clients achieve pain free mobility and fantastic health. A few philosophies Hollie lives by are;
no pain no gain (within reason!), live today like it is your last and
treat your body with respect and love yourself first.

Jane

Receptionist

Jane joined Gold Coast Sports & Spinal Physio in 2022 and is responsible for client services.  

Nicky

Receptionist

Nicky joined Gold Coast Sports & Spinal Physio in 2022 and is responsible for client services.