Experience Effective Pain Relief with Dry Needling

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Unlock the Benefits of Dry Needling for Pain Relief and Recovery

In today’s fast-paced world, muscle pain, tension, and injuries can impact your quality of life. Our advanced dry needling therapy provides you with a safe and effective solution to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance recovery.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to optimise muscle function, dry needling can help reduce discomfort and accelerate healing. Our expert physiotherapists utilise evidence-based techniques to target trigger points and restore muscle function.

Conditions Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling is an effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including:

Chronic muscle pain and tension

Headaches & migraines

Back & neck pain

Sports injuries & rehabilitation

Tendonitis and RSI

Sciatica and nerve-related pain

Why Dry Needling is an Effective Treatment?

The field of physiotherapy continues to evolve, and dry needling has emerged as a powerful tool for pain management and muscle recovery. This therapy allows patients to:

What to expect in your Dry Needling sessions

Your initial appointment includes a thorough history of your condition, lifestyle, and medical background, followed by a full-body physical assessment. Our qualified therapists are trained in advanced dry needling techniques to ensure safe and effective treatment.

We take a personalised approach to your care, assessing your condition and tailoring a treatment plan to meet your unique needs. You may recieve dry needling in a range of our services including Physiotherapy and Myotherapy.

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Dry Needling with Physiotherapy

Dry needling can be a powerful tool when used alongside physiotherapy. It’s often used to target muscle pain and dysfunction, especially when you’re dealing with tightness, trigger points, or referred pain.

Dry Needling with Myotherapy

Dry needling and myotherapy compliment each other well – they both focus on treating soft tissue pain and dysfunction. When used together, they can create a more effective and holistic approach to relieving pain, improving movement, and speeding up recovery.

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Dry needling is a evidence based and one of the most effective techniques we use at Balance Physio GC to release muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve function. 

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Kathy Molluso

Principal Physiotherapist

Kathy is a highly experienced physiotherapist with a passion for improving the health and well-being of individuals across diverse settings. With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia, Kathy has dedicated her career to serving communities and enhancing healthcare outcomes.

With over 20 years of clinical experience in both hospital and community settings, Kathy has honed her skills in a wide range of specialties, including rehabilitation, stroke management, orthopaedics, chronic disease management, falls prevention, and aged care. Her expertise extends to clinical Pilates, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, sports injuries, dry needling, among others.

Throughout her career, Kathy has demonstrated exceptional leadership, serving in senior management roles for seven years. She has successfully initiated and implemented programs, managed contracts, and led projects with a focus on quality improvement and financial management.

Kathy’s dedication to professional development is evident through her extensive list of certifications and achievements. She holds registration as a physiotherapist since 2002 and continues to pursue further education, including a Diploma of Business and Management and specialized courses in clinical Pilates, gerontology, dementia care, and manual therapy. She is currently training in the Watson methodology for headache treatment and management.

As the Principal Physiotherapist at Gold Coast and Sports Physiotherapy and Headache Clinic, Kathy has a passion for creating a safe and caring environment for all our clients and empowering our physiotherapy team with specialised skills (both clinical and personal) in providing excellent care to all our clients. Kathy believes in personalised treatments to each one of her clients and teaches this to her team. She provides comprehensive care to clients of all ages in the community of Gold Coast. Although new to the Gold Coast, she has a passion for being involved in the community. Her responsibilities include clinical assessment, treatment planning, falls prevention, chronic pain management, manual therapy and management for clients with dementia and neurological conditions.

Prior to her current position, Kathy held various roles both in private practice and the public sectors, including program manager with the South Australian Health  Department, where she managed chronic disease and falls prevention programs, provided clinical supervision, and engaged in stakeholder management and strategic representation.

Outside of her clinical work, Kathy is actively involved in professional associations and community initiatives. She has authored training programs, presented at conferences, and contributed to falls prevention and chronic disease management efforts in South Australia.

With a commitment to excellence, Kathy continues to make significant contributions to the field of physiotherapy, positively impacting the lives of individuals and communities she serves.

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.

Anna Rollo

Remedial Massage / Myotherapist

Anna, a distinguished graduate with a Diploma of Remedial Massage (2009) and a Cert IV in Fitness (2010), brings 15 years of experience from multidisciplinary clinics in Sydney and the Gold Coast.

Recently, she earned an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy and is eager to incorporate new techniques into her practice. Anna is passionate about craniosacral therapy, having completed Upledger CST Levels 1 and 2, and integrates this with manual treatments for issues such as headaches, migraines, and TMJ dysfunctions.

Her comprehensive approach includes detailed assessments and techniques like dry needling, soft tissue release, MET, cupping, joint mobilisations, and corrective exercises. Anna is dedicated to addressing each patient’s needs, with a focus on prevention and self-care. She continually pursues further education in clinical myotherapy and Pilates.

Outside of work, Anna, a mother of two with a European background, enjoys exploring nature, discovering new cuisines, and spending quality time with her family. She is enthusiastic and caring, finding balance through activities like walking, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and basketball.

Dr Jacqueline Tracey

Osteopath

Jacqueline is a qualified Osteopath with a Master’s in Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor’s in Clinical Science, obtained at Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. She also holds additional qualifications in dry needling, sports taping, advanced soft-tissue techniques, and myofascial cupping, enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive care to her patients.

Jacqueline’s passion for health and fitness, combined with a deep interest in the human body, led her to pursue a career in Osteopathy. With an active lifestyle and a strong desire to help others, she is committed to improving the well-being of individuals across all age groups. Jacqueline is dedicated to assisting her patients of all ages, in achieving pain relief and optimal health, empowering them to lead more active and fulfilling lives.

Her treatment approach is holistic and tailored to each individual’s needs, integrating techniques such as soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisations, stretching, manipulations, dry needling, and myofascial cupping. Jacqueline is passionate about educating her patients on self-care strategies and providing personalised exercise programs to prevent future pain and injuries. Her approach is strongly based upon the belief that movement is the best medicine & the key to a happier and healthier life!

Outside of the clinic, Jacqueline enjoys outdoor activities, from walking to spending time at the beach. When she’s not enjoying the outdoors, she’s likely in the gym, maintaining her own fitness and staying active.

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.  

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