Our staff

Rosemary Gaddes

Rosemary Gaddes graduated at Queensland University in Physiotherapy and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology.

After studying occupational physiotherapy, chronic pain, headache and the upper limb at the workplace, she was involved with acute injury management in the workplace worksite assessments and functional assessments.

She was also able to assist workers with suitable duties programs while injured - a system of early intervention and treatment, with communication with employer groups.

She has extensive experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders both acute and chronic, also painful necks and backs.

A runner herself, she has a special interest in Sports, in particular cycling and running, while she has many years of experience in performing arts and dance medicine.

She holds a level four certificate in clinical Pilates, and had some years of experience in one on one programs for chronic pain, sport, and rehabilitation. With dance and the performing arts.

To stay in touch with her right brain, she has a certificate four in design services, and has assisted people to design offices and floor plans, using ergonomic furniture, with the added plus of the decorative aspect.

Karen Best

Karen Best is our newest member. She has recently graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland, and has chosen musculo-skeletal physiotherapy as her focus. In addition to her bachelor of Physiotherapy, Karen studied physics & maths after recieving an academic physical sciences scholarship to the University of Queensland. During her first couple of years studying a broad range of science courses, Karen discovered her passion for health & rehabilitation science which lead her to redirect her studies to physiotherapy. While studying, Karen focused on staying physcially active along with drive to master new sports. In addition to rowing & soccer, which she had begun during high school, Karen added surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, long distance running, swimming & road cycling.

Today, Karen is a keen cross country mountain biker and runner. She brings a wealth of knowledge about how to stay active and return to sport post injury. Karen practices with a focus on client directed sport & workplace goal setting. Her physiotherapy passion is to achieve sporting, exercise & workplace goals promptly.

Duncan Smith

Duncan Smith is the latest member of our team. Duncan recently completed the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. Upon graduating he has decided to follow his newfound passion of musculo-skeletal physiotherapy. Duncan has a love for a number of sports including cricket, rugby, and golf as well as snowboarding and skiing ('when there is good pow'). His first hand experiences in these sports and of the injuries that can occur during them, make him the ideal candidate to treat injuries sustained in these pursuits as well as many more. Duncan understands that each person has different goals from treatment, hence initiates patient focused programs that are more likely to result in positive outcomes.

Holly Stjernqvist

Holly Stjernqvist is our receptionist at Southbank Physiotherapy. After graduating in 2008 at St Ursula's College Toowoomba, Holly moved to Brisbane to seek full time employment for the duration of her gap year. Holly has recently enrolled to begin university this year.