Your physio and allied health specialists. Offering a range of therapy techniques to support your baby, child or teenager to move their best.
Our team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants are specialists in supporting kids and kids only. We all know that kids' bodies are not the same as adults'. Our team of therapists have completed additional training in general children's development, gross motor development, biomechanics, childhood growth and age appropriate skills at each stage of a child's life - all incorporating the key ingredient, fun!
Whether it's learning to walk, managing pain or supporting learning some of those tricky gross motor skills, our team have the ability to assess, analyse and plan to gain the best from your child. We educate the whole family and support the long-term understanding of how their bodies grow, develop and move, always working toward meaningful goals.
We use the most appropriate assessments to understand your child's functional abilities and areas of opportunities. This allows the therapist to objectively measure the exact effects of their therapy sessions. Our evidence-based approach means that we only offer therapy that is really going to work for your kiddo!
Here at Upside, our key values are
Navigating therapy can sometimes be a little tricky but we are here to help you however we can, while listening to and understanding your concerns. Our team is here to support your family.
A significant aspect of our approach to therapy is fun! We want your kiddos to enjoy coming to therapy and are always looking for new ways to encourage engagement in our sessions such as including imaginative play and various toys and technologies.
Something we take pride in at Upside is the continuous growth and education of our team. We want to offer your child the very best therapy that we can and are always working on new ideas and treatments.
Our goal is to make all families feel welcome in our clinic. We want families to be involved in therapy. Having everyone on board for your little ones journey adds another level of support for them.
Our state of the art clinic is located on the upper level of the professional centre at Ashmore City Shopping Centre. Accessible parking is available on this level if required.
Shop M3 206 Currumburra Road, Ashmore Professional Centre, Ashmore QLD
Check out our new space!
Our purpose built facility is our home for all things fun!
Our boutique clinic space is equiped with a wide range of technology and assistive equipment to really get the most out of our sessions.
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Sometimes coming into the clinic isn't the best place for your therapy - we offer home visits.
Travel charges do apply, please mention if you'd prefer home visits when booking your initial appointment.
Aquatic Therapy is a fantastic adjunct to traditional therapy. There are so many added benefits of a pool.
Learn MoreOur team of physiotherapists have undergone additional education in order to offer a wide range of different physiotherapy styles.
Learn MoreWe regularly host serial casting sessions here at the clinic with an orthotist. NDIS funding can be used for this procedure.
Learn MoreSchool holiday intensive therapy blocks, either 2 or 3 weeks at a time! Each session is uniquely tailored to your little one's needs.
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Britt is a strong advocate for patient centred practice and loves involving the family in every child’s physiotherapy care. Her special interests include 0 – 5 year olds; developmental delay, Down Syndrome and other genetic conditions, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and children with high sensory needs. Britt was born and raised in Rockhampton, Queensland. In 2011 she packed up her life and moved across the country to Perth, Western Australia and began her Bachelor Degree of Physiotherapy at The University of Notre Dame. After graduating, Britt relocated back to Queensland where she initially worked as a Community Physiotherapist. Britt always had a keen interest in paediatrics, so she decided to pursue her passion by completing additional studies with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Monash University gaining valuable skills and experience. She has been fortunate to work alongside many amazing Physiotherapists during her time working at the Department of Education and in Private Practice – giving her a broad range of skills that she uses every day in her own clinic. She decided to find her own little feet and that’s how Upside was created in 2019. She is currently level 2 APA paediatric and level 1 CME trained. As well as running the clinic, she is a tutor and examiner at Griffith University and also plans to complete her masters of advanced paediatric physiotherapy practice in 2023. Britt has undertaken a number of professional development courses to further grow and advance her skillset:
Moving from Toowoomba, Courtney graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelors of Exercise Science and Masters of Physiotherapy in 2019. Her interests after graduating university have led her to further her studies in Paediatrics. Courtney has completed her:
Amelia graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from University South Australia in 2015, before moving to Melbourne in 2016 and working in Outpatient Rehabilitation at Epworth Hospital. Qualifications
Joshua is an Exercise Physiologist from Sydney. He completed a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 2020 from the University of New South Wales and has since worked in a variety of private practices and medical centres. Having managed an array of conditions from neurological, musculoskeletal, metabolic to return to work and sports rehabilitation. Joshua is very passionate about health/well-being and has a strong desire to educate and empower individuals to make impactful changes in their health. Joshua is also currently in his final year in Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University and will be finished by May 2024. Since starting his physiotherapy journey, he has developed a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy, more specifically, treating ASD and global developmental delay. When not in the clinic or studying, Joshua can be found at the gym, shooting some hoops, or going for a run.
Jason, an Exercise Science graduate from Griffith University, was born and raised in Darling Downs located west of Toowoomba. Over the course of years, Jason has developed a wide set of skills through various diplomas and vocational educational and training certification. Jason has garnered a good amount of experience in the Allied Health industry over the span of 15 years. He has supervised as senior trainer for remedial massage. Furthermore he has managed multidisciplinary allied health clinics in Broadbeach and Miami. Currently, Jason is working as an Allied Health Assistant exclusively within Paediatric Physiotherapy. He is also aspiring to be a Physiotherapist, and is aiming to complete Honours in Paediatrics in 2023. Jason has kept a good balance between work life and personal life. He enjoys his naturalist hobbies alongside his family which comprises of his loving wife Kanae, two sons (Cooper and Sunny) and guinea pigs (Harry and Garry). Apart from exploring nature Jason loves to renovate and go out for fishing
Alana is our practice manager and is the newest member of the Upside team! She has a strong background in hospitality and customer service, having worked for years both overseas and here in Australia. Alana also has experience working as an allied health assistant which has given her a unique insight into the industry. When she's not working, Alana keeps busy with her young family.
Vanessa is our social media and marketing coordinator. She joined the Upside family earlier this year. She grew up in Sydney NSW and moved to the Gold Coast in 2006 to complete her schooling. Vanessa previously worked in the customer service industry for over 8 years with roles in retail management and hospitality, equipping her with valuable skills and tools. She also aspires to have a career in the Allied Health industry and is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences through Open Universities Australia. She balances work and life by spending time with her little family consisting of her husband and their young daughter.
