Team

Scott Willing
Physiotherapist

B.Phty/B.ExSc APAM.

Johnny Tekbiyik

Johnny Tekbiyik
Exercise Physiologist

M.ClinExPhys/B.ExSc ESSAM

Tim Heffernan
Physiotherapist

B. Physiotherapy

Jo Payne
Massage Therapist

Massage therapist clinician

Childers physio and allied health look forward to again provide podiatry services into the future"

Our bubbly, helpful and bright reception staff, from left to right – Jo Anne Payne, Sam Dickson and Kellie Budgen.

Scott Willing (Director)

Physiotherapist

B.Phty/B.ExSc APAM.

Our physiotherapist Scott has 12 years experience in a private practice setting and helps with all facets of musculoskeletal pain, vestibular problems, headaches, post operative, disability, stroke rehabilitation, exercise plans, musculoskeletal conditions and many more conditions. Scott uses a hands on approach and works towards reducing your pain and increasing freedom of movement. Scott is qualified in dry needling which can help a variety of conditions. Scott attained his dual bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy and exercise science. This helps Scott to develop an effective exercise program to assist treatment. He is a member of the Australian physiotherapist association. Have previously practiced out of the Ashby lane allied health rooms but now offering his services daily to the district.

Johnny Tekbiyik

Exercise Physiologist

M. ClinExPhys / B.ExSc ESSAM
Johnny is our Clinical Exercise Physiologist which recently graduated from Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. He has experience treating those with chronic conditions such as neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic disorders. Johnny has a keen focus on Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation, falls prevention, hydrotherapy, bone density protection, weight loss and cancer management through exercise.
Johnny has familiarity with those from all ages, working on paediatric motor development across to our ageing citizens – throughout placements and international exchange programs. Johnny approaches his treatments through education and awareness on the benefits of exercise, and why it’s vital that we maintain our bodies to the best of our ability – age is just a figure!

Johnny is driven to providing safe, evidence-based practice to improve community health outcomes, combatting, and preventing chronic disease within our life through positive habits and exercise. He believes a mixture of cardio, resistance and flexibility exercise is the key to improving quality of life and completing daily tasks – such as walking up those flight of stairs, bringing in the groceries or doing things we love such as gardening.

Johnny Tekbiyik

Tim Heffernan

Physiotherapist

B. Physiotherapy
Tim is a newly graduated physiotherapist from the Australian Catholic university in Brisbane. He enjoys treating a wide range of patients including musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular and balance conditions, sports injuries, pediatrics and injury prevention and management.
Tim is a keen sports person with a long history and passion for swimming, tennis, rugby league, NFL and cricket.

Jo Payne

Massage Therapist / Reception

Jo Payne is our massage therapist who offers a range of massage techniques to reduce stress and ease pain. Jo has completed her TAFE qualifications to be a registered clinician and holds a provider number make treatment claimable through private health. With this learning through her course Jo holds a better understanding of the mechanics of pain and how to fix them. Jo can assist with musculoskeletal pain, headaches, lymphedema, tension and much more.

Exercise Physiology

Our exercise physiologist is the person to see for exercise based therapy and is the best equipped to get you back on track recovering from any injury. Our exercise physiologist operates out of our clinic with ample space and a small gym set up with equipment such as treadmill, bikes, weights, therabands, swiss balls,step ups, medicine balls, boxing equipment etc. Our exercise physiologist can assist in general fitness and weight loss programs to help get you back on track.