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Meet The Slacks Creek Team

All members of the Champion Health team have unique skills, interests and specialties.

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3409 Pacific Hwy, Slacks Creek QLD 4127

Conveniently nestled between JD Auto and Cetnaj, Champion Health Slacks Creek is only a small drive up the road from IKEA and Extraction Café in Slacks Creek underneath the Watland Overpass in a stand-alone building.

Phone: (07) 3299 2794

Fax: (07) 3054 4458

Email: SlacksCreek@champhealth.com.au

Bec

Exercise Physiologist

Tim

Exercise Physiologist

Gen

Massage Therapist

Marlo

Diabetes Educator

Grace

Dietitian

Isabella

Dietitian

Sam

Dietitian

Lachlan

Dietitian

COMING SOON

Physiotherapist

Kristen

Physiotherapist

Rob

Physiotherapist

Jade

Physiotherapist

Rebecca Bailey

I was born and raised in NSW, Paddington.  I moved to QLD, Brisbane, when I was three years old and completed my study of Exercise Physiology in 2022 at QUT.

I have been a personal trainer for over eight years and am qualified in Clinical Pilates, Strength & conditioning, and Mental Health management through exercise and neurological conditions.

My favourite part about working at Champion Health is our diverse, complex clientele, as I love challenges!

Speaking of challenges… I’m a competitive obstacle course runner and regularly compete in Spartan and Tough Mudder races.

My exercise physiologist specialty is working with people with neurological and mental health conditions.

Areas of Interest

  • Neurological Conditions; Strokes, Parkinson’s, Functional Neurological Disorder, Guillian-Barre syndrome, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and more!
  • Transgender and Gender Fluid Training (LGBT + Supporter)
  • Mental Health; depression, anxiety, bipolar, dementia, ADHD, Autism, Schizophrenia, PTSD.
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

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Timothy Willcocks

I was born and raised in Logan, Brisbane and have been working at Champion Health since 2021.

My favourite part about being an Exercise Physiologist at Champion Health is that I get to empower people with access to an entire health team to get their best mental and physical results.

I am also a firm believer in making life fun.

Outside of work, you’ll catch me going to Church, hitting the gym or spending time with my family.

My specialty as an exercise physiologist is in teaching gym techniques & writing gym programs, especially for clients with Parkinson’s disease.

Areas of Interest

  • Neurological Conditions; Parkinson’s disease, Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain Injuries & Cerebral Palsy.
  • Pre & Post Surgical Rehabilitation; total shoulder replacements, total hip replacement, total knee replacements, discectomies, meniscectomies, surgical decompression and clean outs.

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Genevieve Pattermore

I was born and raised in Brisbane and have been a massage therapist for over ten years.  

Previously in my former life, I worked in an office full time but found it was repetitive and not my calling.         

I found massage therapy invigorating as I get to meet a range of exciting people with muscular issues that I could genuinely help with my skills.

Nothing beats a massage therapist who listens, works on the right areas, de-stresses you and keeps you in top performance!

Outside work, I’m a social butterfly with my friends and two children, and I regularly physical exercise through park runs and the gym.

My specialty as a massage therapist is deep tissue massage, remedial and sports massage.

Areas of Interest

  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Remedial Massage
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage
  • Dry Needling
  • Pregnancy Massage

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Marlo Elms

Currently on Maternity leave until till mid '24

I was born and raised in Brisbane and joined the Champion Health team in 2022.

Previously I travelled for several years around Australia, working as a dietitian & diabetic educator in various areas before returning to Brisbane in 2022.  

My favourite part about being a diabetes educator and dietitian is that I get to break down the confusion and myths around food and illness. I create individual-specific eating habits and realistic timeframes for every lifestyle and goal.

Nothing is more exciting than hearing someone tell me they’re relieved knowing what they can do and not what they can’t.

Outside work, you’ll catch me powerlifting in the gym, walking my dogs, drinking too much coffee, and eating out regularly.

My specialty in the dietetics team is as the diabetes educator!

Areas of Interest

  • Disability support and enteral feeding
  • Pre & post bariatric surgery
  • Geriatric nutrition
  • Metabolic Conditions; Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

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Grace Conforti

I was born and raised on the Gold Coast, QLD and graduated as a Dietitian & Nutritionist in 2022.

My favourite part about being a Dietitian at Champion Health is getting to create nutrition habits & routines that are tailored to an individuals style and preferences.

Often, people think there’s a ‘perfect’ way to eat that anyone can follow… but it’s not true!

Outside of work, I love to travel and be physically active.

Here’s a fun fact; growing up I was a gymnast and used to train 30+ hours per week!

My area of interest as a dietitian is around eating behaviours and mental health, especially in female athletes.

Areas of Interest

  • Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Patterns such as; obesity, anorexia & bulimia

  • Cardiovascular Disease; dyslipidaemia, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, diabetes.

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Isabella Peterson

I was born and raised in Brisbane and have been a dietitian since 2019.

I believe it is a superpower to understand food and nutrition as you can enjoy the foods you love and balance this with excellent health and energy.

Everyone thinks that food is simple… my favourite part about working as a dietitian at Champion Health is that I genuinely get to show people how food will improve their health condition, mental clarity, energy, mood, training outcomes, libido and more!

Outside of work, I am a regular runner and, in my former life, was involved with gymnastics.

My specialty as a dietitian is helping people step off the diet merry-go-round, regain control of their lives and heal their perspective around food!

Areas of Interest

  • Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Patterns; anorexia, bulimina nervosa, binge eating, obesity
  • Gastrointestinal Conditions; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticulitis, Crohn’s,

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Sam Armstrong

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I was born and raised in Brisbane and joined the Champion Health team in 2022. 

I finished my dietetics degree in 2017, and before this, I was a semi-professional swimmer and swim coach for 13 years.

My favourite part about being a dietitian is giving clients practical and easy ways to achieve their health goals.

Outside work, you’ll find me gel blasting, playing Dungeons & Dragons or screaming my lungs out at music concerts.

My specialty as a dietitian is in elite sport level sports nutrition.

Areas of Interest

  • Recreational & Elite Athletes; Swimmers, Basketball, Tennis, Cricket,  Football, Rugby, Runners, Boxers, BJJ, Strongman, Powerlifters
  • Food Sensory Issues; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
  • Metabolic Adaptation and Metabolic Machine Assessment & Interpretation. 
  • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

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Lachlan Smith

I was born and raised in Brisbane and joined the Champion Health team in 2023.

I finished my dietetics degree in 2023 and prior to this was an actor and performer.

My favorite part about being a dietitian is repairing people’s relationships with food.

Food is a fundamental part of social life and brings communities and people together.

Outside of work you’ll catch me in a gym dialling in my deadlift, squat and bench.

My specialty as a dietitian is in strength sports nutrition and bariatric surgery.

Areas of Interest

  • Recreational & Elite Athletes; Olympic Lifters, Strongman, Powerlifters, Bodybuilders and Crossfit.
  • Contest Preparation Weight Management
  • Pre & Post Bariatric Surgery

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Anab Khan

I was born in Pakistan, grew up in New Zealand, and then moved to Australia when I was 13.

I finished my physiotherapy degree in 2020, and before Champion Health, I originally started my journey as a Rehabilitation Consultant.

My favourite part about being a physiotherapist is working with people to identify clear steps that fit their lifestyle in improving their injury or condition.

Outside work, you’ll find me trying every restaurant in Brisbane with my friends and playing with animals – particularly birds! One day, I want to look after a Hyacinth Macaw. 

My specialty as a physiotherapist is in Occupational Physiotherapy, where I manage and resolve Work Injuries and look after Veteran’s Health.

Areas of Interest

  • Worker’s Compensation injuries
  • Female Australian Veteran’s.
  • Pre-Employment Screenings.
  • Workplace, Ergonomic and Risk Assessments suitable duties plan

Kristen Woodward

I was born and raised in Colorado, America.

Previously I was a US Navy veteran and orthopaedic technician.

I joined the Champion Health team in July 2023 after completing my physiotherapy degree at Bond University.

My favourite part about working as a physiotherapist is the ability to constantly learn something new.

Outside of work you’ll catch me camping outdoors, snowboarding, traveling or watching a sports event!

My special interest areas as a physiotherapist are: oncology (cancer) and orthopaedics (pre and post surgery rehabilitation).

Areas of Interest

  • Cancer Physiotherapy
  • Pre & Post Op Physiotherapy
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacements
  • Total Shoulder Replacements
  • Discectomy Rehabilitation

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Robert Nicholls

I was born and raised in England until 2006, where I emigrated to Australia and grew up in Bathurst, NSW.

I became interested in physiotherapy after getting knee injuries playing rugby league and have been a physiotherapist since 2017.

My favourite part about working as a physiotherapist is helping people identify the root cause of their problems and implementing a clear and plain English plan for recovery.

Outside of work you, will find me playing soccer and exploring hiking paths, pubs, natural habitats and other exciting offerings in Queensland – I am always open to recommendations!

My area of specialty as a physiotherapist is in sports and workplace injuries, particularly the neck, shoulder, back and knee.

Areas of Interest

  • Sports Injuries; especially; soccer, rugby and cricket.

  • Whiplash.
  • Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents.
  • WorkCOVER and Work Injuries.

  • Pre-Employments & Annual Medical Screenings.
  • Ergonomic & Posture Assessments.

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Jade Bidgood

I was born and raised in Mackay and moved to Brisbane in 2022 to join Champion Health.

I have a long history of participating in Cross Country and Track and field. 

In 2021 I was ranked 3rd in Queensland and 35th in Australia for the 800m, and 47th in Australia for the 1500m!

My favourite part about being a Physiotherapist is helping people identify their goals and facilitate a detailed roadmap on they will get there, whether it’s fast recovery, prevention or return to performance!

My specialty as a physiotherapist is running sports and lower body injuries, especially the knee and ankle.

Areas of Interest

  • Running Sports Injuries; track and field, soccer, cross country, tennis, rugby
  • Running Biomechanics and Efficiency
  • Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation; ACL / MCL / PCL knee injuries, foot ATFL, syndemosis tears and fusions.

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