About us
And our long and established history on the Gold Coast
Senior Physiotherapists
Dan Turner
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Dan Turner
Director & Principal Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Sports &spinal physiotherapy, gym rehabilitation
Book Your AppointmentDaniel is a “born and bred” Gold Coaster and graduated in 1992 from the University of Queensland. Together with his wife, Ceridwen (”Crid”), he is a Director of Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre, and its sister clinic, Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre.
Dan has extensive private practice and hospital experience on the Gold Coast. He has worked in England and Germany as a physiotherapist for The Royal Navy and the British Army. He also worked as consultant physio with the Australasian Golf Academy, and completed his Level 1 and 2 Sports Physiotherapy Courses. He has a special interest in sports physiotherapy (particularly shoulder, knee, golfing and surfing-related injuries), and musculoskeletal conditions including post-orthopaedic surgery and complex multi-joint injuries. Dan enjoys surfing, keeping fit, playing Oztag, and is a keen but underwhelming golfer.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1989–1992), University of Queensland
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Member of the Sports and Exercise Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Editor of APA Gold Coast Regional Group 1998-2001
Professional Development
- APA sports physiotherapy Level 1
- APA sports physiotherapy Level 2
- APA Spinal Physiotherapy Level 1
- APA Spinal Physiotherapy Level 2
- DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 1
- DMA Clinical Pilates Levels 2
- Lyn Watson shoulder rehabilitation course
- Dynamic Stabilisation of Hip and Pelvis with Dr Alison Grimaldi
- The Sporting Hip
- Western Acupuncture & Dry Needling Introductory, 2 days
- McKenzie Part A Lumbar Spine (4 days)
- Lumbar Spine & Integrated Pelvis Level 1 Muscle Energy with Barbara Hungerford
- Mulligans technique
- Neural mobilisation/Explain Pain NOI
- Attendance of APA national conferences
Shane Murray
Senior Physiotherapist
Shane Murray
Senior Physiotherapist
Special Interests: Pilates style rehab, TMJ dysfunction, Neck & shoulder conditions
Shane brings extensive physiotherapy experience from both NSW and QLD, including owning and operating his own practice in Port Macquarie before embracing a travelling lifestyle.
With a hands-on treatment approach, Shane has a special interest in Pilates-based rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction, and treating neck and shoulder conditions. He also enjoys helping clients achieve their goals through tailored gym and exercise programs, focusing on long-term strength, function, and injury prevention.
Our Team
Callie Scott
Physiotherapist
Callie Scott
Physiotherapist
Special Interests:
- Doctor of Physiotherapy, Bond University
- Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, St. Francis Xavier University
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Distinction) in Human Kinetics, St. Francis Xavier University
- Dry Needling (Introductory), CPD Health Courses
- Clinical Pilates Instructor
- SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer
Daniela Cogo
Remedial Massage Therapist
Daniela has been working as a massage therapist on the Gold Coast since 2017.
She holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage and her skills include:
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- Myofascial Release
- Sports Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage
Daniela enjoys spending quality time with her two dogs and going to the beach. She maintains a vegan and health-focused lifestyle and trains at the gym between four to six times per week. Daniela also works with a coach in Olympic Weightlifting once a week to further develop her skills.
Daniela is a DJ on weekends, primarily performing Brazilian music at Brazilian events across the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Our Story
Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre first opened its doors in 1981, and has been providing quality physio to the Broadbeach community ever since. Directors, Daniel Turner and Ceridwen Way took over the practice back in 2008 and have steadily grown the practice. In that time, it has moved premises from The Oasis Shopping Centre to our new custom-designed premises on the Gold Coast Highway, opposite Pacific Fair and the light rail stop. Our modern facilities include a gym and Pilates studio, and there is ample free parking on-site.
Our Gold Coast physio and allied health practice at Broadbeach is committed to provide our clients with the best care and as a result we are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly trained and experienced staff. We also see the benefit of creating an optimal balance of experienced staff sharing with more recent graduates who bring new ideas and innovation.
Director Daniel Turner graduated in 1992, and Luke Skillington graduated in 2015. Our Remedial massage therapist, Leanne, has been working in the field since 2005.
Daniel, Luke and Sandy are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). The APA is the peak body representing the physiotherapy profession in Australia. The APA is committed to the concept of continuing professional education and requires all members to document evidence of undertaking 20 hours of professional development. The APA signifies compliance with a standard of professional and ethical behaviour above and beyond the requirements of registration.
Our therapists have a wide range of special interests including:
- Spinal conditions (neck and back injuries)
- Sporting injuries
- Work injuries
- Arthritic conditions
- Orthopaedic injuries ie Post-fracture, post-surgery
- Women’s health (including pelvic floor retraining)
- Pregnancy-related SIJ (Sacro-iliac joint) and low back pain
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
About Our Offices/Locations
Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre
Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre first opened in 1986 and was taken over by current owners and principal Physiotherapists, Daniel Turner and Ceridwen Way, in 2001.
From operating as a single-physiotherapist practice, it has grown over the last 15 years to having multiple physiotherapists; Remedial massage therapists, a Dietitian and Podiatrist allowing us to provide multi-disciplinary allied health care and a team approach for our clients’ speedy recovery and optimal programs.
Burleigh Heads Physiotherapy Centre is a member of:
Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre
Shop 1, 2633 Gold Coast Highway at the Bel Air Building
Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre opened back in 1981, and was originally located in Albert St, Broadbeach. The practice relocated to the Oasis Shopping Centre in 2007 inside the Broadbeach Family Medical Practice. The practice was purchased by Daniel and Ceridwen in 2008, from Pat Philippi, who had owned the practice for over 10 years. In 2023, Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre moved to it’s newly refurbished premises on the Gold Coast Highway, opposite Pacific fair.
Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre are members of:
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