Hiya Health Burleigh Heads

Get to know Hiya Health Burleigh Heads

From Hiya Health Burleigh Heads's website.

• Our approach

  Evidence-based, personalised care is at the heart of treatment. Sessions are tailored to each child's individual goals and needs, combining modern rehabilitation techniques with a whole-person approach that considers lifestyle and long-term wellbeing. The team works collaboratively across physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and dietetics to provide coordinated support. Clinicians use the latest research, objective testing tools, and outcome tracking to ensure measurable progress. Treatment focuses on empowering children and families with knowledge and confidence to take charge of their health and maintain strength and independence long-term.

• Working with families

  Families are actively involved as partners in the health journey. The team works closely with parents and carers to understand individual needs, build personalised plans, and set realistic goals together. Regular communication and collaboration ensure families feel listened to and supported throughout treatment. The clinic also works alongside care teams, doctors, specialists and other allied health providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care for each child, keeping families informed and included at every stage.

• Meet the team

  The Burleigh Heads clinic is led by Paul Marshall, a Senior Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist who also serves as Clinic Manager. The team includes Adele Hvistendahl (Physiotherapist), Lauren Mason (Occupational Therapist), Nicholas Koh (Occupational Therapist), Hannah Pengilly (Occupational Therapist), Brandon Chadwick (Exercise Physiologist) and Lewis McLachlan (Exercise Physiologist). All practitioners are university-qualified allied health professionals. The wider Hiya Health network comprises over 110 allied health professionals across multiple disciplines, all fully accredited and experienced in delivering evidence-based care using the latest technology and research.

• Your first visit

  The first appointment involves taking time to listen and understand your child's story, challenges and goals. A personalised treatment plan is then built to reflect your child's life and specific needs rather than just their diagnosis. The clinicians conduct objective testing and assessment to establish a baseline and identify measurable progress points. You will work together with the team to set realistic plans and goals that can be achieved. This collaborative approach ensures your family feels heard and supported from the very beginning.