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Our hand picked highly qualified team have expertise in a range of fields. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the profession, including active involvement in professional sports, research, University education and mentoring.
Our Team
Physiotherapists
Richard Newton
Physiotherapist Complex conditions All Spinal Issues Sports Injury All joint Problems Nerve issues Knee surgery Recovery Shoulder Surgery Recovery Nerve Issues
Richard Newton is a Titled APA Sports Physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at Bond University and the founder of Pindara Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine.
Richard has a special interest in a wide variety of complex conditions, sports related injury, spinal conditions and everything from running mechanics, to frozen shoulder, to trouble shooting post joint replacement, and chronic tendon issues. Richard has a high level diagnostic and advanced clinical reasoning skillset and coming up to 40 years experience as a Physiotherapist. Richards has wide ranging experience in elite sport (AFL, NBL, QAFL, and a multitude of individual athletes from Motor Racing, Dance, Swimming, Triathlon, Cycling, Golf, Cricket and a host of others) to community/recreational athletes to the everyday person wanting to recover from injury and reduce pain, keep active and improve their health profile.
Hardy Sattler
Physiotherapist Knee Pain and Injury Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Shoulder and Upper Limb Conditions
Hardy Sattler is a distinguished Titled APA Sports Physiotherapist and Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bond University. Hardy served as a Consultant Sports Physiotherapist for the Gold Coast Titans NRL from 2007-2017 and Physiotherapist for the Gold Coast Suns AFL from 2009 - 2012. Hardy has been the Vice President of Sports Medicine Australia and has worked as a Sports Physiotherapist for many national, state and local teams, with extensive international touring experience to several World Championships with the Australian Baseball Team. Hardy possesses over 20 years of Private Practice experience and is a current Director of Pindara Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, Bond Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine and Palm Beach Physio and Sports Rehab.
Linda Waters
Physiotherapist
Dr Darryn Marks
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Hydrotherapy Paediatrics and Adolescents
Dr Darryn Marks is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is highly qualified and experienced in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
Darryn is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Bond University, where he teaches and conducts research into musculoskeletal disorders. He has published research in areas of shoulder pain, health economics, back pain and presented at conferences in Australia and overseas. Darryn also has years of experience in teaching medical and physiotherapy students at Griffith University, also doctors and physiotherapists.
Adrian Kan
Knee Pain and Injury Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports Physiotherapy
Adrian Kan, a Physiotherapist with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree and a BSC (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science, has a special interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, particularly knee osteoarthritis. Born in Hong Kong, Adrian gained valuable knowledge working with the Hong Kong National Rugby Team and the Gold Coast District Representative Rugby Team. Additionally, Adrian actively contributes to research projects, and teaches at Bond University, while collaborating with Gold Coast Knee Group in assisting athletes with knee injuries.
Tom Ford
Physiotherapist
Tom is a passionate musculoskeletal physiotherapist with strong clinical interest spanning the foot and ankle, knee, spine and shoulder.
He works closely with Orthopaedic Specialists, General Practitioners and Allied Health professionals, and remains committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred healthcare.
With a background as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Tom has a strong interest in empowering others through education and graded movement therapy.
Tom also currently holds a sessional Senior Teaching Fellow position at Bond University where he teaches within the Doctor of Physiotherapy program.
Outside of clinical practice, Tom very much enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle.
Jarryd Brown
Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Shoulder and Upper Limb Conditions
Jarryd is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and holds a Senior Physiotherapist position with the Gold Coast University Hospital Neurosurgical and Orthopaedics Department. He spends most of his clinical time helping people with complex musculoskeletal pain conditions including persistent low back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain. Jarryd is passionate about helping with any musculoskeletal pain problem, although does have a specific interest in spine and tendon pain. He believes a whole-person approach is important when supporting people to develop the confidence to actively manage their pain, participate in meaningful activities, and achieve individual goals.
Ben Lin
Physiotherapist Shoulder and Upper Limb Conditions
Ben completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology in Vancouver, Canada prior to pursuing Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University.
Having a strong interest in strength and conditioning as well as sports, Ben gained valuable experience working in the Canadian collegiate system with Ice Hockey and Football teams. He has developed a deepened understanding of injury rehabilitation and prevention through closely working with high-level athletes.
Ben’s approach is centered around building one’s resilience, mobility, and freedom to express movement patterns. He is dedicated to helping you to find joy and confidence in returning to your activity. Ben also has a special interest in vestibular-related conditions (vertigo).
Graham Marvin
Physiotherapist Shoulder and Upper Limb Conditions
Graham started as a strength and conditioning coach working with various collegiate and professional athletes. He spends his time working between Pindara, Runaway Bay, and is the Bond University Netball Physio. He is currently working on his PhD to help manage fatigue in firefighters and paramedics.
Robell Mekonen
Physiotherapist
Robell Mekonen is a physiotherapist, originally from Vancouver, Canada who completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia before pursuing his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University. Before moving to the Gold Coast, Robell gained experience in training and working with athletes in Canada more specifically with ice hockey and soccer athletes. His special interest lies in musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries and is very passionate about working with athletes and people of all ages. Additionally, he is also training as an intern with Gold Coast Knee Group in rehabilitating clients with knee injuries to return to sport.
Zac Speed
Physiotherapist
Zac is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with extensive experience working with complex spinal, neurological and orthopaedic conditions. After completing his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in his home city of Perth, Zac went on to complete the renowned Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy program at The University of Queensland. In addition to his work at Pindara, Zac also currently works in the Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinic at The Gold Coast University Hospital, alongside orthopaedic and neurological surgeons, treating patients with complex and chronic musculoskeletal and pain conditions. Zac has also completed post-graduate training in radiology at The University of Melbourne, and is an ASCA-Accredited Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Zac draws upon his extensive clinical experience across a variety of healthcare settings to work collaboratively with his patients and achieve optimal, individualised outcomes.
Matt Castro
Physiotherapist
Matt is a Physiotherapist with a background in Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor and a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Bond University. Born and raised in Canada, Matt grew up playing competitive ice hockey and baseball, which sparked his interest in human performance and injury rehabilitation. He is currently completing an internship with the Gold Coast Knee Group and works as a Research Assistant at Bond University, where he has contributed to several projects on ACL reconstruction. Matt's clinical approach is grounded in commitment to delivering individualised patient care through continuous learning and strong therapeutic relationships.
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