About Park Beach Physio & Sports Injury Clinic
Park Beach Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic was established in 1994. It is located at 19 Park Beach Road in Coffs Harbour (opposite Park Beach Plaza). The building was purpose-built as a physiotherapy clinic and comprises 4 treatment rooms, a private office and a large gym area which has been set up as a fully equipped Pilates studio.
Meet Our Team
Physiotherapists: Roger, Meagan
Pilates Instructors: Kristy, George, Olga
Office Manager: Annette
- Born in Queensland but raised on the Coffs Coast.
- Trained at the University of Sydney, completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 1994.
- Prior to that, completed a Bachelor of Physical & Health Education degree in 1984.
- Worked in several physiotherapy practices in Sydney servicing major sporting teams. Moved to Albury in 1996, taking up the position of Head of Physiotherapy at the Australian Army Logistics Training Centre.
- Returned to Coffs Harbour in early 2006 and worked in private practice before becoming principal of Park Beach Physio in January 2010.
- Involvement as a treating physiotherapist with multiple sporting disciplines including First Grade Rugby Union, Netball and Karate.
- Special interests in low back pain including post surgical rehabilitation, exercise rehabilitation for chronic pain sufferers, lower limb pain/orthotic prescription, rehabilitation and performance optimisation following sporting injuries.
- Has a keen interts in sports, particularly surfing, swimming, tennis and skiing.
- Born in Brisbane, grew up on the Gold Coast.
- Trained at the University of Queensland, completing Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2000.
- Moved to Tasmania and worked mainly in private practice until moving to Coffs Harbour in 2008.
- Joined the team at Park Beach Physiotherapy in January 2009.
- Has a special interest in pre & post natal physiotherapy, particularly musculoskeletal conditions which can arise throughout pregnancy, following childbirth and with breastfeeding. These usually include back pain, pelvic and SIJ pain, and neck and shoulder pain.
- Skilled in treating all musculoskeletal conditions and has completed a number of post graduate courses including SIJ and lumbar spine, level 1 & 2 shoulder, Pilates and Biomechanics and gait scan and orthotics prescription.
- Has a keen interest in sports – particularly swimming, cycling, triathlon and surfing.
KRISTY FOSTER
Pilates Instructor
- Born and raised in Coffs Harbour.
- Moved to Adelaide for studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Adelaide in 1995.
- Honours in Dance 1996 University of Adelaide.
- Performed and danced in Newmet’ Dance Company, a children’s dance company touring primary and secondary schools in Adelaide and rural areas, for four years.
- Sports Massage Certificate Level 1 & 2 with SAHEC in 2003.
- Moved to Brisbane to continue massage and began working and training in Pilates. Worked in two physio/Pilates practices – Rehab Dynamic and Ashgrove Pilates Studio.
- Is a qualified Pilates Instructor, having completed Level 1 matwork and Level 1 Reformer with Stott Pilates.
- Diploma of Remedial Massage 2004 – Rosemond College.
- Moved home to Coffs Harbour in 2005 and joined Park Beach Physiotherapy, teaching Pilates and conducting massages.
- Completed Cert IV in Pilates instruction with Pilates International Training Centre Sydney, September 2008.
GEORGE GIANNOTIS
Pilates Instructor
- Has been living locally on the Coffs Coast since 2000.
- Qualified Pilates instructor having completed Certificate 1 & 2 with Body Control Pilates and post graduate with Body Arts and Science International (BAASI).
- Has an extensive teaching experience in Pilates and work history includes:
- Byron Bay Pilates 1991-1996.
- Body Arts and Science International USA 1994.
- Body Control Pilates Sydney 1996-1998.
- Pilates matwork with first generation teacher Romana Kryzanowska, USA 1997.
- Australian Pilates Method, Sydney 1998-2000.
- Pilates mat classes at Empire Gym Coffs Harbour 2000-2002 (first Pilates instructor in Coffs Harbour).
- Body Arts and Science International USA 2003.
- Established his own studio in Coffs Harbour and worked there from 2003 until joining the Park Beach Physiotherapy team in April 2008.
OLGA BUDOVICH
Pilates Instructor
- Born in Russia, Kaliningrad and moved to Australia in 2006.
- Completed Bachelor of Physical Education degree, at Kaliningrad State University, Russia in 1998.
- Masters in Synchronized Swimming.
- Competed for Russia 1993 - 1997.
- Coached Synchronized Swimming in Russia and in Taiwan.
- Qualified Water Fitness Instructor.
- Certificate III in Fitness, Fitness Institute, Australia 2008.
- Certificate IV in Pilates with Polstar Pilates 2010.
- Joined Park Beach Physiotherapy in 2010.
- Interests include Arts, Crafts and Performing Arts.
- Has been living in Coffs Harbour for over 35 years.
- Has worked at Park Beach Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic continually since 1999.
- Responsible for the administration and reception at Park Beach Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic.
- Involved in various sports, including volleyball, netball, hockey and softball.
