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About Us

Graceville Physiotherapy Pain Slayers was established in 1990 to service the local communities of Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda, Chelmer and surrounding suburbs. We consider ourselves to be the PAIN SLAYERS of the western suburbs. Our philosophy is to offer a healing sanctuary of comfort and support to all embarking upon their Wellness Journey. We believe that creating unique treatment plans will work best for YOU and your success. We believe that we are the leaders in integrating Mindfulness with Evidence based treatment techniques resulting in best outcomes.

We are recognised and regarded as the experts in physiotherapy for Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda, Tennyson ,Oxley , Yeronga and Chelmer. We take pride in keeping up to date with all the latest techniques and types of physiotherapy, allowing us to get you back doing what you love.

Our Team

Angela Melit

Clinic Director

Clinical Director and Chief Team Builder

Angela has extensive experience in the field of chronic pain management and has a particular interest in Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Angela treats Women’s Health issues including Peri-menopausal and Menopausal issues, Pre and Post-Natal pain, Mastitis, Pelvic instability and provides Pilates based preparation programs for birth and post birth recovery. Angela also has many years of treating respiratory conditions.

Angela has extra training in Pilates, Dry Needling, Kineisiology taping and Women’s Health.

George Melit

Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist and Chief of Manual Therapy Techniques

George has extensive experience in the treatment of Neck Pain and Headaches. He has a special interest in Manual Therapy Techniques and can get even the stiffest of necks moving again. As an old Rugby player he has plenty of experience treating sprained muscles/joints and also treats many lower and upper back pain clients. George also treats respiratory clients.

George has extra training in workplace health and safety and Mckenzie techniques.

George runs Balance and Strength classes for seniors and runs a regular community class at the Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre.

Daria Reeve

Senior Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist and Chief of Rehabilitation and Performance Results

Daria has a special interest in Women’s Health including Pre & Post Natal care, pilates for birth preparation and post birth rehabilitation. Her other special interests include scar treatment including caesarean scar and hand scar management, hand physio, adolescent and children’s growing related pain, back and neck pain and Orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Daria has extra training in Functional Strength training, Pilates, Dry Needling and Women’s Health.

Daria runs our women's Health clinical exercise classes.

Caitlin is one of our Senior Physiotherapists and graduated from The University of Queensland in 2015 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). She has a keen interest in both musculoskeletal and vestibular physiotherapy and enjoys working in our hospital-based practice at the Brisbane Private Hospital.

Caitlin has completed further training in:

- Vestibular Physiotherapy

- Clinical Pilates

- Dry Needling

- GLA:D Program (she is a qualified GLA:D Physiotherapist)

Caitlin is a keen runner and a swimmer. She enjoys sharing her experiences with her clients and using these to help them recover as quickly as possible!

Caitlin is one of our Senior Physiotherapists and graduated from The University of Queensland in 2015 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). She has a keen interest in both musculoskeletal and vestibular physiotherapy and enjoys working in our hospital-based practice at the Brisbane Private Hospital.

Caitlin has completed further training in:

- Vestibular Physiotherapy

- Clinical Pilates

- Dry Needling

- GLA:D Program (she is a qualified GLA:D Physiotherapist)

Caitlin is a keen runner and a swimmer. She enjoys sharing her experiences with her clients and using these to help them recover as quickly as possible!

Caitlin is one of our Senior Physiotherapists and graduated from The University of Queensland in 2015 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). She has a keen interest in both musculoskeletal and vestibular physiotherapy and enjoys working in our hospital-based practice at the Brisbane Private Hospital.

Caitlin has completed further training in:

- Vestibular Physiotherapy

- Clinical Pilates

- Dry Needling

- GLA:D Program (she is a qualified GLA:D Physiotherapist)

Caitlin is a keen runner and a swimmer. She enjoys sharing her experiences with her clients and using these to help them recover as quickly as possible!

Claire Peng

Physiotherapist

Whether treating acute injuries, chronic pain, or working on injury prevention, Claire is dedicated to empowering clients through hands-on evidence-based treatments, guided exercises, and tailored care plans to ensure a speedy and effective recovery. Claire has a special interest in sports related injuries, lower limb injuries such as knee and ankle pain and pre and post operative rehabilitation. With a passion for helping individuals recover and perform at their best, Claire focuses on providing personalised rehabilitation programs designed to not only alleviate pain but also address the root causes of injury and improve functionality.

Liam Sproule

Exercise Physiologist

Liam is our dedicated Exercise Physiologist who combines evidence-based practices, with a deep understanding of human physiology, to deliver personalised exercise sessions and holistic programs to help clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. His approach incorporates key areas including mobility, strength, and cardiovascular health to ensure clients reach their full potential.

Liam supports individuals of all ages to manage chronic conditions including osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, obesity and neurological conditions. Liam also has Certificates 3 and 4 in Fitness and has spent a lot of time working with the older population.

Jen Willmington

Customer Service Manager

You can be sure to feel welcome and looked after when you enter our greeting area because of Jen’s ability to organise everyone and everything. Jen’s background in team management and nurturing ensures that you can ask her any question you like whether it be about an appointment or about a sensitive issue that you might like us to know about.

You can always feel comfortable voicing any concerns to Jen, and she will sort them for you. Jen has qualifications in Recreational Management and Health.

Our Pain to Performance Model

At Graceville Pain Slayers, our goal is to help our clients become free of pain and live full, happy lives by not only treating the pain you’re in, but helping you cement good habits with ongoing wellness strategies.

Our aim is to eliminate pain and stop it from coming back. We embrace best practice principles and concentrate on evidence based practice. We also continually investigate the newest and most advanced assessment and treatment techniques available to the profession of physiotherapy.

In order to offer you the most effective pathway to recovery, we’ve developed a three-step plan that will not only get rid of the pain you’re in, but ensure your body is stronger and able to remain pain-free for longer.

Slay Your Pain

The first step on the path is to get your body out of pain. Once we’ve treated the initial cause of the pain, your body is open to forming the habits that will lead to long-term wellness. How do we do this?

Comprehensive assessment
Hands on care
Reduce pain and swelling
Mobilise joints and muscles
Get moving again
Education and guidance

Move With Confidence

The second step is to start working your way into the good habits that will form the basis of your long-term health and wellness. We work with you in a variety of ways to assess your current situation and the best way to get you where you need to be. We do this by:

Eliminating pain
Restoring movement
Biomechanical and postural assessments
Progressive strengthening program
Graded return to:
Activity
Sport
Work
Clinical pilates & functional exercise

Live In A Body You Love

The last step is the best, and offers the most long-term results. Now that you have an ongoing wellness routine, it’s easier than ever to ensure your ongoing health and wellbeing. In this step, you will: