Our Practitioners
Jenny Birckel
Jenny Birckel is an APA Sports Physiotherapist and has worked with many types of sporting teams over the years including rugby, netball, cricket, ice skating, gymnastics, soccer, Jenny was the physiotherapist for the Australian Women’s Rugby Union tour to Holland, and has worked at the World Gymnastics and World Junior Ice skating when these were held in Brisbane. Jenny was a Sydney Olympic physiotherapy volunteer at the sailing.
Jenny has worked with dancers for many years and has been involved in assessment of Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) students on an annual basis since 1991. Her area of interest is particularly the adolescent dancer and assisting young dancers to strengthen any areas identified as being a weakness in their form.
Jenny’s interest in Pilates began in the early 1990s when she was
developing strengthening exercises for the QDSE students. She worked with
floor Pilates initially and then went on to further Pilates training and
open an equipment based studio in 1998. She has continued her research and
development of client specific assessments and exercises programmes that
can offer a safe form of exercise for a wide range of clients
Jenny also has considerable experience in worksite injuries, rehabilitation
and worksite task analysis.
Ty Halpin
Having completed his Bachelor in Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) in 2006, Ty has extensive experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, biomechanics and functional training. Utilizing his own experience competing in triathlons, marathons and any other sporting event under the sun, Ty has gathered a wealth of training modalities and information in order to make sure that clients well and truly get the most out of each and every session.
Alecia Ruutz
Alecia completed her Bachelors in Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) in 2006. Her background has been in rehabilitative exercise prescription and programming and fitness health and well being. She has a love of sport and exercise, particularly martial arts, running and rock climbing. She is currently studying for her masters in Clinical Exercise Science.
Ruth Shofay
After completed her Bachelor in Applied Science (Human Movements Studies) in 2010, Ruth has developed a strong passion for health and a particular interest in chronic disease management.
Linda Francis
Linda has been with the practice since November 2008.With an extensive history of pilates experience, Linda brings to the practice her knowledge of cardiothoracic (having previously tutored the subject at the University of Queensland) and further musculoskeletal rehabilitation processes. Linda is a truly caring and dedicated physiotherapist always willing to go the extra mile for her patients.