Our Team

Paula Beall

Director – Senior Physiotherapist

Paula, our Principal Physiotherapist established SCDPhysio in 2010, to allow specialist neurological and disability services for children on the Sunshine Coast. Paula has worked across remote QLD, Tertiary paediatric hospital, research settings , community disability services and private practice within a variety of paediatric services with close to 20 years experience.

Paula has a strong background in management of children with neurological disability, from infant early intervention/diagnosis of CP to adolescent orthopaedic management and transition to adulthood.
Paula works both clinically herself and providing support to other clinicians in the team, as the Director. She also participates in research activities having been involved in the CP Child Study (QLD CP Rehab & Research Centre), the CP Alliance GAME study (to support evidence based data collection regarding goal directed early intervention therapy) and working to link NDIS therapy models with evidence based practice, so our kids receive the most effective models of treatment.

Paula enjoys working within a specialist , multi-disciplinary team which we have created to give children with disability on the Sunshine Coast the best level of transdisciplinary care.

In Paula’s spare time, she loves to spend time with her husband and 2 children, her puppy Marshall (who is often around the clinic for pats!), sewing, playing piano, baking and especially family trips camping.

Amanda Barnier

Senior Physiotherapist

Mandy started with our Company in 2013, after also developing specialist skills in Paediatrics, as she has been in the field for close to 20 years.

Mandy’s experience has been influenced by the children, families and professionals she has met, and she has worked with in a multiple of settings including tertiary children’s services, community based services and rural settings in both Australia and abroad.
From this diverse range of work experience Mandy has acquired a range of specialist skills in the areas of general childhood development, paediatric rehabilitation, neurological and orthopaedic conditions and specialist training relating to gait analysis.
Mandy is a keen sportsperson and enjoys a variety of outdoor sport and recreation activities. She is also fond of travelling and photography, whilst keeping busy with her lovely family.

Zenna Leung

Physiotherapist

Zenna loves her role of working with children and their families, particularly supporting families navigating complex disability, both in and out of the clinic – Zenna is a great collaborator and enjoys helping children at home, school & extracurricular activities. Her fun and engaging nature combined with her paediatric skill set and passion to try new things makes Zenna a sought after member of the team.  Zenna also has a background in musculoskeletal injuries, adolescent sports injuries and is a qualified Pilates Instructor. You can find Zenna in the clinic Monday to Thursday, as well as in the pool teaching Hydrotherapy.

When Zenna is not working, you can find her in a pottery studio and enjoying the sun at the beach with her loved ones and friends.

Pip Sparrow

Physiotherapist

Pip has been working within paediatric disability, across a variety of roles and enjoys supporting children and families to reach their goals. Pip has experience within the Sunshine Coast Department of Education and private sector, giving her a unique knowledge of helping children make real life gains across all settings. Pip loves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure inclusion and success for children and families across all settings.

Outside of work Pip spends most of her time in the great outdoors. On the weekends you will find Pip surfing, riding, or exploring our beautiful beaches with her Golden Retriever, Frank.

Chloe King

Physiotherapist

Chloe has worked within the field of paediatric Physiotherapy for more than 10 years. She loves getting to know children and their families and working as a team to help children reach their goals and have fun. She has worked in a range of roles including infant developmental, orthopaedics and rehabilitation for children with complex neurological conditions, working as part of the Queensland Pediatric Rehabilition Service in Brisbane.

Outside of work, Chloe spends time in the backyard or going to the beach with her husband and three young boys.

Jen Norton

Physiotherapist

Jen is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist and has vast experience working in specialist areas of Department of Education State Schools and paediatric private practice, as well as being involved in her own research studies. Jen is completing her PhD studies in paediatric persistent/chronic pain and has experience working with children with neurological conditions (acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy), rehabilitation, orthopaedic conditions and high level complex sports and community participation. Jen enjoys working with toddlers, school aged children and young adults, as she is passionate about school-based access and inclusion for all children.

Jen has recently assisted our team with the development of our Group Programs.
When not at work, Jen is a crafty lady with sewing and embroidery. With her energetic Jack Russel and 3 nephews, they certainly keep the whole family hopping!

Gemma Bounden

Physiotherapist

Gemma is a dedicated and passionate paediatric physiotherapist who graduated with First-Class Honours from The University of Queensland. With a passion for working with children, she focuses on delivering evidence-based therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs. Gemma creates fun and engaging therapeutic experiences to support children and their families towards achieving their goals. With her warm and caring approach, Gemma strives to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, helping them reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Gemma enjoys soaking up the sun at the beach, cozying up with a good book, and exploring local markets for hidden treasures.

Anneliese Fitzgerald

Practice Manager / Admin

Anneliese has a varied background which spans working at a Scottish boarding school, an American ski resort and driving celebrity tennis players around during the Australia Open. She has worked in administration and customer service for many years and over the last six years she has worked in various allied health clinics. She is passionate about assisting families on their therapy journey having experienced this support firsthand as a parent.

When she’s not at the clinic she can be found running her three kids around and on weekends she enjoys camping trips, going to the beach, spending time in nature and studying various long and short courses.

Stefan Dellinger

Allied Health Assistant

Stefan is a 4th year occupational therapy student completing his studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Stefan is a big advocate for early intervention, having spent four years working as a career advisor for the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. After leaving headspace to complete his long block placements as part of the occupational therapy program, Stefan spent 10 weeks with the UniSC Occupational Therapy Student Clinic, which provides assessment and screening for children (typically aged 4-6 years) for developmental delays, followed by advice and client centred recommendations/intervention strategies. This placement reinforced his interest and passion for working with children and their families, inspiring him to join our team as an Allied Health Assistant.

Outside of work, Stefan is either studying, walking his dog Baxter or heading to the beach for a surf. He also has a small coffee addiction and enjoys finding new cafes on the coast where he can get his warm cup of coffee and almond croissant.