Paul Michael
After graduating in 2001 Paul spent his first years as a physiotherapist working at the Gold Coast Hospital and then abroad in England. From these humble beginnings Paul’s passion for delivering a quality service in private practice has evolved together with a wide variety of skills to apply to every complaint that comes through the door. With a thirst for new knowledge Paul has spent countless hours learning as much as he can about the art of clinical therapy and has on the side also completed his business masters (MBA). He now pursues study in the field of neuroscience and integrates this with his background in physiotherapy to create a wider viewpoint for client assessments and treatments.
Victor Popov
Victor Popov is one of Australia’s leading Sports Physiotherapists. His experience includes working with elite sporting teams (Brisbane Lions AFL, Professional Cycling teams) as well as being an Olympic Team physiotherapist for both Australian and Russian Olympic teams. Victor has helped many elite and recreational athletes prolong their careers, manage injury and improve their performance using innovative and practical therapy and training methods.
Victor has been involved as a consultant at the AIS, QAS and other sporting academies in sports such as swimming, cycling, rugby, water-polo, diving and track and field. He has a deep understanding of the biomechanics of injury and performance in sport, as well as experience in integrating or modifying training programs to optimise individual performance and minimise injury. He works closely with athletes, coaches ( and parents as required) to help educate and implement treatment and performance strategies, and has an extensive network of other medical and paramedical professionals developed over 30 years who he will refer to as required.
Being the most experienced member of the MWE team, Victor is available to provide expert opinion and advice to any MWE client that needs it, and help our team provide the best possible result for all of our clients.
Elizabeth Urquhart
Liz graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Applied Science in Clinical Exercise Science. Liz’s primary areas of interest were the application of exercise, including Pilates, for patients with neurological conditions including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke; and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. After 6 years working in health and fitness in Australia and the UK Liz started her own exercise physiology business in Brisbane. Not content with her level of knowledge in the treatment of persistent pain, Liz returned to university to study Physiotherapy graduating from Griffith University (MPhty) in 2011. Liz is currently completing her Masters in Medicine (Pain Management) through the University of Sydney after completing 18months training in pain management at one of Australia’s leading pain medicine training hospitals, the Royal North Shore Pain Management and Research Centre, and working in a multidisciplinary team at the Northern Private Pain Centre also in Sydney. When not at work Liz loves to be outside. She enjoys hiking and being at the beach. She completed Kokoda Trail in PNG in 2013 and hopes to complete another big walk once her daughter is a little older. She also enjoys all things Italian and dabbles in learning other languages.
Tammy Loffler
Tammy is our much loved and dedicated Pilates teacher. Her Pilates clients enjoy the benefits of a teacher with both Pilates and Personal training experience spanning over 17 years. Tammy is the classic example of someone doing what she loves. Tammy has a Diploma in Fitness and Nutrition and has done her advanced Pilates training in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel equipment pieces. Tammy is also well experienced in pre and postnatal Pilates.
Marley Thorpe
Marley has been an active member of our team for a year and a half helping it grow. She lives a healthy and active lifestyle and does her best to support all of those who wish to do the same. She is a passionate yoga teacher, assisting her students with body awareness, mindfulness and relaxation. Marley has a long history of professional dancing, performing in productions overseas in places such as Hong Kong and Malaysia. Throughout her life she has grown an interesting into self-healing and holistic alternatives. Looking at moving into holistic medicine to help assist people on their journey to overall health and to become the best possible version of themselves.
Jennifer Stanfield
Having worked in Berlin as a professional ballet dancer, Jennifer has since lived on the Gold Coast for 30 years, enjoying a healthy, balanced, holistic lifestyle, integrated with her passion for Latin dancing.
With a strong focus on customer service, and an interest in promoting good health and wellness, she feels privileged to be part of a friendly, modern “forward thinking” Practice, where a team of professional highly skilled staff provide best practice, hands on treatments, resulting in positive outcomes for patients of all ages. Jennifer looks forward to seeing you at the reception desk and assisting you on your road to recovery and better health management.
