Grant graduated as an Osteopath from Victoria University in 2000. The final 2 years of his studies were spent completing his Masters thesis on neck pain in freestyle swimmers at the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Grant has since worked in private practice in Brisbane, the Channel Islands, Yorkshire and London. During his time in London he was employed as a consultant to the BBC to help reduce the incidence of back pain among their cameramen.
Grant also lectured in London and Scotland on spinal rehabilitation for Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths. He then returned to Australia and opened Procare Sports & Spinal in 2006.
As well as working in private practice, Grant has been working as an injury rehabilitation advisor to South Barwon Football Club and Geelong Cricket Club.
He enjoys the challenge of working with people to find a solution to back pain and sports injuries.
JOANNE BURROWS BSc(Clin.Sc.), MHSc(Osteo)
Jo is a Registered Osteopath with over 7 years experience practicing in Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America. Jo has had experience working as Head Osteopath for ‘Spirit of the Dance’ dance company, working with Irish dancers and acrobats touring the United States.
She has completed further study in the areas of Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy, optimal foetal positioning, and Osteopathy in the Cranial Field in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Jo carried out 2 years of specialised practice in pregnancy and infant care at Fertile Ground Health Group in Melbourne, before helping to establish Procare Sports & Spinal in Geelong. Jo employs a gentle, hands-on approach totreatment, coupled with advice in regard to management and prevention.
CRAIG TAYLOR BSc(Clin.Sc.), MHSc(Osteo)
Craig is a graduate of the Osteopathic course at Victoria University. He has just completed Masters research in the field of Osteopathic medicine.
Craig has had considerable experience with sports injuries both personally and professionally. He is a keen surfer, cyclist and footballer. He has also spent time supervising rehabilitation and injury management programs for a football club in Williamstown.
Craig is thorough and informative and is skilled at diagnosing accurately. This allows him to give the most appropriate treatment for each patient.
Craig is originally from Melbourne and was keenly sought after up there after completing his Masters. However, he decided to move 'down the coast' to join Procare Sports & Spinal in Highton.
MYOTHERAPIST
DANIELLE HUDGELL Adv.Dip.Rem.Mass. (Myo)
Danni is a fully qualified Myotherapist since graduating from the Australian College of Sports Therapy. She has also completed a Bachelor of Health Science and an Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy. Danni has a keen interest in sport, especially cycling and aerobics, which she has competed in for many years.
Professionally, Danni has had experience in the elite sporting environment, working with the Western Bulldogs Football Club in the preseason of 2007, providing soft tissue treatment to players. She also worked as a Myotherapist at the FINA World Swimming Championships in 2007.
Danni combines this experience with a friendly approach to her patients, aiming to help you achieve your physical goals and improve your quality of life.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
NIKKI SHEA-SIMONDS Dip.Rem.Mass.
After many years in the beauty and day spa industry, Nikki completed her Diploma of Health (Remedial Massage) in 2002. Since then, she has enjoyed working at Geelong Allsports Massage Therapy in East Geelong. With its closure in 2007, Nikki joinied the team at Procare Sports & Spinal, and she welcomes new patients as well as those from Geelong Allsports.
Nikki focuses her strong deep tissue skills on treating muscle tightness and soreness associated with postural problems, occupational and sports injuries.
