Specialties
Quality physiotherapy treatment for back pain, hip pain, pregnancy related injuries, pelvic pain, sports injuries, dance injuries, lower limb injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, neck pain and headaches. Thorough biomechanical assessment using ISM. Individual treatment including manual therapy, trigger point release, massage, dry needling, joint mobilisation and muscle energy technique. Exercise prescription for rehabilitation or return to sport including core stability exercise, pilates and yoga. Education courses for physiotherapists on the management of hip and pelvic injuries run nationally.
History
Established in 2007.
Nichole spent the early part of her career in private physiotherapy practice in London, before returning to Australia to work in Sydney at North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre for five years. Synergy Physio at Peregian Beach was then opened in 2007 to provide a personalised service and a holistic and biomechanical approach to physiotherapy treatment. Nichole bases her clinical work and treatment at Synergy Physio and also lectures nationally with Dr Michael O'Sullivan on the management of hip pain. She became a qualified yoga instructor in 2011 and is also qualified in ISM assessment and pilates exercise prescription. Nichole looks forward to providing a uniquely qualified service to the Sunshine Coast.
Meet the Business Owner: Nichole H.
With a special interest in hip and pelvic pain, Nichole has had a diverse education and studied extensively to improve her treatment skills in all areas of physiotherapy. Nichole's unique approach combines individual biomechanical assessment, tailored treatment, manual therapy, current research, rehabilitation exercise prescription, yoga and pilates. This union provides the ideal environment for optimal recovery from pain and injury. Nichole is also passionate about education for both physiotherapists and patients, and currently is the Queensland representative for the Educators Group with the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Outside physiotherapy Nichole loves snow skiing, hiking and yoga.
