ABOUT

Established in April 2006 by Claudio Giulietti, Birtwill Physiotherapy is a premium healthcare clinic which prides itself on delivering the highest level of physiotherapy care to its patients. The clinic offers “hands on” physiotherapy treatment, with every patient receiving one-on-one personalised care.

Our Physiotherapists use a wide range of skills to treat a variety of musculoskeletal & sports related problems. Following an initial comprehensive interview, a full objective examination and hands on assessment with functional testing is performed to establish a diagnosis.
Treatment may involve different ways of relieving pain, restoring function, flexibility and strength. Skills and techniques used may include mobilizations of joints and or soft tissues, manipulation, postural correction, exercises and muscle rehabilitation.

CONTACT

Claudio Giulietti

Claudio is an experienced physiotherapist who is highly regarded within the profession, as well as within the wider health community. His extensive qualifications include a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of Bologna, Italy and two post-graduate diplomas - Specialisation of Musculoskeletal Therapy Techniques (Universities of Milano & Bologna, Italy) and Neuroconnective Tissue Manipulation (Universities of Florence & Bologna, Italy). In addition, Claudio has had a wealth of practical clinical experience - including working for several private hospitals and rehabilitation centres, Technogym Fitness and Ducati Moto Superbike in Italy. He has worked as a sports physiotherapist for several prestigious professional football clubs and he was the principal physiotherapist for 2 ATP Tennis Tournaments in Italy. Since having his Italian qualifications recognised in Australia in 2005, Claudio has also become a registered physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapist Association and Musculosketal Physiotherapist Association. Claudio now runs his own successful clinic and loves his new life in Australia, which he shares with his Australian wife, Karen and their two young sons.

Beke Bertram-Toft

Beke is a qualified physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Science (University of Applied Sciences Osnabrueck, Germany) who practices Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger Institute Germany/USA) and Visceral Manipulation (Barral Institute Australia). Her extensive experience practicing physiotherapy in private and hospital settings in Germany has led her to focus on a holistic and gentle approach. She has been practicing Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for 5 years, working with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological conditions. Beke also practices CST with children and holds a Blue Card. She is led by the belief, that every symptom is your body communicating with you and would like to help you with the listening. Her excellent palpatory skills assist her in this attempt, looking at physical and emotional causes. CST and Visceral Manipulation mainly deals with the soft and connective tissues called fasciae, connecting all parts of the body. Beke has been living in Australia since the beginning of 2008. She has been on the Sunshine Coast for the last 1½ years and is enjoying the coastal life style with her Australian husband and cattle dog.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

We are passionate about giving a quality physiotherapy service that gets results and with our in-depth understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and body biomechanics, we are able to effectively treat a variety of conditions including:

• • Back and Neck pain
• • Sports Injuries
• • Work related over use problems and accidents
• • Fractures and Traumas
• • Postural problems including chronic neck/shoulder discomfort
• • Headaches
• • Joint pain and stiffness including arthritis
• • Post Operative rehabilitation, pre & post arthroscopy, including joint replacements and A.C.L. Reconstructions
• • Muscle and Ligament tears/strains
• • Whiplash
• • Sciatica
• • Shoulder Pain
• • Ergonomic Advice
• • Pregnancy related problems
• • Balance Problems

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

About CST :
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on approach addressing the central nervous system, which plays a major role in your health and wellbeing. It focuses on releasing restrictions in the connective tissues of the body (fasciae) and the dura mater (accommodates the brain and spinal cord). It utilises a light touch (pressure of about 5g), which allows the practitioner to “blend” with the tissue in order to detect and treat restrictions, using the “Craniosacral Rhythm” as an indication. The craniosacral rhythm is created by fluid being produced inside the cranium (head), causing the head to slightly expand and contract as this fluid is being absorbed by the surrounding structures. This subtle motion is referred into the rest of the body.

A session ideally takes about 60 Minutes (for adults/ 30-45 Min. for children) in order to allow time for the body to process the changes and relax. The gentleness of this approach also works well with children.

Conditions include :
• Migraines and Headaches • Sinus problems • Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Pregnancy Pain • Respiratory Conditions • Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
• Motor-Coordination Impairments • Infant and Childhood Disorders
• Brain and Spinal cord Injuries • Chronic Fatigue • Fibromyalgia • TMJ Syndrome
• Scoliosis • Central Nervous System Disorders • Learning Disabilities
• ADD/ ADHD • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder • Orthopaedic Problems
• Many other conditions

Links

Personal Trainer:
Simon Says Personal Training - www.simonsayspt.com


Physiotherapy Links:
Natural therapy Pages - www.naturaltherapypages.com.au


Member of:
Australian Physiotherapy Association - www.physiotherapy.asn.au


Affiliated with:
HICAPS - Health Industry Claims and Payments Service - www.hicaps.com.au