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Juliann Desjardins

Juliann graduated from the University of Sydney in 2016 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. She has primarily worked in private practice and occupational health, treating a wide range of conditions from acute musculoskeletal injuries, to managing chronic pain and permanent impairments.

Health and exercise has always been a priority in Juliann’s life. She is passionate about helping others achieve their own physical activity goals, and making sure they are getting the most out of their bodies. She uses pain management strategies such as soft tissue release and dry needling, as well as individualised exercise programs to target balance, coordination, stiffness and strengthening to help patients live comfortably and move safely.

When Juliann isn’t working, she’s busy being a mum to two young daughters and participating in various athletic pursuits including running, swimming and kayaking. She also looks forward to her annual overseas holiday to visit her family in Canada and New Zealand.

Vera Oldnall

Vera started her career as an Assistant in Nursing for Southport Hospital on Orthopaedics Surgery ward. She switched to Physiotherapy Assistant 1.5 years later, where she has over 10 year’s extensive experience working in the Neurological Rehabilitation, Stroke and Acute Wards for Gold Coast University and Robina Hospital.

Working under Senior Physiotherapist she brings a lot to our team, with therapy experience in Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis , Huntington’s, Guillain-Barre, Spinal Cord Injury, Orthopedics, Amputees etc.

She brings Diversity, Empathy, Passion, Goals, Ethical Beliefs, Smiles and lots of positive energy to clients.

Coming from New Zealand to reside in Australia over 22 years ago, she brings a lot of cultural knowledge and family importance being Maori/Chinese/European heritage.

Outside of work Vera enjoys Nature, family time, camping, caring for animals, all creatures great and small.

Justin Haines

Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2016. Since then, he has gained a wide range of experience in both hospital and community settings.

Justin has worked within rehabilitation facilities at Roma, Rockhampton, Gold Coast University and Robina Hospitals. While working, Justin also completed a graduate certificate in rehabilitation through James Cook University. These experiences have given Justin a variety of knowledge in the treatment of patients with neurological impairments, particularly stroke and brain injury. Through working at a number of different hospitals, Justin has also gained knowledge and experience in areas of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injury.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his partner and young daughter, as well as running, triathlon, and tennis!

Our Mission

At Equip Rehabilitation, we are passionate about your success. Our mission is to create a new standard for in-home rehabilitation by offering a tailored way to meet your needs.

We do not focus on your impairments. Instead, we embrace your individual goals and work to achieve your potential. We understand this requires a personal approach as we work together to return you to life’s most meaningful activities.

We do this all within a comfortable home environment to optimise the results for the effort you put in.

ARE WE THE RIGHT SERVICE FOR YOU?

Equip Rehabilitation provides a specific physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults that require rehabilitation, typically following a neurological diagnosis, accident or for mobility/balance concerns. We also provide pulmonary rehabilitation for those with respiratory disease.

We are not the best service for those with sport related injury, acute musculoskeletal pain or paediatric presentations. If you are unsure if the service is right for you, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Equip Rehabilitation services people with goals. At Equip the bigger the goal the better, we want to share in your excitement, passion and success.