Dr Paul Frank is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. Growing up in Cairns and trained in Brisbane, he has established himself as a well-regarded and valued pain specialist, helping many people reduce their pain and improve their quality of life over many years.
Dr Frank is known nationally as a lead educator in pain procedures and is often asked to travel across Australia to teach other pain specialists and trainees these techniques and skills.
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Dr Rob Park is a pain specialist who values exploring complex pain conditions with a fresh perspective and explaining medical conditions in language that people can understand. Dr Park grew up in Cairns and studied at the University of Queensland before completing training at Nambour Hospital.
Before becoming a pain specialist, Dr Park was a well-known local GP for almost ten years based in Buderim and was a national chief examiner for the Royal Australian College of GPs. He has presented at national GP conferences, wrote and convened the Sport and Spinal Sunshine Coast MSK and pain conference for the last three years, and is a freelance writer for Australian Doctor and a co-author of a medical textbook. Dr Park is a formal examiner for both the Royal Australia College of General Practice and also the Australia and New Zealand Faculty of Pain Medicine.
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Dr Tania Morris is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years of experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. She is well known nationally as she has been the director of the public pain service on the Sunshine Coast since it was established in 2011. She trained in Brisbane and then established herself on the Sunshine Coast, initially working in anaesthetics and full-time pain management.
She is well known for her extensive training in coaching and mentoring and takes a holistic approach to pain management. She utilises a full range of skills to help generate a personalised pain management plan. She supports people on the road to a better quality of life.
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Dr Tegan Stewart is a Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist whoholds a passion for providing patient-centered holistic care and supporting persons with disability and persistent pain to improve their everyday functionand quality of life in the context of complex and chronic medical conditions.
Dr Stewart grew up in Innisfail, Far North Queensland and attained her medical degree at James Cook University in Townsville. She moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2016 to complete her specialist training acrossa mixture of public and private Rehabilitation facilities in the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane areas, including in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit and Spinal Injuries Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Dr Stewart is experienced in and enjoys all areas of Rehabilitation Medicine with particular interest and expertise in the Rehabilitation management of Persistent Pain Syndromes and Disability for conditions such as: Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury (including Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion), Spinal cord injury, Functional Neurological Disease, Chronic neurological diseases (eg. Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis), Neuropathy or myopathy, Amputation (and phantom limb pain), Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
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· Fellow of the Australasian Faculty ofRehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) – Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP)
· Staff Specialist (Rehabilitation) at Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service
· Visiting Medical Officer, Rehabilitation, Eden Private Hospital, Cooroy
· Member of the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (RMSANZ) Pain and MSK Special Interest Group, and Neurorehabilitation Special Interest Group
Hannah Tregea is a Health Psychologist with over ten years of experience, with specialist skills in psychological aspects for people experiencing persistent pain and other health conditions. She completed postgraduate training in health psychology and has been a lead clinician for pain programs in Victoria.
Hannah primarily utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-informed therapies. Hannah is trained in the Explain Pain and Graded Motor Imagery programs and enjoys helping clients to feel more confident in understanding and managing pain, and getting back to important activities.
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Sarah graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010 and went on to complete an MSc (pain management) in 2017. She has worked in private practices both in Australia and in Europe, gaining valuable experience.
Sarah uses a variety of up to date, evidence-based strategies to assist clients to best manage their pain. She is trained in NOI Explain Pain, and Graded Motor Imagery, as well as mindfulness and relaxation strategies, and psychologically informed functional movement re-education. Sarah recognises that each client will be in a different place on their pain journey and collaboratively tailors her support to meet them where they are.
Sarah’s professional journey has taught her the value in an integrated healthcare, working with her clients and their health team to create a rehabilitation program that educates and empowers them to reach their goals.
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· APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist- MSc in Medicine (Pain management) and Bachelor of Physiotherapy
· Member of the Australian Collegeof Physiotherapists
· Member of the Australian PhysiotherapyAssociation (and special interest pain group)
· AHPRA Registered physiotherapist
Graduating from James Cook University in 2011, Carmen has over a decade of experience as an Occupational Therapist, with a strong focus on supporting individuals living with persistent pain. Carmen’s interest in this area began early in her career and has grown into a dedicated professional passion. Over the past seven years Carmen has undertaken extensive professional development to deepen her knowledge and refine her clinical skills in persistent pain management. Carmen has worked in hospital-based pain programs and brings a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. Carmen is passionate about empowering her clients through education, assisting them to better understand their bodies and conditions; while working to develop practical strategies that enhance daily function and quality of life.
Brief curriculum vitae (CV):
· AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
· Member of Occupational Therapy Australia (and Pain Special Interest Group)
· Member of the Australian Pain Society