LungSmart Physiotherapy

Program Director / Physiotherapist

Simon Halloran

• BPhty 1997 – The University of Queensland
• Responsible for operation of pulmonary rehabilitation programs in Bundaberg since 2006.
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM)
• Co-author for the Australia and New Zealand Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guidelines 2017.
• Contributing author and reviewer of the ‘Better Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – A Patient Guide’.
• Current representative on the Lung Foundation Australia Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network

Physiotherapist

Jennifer Vass

Jenni graduated from CQU with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Prior to studying Physiotherapy she had 10 years’ experience in the Fitness industry where she worked at a local gym as a qualified gym and group fitness instructor. She also owned and managed her own personal training business and worked for a local physiotherapy practice as their personal trainer. She is a current member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association & Fitness Australia.

 Since graduating from CQU she has worked in private practice were she has developed her skills in treating various musculoskeletal conditions including low back pain, neck pain and headaches, osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, ankle, wrist and spine. She has a keen interest in treating shoulder pain. Other services which are available through Branyan Clinic Physiotherapy include pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sporting injuries, exercises advice and instruction. She also assists with group gym programs for both LungSmart and Heartstart patients as well as designing programs specifically for the needs of physiotherapy clients. Jenni is qualified in dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions.

Jenni has a keen interest in special needs and disability as she has 2 children with special needs. She is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) physiotherapist and provides goal orientated physiotherapy services for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities.