Our Team

Expert Principal Physiotherapist

Mr Rick Chiang (BPhty, MPhty, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, CMP, RMCP, RTP)

“ I love what I do. It’s an amazing experience to have a patient look at me and say “How did you do that!” or ” I have had that pain for years and just when I was about to give up, you fixed it !” These types of responses from my patient are my daily work life. No wonder I love it!”

Goals: To provide patients with
1. Immediate pain reduction for 90% conditions;
2. Dramatic improvement in 3-5 sessions;
3. Holistic & thorough assessment not experienced elsewhere.

Qualifications: Rick is the Expert Principal Physiotherapist who established Pain Free Physiotherapy & Allied Health in 2004. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a bachelor degree in 1999 and completed his specialty Master degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2003. Rick has also been accredited the “certified practitioner” status by three internationally reputable manual therapy schools (Mulligan Concept , Ridgway Method and Trigenics).

Special Interests:
1. Solving complex conditions especially related to the spine;
2. Promoting and educating the physiotherapy  industry with the latest treatment approaches;
3. Learning and integrating various schools of manual therapy .

Clinical: Rick thrives on solving complex spinal related conditions, including many clients who have been to multiple practitioners and had been told there was no solution for their problems. Rick believes the contemporary medical model that focuses on local treatment is not enough to address the complex human body. He advocates a holistic approach combining both the western and eastern medicine to resolve the “cause” of problems rather than treating just the symptoms.

Teaching: Rick has been invited on many occasions to deliver workshops by hospitals and the Physical Therapy Association of Taiwan. He is highly recognised for his contribution mentoring physiotherapists both in Taiwan and Australia. Do not be surprised by other physiotherapists or physiotherapy students seeking for his mentorship when you visit Rick in Pain Free Physiotherapy.

Publication:

Chiang, R, Hong, Y. The effects of musculoskeletal pain and injury on motor control: implications to physiotherapy. Formosan Journal of Physical Therapy 2003; 28(5): 251-7.

Chiang, R, Hong, Y. The role of the specific stabilisation training in the treatment of clinical lumbar instability. Formosan Journal of Physical Therapy 2004; 29(6): 421-8.

Standard Level Physiotherapists

Ms Stephanie Wu (BPhty)
Stephanie completed her physiotherapy training at the University of Queensland. Since completing university training, she has developed a special interest in Pilates and has developed her speciality in managing low back pain for women and postural correction for young teenagers with Pilates. Stephanie enjoys bike riding and she is alsoexperienced in Tai Chi for many years.

Mr Justin Lin (BPhty)
Justin has completed his physiotherapy training at the University of Queensland. During his university study, he has commited himself to be trained by Expert Principal Physiotherapist Mr Rick Chiang.  Justin particularly enjoys helping athletes return to sports and is devoted to maintain optimal performance for all his his sporting clients . Justin has worked extensively with Olympic level Taekwondo fighters, rugby players and he also has a strong passion in working with the elderly population.

Acupuncturist (biography coming soon)