Meet the Team
Physiotherapy Team
Kirstie Tyson
Principal PhysiotherapistSports Injury Rehabilitation | Load-Related Injuries | Running Injuries | Swimming Injuries | Surf Sports Injuries
Kirstie is a physiotherapist with more than 14 years of experience and a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, helping active people recover from injury, rebuild capacity and return to the activities and sports that matter to them.
Her clinical interests include load-related injuries, bone stress injuries, tendinopathy, running-related injuries, endurance sport and return to sport. Kirstie particularly enjoys working with athletes experiencing injuries related to training load and tissue capacity, from recreational runners through to national and international-level athletes.
Kirstie has completed advanced postgraduate training in Sports Physiotherapy through the Australian Physiotherapy Association, including the selection-based Level 3 Sports Physiotherapy pathway. She has extensive experience in sports rehabilitation, load management, strength and conditioning and objective return-to-sport testing.
At SurfEdge, Kirstie combines detailed clinical assessment with progressive exercise rehabilitation and strength and conditioning. Rather than simply settling symptoms, her focus is on understanding why an injury has developed, rebuilding the capacity of the injured tissue and progressively preparing people for the demands of their sport or activity.
Kirstie has extensive experience working with endurance and surf sport athletes and is a Surf Life Saving Australia Medical Team physiotherapist, having provided physiotherapy and medical support at major national and international surf lifesaving events. She is also a current member of the Surf Life Saving Australia Medical Advisory Group.
As an accredited ONERO® practitioner, Kirstie also works with people with osteoporosis and low bone density, delivering evidence-based resistance and impact exercise as part of SurfEdge's licensed ONERO® program.
Outside the clinic, Kirstie remains actively involved in surf lifesaving, giving her first-hand insight into the demands of training, competition and returning to sport following injury.
Kirstie can help with:
Sports and musculoskeletal injuries
Load-related injuries
Bone stress injuries and stress fractures
Tendinopathy
Running and training-related injuries
Endurance and surf sport injuries
Return-to-sport rehabilitation
Strength and conditioning following injury
Training load and injury management
Osteoporosis and low bone density through ONERO®
Sports & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | Occupational Rehabilitation | Vestibular Rehabilitation | Combat Sports
Nathan is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, helping active people recover from injury, rebuild capacity and return to the activities, work and sports that matter to them.
His clinical interests include sports injuries, occupational rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, combat sports and return to sport. Nathan has particular experience in occupational rehabilitation, working with people recovering from workplace injuries and helping them progressively rebuild the strength, capacity and confidence required to return to their work demands.
Nathan also has a particular interest in combat sports and martial arts injuries. As someone who trains in Muay Thai himself, he understands the physical demands of combat sports and the importance of rehabilitation that prepares an athlete for the specific demands of training and competition.
Nathan has additional training in vestibular rehabilitation and Level 2 Dry Needling, allowing him to assess and manage presentations including dizziness, vertigo and balance disturbance alongside more traditional musculoskeletal conditions.
At SurfEdge, Nathan combines detailed clinical assessment with progressive exercise rehabilitation and strength and conditioning. Rather than simply settling symptoms, his focus is on understanding what is limiting function, rebuilding capacity and progressively preparing people for the demands of their sport, work or activity.
As an accredited ONERO® practitioner, Nathan also works with people with osteoporosis and low bone density, delivering evidence-based resistance and impact exercise as part of SurfEdge's licensed ONERO® program.
Outside the clinic, Nathan trains in Muay Thai and enjoys an active lifestyle, giving him first-hand insight into the demands of training, recovery and returning to sport following injury.
Nathan can help with:
Sports and musculoskeletal injuries
Occupational and workplace rehabilitation
Return-to-work rehabilitation
Combat sports and martial arts injuries
Vestibular rehabilitation, dizziness and vertigo
Knee, shoulder and lower limb rehabilitation
Return-to-sport rehabilitation
Strength and conditioning following injury
Osteoporosis and low bone density through ONERO®
Need to be seen sooner? Nathan offers same-day and short-notice appointments, subject to availability.
PhysiotherapistNathan Epps
Reception Team
Sascha Blackwell
Sascha is one of the friendly faces you'll meet at the front desk at SurfEdge Sports Physiotherapy. She helps keep the clinic running smoothly and is passionate about creating a welcoming, positive experience for every patient from the moment they walk through the door.
With a strong background in customer service, Sascha enjoys helping people and takes pride in making every visit to the clinic as seamless as possible. She is always happy to assist with bookings, enquiries and ensuring patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their time with us.
Outside of work, Sascha enjoys keeping active, spending time with family and friends, and making the most of life on the Sunshine Coast with her puppy. She loves being part of the SurfEdge team and helping our patients on their journey back to doing what they love.