Meet Our Allied Health
Allied Aged Care - Principal Physiotherapist
Allwyn Blaise
If you need to find a physiotherapist or OT near you? AAC Health Group Australia ("AAC") physios and OTs can see you at home, clinic in Kilcoy, Esk, Toogoolawah, Woodford, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie or anywhere else online! We are now taking appointments and have low and no out of pocket cost treatment options using our unique "Bec" (Better Engaged Care" where no gap and a massage are always an option (even for tele consults!) New locations are being added regularly so please contact us if you are having difficulty accessing the quality physio and OT you need
AAC Health Group Australia ("AAC") was founded in regional areas in 2007 to help those in areas like Kilcoy, Esk, Sunshine Coast, Woodford, Toogoolawah, Caboolture and Gympie access the physio and OT that they need. AAC is still run by founding CEO and principal physiotherapist Alwyn Blayse.
Contact:
1300 574 462
0418 392 971
book@aachealthgroup.com.au
Need OT, or an appointment elsewhere, online, equipment, gym/pool, telehealth or something else?
Physiotherapist
Annie Helwig
Annie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University in 2013 as part of their inaugural year. Early in her career, she focused the musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. This allowed her the opportunity to work with both national and international teams (hockey and indoor cricket) locally and overseas.
Annie is a diligent and thorough physiotherapist. Over many years she has honed her skills in diagnosing, communication and injury treatment and rehab. She believes in a healthy work-life balance and strives to practice what she preaches, taking pride in her profession and achieving results with her clients.
As well as having a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal injuries, Annie has also achieved post-graduate training in women’s health, vestibular dysfunction/BPPV, headaches and pelvic dysfunction.
Outside of work, Annie is very active enjoying activities like bushwalking, gardening, gym, fossicking and having adventures with her little family. She is also very fond of cooking up a storm in the kitchen… not so much cleaning up the mess!
Contact:
(07)5499 3322
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a valuable member of our Kilcoy and Toogoolawah team. Andrew is a fully qualified Clinical Exercise Physiology. As well as this study he has a mountain of other qualifications including Cert IV in Fitness and Personal Training, Master Cert IV in Fitness and he is also a Life Coach. Andrew is offers a wide range of rehabilitation classes at Kilcoy such as hip, knee and back rehab and our popular All Ability Program. These are very affordable to anyone with medical, mobility and movement challenges.
What is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)?
They can work with the following conditions:
Diabetes, Cancer, Arthritis, Obesity/weight management, Hypertension, Cardiac and stroke rehabilitation, Osteoporosis, Depression and anxiety, Back Pain & and other musculoskeletal pain.
They focus on:
Rehabilitate injury through a holistic approach, Enhance your mood and wellbeing, Improve quality of sleep, Tailor physical activity to recommended levels for you, Increase fitness and strength, Improve posture, mobility and balance.
Andrew specialises in servicing NDIS, VETS Affairs, Private Health, private bookings and GP referrals.
Please contact Andrew on
Mob: 0418 196 785
Physiotherapist
Aliesha Kissener
Aliesha graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University in 2020. In her time as a physiotherapist, she has been able to gain experience in treating neurological, cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal conditions. This has led to postgraduate study into Clinical Pilates, hip and pelvic rehabilitation, dry needling and pre-pointe assessments. She also has an interest in whiplash and spinal disorders.
Aliesha has primarily worked in the private sector, seeing musculoskeletal injuries. Outside the clinic, she has provided care to several martial arts clubs. Aliesha continues to seek new professional challenges and has recently focused her professional development on vestibular rehabilitation and providing care to the NDIS sector.
Outside of work, Aliesha enjoys activities like dancing, gym, reading and is a keen martial artist.
Contact:
(07) 5499 3322
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Do I have to book for classes and what classes are suitable for me?No, you do not need to book for most classes. Simply show up at the time on the calendar! However, Hot Yoga and Cycle Combo classes do require bookings due to limited space. All our classes are graded by difficulty level, which means some may not be suitable for you – either too easy or too hard. Please ask one of our friendly instructors and they will let you know.
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Can my children use the gym?There are strict guidelines for young people being in the gym. Children under 16 years are not permitted to use the gym facilities without specific recommendations from a GP or qualified sports coach. 16-year-olds can use the 24 hour access but there are very strict rules relating to this and a parent/guardian must attend the induction. Please note: If your child is 14-15 years old, we can arrange an appointment with our Exercise Physiologist who can determine if your child is physically suitable to use our facilities.
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Why have I been asked to get GP clearance?We will request a GP clearance if we feel that your medical conditions require further investigation. We may also insist you have your carer with you if you need one-on-one supervision.
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Do you have showers?The Kilcoy facilities have toilets and showers available for use. The Toogoolawah gym has toilets and a hand wash basin available for use. You can also access the showers at the pool, but you cannot swim unless you pay. Please note: The pool is closed from 14th April until mid September, so the showers are not available during this time.
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Can my children come and wait for me whilst I train?Yes, they can. At Kilcoy, they can be either inside the netted area or seated near the canteen. At Toogoolawah (limited space) they can sit in the reception area or just outside the gym, but they are NOT allowed through the pool gate – this is locked during off season for their safety.
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Do I have to be a gym/swim member to access the facilities?No. We offer a range of options for access, including casual day passes, weekly, monthly, or longer term. See membership prices on relevant location pages. Please note: For your safety, everyone must complete a membership form and medical questionnaire at their first visit.
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Do you have timetables and opening hours?The class timetables for each gym can be found at the links below. A new timetable is launched every 3 months. Please note that classes will always run, regardless of numbers on the day.
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What’s included in the membership?Full use of both gym facilities, all classes, and all our fitness/weight loss challenges. Toogoolawah Gym is a 24-hour access, however you will need to complete an induction to receive a FOB KEY entry. There is a cost for FOB and a refundable deposit. The swimming pool has separate prices, but we can work out a cheaper combined membership to include both. Please ask!
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I am unsure if I want to commit to joining. Can I do a trial period?Yes, we do a free day-pass. This can also be extended if you wish to try several classes before joining us. Please note: You will need to book in for a gym session.
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Can I do direct debit?Yes, we offer direct debit through our iCloud (secure) ClubFit. This is a cheaper option as we have no cash handling. There are no set up or cancellation fees, but there is a 7 day cancellation period. Please note: You will be charged a $10.00 administration fee if there are insufficient funds in your account at time of direct debit.
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Why do I have to scan in? Are the scanners the same for the gym and pool?Scanning when you enter accounts for you being in the building, tallies towards our daily members count, and records your attendance. It also prompts us if we need to see you. Only visitors need to SIGN IN. There is a separate scanner for GYM and POOL. Please note: If you want to do a casual pool visit, you do not need a pool membership card. Longer term memberships to pool and gym will need two membership cards and two different scanners.
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What happens if I want a refund?By Law, all gyms have a 48-hour cooling off period. After this time frame, refunds are written into our Terms and Conditions. Please ask for a copy. We are very understanding and flexible on this.
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Can I stop my membership?Please see our Terms and Conditions for specific details. Further, please discuss with us regarding travel, holidays, sickness, etc. We are approachable, however due to the great value of the ‘special’ memberships, we can only stop or credit one month in total unless for medical reasons. We may require a medical certificate.
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Where do I make a complaint?We have a Complaints Procedure workflow. Please ask for a copy. We will always do our best to resolve any issues you have. We prefer you to chat to us first please. If you feel we have not resolved your issue to our best ability, please consider contacting the Somerset Regional Council.
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I have some suggestions – who do I speak to?Instructors are a good starting point or book to see the Manager Jayne. We also have a suggestion box for use.
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Do you have a social club?Yes, and it is very active. There are a range of events, including Art openings, Wine and Cheese, Fun Runs and much more. Check us out on Facebook: Toogoolawah Swimming Pool and Gym or Kilcoy Indoor Sport Centre.
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Do you do NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), VET Affairs, and Private Health Fund Rebate?Yes, we do all. NDIS will need you to talk to your service provider and we then write up a Service Agreement. Yes, most Private Health Fund do rebate gym memberships. We have private provider numbers with some. All our Personal Trainers have private health numbers as well.
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Are your staff qualified?All Staff have the required qualifications and skills for the duties that they are employed to perform at our facilities. All have up-to-date First Aid and CPR training and Blue Cards. All Lifeguards are certified annually. All class instructors, swimming (all streams) and gym trainers are fully qualified in their field. Our Lifeguards are also trained in administering oxygen. All instructor qualification certificates can be perused on request.
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I see you are registered with AusActive - Fitness Australia – what does this mean?They keep the industry safe in all aspects with accreditation and auditing. We are fully audited and accredited with them. We are also a registered Fitness Business with them. We work very closely with them on many aspects. All our senior staff are registered individually with them and also you can claim for their Personal Training via your private health.
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The information you collect, who do you give it to?No one! Only in the case of a Medical Emergency will we give the medical information you have submitted to this facility, to a medical officer (Ambulance, Medical Practitioner). We operate the highest level of computer security for your privacy and safety.
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Who do I contact if I have more questions?Please talk to a staff member first. If your question is still unanswered, please ask to see the Manager Jayne or ring her on 0420 974 683.
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I would like to see your Exercise Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Massage Therapist, or Chiropractor, etc – how do I do this?You can be seen privately (paid by you or your health fund) or by referral on a Health Plan from your GP and these are at both Kilcoy and Toogoolawah. Please discuss with Manager. We also have a qualified EP at Kilcoy and Toogoolawah doing several programs for people with challenges , such as the HIP AND KNEE PROGRAM – ALL ABILITY DISABILITY PROGRAM. We subsidise these financially to make them affordable to you.
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Are your staff qualified?All Staff have the required qualifications and skills for the duties that they are employed to perform at this facility. All have up-to-date First Aid and CPR training, Blue Cards. All Lifeguards are certified annually. All class instructors, swimming (all streams) and gym class are fully qualified in their field. Our Lifeguards are also trained in administering oxygen. All instructor qualification certificates can be perused on request.
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Do you do NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), VET Affairs, and Private Health Fund Rebate?Yes, we do all. NDIS will need you to talk to your service provider and we then write up a Service Agreement. Yes, most Private Health Fund do rebate gym memberships. We have private provider numbers with some. All our Personal Trainers have private health numbers as well.
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The information you collect, who do you give it to?No one!!! Only in the case of a Medical Emergency will we give the medical information you have submitted to this facility, to a medical officer (Ambulance, Medical Practitioner). We operate the highest level of computer security for your privacy and safety.
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Can I get a gym program written up? How much does it cost?We encourage everyone to have a gym program. All Instructors are qualified to write programs. Certain Instructors are qualified to write more complex programs, including for individuals with challenging medical conditions. The Programs are free, and we like to change them approximately every 6-8 weeks.
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What about dieting and nutritional advice?All Instructors do basic nutrition and dieting in their qualifications, and we can book you to see the most appropriate Instructor based on your needs. This is also free for members.
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Why are some swimming lanes closed off?This is for people who wish to swim continuous laps.
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Can I be a spectator?Yes, spectators are FREE, but you have to pay if you enter any of the water.
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Why can’t I just dip in the pool and not pay?Our Insurance Policy does not cover not paying swimmers. You must pay to use the pool.
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Why does my non-toilet trained child have to wear a swim nappy?Any little ‘code brown’ accidents mean we must close down for a set period. If your child is not toilet trained, please ensure you put a swim nappy on before entering the pool area and take take dirty nappies with you. Do not change your child near the pool area or splash pad. We sell both reusable swim nappies and disposable swim nappies.
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Are your staff qualified?All Staff have the required qualifications and skills for the duties that they are employed to perform at this facility. All have up-to-date First Aid and CPR training, Blue Cards. All Lifeguards are certified annually. All class instructors, swimming (all streams) and gym class are fully qualified in their field. Our Lifeguards are also trained in administering oxygen. All instructor qualification certificates can be perused on request.
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What about swimming lessons and squad training for children at Toogoolawah?We offer both by fully qualified instructors. Please ask for details.
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Do you have showers?The Toogoolawah gym has toilets and a hand wash basin available for use. You can also access the showers at the pool, but you cannot swim unless you pay. Please note: The pool is closed from 14th April until mid September, so the showers are not available during this time.
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I might have more questions – who do I see?Talk to a staff member. If your question is still unanswered, please ask to see the Manager Jayne or ring her on 0420 974 683.
