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Tel: 0400 758 119
ABOUT US
STEPHEN ADDISON
Stephen Addison is the founder and director of Equip Rehabilitation, with over 15 years of experience working in neurological rehabilitation, disability, and complex care.
After completing his studies at Griffith University, Stephen worked in neurological rehabilitation roles at Gold Coast University Hospital and Rockhampton Base Hospital before founding Equip Rehabilitation in 2019.
His belief is simple: rehabilitation should be about more than just getting someone “safe” at home. It should help people rebuild confidence, reconnect with identity, and get back to living meaningful lives.
Today, Stephen leads a team focused on real-world rehabilitation for people living with neurological and complex physical conditions across the Gold Coast.
JULIANN DESJADINS
Juliann graduated from the University of Sydney in 2016 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. She has primarily worked in private practice and occupational health, treating a wide range of conditions from acute musculoskeletal injuries, to managing chronic pain and permanent impairments.
Health and exercise has always been a priority in Juliann’s life. She is passionate about helping others achieve their own physical activity goals, and making sure they are getting the most out of their bodies. She uses pain management strategies such as soft tissue release and dry needling, as well as individualised exercise programs to target balance, coordination, stiffness and strengthening to help patients live comfortably and move safely.
When Juliann isn’t working, she’s busy being a mum to two young daughters and participating in various athletic pursuits including running, swimming and kayaking. She also looks forward to her annual overseas holiday to visit her family in Canada and New Zealand.
VERA OLDNALL
Vera started her career as an Assistant in Nursing for Southport Hospital on Orthopaedics Surgery ward. She switched to Physiotherapy Assistant 1.5 years later, where she has over 10 year’s extensive experience working in the Neurological Rehabilitation, Stroke and Acute Wards for Gold Coast University and Robina Hospital.
Working under Senior Physiotherapist she brings a lot to our team, with therapy experience in Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis , Huntington’s, Guillain-Barre, Spinal Cord Injury, Orthopedics, Amputees etc.
She brings Diversity, Empathy, Passion, Goals, Ethical Beliefs, Smiles and lots of positive energy to clients.
Coming from New Zealand to reside in Australia over 22 years ago, she brings a lot of cultural knowledge and family importance being Maori/Chinese/European heritage.
Outside of work Vera enjoys Nature, family time, camping, caring for animals, all creatures great and small.
JUSTIN HAYNES
Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2016. Since then, he has gained a wide range of experience in both hospital and community settings.
Justin has worked within rehabilitation facilities at Roma, Rockhampton, Gold Coast University and Robina Hospitals. While working, Justin also completed a graduate certificate in rehabilitation through James Cook University. These experiences have given Justin a variety of knowledge in the treatment of patients with neurological impairments, particularly stroke and brain injury. Through working at a number of different hospitals, Justin has also gained knowledge and experience in areas of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injury.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his partner and young daughter, as well as running, triathlon, and tennis!
ADELE ADDISON
With a practical and person-centred approach to rehabilitation, Adele has a special interest in aged care, sub-acute rehabilitation, falls prevention and balance retraining, and neurological rehabilitation. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients, families and support teams to create meaningful rehabilitation programs that support participation in everyday life and build confidence with movement.
Adele has extensive experience delivering physiotherapy across home, community and hospital settings, supporting people living with complex neurological conditions, mobility challenges and age-related decline. She values a personalised and compassionate approach to care, focusing on achievable goals, functional outcomes and empowering clients to remain active and engaged in the activities that matter most to them.
OUR MISSION
At Equip Rehabilitation, we are passionate about your success. Our mission is to create a new standard for in-home rehabilitation by offering a tailored way to meet your needs.
We do not focus on your impairments. Instead, we embrace your individual goals and work to achieve your potential. We understand this requires a personal approach as we work together to return you to life’s most meaningful activities.
We do this all within a comfortable home environment to optimise the results for the effort you put in.
ARE WE THE RIGHT SERVICE FOR YOU?
Equip Rehabilitation provides a specific physiotherapy service to meet the needs of adults that require rehabilitation, typically following a neurological diagnosis, accident or for mobility/balance concerns. We also provide pulmonary rehabilitation for those with respiratory disease.
We are not the best service for those with sport related injury, acute musculoskeletal pain or paediatric presentations. If you are unsure if the service is right for you, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Equip Rehabilitation services people with goals. At Equip the bigger the goal the better, we want to share in your excitement, passion and success.