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About Us

About Our Clinic

About our Clinic

Perth Injury & Pain Clinic is one of the leading Clinics in Perth.  We offer proactive, quality healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment. At Perth Injury & Pain Clinic, your health is our number one priority, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality and personalised care.

Who We Provide Services To

Medicare Careplans CDM/EPC

We accept care plan referrals, commonly called Chronic Disease Management Plans or Enhanced Primary Care Plans. Please note there may be a gap fee.

Private Paying

You do not require a referral from your doctor or specialist to see us. We accept private health funds and have HICAPS facilities on site meaning that you can claim on the spot.

Specialist Referrals

Although you do not require a referral, we do accept referrals from doctors, surgeons and specialists.

ICWA

We accept Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). This includes car accidents, insurance claims and other approved compensation schemes. When approved, appointments are fully covered.

Workers Compensation

Worker's Compensation covers workers who get injured in the line of work. We accept Worker's comp claims, which are fully covered when approved.

What Makes Us Different

At Perth Injury & Pain Clinic, we believe that everyone’s health journey is unique. This is why we pride ourselves on delivering a holistic and personalised approach to your health care.

Whether your pain or dysfunction is caused by an acute injury, chronic condition, age-related issues or occupations – our qualified Therapists will conduct a thorough initial assessment to help in identifying the cause. Our experienced team will then put together a tailored treatment plan designed specifically to help you recover and reach your health goal.

We evaluate all factors which can cause pain or dysfunction and affect your healing, including; lifestyle, occupations, sleep, relevant injury characteristics, nutrition, specific activity demands and much more. Utilising the latest evidence-based practices and client centred care to assist you to enhance your health.

Meet the team

Managing Director

Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist BSc. (OT) Hons.

Certified McGill Method Practitioner

Strength & Conditioning Coach 

Jordan van der Westhuizen

Jordan graduated with Honours in Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy). Throughout his studies, Jordan gained valuable knowledge in various areas, including soft tissue, Neurorehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Paediatrics. Additionally, during his time at university, Jordan received the Paediatrics as well as the Assistive Technology Awards for the highest overall mark in these subjects at university.

Jordan has a special interest in back pain and sports rehabilitation and enjoys working with athletes from diverse sports. He has undertaken multiple post graduate courses to further his knowledge, including Dry Needling, McGill Method, Running Analysis and Recovery & Athletic Performance Science.

Jordan is the first and currently only McGill Method Certified Practitioner in Western Australia and is one of only six people in Australia to receive this highly specialised certification. 

Furthermore, he is a Strength & Conditioning Coach in which he did his training at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS). Jordan has worked with numerous sporting clubs and teams, working to implement injury prevention and athlete monitoring programs.

Jordan is passionate about empowering others to improve and promote their health journey.

JORDAN’S SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST

  • Low Back Pain and Disorders –  Disc Bulges/Herniations, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Facet Joint Issues
  • Sports Rehabilitation – ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Achilles Tendinopathy & other Tendinopathies/Tendinitis
  • Shoulder Injuries – Rotator Cuff tears, Shoulder Bursitis, Shoulder Labrum Issues

Managing Director

Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist BSc. (OT) Hons.

Clinical Reformer Pilates Instructor

Women’s Health Practitioner

Taylor van der Westhuizen

Currently on Maternity Leave. Estimated to return January 2025

 

Taylor graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy. Throughout her degree, Taylor gained valuable experience in the areas of Soft Tissue, Paediatrics and Aged Care.

She is fascinated by all areas of the body and strongly believes that Soft Tissue OT can provide numerous benefits to people of all ages, abilities and occupations.

Taylor believes that soft tissue education and treatment is key to reducing pain, addressing injuries and allowing the body to function at an optimal level. Taylor has undertaken various post-graduate courses including Dry Needling, Nutrition Science and is a qualified Clinical Reformer Pilates Instructor. Additionally Taylor completed further studies in Women’s Health and holds a post-graduate qualification in Women’s Health Medicine through the University of New South Wales.

TAYLOR’S SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST

  • Antenatal and Postnatal Care – Pregnancy back pain, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
  • Clinical Reformer Pilates – Core Strengthening, Postural Correction, Pregnancy Pilates, Post-Op Rehab
  • Neck Pain – Headaches, Cervical Disc Bulge, Wry Neck & Torticolis 

Senior Occupational Therapist

Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist BSc. (OT)

Brett Zani

Brett completed his Occupational Therapy studies at Curtin in 2003 and has over 18 years’ clinical experience in Soft Tissue Injury and Pain Management. Brett has completed numerous post-graduate courses in areas such as Dry Needling, Mulligan Manual Therapy and Exercise Prescription to improve his clinical outcomes and better help patients reduce their pain and improve their occupational performance.

Brett has treated athletes from the SBL, NBL, WNBL, WAAPA, Youth Ballet WA and numerous other dance schools and sporting clubs in the greater metropolitan area. He is also available for seminars on a range of topics such as sports injury prevention and corporate health and he has helped design injury management programs for multiple sports clubs and recreation centres.

Brett has taught Occupational Therapy students for over a decade and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others and has implemented multiple Soft Tissue Courses for the Occupational Therapy Association of Western Australia.

BRETT’S SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST

  • Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder
  • Shoulder Pathologies particularly Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis and Tears
  • Postural Correction Programs
  • Chronic Pain Management, particularly Osteoarthritis and Stenosis
  • Anxiety and Stress Management particularly focusing on reducing Jaw Pain and Improving Sleep Hygiene

Occupational Therapist

Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist BSc. (OT)

Danielle Vincent

Danielle graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy. Throughout her degree, Danielle gained valuable knowledge in a variety of areas including Soft Tissue, Vocational Rehabilitation, Paediatrics and Aged Care.  

With a keen interest for all areas of the body, Danielle is passionate about facilitating meaningful improvements in people’s daily lives. Danielle strongly believes in the impactful role soft tissue OT can provide to people of all ages and occupations. Through hands on therapy modalities and personalised exercise prescription, Danielle provides support in the areas of pain management, injury rehabilitation, and promoting optimal function, allowing for continued engagement in meaningful activities.  

DANIELLE’S SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST 

  • Sports Rehabilitation, particularly tendinopathies, knee and ankle injuries, and shoulder and elbow pain.  
  • Chronic pain management, particularly osteoarthritis.  
  • Hip pain and pathologies, particularly bursitis.