Burleigh

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Burleigh Last Updated 4/09/2025

Practitioners General Scope and Availability:

Jess (CURRENTLY ON MAT LEAVE):

Amber:

Sam:

Paul (CM):

Adele:

Quick Bios:

Jess Olorenshaw:

Originally from New Zealand
Training in Pilates, Women’s Health, and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Interest in pelvic pain, pelvic floor conditions, incontinence and addressing pre and postnatal physiotherapy needs, including abdominal separation
Utilises holistic methodology, incorporating exercise-based therapy, Pilates, dry needling/western acupuncture, manual therapy and collaborative care
Enjoys gym and spending time with her family – she has two young daughters who keep her on her toes

Amber Midgley:

Amber is a dedicated physiotherapist and certified Pilates instructor at Hiya Health Labrador & Burleigh. She earned her Bachelor of Physiology in 2018 and her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2021 from the University of Otago.
Following her studies, Amber gained valuable experience working as a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor in Auckland before joining the team at Hiya Health.
Amber is passionate about holistic health and excels in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. She specialises in creating personalised therapy programs that incorporate Pilates principles and sport-specific rehabilitation to improve strength, flexibility, and functional movement. Her expertise extends to various treatment modalities, including manual therapy

techniques and dry needling.

Amber’s commitment to individualised care empowers her clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and foster lasting health improvements.

Sam Spencer:

Originally from England
Interest in neurological rehabilitation, with a particular focus on spinal cord injuries.
Committed to tailoring treatment plans that address not just the physical aspects of rehabilitation, but also the emotional and psychological aspects that come with it

Paul Marshall:

Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist: background in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic rehabilitation, vestibular/vertigo management and sub-acute neurological conditions
Graduating with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science from Griffith University followed by a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University.
Outside of their practice, Paul enjoys long distance running, weightlifting, skiing, surfing and playing with his two daughters and continuously seeks to expand their knowledge by staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy

Adele Hvistendahl:

Physiotherapist, Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor, and proud single mum to her 3.5-year-old daughter, Heidi.
With over a decade of experience in movement-based therapy, Adele is passionate about using exercise as medicine – blending traditional physiotherapy with Pilates to offer active, empowering treatments tailored to your body.
Adele’s journey into physiotherapy began with her own experience of injury recovery. After sustaining two back injuries in her early 20s, she discovered the life-changing benefits of Pilates. This inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney, where she integrated hands-on manual therapy with Pilates and movement-based rehabilitation.
Adele has a deep understanding of women’s bodies through all life stages, and is also skilled in hypermobility management and active rehabilitation.