Healthy Connections

Healthy Connections Age well, your way! 🩵
Specialised exercise & health management

Mobile services + Chermside clinic
Available across North Brisbane & Moreton Bay

Support your wellbeing and enhance your quality of life with our comprehensive allied health services. Our Healthy Connections team of skilled professionals are dedicated to providing personalised care and expert guidance. We offer a variety of health services both at our Chermside location and mobile services across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay. Our services include:

▪ Member Exercise Sessions


▪ Exercise Physiology (clinic & in-home)
▪ Physiotherapy (clinic & in-home)
▪ Clinical Groups
▪ Remedial Massage Therapy (clinic & in-home)
▪ Hydrotherapy

We accept GP, NDIS referrals, and funding through Medicare, DVA and aged care packages.

11/05/2026

We all know that feeling - walking out after a massage when you’ve been stiff from gardening or locked up through the shoulders and thinking, “Ahh, that’s better.”

But Leo breaks the myth that massage is all “magic hands” that fix everything, taking a closer look at what actually helps your body feel better and how remedial massage really fits into the bigger picture.

Did you know your blood pressure can change within minutes of exercise? ❤️That’s why our Exercise Physiologists do quick...
06/05/2026

Did you know your blood pressure can change within minutes of exercise? ❤️

That’s why our Exercise Physiologists do quick checks before and after your exercise session. But what are we looking for?

🌟 Safety first: ensuring your body is ready for exercise - especially if you’re tired, stressed or not feeling 100%

🌟 How your heart adapts: your blood pressure acts like a live feedback loop, showing how efficiently your heart responds and recovers after movement

🌟 Real progress you can’t always feel: improvements in heart health show up in the numbers before anything else

🌟 Early warning signs: high blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms, so these checks help flag anything

🌟 Smarter, personalised training: so your exercise is matched to your body, not a one-size-fits-all approach

This Heart Health Week, it’s a simple reminder: what happens in your session is important - but what’s happening inside your heart matters even more.

Who's new in the crew ✨ We’ve got some incredible expertise joining (and rejoining!) us at the clinic. 👋 Riley – Physiot...
05/05/2026

Who's new in the crew ✨ We’ve got some incredible expertise joining (and rejoining!) us at the clinic.

👋 Riley – Physiotherapist
Specialising in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation, plus community falls prevention- helping you stay steady, strong and confident.

🌿 Trinity – Exercise Physiologist
Focused on women’s health, mental health and chronic low back pain - supporting you to move better and feel your best.

🙌 Michael – Physiotherapist (welcome back!)
A familiar face to many! Michael brings experience in prosthetic/orthotic rehab, neurological & vestibular conditions, orthopaedic rehab, musculoskeletal injuries, and gait & balance.

Pop in, say hi, and learn more about how they can support you alongside our allied health team - whether at our Chermside clinic or in-home across North Brisbane & Moreton Bay.

30/04/2026

Grip strength SHOWDOWN 💪 We pulled out the dynamometer (aka the ultimate squeeze test) to see who’s got the goods 🤨

It might look simple, but grip strength is a quick snapshot of overall strength, function and health — that’s why we test it during our initial assessments 💛

Good news? It’s trainable. Think: carrying your groceries, lifting weights, even squeezing a stress ball during your favourite show - it all counts.

🌟 Our team leaderboard 🌟
In order of appearance…
Nicola (OT) – 52kg
Jin (Exercise Physiologist) – 70kg (we’re all a bit scared 🤪)
Rylea (Allied Health Assistant) – 52kg
Ashleigh (Physio) – 34kg
Lachie (Exercise Physiologist) – 42kg
Faye (Remedial Massage Therapist) – 42kg
Sharna (Reception Team) – 40kg
Chloe (Exercise Physiologist) – 38kg

Safe to say… there’s some healthy competition brewing 😋

Our Allied Health team are pretty chuffed after being named Facility of the Year – Health, Wellness & Rehabilitation at ...
29/04/2026

Our Allied Health team are pretty chuffed after being named Facility of the Year – Health, Wellness & Rehabilitation at the World Ageing Festival 2026 👏

It’s a really special moment for our team who genuinely care about what they do - supporting people every day to stay active, connected and feeling their best.

From our physiotherapists to our exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and remedial massage therapists, it’s a true team effort. 💛

(And of course… a few familiar faces missing from the trophy pic! Shoutout to Karen – Head of Allied Health; Sophie, Tiffany & Kirstie – Exercise Physiologists; Colin & Faye – Remedial Massage Therapists; and Rylea – Allied Health Assistant

ANZAC Day is the stories shared over the years, the memories of those who served and the quiet moments of gratitude we c...
24/04/2026

ANZAC Day is the stories shared over the years, the memories of those who served and the quiet moments of gratitude we carry with us.

As we take time today, whether at a service or in quiet reflection, we remember all who served and the legacy they leave behind.

Lest we forget. 🌺

Living with Parkinson’s? This might change how you think about exercise. 💪 New research shows the right type of exercise...
24/04/2026

Living with Parkinson’s? This might change how you think about exercise. 💪

New research shows the right type of exercise can help improve movement, balance and confidence. It’s not about pushing through pain - it’s about giving your body and brain the right stimulus to adapt and stay active.

In this blog, our Senior Exercise Physiologist and Acting Head of Allied Health, Rick, breaks down what the latest evidence says - from why exercise intensity matters, to how supervised programs can improve movement, balance and confidence.

We also share how our Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists supports people living with Parkinson’s through tailored, evidence-based programs right here in Chermside or from the comfort of your home.

👉 Read the full blog to learn more, link below.

Getting to an exercise clinic isn’t easy for everyone…but that hasn’t stopped Bill! Instead, our Exercise Physiologist C...
21/04/2026

Getting to an exercise clinic isn’t easy for everyone…but that hasn’t stopped Bill! Instead, our Exercise Physiologist Chloe brings the sessions to him at home. 😊

“Chloe is friendly, supportive and great at explaining the “why” behind each exercise, so I know I’m working towards my goals”.

If getting to our Chermside clinic is tricky for you, we can come to you 💛

Our allied health team supports people across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay with Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Remedial Massage.

💬 Keen to know more? Reach out to our team or enquire online anytime. Funding options are available.

And the winner is...! 🤗 We’re incredibly proud to share that Burnie Brae has been awarded Facility of the Year – Health,...
17/04/2026

And the winner is...! 🤗 We’re incredibly proud to share that Burnie Brae has been awarded Facility of the Year – Health, Wellness & Rehabilitation at the World Ageing Festival 2026 (Ageing Asia)

This recognition speaks to the heart of what we do - supporting people to stay active, connected and living well. 🩵

Our Healthy Connections allied health approach has been central to this, and since its inception over ten years ago, Karen, our Head of Allied Health has been the driving force behind shaping it into what it is today.

We also recognise our Acting Head of Allied Health, Rick, and our dedicated team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists and Massage Therapists, who bring this model to life every day through person-centred care. 🙌

This award reflects a true team effort across Burnie Brae - one built on connection, collaboration and a shared commitment to better outcomes for our community.

We’re also proud to have been named a finalist for Facility of the Year – Active Ageing, recognising our ongoing focus on helping older people stay engaged, independent and thriving.

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60 Kuran Street, Chermside
Brisbane, QLD
4032

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm
Friday 6am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 10am

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