Our Clinic

Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic was established after seeing a need for a specialised, niche physiotherapy clinic on the Sunshine Coast, focussing just on this area of the body. 

Our Physiotherapist

Andrew Edwards (M.Phty.St, APAM)

 

After years of working in the youth work industry, Andrew completed a Master of Physiotherapy Studies degree at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane.  He was drawn to treating headaches, neck pain and jaw pain early in his career, through working in a clinic which had a specialised headache clinic, and seeing how people’s lives could be dramatically improved by treating these debilitating conditions which affect quality of life.

To focus on providing the best treatment options for people suffering from headaches, migraines, neck, jaw and shoulder pain, Andrew has completed extensive ongoing training in these areas, under some of the most experienced physiotherapist clinicians and researchers.

Andrew is a warm and caring physio who aims to treat the cause and contributing factors to your headache, jaw or neck pain.

In his spare time, Andrew loves spending quality time with his wife, Liza and 2 boys, and visiting the many great cafes around the Sunshine Coast.

 

Professional qualifications / education includes:

  • Master of Physiotherapy Studies degree (University of Queensland)

  • Watson Headache Institute Level 1 foundation course  (Dr. Dean Watson)

  • Watson Headache Institute Level 2 consolidation course (Dr. Dean Watson)

  • Watson Headache Institute International Symposium 2020 & 2021

  • Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant  (Dr. Wayne Hing)

  • Dry Needling & Western Acupuncture  (Combined Health – Leigh McCutcheon)

  • Advanced Dry Needling & Acupuncture for the Neck, Head Region, Jaw & Upper Limb (Combined Health - Trevor Montgomery)

  • Manual therapy for Headache course  (Dr. Toby Hall)

  • Cervical Spine APA Level 1 course  (Dr. Neil Tuttle)

  • Integrated Solutions for Head and Neck Pain course  (Dr. Shaun O’Leary)

  • TMJ, Cervical Spine & Intro to Cranial Techniques course  (Francine St. George)

  • Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD):  Physiotherapists Perspective  (Dr. Guy Zito)

  • The Eclectic Approach to Temporomandibular Management course  (Dr. Erson Religioso)

  • The Shoulder:  Complex doesn’t have to be complicated course  (Adam Meakins)

  • The Shoulder:  Steps to success course  (Jo Gibson)

  • Explain Pain: Pain science education for health professionals  (Dr. David Butler)

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation:  An introductory course  (Leia Barnes & Natalie Rando)

  • Concussion:  Prevention, Detection & Management  (through University of Calgary)

Our Approach

  • Extra long appointment times to allow for thorough assessment and treatment, including the initial consult being 60 minutes

  • Hands-on treatment

  • Medication free treatment approach to managing orofacial pain

  • Individualised treatment plan which takes into consideration your unique situation, pain presentation, lifestyle and needs

  • Recommended initial treatment block of 4-6 sessions over 2-4 weeks. If physiotherapy is going to helpful, most people should start to notice some improvement in their symptoms over this period

  • Holistic approach looking at lifestyle factors, such as stress / anxiety, diet, exercise, sleep, other health conditions etc.

  • Focus on self management strategies, to help increase your confidence in managing your symptoms for the longer term

  • We work in with other health professionals such as dentists, GPs, orthodontists, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, psychologists, ENT specialist, neurologists, neurosurgeons etc.

Clinic Fees

Initial Consult - $140 (60 minutes)

Subsequent Consult - $110 (40-45 minutes)

GP Care Plan (Medicare) - $85 (30 minutes) - approx. $29 out of pocket