Rooted in the Pacific. Backed by Science. Built for You.

West Pacific Wellness Club was born from a simple but powerful belief: that true health is found in the balance between a sound mind and a strong body.

Who We Are

We’re Joel and Samantha—a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Clinical Psychologist. Our practice is located within “Southport Doctors” serving the Gold Coast.

Raised with strong community values and trained internationally, our professional journeys have taken us from Guam and California, through Stanford University’s Human Performance Lab, and finally to Australia’s Gold Coast.

Over the past decade, we've dedicated our careers to helping people—from professional athletes and weekend warriors to busy professionals and parents—overcome physical injuries, mental burnout, and barriers to peak performance.

We created WestPac Wellness Club as the solution we wished existed: an evidence-based, integrated platform that delivers structured wellness programs addressing both physical health and mental resilience.

Why Trust Us?

Doctor of Physiotherapy | Performance Coach | Founder – WestPac Wellness Club

Hi, I’m Joel — a registered physiotherapist with over a decade of experience helping people move better, recover stronger, and perform at their best.

I completed my Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University and hold a Bachelor of Kinesiology/Exercise Science from Cal State East Bay. I’ve worked across elite sports, private practice, and research — including time with the Stanford University Sports Medicine team, where I conducted original ACL injury research and supported NCAA Division 1 athletes across multiple sports.

I’ve led high-performance programs as Head Physio for Bond Rugby premier team, worked with the Brisbane Reds Academy pathway, and I have been treating combat athletes from rehab to fight camp inside a top-tier MMA facility.

  • My certifications include:

    • ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach

    • Queensland Institute of Pilates Instructor (Mat & Equipment)

    • Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Practitioner

    • DNS – WSL Surf Medicine

    As the founder of WestPac Wellness Club, I now deliver structured rehab and performance programs through our digital app — blending clinical expertise with functional, preventative care.

Clinical Psychologist | AHPRA Registered | Educator

Hi, I’m Samantha — a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion, clarity, and depth.

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at George Mason University (USA), followed by a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) and a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University (Australia). I’m fully registered with AHPRA and endorsed to provide psychological services under Medicare.

My approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, with additional training in CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, ISTDP, and mindfulness-based strategies. This allows me to tailor therapy to the unique needs of each individual, with an emphasis on emotional safety and long-term change.

A core part of my work is helping clients explore and understand their attachment patterns — the early relational templates that often shape how we respond to stress, relationships, and self-worth in adult life. By bringing awareness to these in-grained predictive models, we can begin to shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve us, creating space for more clarity, calm, and meaningful connection.

I’ve supported clients in both individual and group therapy settings, including PTSD and DBT programs in hospital environments. I also serve as a Board-Approved Supervisor, mentoring Provisional Psychologists and Clinical Registrars on their journey toward registration.

I work with clients aged 16 and over, offering a therapeutic space that is warm, non-judgmental, and tailored to your story. Together, we’ll work toward building emotional insight, developing regulation skills, and creating lasting change that supports a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Your wellness journey starts here.

What Makes WestPac Wellness Club Different?

  • Clinically-Driven Wellness:
    Programs designed and supervised by licensed healthcare professionals.

  • Integrated Approach:
    Seamlessly blending movement science with mental health strategies.

  • Clear, Actionable Plans:
    Personalized programs with straightforward guidance—no overwhelm.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, seeking performance gains, or wanting tools to manage stress and enhance daily wellness, WestPac Wellness Club is your trusted companion.

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