Your Qualified Exercise Professionals
Monique Kurki
Monique Kurki established her Brisbane Inner Eastside practice Viva BodyStrength in 2001. She is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and accredited Osteoporosis Educator who has a particular interest in the management of osteoporosis.
Monique has:
- a Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has 35 years’ experience as a physiotherapist in private practice and public hospitals, and has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- a Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction and has been teaching and enjoying the benefits of training in the Pilates Method for 20 years.
Monique has a special interest in the management of Osteoporosis:
- Monique has conducted Osteoporosis Self-Management Courses for Healthy Bones Australia (formerly Osteoporosis Queensland).. She has researched and developed specific exercise programs emphasising bone loading, innovative balance training and muscle strengthening for osteoporosis.
- She has educated Master of Physiotherapy students at the University of Queensland and her physiotherapy peers in evidence-based practice for osteoporosis management.
SAMANTHA STARBUCK
Sam Starbuck is an accomplished Physiotherapist in the field of neurology, as well as having a strong focus on improving her clients’ musculoskeletal health through her work as a Pilates Instructor. She is dedicated to promoting exercise to optimise health and wellbeing.
Sam has:
- a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. She has gained professional experience as a physiotherapist in public hospitals and private practice in Australia, Ireland and the UK, and has taught both undergraduate and post-graduate physiotherapy students in Neurology and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Post-Graduate Pilates Certification, with 20 years of teaching Pilates and also leading Group Exercise sessions for fitness, balance and falls prevention.
Monique and Sam are both AHPRA registered and members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
They are passionate about their work, combining the latest evidence-based practice with expertise and empathy to provide:
- Individualised quality care for osteoporosis management and rehabilitation.
- Specialised group exercise classes for people with low bone density to reduce falls and fracture risk.
- Pilates-inspired group exercise programs for health and wellbeing