The QRS Staff

The Queensland Rheumatology Services Staff

Dr Navid Adib, MBBS (QLD), FRACP, PhD (Manchester) – Paediatric Rheumatologist

Dr Navid Adib is Queensland’s first paediatric rheumatologist who has been diagnosing and treating children and young adults with chronic conditions since 2006. Graduated from the University of Queensland’s medical school in 1992, he carried out his general paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital Brisbane until 2000, when he was given a training position at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

After one year fellowship at arthritis research campaign unit in Manchester, he completed his PhD in the outcomes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, at the school of epidemiology, University of Manchester. He returned to Brisbane in 2006 for setting up paediatric rheumatology care in Queensland and has worked tirelessly since then to provide state wide services. He attends clinics in Brisbane, Gold and Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, and visits Townsville and Mackay Hospitals frequently..

Dr Steve Truong (BSc MBBS MPhil FRACP) Rheumatologist

Dr Steve Truong (BSc MBBS MPhil FRACP) is our new rheumatologist at Arthur House, who diagnoses and treats muscle, joint and bone conditions, including
arthritis, lupus and related immune system disorders. He aims to provide personalised management plans, involving lifestyle and non-medical interventions whenever possible. After studying Science and Medicine at the University of Qld he worked and trained in Australia and New Zealand, and has completed an MPhil in Ankylosing Spondylitis. He continues to publish on related topics and is actively involved in clinical research and teaching, holding a senior lecturer position at Griffith University. Interests include spondylarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory back pain and point-of-care ultrasound.

Dr Truong will be accepting referrals of patients aged 16 years and older.

Jennifer Adib - Practice Manager

Jenny comes from a nursing background which provides her with a perfect combination of health knowledge and gentle touch, a truly valuable member of the team in the forefront.

She tirelessly pursues the patient enquiries until the desirable outcome has been achieved.

The Admin Team

The reception team are a dynamic group who are there to support our patients and their families every day.

Dan Van Hoof-Harkin - Podiatrist

Daniel’s interest in podiatry started after being a patient of My Foot Dr when he was just a teenager. Despite leaving school and initially studying science and business, he re-entered university as a mature-aged student and graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with honours.

Before recommencing study, Daniel worked as a retail manager and then spent nearly a decade working as a disability support worker with people with autism. After he was accepted into QUT, he came back to My Foot Dr and started working in the orthotic laboratory where he gained invaluable hands-on experience in the manufacture of thousands of pairs of orthoses.

Since graduating, he has maintained a passion for learning and has actively sought to increase his knowledge by attending courses and conferences to better meet the needs of his patients. Outside of podiatry, Daniel has spent over 15 years as a rowing coach, working with both children and adults, from beginners to elite athletes.

He also enjoys cycling to stay (relatively) fit, and has a passion for being creative with his hands, be it building a model, to wood-working to keep himself occupied when not working, Daniel enjoys treating biomechanical and paediatric patients.

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Elizaveta Leach - Podiatrist

Elizaveta incorporates a range of evidence-based treatments into her care, including shockwave therapy, customised exercise programs, custom orthotics, laser therapy, footwear advice, and SWIFT therapy. Through detailed assessment and a strong understanding of biomechanics, she aims not only to relieve pain but also to improve function, support recovery, and help prevent future injury.

In addition to her work at Camp Hill, Elizaveta works every Tuesday at Arthur House, a specialised paediatric rheumatology clinic. As part of a multidisciplinary team, she helps manage complex conditions including hypermobility syndromes, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, chronic pain syndromes, gait abnormalities, and other musculoskeletal presentations. This experience has further strengthened her skills in assessing and managing complex lower limb conditions in children and adolescents.

Having grown up participating in ballet, gymnastics and swimming, Elizaveta understands the physical demands that sport and activity place on the body and the importance of effective injury management and prevention. This helps her connect with patients from a wide range of sporting and recreational backgrounds.

Beyond the clinic, Elizaveta enjoys travelling, connecting with family and friends, exploring Brisbane’s thriving café scene, and maintaining an active lifestyle through fun runs and hiking.

Nicole Haynes - Physiotherapist

As the founder of Q Paediatrics Nicole has been working exclusively with children as a physiotherapist since 2006 and supports staff across the organisation in the delivery of paediatric services.

Having worked in paediatric private practice for many years Nicole has a breadth of experience and knowledge from infants to young adults across a huge variety of conditions. Nicole has a passion for working with kids and their families to achieve meaningful goals and reach their potential.

Nicole is a leader within the physiotherapy profession and currently holds the position of Paediatric National Chair for the Australian Physiotherapy Association which sees her sit on the National Advisory Council who directs the APA board on important and emerging matters relating to the physiotherapy profession and its member association.

Nicole is a mum to two children and enjoys a life full of activity and leisure pursuits. She loves spending time at the beach with her family, cycling and working out with friends or reading a good book.

Stephanie Tucker - Physiotherapist

Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with First Class Honours in 2022 from Griffith University. She has a strong interest working with kids, previously being a dance teacher and soccer coach. This passion continued where she completed a paediatric placement with the Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Services (QPRS) in the Queensland Children's Hospital, working specifically with children who had acquired and/or traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. In her own time, Stephanie enjoys playing soccer competitively.

Matt Gouveia - Physiotherapist

Matthew graduated from ACU with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. He has a strong passion for sporting and musculoskeletal injuries, with particular interest in the knee, hip, and lower back. His interests and approach to injury management stem from working alongside football, rugby league, netball, and hockey teams. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys long-distance running and is an enthusiastic supporter of both cricket and AFL.

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Alice Scura - Physiotherapist

Alice is an overseas-trained physiotherapist and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, with over a decade of experience in private practice, hospitals, and the healthcare industry across Australia and South America. Her extensive expertise in paediatrics physiotherapy, and a diverse background in manual therapy, ballet, Yoga, and Pilates, allow her to integrate exercise therapy and a hands-on approach to meet her patients’ goals effectively. Alice is dedicated to continuous professional development and patient care.

Georgia Gibbs - Occupational Therapist

Georgia has always enjoyed working with children as a teacher-aide and swim instructor, both of which lead to her choosing to work in paediatrics. Paediatric Occupational Therapy gives Georgia the opportunity to make meaningful connections with and support young people and their families to achieve their goals as best she can. No day looks the same and Georgia enjoys being creative and thinking outside the box. Georgia loves that she gets to work with a child, understand their meaningful and important occupations from their perspective and find what makes them ‘tick’. Watching them achieve their goals is most certainly a highlight. Georgia has a special interest in working with children who experience pain, and currently works at Arthur House for a day each week. Georgia supports school aged children and young adults and enjoys working with families to problem solve, work through transitions and life stages to help them with becoming the person they want to be.

Haylee King – Psychologist

Haylee King (BEd(Hons), BSci(Hons), MPsych(EdDev), MAAPi) is a registered psychologist working in clinical practice, with a passion for attachment and relationships. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults. She has a master’s degree in educational and developmental psychology (QUT) and is currently an educational and developmental registrar. Her training equips her with unique knowledge and skills about how humans change and develop from infancy to older adulthood.
Haylee can be described as a gentle and intuitive therapist; her goal is for therapy to feel like a safe and reflective space, where clients feel supported toward a more enriching and meaningful life. Haylee’s area of interest and speciality include; attachment and relationships, anxiety disorders, PTSD and processing trauma, depression, identity, grief and loss and parenting/family interventions. You can read more about Haylee at heedpsych.com.au

Natalie Geale - Dietitian Eat Smart

Natalie is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and former elite gymnast, dedicated to helping athletes optimise nutrition, build healthy habits, and foster a positive relationship with food.

Natasha Mcgreggor - Dietitian Eat Smart

Natasha is an Accredited Practising and Paediatric Dietitian who supports families with feeding challenges, offering personalised, practical advice in a warm, family-friendly way.

Arthur and Audrey - Therapy Dogs

Arthur joined the team in April 2018, having enrolled in puppy school, aiming to play with everyone in the practice, to bring more love and happiness to the place.

Audrey joined the Arthur House Family in 2021! Audrey is Arthur’s supportive sister and partner in crime.

Due to Audrey's overly enthusiastic view on life... She and Arthur have decided to stay at home and make occasional visits to Arthur House.

The Queensland Rheumatology Services Staff

Dr Navid Adib, MBBS (QLD), FRACP, PhD (Manchester) – Paediatric Rheumatologist