SHANELLE DONNELLY
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science with Specialisation in Psychology and Doctor of Physiotherapy.
Where did you obtain your degree? University of Alberta and Bond University
Area of Specialty? Women’s Health and Geriatrics
What do you do for fun? Long walks, going to the gym, eating yummy food, watching movies and spending time with the people I love.
Something most people don’t know about you (but do now!): I played the Tuba in my school band!
And just for fun…
Tea or Coffee? Coffee
Dogs or cats? Dogs, but I
If you were a vegetable, which vegetable would you be and why? A tomato because I have red hair and can make a tasty pasta sauce!
Growing up in Canada, Shanelle moved to the Gold Coast to pursue her career attaining a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University in 2025, on the background of a Bachelor of Science with a Specialisation in Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2021.
Throughout her studies, Shanelle was fortunate enough to have placements extending from Cairns to Tweed Heads in several areas including musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, women’s health and community rehabilitation. The wide variety of placements helped her to develop efficient communication and teamwork skills by working alongside other members of a multidisciplinary team and advocating for her patients.
Shanelle prioritises attending to patients with individual and evidence- based care to improve their quality of life and build meaningful connections. She loves working in the community with our elderly clients to improve/maintain their functional capabilities and get in a good chat. She hopes to continue to develop skills in women’s health to help empower women throughout their lifespan.