FANZCA, FFPMANZCA
Dr Liam Ring
Dr Liam Ring is a dual-qualified specialist pain medicine physician and specialist anaesthetist with extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and persistent pain. He currently serves on the Panel of Examiners for the Faculty of Pain Medicine (ANZCA), holds faculty endorsement, and is an accredited procedural supervisor within the Faculty Procedures in Pain Medicine Program, reflecting his commitment to excellence in education, training, and clinical standards across the specialty.
Dr Ring completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland, followed by specialist training in anaesthesia across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. He later advanced his expertise in pain medicine at the renowned Michael J. Cousins Pain Management and Research Centre at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (Australia’s leading centre for interdisciplinary chronic pain research and clinical care).
After obtaining fellowship, Dr Ring practiced in Sydney for several years as a specialist pain medicine physician and specialist anaesthetist at major public and private hospitals, including Nepean Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, and the Northern Pain Centre.
Driven by a passion for improving access to evidence-based pain care, Dr Ring returned to the Gold Coast to establish Managing Pain, where he provides comprehensive pain management services. He currently consults in Robina and performs procedures at Tweed Day Surgery and Gold Coast Private Hospital.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA)
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
Clinical Interests
- Interventional pain medicine (spinal and peripheral procedures, neuromodulation, targeted injections)
- Multidisciplinary pain management
- Acute pain medicine and perioperative pain optimisation
- Regional anaesthesia
- Medical education and examiner training
Publications
- Ring, L. (2017). Pain after total knee replacement. Pain Management Today, 4(2), 32–35.
- Ring, L. (2017). Acute nontraumatic shoulder pain. Pain Management Today, 4(1), 33–36.
Specialist Pain Physician
Dr Anthony Sayce
Dr Anthony Sayce is a specialist pain medicine physician and Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FFPMANZCA). He is also a qualified GP anaesthetist and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
Dr Sayce completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney before serving in the Australian Army, undertaking multiple overseas deployments in emergency, retrieval, and primary care roles. Following his military service, he undertook anaesthesia training in Sydney and Port Macquarie, where his interest in pain medicine deepened. He went on to provide anaesthetic, emergency, and pain management services in rural and remote Indigenous communities across Australia.
Dr Sayce completed specialist training in pain medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (Brisbane) and the Gold Coast Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Centre, gaining experience in multidisciplinary and interventional pain care.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), 1998
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), 2008
- Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), 2013
- Fellow, Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA (FFPMANZCA), 2022
Clinical Interests
- Interventional Pain Medicine
- Neuromodulation
- Pelvic Pain
FANZCA, FFPMANZCA
Dr Thomas Chalk
Dr Thomas Chalk is a pain medicine physician, specialist anaesthetist, and musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Dr Chalk brings a unique blend of expertise as a dual-trained specialist anaesthetist and specialist pain medicine physician, with foundational qualifications as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and training in exercise science.
His approach emphasises long-term pain management through exercise, providing patients with sustainable solutions.
Dr Chalk offers a wide range of diagnostic and interventional pain management options, including radiofrequency ablations and neuromodulation treatments for spinal pain, post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and musculoskeletal issues such as hip, knee and shoulder pain.
His comprehensive care model integrates multidisciplinary expertise to deliver holistic patient care.
Collaborating with a skilled team of physiotherapists, psychologists and dietitians, Dr Chalk strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient.
As an anaesthetist, Dr Chalk works closely with patients to explore tailored sedation and anaesthesia options, ensuring comfort and safety throughout any interventional procedures.
He welcomes Workcover, DVA, third-party, self-funded, and privately insured patients.
Dr Chalk consults at Managing Pain Clinic. He offers interventional procedures at Gold Coast Private Hospital, John Flynn Private Hospital, and Tweed Day Surgery.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA)
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
Clinincal Interests
PhD, MScMed (Pain Mgmt), BExSci
Dr Duncan Sanders
Duncan is a senior lecturer for the Master of Medicine (Pain Management) course at the University of Sydney and a pain management physiotherapist.
He completed his PhD at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.
His PhD, which explored the brain mechanisms and modulation of persistent pain using modern neuroimaging techniques, was nominated for the King’s College London graduate school prize.
Over the last 4 years, his research focus has shifted from the neurobiological mechanism of pain to clinically relevant work focused on the early identification, prevention and management of chronic pain-related disability.
He is currently working with colleagues on a project looking at early screening and intervention across the Primary Health Networks in Australia, which is jointly supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre.
Clinically, Duncan has worked as a physiotherapist in various settings, including pain clinics, the British military, private practice, and large tertiary hospitals.
He was the educational development physiotherapist and clinical specialist in pain management at the Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.
His main area of interest over the last 15 years has been in multidisciplinary pain management, working in world-renowned facilities including the Michael J Cousins Pain Management and Research Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, and the INPUT Pain Management Unit at St Thomas’ Hospital.
He is on the board and is the current Treasurer of the Australian Pain Society.
Many moons ago, Duncan loved playing rugby.
Now, he enjoys running and loves skiing, almost as much as hanging out with his wife and 2 boys.
Qualifications and Memberships
- PhD exploring neuroimaging for persistent pain
- Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) (MScMed (Pain Mgmt))
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (BExSci)
- Committee Member, APA NSW Pain Group
Clinincal Interests
- Neuroimaging
- Pain-Related Disability
BPhty, PGCert (Pain)
Samuel Greenfield
Samuel (Sam) Greenfield graduated from Otago University in 2007.
He began his career as a physiotherapist in Christchurch, where he mainly assessed and treated high school students, giving him invaluable experience in adolescent injury management.
Building on this experience, he managed several sports teams between 2008 and 2011, including holding the position of Head Sports Medic for several high school and men’s premier division teams, as well as working with the U20s Canterbury Crusaders team.
In 2011, he moved to the Gold Coast and joined All About Physio, where he has built up skills in post-operative and work rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and gym programs.
Sam has undertaken further training in dry needling, clinical Pilates, and functional strength training.
In 2017, Sam completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Pain and Pain Management.
His training in such varied areas gives him a unique perspective when helping pain patients achieve their goals.
Sam has also developed a unique class at All About Physio, which incorporates clinical Pilates, functional strength training and meditation; this currently runs on a Wednesday evening.
When he’s not in the clinic there’s a very good chance he’s out in the surf.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Pain (PGCert (Pain))
Clinincal Interests
- Adolescent Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Rehabilitation
BHMS, BPhty, MScMed (Pain Mgmt)
Paul Stokes
Paul is a physiotherapist with an interest in assisting people with persistent pain.
Paul graduated with degrees in physiotherapy and exercise in 1993.
After a broad career in hospitals, private practice, sporting teams, and community settings, Paul has focused exclusively over the last decade on assisting people with persistent pain and pain-related conditions.
Paul is a member of the Australian Pain Society, the International Association of the Study of Pain, and the Pain Special Interest Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
Paul has studied extensively in the field of pain management with the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute and is currently completing a post-graduate Masters of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) at the University of Sydney.
Paul takes a holistic, mind–body approach to assisting people who are recovering from persistent pain.
Using exercise, activity, pain neuroscience education, mindfulness, a little bit of humour, and emerging technologies such as virtual reality, Paul will work closely with you in developing your recovery plan.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty)
- Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) (MScMed)
- Member, Australian Pain Society
- Member, International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
- Member, APA Pain Group
Dietician
Peter St Henry
Peter St Henry is committed to helping anyone who wants to improve their eating habits, including diet and weight loss.
He has helped many people control health concerns such as diabetes, weight, cholesterol, gastrointestinal diseases, and chronic pain through simple yet powerful dietary changes.
If you are looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to help you with your food choices, you are in the right place.
Peter has over 20 years’ experience helping people change their lifestyle, combining evidence-based advice with novel and proven strategies.
Through simple and sustainable changes, you will see amazingly powerful results that will transform your health and your life.
BPSc (Hons), Master of Psychology (Health)
Sophie Callen
Sophie is a registered psychologist with a Master of Health Psychology from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide.
She is currently working towards her endorsement in health psychology.
During her studies, Sophie carried out research examining online social support miscarriage and young Australian women’s experiences of endometriosis.
In her clinical practice, Sophie has a warm, empathetic approach, placing the client’s individual needs at the core of each session.
She highly values the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and wants to ensure that you feel heard, validated and understood during your time in sessions.
Sophie brings experience from private practice and hospital settings assisting clients with a range of concerns across the lifespan.
Sophie has a particular interest in supporting clients with chronic pain to live a meaningful life in the presence of health challenges.
She is passionate about the interplay between physical and mental health and applying evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions to empower clients to improve their quality of life.
In her spare time, Sophie enjoys yoga, surfing, running, and spending time with her friends, family, and labradoodle Murray.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPSc (Hons))
- Master of Psychology (Health)
Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Dight
