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Dr Joe Kluver

Dr Paul Frank

Dr Paul Frank is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. Growing up in Cairns and trained in Brisbane, he has established himself as a well-regarded and valued pain specialist, helping many people reduce their pain and improve their quality of life over many years. 

Dr Frank is known nationally as a lead educator in pain procedures and is often asked to travel across Australia to teach other pain specialists and trainees these techniques and skills.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the College of Pain Medicine
  • Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
  • Sunshine Coast Educator for the Procedures Endorsement Program
  • Staff Specialist at Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management service

Dr Joe Kluver

Dr Rob Park

Dr Rob Park is a pain specialist who values exploring complex pain conditions with a fresh perspective and explaining medical conditions in language that people can understand. Dr Park grew up in Cairns and studied at the University of Queensland before completing training at Nambour Hospital. 

Before becoming a pain specialist, Dr Park was a well-known local GP for almost ten years based in Buderim and was a national chief examiner for the Royal Australian College of GPs. He has presented at national GP conferences, wrote and convened the Sport and Spinal Sunshine Coast MSK and pain conference for the last three years, and is a freelance writer for Australian Doctor and a co-author of a medical textbook.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the College of Pain Medicine
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • Master of Clinical Education
  • Staff Specialist at Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service
  • Member of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Qld Regional Committee
  • Co-Convenor of 2024 Faculty of Pain Medicine Symposium and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting
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Dr Tania Morris

Dr Tania Morris is a pain specialist and anaesthetist with over 19 years of experience in chronic pain medicine on the Sunshine Coast. She is well known nationally as she has been the director of the public pain service on the Sunshine Coast since it was established in 2011. She trained in Brisbane and then established herself on the Sunshine Coast, initially working in anaesthetics and full-time pain management.

She is well known for her extensive training in coaching and mentoring and takes a holistic approach to pain management. She utilises a full range of skills to help generate a personalised pain management plan. She supports people on the road to a better quality of life.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the College of Pain Medicine
  • Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
  • Director and Staff Specialist for the Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Service for > 10 years
  • Leadership Mindset Coach and Mentorship trainer - Evolve Shenpa (evolveshenpa.com.au)
Dr Joe Kluver

Dr Joe Kluver

Dr Joe Kluver is experienced in interventional and non-interventional aspects of pain management and has an interest in research and teaching. He is currently involved in research regarding virtual reality in pain medicine, low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia and the psycho/social aspect of chronic pain management.  He is an examiner for the College of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Kluver held the position of Director at the Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre, where he was responsible for managing patients with complex chronic pain, the running of a large interdisciplinary service and providing education to registrars, allied health clinicians and other junior doctors.

Dr. Kluver's vision is to develop excellence in the specialty of Pain Medicine, and he is particularly interested in the application of newly developed technology, such as Virtual Reality and Neurofeedback, in the management of chronic pain. At Resolve Pain, he will continue to provide the highest level of care to his patients and work collaboratively with the team to offer innovative solutions for pain management.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the College of Pain Medicine
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • Bachelor of Medicine/ Surgery. Health Science with Major in Public Health, Bachelor of Nursing
  • Director and Staff Specialist for the Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre
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Dr Robert Wright

Dr Robert Wright trained in anaesthetics and pain medicine at the university of Utah graduating in 1991. His career since has been devoted to multidisciplinary pain medicine, education, and innovation. His philosophy is straightforward; listen, make a diagnosis, and care about the whole patient. After three decades as a pain specialist, he understands that no one treatment suits all patients, and each patient deserves thoughtful and individualized care using all the tools of the field. Throughout his career he has been recognized for compassionate patient care, education, and pioneering new techniques and technologies.

Dr Wright received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1987 then pursued training in anesthesia and pain management at the University of Utah. He was in the first group of physicians to gain certification in pain medicine under the American board of Anesthesiology and become recognize recognized as a Diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine. In 2014 Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and a Fellow of The Faculty of Pain Medicine FFPM(ANZCA) in 2023.

Dr. Wright has led original research efforts and pioneered new technologies like the DekompressorTM and NimbusTM devices used to treat back pain. His work has resulted in several medical patents over the years.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the College of Pain Medicine
  • Certification in Anaesthesia from Utah
  • Fellow of the International Pain Practice (FIPP) - Master Instructor
  • Former Co-director of Cedar-Sinai's pain management program in Los Angeles
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Dr Dan O’Dea

Dr Dan O’Dea is a specialist musculoskeletal GP with over 13 years of experience as a GP based primarily at Cooroy with 10 years as a GP anaesthetist at Gympie Hospital. Dan trained at Flinders University and has undertaken further training, particularly in the area of musculoskeletal medicine. Dr O’Dea has also completed additional training in regenerative medicine techniques, including platelet-rich plasma and prolotherapy, as well as ultrasound guided procedures including nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation. He utilises these skills to help patients improve their pain and ability to rehabilitate to allow them to return to work or play.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • JCCA accredited GP Anaesthetist
  • Completion of Post-graduate training in Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Hannah Tregea

Currently on Maternity Leave

Hannah Tregea is a Health Psychologist with over ten years of experience, with specialist skills in psychological aspects for people experiencing persistent pain and other health conditions. She completed postgraduate training in health psychology and has been a lead clinician for pain programs in Victoria.

Hannah primarily utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-informed therapies. Hannah is trained in the Explain Pain and Graded Motor Imagery programs and enjoys helping clients to feel more confident in understanding and managing pain, and getting back to important activities.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV):

  • AHPRA registered Psychologist
  • Health Psychologist (Master of Applied Psychology (Health))
  • Board approved Psychology Supervisor
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Zara Jaeger

Zara is currently an Enrolled Nurse and is continuing her studies to become a Registered Nurse.  Zara started at Resolve Pain in January 2023 and prior to this was working at Cooroy in General Practice.

Zara spends her days assisting the clinic doctors with ultrasound guided procedures that include Prolotherapy, Nerve blocks and Platelet Rich Plasma treatments. Zara appreciates the opportunity to build trusted relationships with her patients and colleagues.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her 2 cats.

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