Meet Victoria
About Dr Victoria Lohman
Victoria is a physiotherapist with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University and a background in elite sport. Before physiotherapy she played NCAA Division I volleyball at Penn State University in the United States.
She has worked with Super Rugby's Western Force, Bond University Rugby Club, the Ballina Bombers AFL club and the World Surf League's Gold Coast Pro. Her interests are injury rehabilitation, injury prevention and helping active people get back to what they love.
Victoria's story
From college volleyball to Gold Coast physiotherapy
Victoria played volleyball at Penn State University, one of the most competitive college programmes in the United States. Living with the physical and mental demands of high-level sport shaped how she thinks about recovery: rehab has to be demanding enough to prepare you for real life, not just the treatment table.
She completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Movement Science, then a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Her clinical work has included rugby union, AFL and professional surfing, where injuries are frequent and the pressure to return quickly is high.
At Good Joint, Victoria brings the same structured, movement-led approach to everyone she sees, whether you are a professional athlete or simply want to walk, run or garden without pain.
Areas of interest
What Victoria focuses on
Sports injury rehabilitation
Victoria takes you from the early stage of an injury through to full return to sport, with clear milestones along the way.
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Shoulder injuries in overhead sport
- Hamstring and calf strains
- Return to play testing
Injury prevention and performance
For athletes between seasons or before a big event, Victoria builds strength and movement plans that reduce injury risk.
- Pre-season screening
- Strength and power programming
- Landing and change of direction work
- Load management
Everyday pain and function
Most of her patients are not athletes. She helps people with long-standing or complex pain build strength and confidence.
- Back and neck pain
- Hip and knee pain
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Getting back to exercise
Approach
How Victoria works
Victoria looks at the whole picture rather than an isolated symptom. Your assessment covers how you move, where you are strong or weak, and what your body needs to cope with day to day. From there she builds an evidence-based, exercise-led plan, combined with hands-on treatment where it helps.
She sees her role as a partnership. You will know what each exercise is for, how hard to push, and how your plan will change as you improve.
What treatment can include
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning
- Manual therapy
- Return to sport testing
- Load management
- Education and self-management
Conditions
Common reasons people see Victoria
Each page explains what we look for and how the team at Good Joint can help.
Your first appointment
What to expect with Victoria
Listen
Your history, your goals, your work and training, and what you have already tried.
Assess
How you move, where you are strong or stiff, and what is driving the problem.
Explain
A plain English explanation of what is going on, with a plan and realistic time frames.
Treat
Hands-on care where it helps, exercises to take home, and referral within the team if someone else is better placed.
Qualifications
Training and experience
- Doctor of Physiotherapy, Bond University
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Movement Science
- Former NCAA Division I volleyball player, Penn State University
- Registered physiotherapist with AHPRA
One team
Other services at Good Joint
If your recovery needs more than physiotherapy care, Victoria can refer you within the same clinic, with notes and plans shared.
Questions
Seeing Victoria: common questions
Do I have to be an athlete to see Victoria?
No. Victoria uses the same structured approach for everyday pain, post-surgery rehab and people getting back into exercise as she does for athletes.
Will I get exercises to do at home?
Yes. Most plans include a short, specific home programme so progress continues between appointments. Victoria will adjust it as you improve.
Can I claim on private health insurance?
Yes, if your extras cover includes physiotherapy. We claim on the spot in the clinic, so you only pay the gap. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or by calling 07 5651 6594. If you have scans, reports or a GP letter, bring them along.
Where is the clinic and when is it open?
Good Joint is at 2563 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, a short drive from Broadbeach, Miami and Burleigh Heads. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 6:30pm.
Meet the team
The rest of the Good Joint team
Nathan BrownPhysiotherapist
Dr Luke VeverkaChiropractor
Dr Julie PaturauChiropractor
Dr Scott HutchinsonOsteopath
Dr Cahil RankinOsteopath
Hollie SchwarkAcupuncturist
Anthony HarderRemedial Massage Therapist
Michele VieiraRemedial Massage Therapist
Mikayla DowRemedial Massage Therapist
Ricky DeebleRemedial Massage Therapist
Joanna (Jo) TurekPsychologistMeet the whole teamAll 12 practitioners at Good Joint Mermaid Beach
Book with Victoria
Ready to get moving again?
Book with Dr Victoria Lohman, physiotherapist, at Good Joint Gold Coast in Mermaid Beach. No referral needed.
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