About Us

We are a multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice providing specialist physician treatment, allied health services and counselling services to assist patients with rehabilitation and management for acute and chronic pain.

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Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic is dedicated to helping adult patients manage acute and chronic pain through a multidisciplinary approach.

Located in Deakin, ACT, our team of experienced specialists, allied health professionals, and support staff work together to provide personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. We offer a range of evidence-based therapies, including interventional pain procedures, physiotherapy, psychology, and rehabilitation programs. With a commitment to compassionate care and innovative treatments, we strive to improve our patients’ quality of life and overall well-being.

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Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic is dedicated to helping adult patients manage acute and chronic pain through a multidisciplinary approach.

Located in Deakin, ACT, our team of experienced specialists, allied health professionals, and support staff work together to provide personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. We offer a range of evidence-based therapies, including interventional pain procedures, physiotherapy, psychology, and rehabilitation programs. With a commitment to compassionate care and innovative treatments, we strive to improve our patients’ quality of life and overall well-being. 

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Meet the Team

With a commitment to evidence-based practices and compassionate support, our team is here to help you regain function, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

Geoff Speldewinde Headshot
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Pain, Interventional Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist


Dr Geoff Speldewinde has trained extensively in all aspects of general rehabilitation, specialising further in musculoskeletal and pain management.

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Exercise Physiologist


Andrew Powell is an Exercise Physiologist specialising in the treatment of chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries.

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Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician


Dr Charles Howse is a Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician who provides consultative services for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for private, military and workers compensation injuries.

Geoff Speldewinde Headshot
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Pain, Interventional Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist


Dr Geoff Speldewinde has trained extensively in all aspects of general rehabilitation, specialising further in musculoskeletal and pain management.

Andrew Powell Headshot
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Exercise Physiologist


Andrew Powell is an Exercise Physiologist specialising in the treatment of chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries.

Charles Howse Headshot
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Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician


Dr Charles Howse is a Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician who provides consultative services for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for private, military and workers compensation injuries.

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Sports Physiotherapist


Graeme is an Australian Physiotherapy Association ‘Titled Sports Physiotherapist’ who has worked extensively for 30 years with Canberra’s sporting populations from the professional level.

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Soft Tissue / Remedial Massage Therapist


Tracy Rowe is a Soft Tissue / Remedial Massage Therapist and Dru Yoga Instructor.

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Thea Morris

Intensive Care Specialist


Dr Thea Morris is our Pain Fellow completing her specialist training in Pain Medicine. She is an Intensive Care Specialist with a Diploma of Palliative Care and has been undertaking additional training toward becoming a pain specialist since 2022.

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Dr Mazyar Danesh

Specialist Pain Medicine  Physician 

Dr Danesh is a Pain Management Specialist who prides himself on adopting a holistic, contemporary, interdisciplinary, and patient-centred approach to chronic pain.

Graeme Backen Headshot
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Sports Physiotherapist


Graeme is an Australian Physiotherapy Association ‘Titled Sports Physiotherapist’ who has worked extensively for 30 years with Canberra’s sporting populations from the professional level.

Tracy Rowe Headshot
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Soft Tissue / Remedial Massage Therapist


Tracy Rowe is a Soft Tissue / Remedial Massage Therapist and Dru Yoga Instructor.

Thea Morris Headshot
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Thea Morris

Intensive Care Specialist


Dr Thea Morris is our Pain Fellow completing her specialist training in Pain Medicine. She is an Intensive Care Specialist with a Diploma of Palliative Care and has been undertaking additional training toward becoming a pain specialist since 2022.

Intensive Care Specialist


Dr Thea Morris is our Pain Fellow completing her specialist training in Pain Medicine. She is an Intensive Care Specialist with a Diploma of Palliative Care and has been undertaking additional training toward becoming a pain specialist since 2022.

Graeme Backen Headshot
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Dr Mazyar Danesh

Specialist Pain Medicine  Physician 

Dr Danesh is a Pain Management Specialist who prides himself on adopting a holistic, contemporary, interdisciplinary, and patient-centred approach to chronic pain.