The Encore Story
At Encore Performance Health, our mission is to empower performers of all backgrounds to achieve their best, on stage and beyond, through expert physiotherapy, tailored education, and compassionate care. Founded and led by Physiotherapist, Grace Williams, Encore is dedicated to nurturing a supportive community where artists feel safe, informed, and inspired to develop lifelong habits for a healthy body and mind.
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We understand that every performer’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalised physiotherapy, evidence-based education, and collaborative care designed specifically for dancers, vocalists, and performing artists. Our approach goes beyond injury management. We focus on prevention, performance enhancement, and holistic well-being, so you can thrive in your craft and everyday life.
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Whether you’re a professional dancer, a vocal artist, or just starting out, Encore is here to guide you with expertise, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping you shine.
Grace Williams
PHYSIOTHERAPIST & DIRECTOR
Grace graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2015. Following graduation, Grace worked in a large sports medicine clinic in Brisbane treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. It was sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy that sparked Grace’s interest in the profession following involvement in dance from the age of three. In 2018 she moved to the UK to follow her passion of providing exceptional physiotherapy care to performers.
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Whilst in the UK Grace secured a role as the Physiotherapist for touring musical theatre companies, film, and shows on the West End.
She then returned home to Brisbane in 2020 working with the shows at QPAC and as being the Academy Physiotherapist at Queensland Ballet. She is the current Physiotherapist for Australasian Dance Collective. ​
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In addition to physiotherapy treatment, Grace offers dance and pre-pointe assessments for dancers looking to progress to pointe, to further their dance technique or to stand out in an audition.
Further training has enabled Grace to also work in the specialised area of vocal physiotherapy assessment and treatment. She understands the importance of the mechanics of the voice and neck in musical theatre performers, singers, public speakers and musicians.
Grace is a qualified pilates instructor in both matwork and equipment, attaining her certification through the Pilates Institute of Queensland and completed extra training in this area for dancers.
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Personally, Grace has trained in many styles of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, aerial and pole dance. She completed exams in the RAD ballet syllabus up to Advanced 2 and holds a CSTD Jazz Teacher certificate. This background, alongside experience treating professional performers, enables her to have a good understanding of the demands of an artist and what is required of them to achieve at their optimal level. Her approach to treatment is holistic incorporating education, manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription and clinical pilates.​
Shows and Organisations Grace has worked with:
- Dirty Dancing UK and Ireland Tour 2019
- Kinky Boots UK and Ireland Tour 2019
- A Monster Calls UK Tour 2020
- Come From Away West End London 2020
- The Play that Goes Wrong, West End London 2020
- The Midnight Sky Film, Shepperton Studios London 2020
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Brisbane 2021
- Frozen The Musical, Brisbane 2022
- 9 to 5 The Musical, Brisbane 2022
- Cruel Intentions, Gold Coast 2022
- Mary Poppins, Brisbane 2022
- Hamilton, Brisbane 2023
- Moulin Rouge Australia, Brisbane 2023
- Chicago, Brisbane 2024
- Six The Musical, Brisbane 2025
- Ballet Preljocaj Swan Lake QPAC 2025
- Gymnastics Australia, National Clubs Carnival 2022, 2023, 2024
- Gymnastics Australia, Australian Gymnastics Championships 2024