Our Team

Based in Brisbane, David established AXIS Physiotherapy in 2001 and serves as the Managing Director of AXIS Rehabilitation. David graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1993, a post-graduate Masters of Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1999 from the University of Queensland and became a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapy as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in 2007. He has also been a guest lecturer for both the University of Queensland and Griffith University. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David has overseen the establishment of numerous onsite clinics and the growth of AXIS into a dynamic, trusted and Australia-wide company. As a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, David performs Independent Case Review services at our Brisbane head office.

Rosemary graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and post-graduate Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from Queensland University of Technology. She has also been awarded the title of APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist. Rosemary has also taken a role as guest lecturer at the University of Queensland and is a member of the QLD Branch of the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Association and has been involved with the association at both a state and national level.

Based in Brisbane, Rosemary joined David in 2003 to expand the scope of AXIS Rehabilitation to include on-site Physiotherapy clinics and has overseen the implementation of numerous clinics and well-being programs.

Based in Brisbane, Matt joined the AXIS leadership team in 2011. Matt graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004. He spent 3 years practising as a Physiotherapist in Ontario, Canada and brings a 20 year history of working in the health and fitness Industry. He is a strong advocate for exercise based rehabilitation programs and believes in treating the patient as a whole and not just the injury.

Matt is one of our two Onsite Services Managers and ensures optimal delivery of Onsite Physiotherapy clinics across Australia.

Based in Brisbane, Michael joined the AXIS executive team in 2015. Michael is one of our two Onsite Services Managers and ensures optimal delivery of Onsite Physiotherapy clinics across Australia.

He has experience in providing a range of occupational Physiotherapy services to employers across many industries, including aviation, freight and manufacturing. Michael strongly believes in the positive health effects of work, and enjoys assisting injured workers to return to their full capacity. Michael has previously worked with several sporting teams, and feels that the active rehabilitation principles that underpin this field are just as relevant in the occupational realm.

As clinical lead, Nick advises and supports the team across Australia and New Zealand in ensuring that there is a consistent delivery of quality clinical consultations by AXIS.

Nick has experience in treating both acute musculoskeletal injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain and leads the multi-disciplinary pain management team. Nick uses a hands-on approach to help facilitate an active, exercise-based rehabilitation. Nick completed his Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy at Griffith University in 2016. He is also a treating clinician in two clinical trials being conducted by two leading Australian universities.

As Systems Lead, Sam advises on and supports AXIS business and IT systems to achieve productivity and continuous improvement. He also leads the Melbourne onsite team to ensure quality service delivery and team cohesion. Sam is a Master’s of Business Administration candidate at Deakin University.

Based in Melbourne, Sam has overseen the successful implementation and ongoing success of several onsite early intervention and injury prevention clinics across Queensland and Victoria and has experience across a wide range of industries in an onsite and consulting capacity. Upon graduation from the University of Queensland in 2012, Sam immediately entered the arena of private practice and occupational health and hasn’t looked back since.

Luke graduated from La Trobe University in 2011 with first class Honours in Physiotherapy and has gained extensive experience within public health rehabilitation and outpatient settings as well as private practice. He has completed additional training in Sports and Spinal Management, Dry Needling as well as Vestibular Rehabilitation. He undertakes continuous professional development and is passionate about promoting the profession through the provision of high-quality care. Luke’s approach is to develop and implement tailored therapy plans with clients to facilitate early return to work and sport.

Since Anna graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies, she has completed a Certificate 1 in Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapy. Anna believes that respect and understanding for each person’s circumstances and goals leads to the best outcomes. Anna has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating in post-operative Physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation and paediatric Physiotherapy. Anna has a passion for Women’s Health Physio and is excited to further specialise her knowledge in this field.

Dan graduated in 2005 from the University of Queensland and has accumulated broad experience across private practice and hospitals across the UK and Australia. Dan joined the AXIS team in 2012 and forms an integral part of the AXIS multi-disciplinary pain management team. He draws on his extensive experience in multiple clinics as well as the sporting field to be dynamic across the acute to chronic management spectrum.

Dylan has a strong interest in the areas of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic pain, particularly in the context of workplace rehabilitation. His emphasis in treatment is on the importance of managing the individual as a whole and taking into account all aspects of the injury.

John graduated from James Cook University in 2009 and worked in Occupational Health for most of his career. John has gained experience in both Australia and the UK and has consulted across a wide range of industries. His approach to Physiotherapy in the private practice setting has been honed through gaining experience across a wide range of clinics during his time in the UK.

With a background in education, Angel combines his two passions of educating and health into the career of Physiotherapy.  He believes in empowering clients with knowledge, decreasing their reliance on the therapist in the long-term to enable self-management.  Angel has a client focused approach looking at the client as a whole and not just a particular condition or injury.   With special interests in strength and conditioning, Angel enjoys creating and demonstrating exercise programs for his clients.

Cailen graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018 and has worked in sport and musculoskeletal practice since graduation. She has six years’ experience as a sport trainer and currently support a football team. Outside work she enjoys running, mountain biking, hockey and watching football as well as (trying) to teach herself how to draw!

Laura works to assist clients with adjustment to, and management of, chronic pain and illness, as well as a variety of mental health concerns across different contexts and age groups. She believes the role of psychology in chronic pain or injury is to assist you in coping with the impact of pain, and to live a full life alongside pain. She is interested in how all areas of your life contribute to your current pain experience and thus creates a holistic approach. She aims to provide you with a welcoming space where you can navigate the emotional side of your condition. Laura completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours in 2014 and a Master’s of Applied Psychology (Health) in 2018.

Kai aims to create an environment where clients feel comfortable to explore difficult experiences, chronic pain and illness. Kai works to assist clients to consistently achieve peak performance, whether that be in the workplace, on the field, or in everyday life. He does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach, and he works with clients to develop individual action plans to assist them in achieving their goals. Kai completed his Master of Applied Psychology (Sport and Exercise) in 2017.

After completing a Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2008, Mitch went on to graduate from the University of Queensland in 2011 with a Masters in Physiotherapy Studies. He has experience working with a range of presentations, from community based and elite sporting teams and athletes, to workplace injury rehabilitation, and people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal and joint pain.

Mitch enjoys keeping up to date with recent evidence and advances in the field of sports medicine and musculoskeletal pain. This interest enticed him to complete his Masters of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy in 2016.

Lori has degrees in Human Movements and Physiotherapy. After working for years in musculoskeletal private practice clinics in Canada and Australia as a physiotherapist and pilates instructor, Lori found her passion in helping women with pelvic floor pain and dysfunction.

Her clinical interest is in treating complex chronic pelvic patients. She regularly attends pelvic health post graduate education courses and conferences, as well as keeping up to date with current research. Lori is an active board member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Continence and Women’s Health committee, a member of the Women’s Health Training Associates, provides lectures for allied health professionals, and educates the community on pelvic health.

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Libby completed her undergraduate Physiotherapy degree at Australian Catholic University 2014 in Sydney. She has worked in busy musculoskeletal private practices throughout Sydney and the city and was head Colts Physiotherapist for an Eastern Suburbs Sydney rugby union team. She has a passion for treating musculoskeletal spinal and sports injuries with a strong belief in education, manual therapy, clinical pilates and exercise rehabilitation for recovery.

Chieu graduated from the University of Sydney in 2008 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). He has worked in both the public and private health system, but has found his interest in private practice treating a range of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. He utilises a on hands-on treatment with a progression to functional, exercise-based rehabilitation. He continued with further studies and graduated from Griffith University with a Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy.

Chieu has worked with various sporting teams including netball, rugby, and wheelchair rugby league. Chieu loves the outdoors, on the weekend you will find him dragonboat paddling, running an obstacle, doing a hike, or playing touch footy.

Hubert graduated in 2009 from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). He has continued to work in both the public and private health system with his interests in treating acute, chronic and sporting conditions. He utilises both hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation to progress clients back to full function. He completed his Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from Griffith University in 2016.

Hubert has provided sports coverage for various events including the City2Surf, Kokoda Challenge, Athletics Australia National titles, Tennis Australia Wheelchair events and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Having grown up around sports, Hubert has in recent years found his calling in Dragonboat racing competing in both national and international events. Outside of all this, Hubert also enjoys trekking the outdoors, obstacle races and hopes to one day provide his skills to lesser developed countries through medical volunteering groups.

Brendan graduated from the University of Sydney in 2017 and has subsequently worked in private practice with a focus on spinal and sports conditions. He has provided coverage to Newcastle Jets Academy FC, UNSW European Handball club, National Futsal Championships, Penrith Rams AFL and the SMH Half Marathon. His philosophy promotes empowering patients to manage their condition through combining passive and active therapies.

Sami graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Newcastle in 2018, and she has since worked in private practice in Newcastle. Sami also holds qualifications as a yoga teacher and personal trainer, and has experience as a sports trainer. She has a passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and loves learning about all things biomechanics and physiology. She believes in helping people live holistic healthy lives. In her free time, she loves cross fit, yoga and running.

Will is passionate about improving Australia’s musculosketal health with primary interests in neck, back, shoulder and hip pain. He is motivated to deliver high-value Physiotherapy care to clients with a strong background in human anatomy. He tutors anatomy at Macquarie University and aspires to complete a PhD in clinical anatomy.

Luke graduated from La Trobe University in 2011 with first class Honours in Physiotherapy and has gained extensive experience within public health rehabilitation and outpatient settings as well as private practice. He has completed additional training in Sports and Spinal Management, Dry Needling as well as Vestibular Rehabilitation. He undertakes continuous professional development and is passionate about promoting the profession through the provision of high-quality care. Luke’s approach is to develop and implement tailored therapy plans with clients to facilitate early return to work and sport.

Aaron has been practicing physiotherapy since 2012 and holds tertiary qualifications of a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy Practice and Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has worked across private practice, sports and corporate settings and is certified in both Pilate’s instruction (Polestar), strength and conditioning (ASCA) and dry needling. Through his immersion in competitive sport from a young age, with highlights of national championships and representation in Judo, Aaron appreciates how frustrating injuries can be and the great feeling when your body is performing optimally.

Bradley graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009 with a Master of Physiotherapy Studies, and is currently completing his Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Bradley has provided inpatient and outpatient care in both Melbourne and London, and has a particular interest in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, as well as post-operative rehabilitation. Bradley enjoys travel and sport, particularly golf, and combining the two whenever possible. 

Dee graduated from Monash University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has experience in private practice in Darwin with the Australian Defence Force, and more recently as an Onsite Physiotherapist in aviation. She believe believes good clinical reasoning is key to understanding the nature of a presenting issue, and working with clients to overcome their injuries and any barriers to return to their normal activity. In her free time she enjoys travelling, bushwalking and photography.

After completing his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of South Australia in 2010, Tien went on to complete his post-graduate Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. He strives to gain an in-depth understanding of each injury and how it relates to the person’s limitations. By utilising a targeted exercise program to complement his diverse hands-on manual therapy techniques, Tien is able to effectively treat the underlying causes to maximise the person’s physical function and performance, whether it is a quicker return to work or improving sporting capabilities.

Tien is also the state and national physiotherapist for Taekwondo Australia, and has travelled overseas for international competitions. Tien brings his wealth of experience when treating patients, always eager to learn and tackle new challenges.

Tara has over 12 years experience in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in both the private and public sector. She has an extensive sports background as an athlete, coach and administrator as well as strength and conditioning experience.

Tara has a keen interest in the prevention and exercise rehabilitation of injury, no matter the setting it occurs in. She enjoys returning clients to “their normal” and the challenges the workplace setting brings to this.