Our Team

Based in Brisbane, David established AXIS Physiotherapy in 2001 and serves as the 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.

Clinical focus

• Specialist-level Physiotherapy treatment of complex cases
• Functional rehabilitation of chronic or persistent musculosketal conditions

Sporting interests

• Swimming
• Running
• Cycling

Services provided

• Specialist Physiotherapy treatment
• Independent case review
• Functional rehabilitation program

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 leadership team in 2010 and oversees our functional rehabilitation and chronic pain management programs. Matt lectures at the Griffith University Gold Coast in the area of chronic pain management and rehabilitation. He also tutors University of Sydney master’s degree in pain management. He has been involved as chair of the Queensland Branch of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association and has been involved in establishing the Australian Physiotherapy Association Pain Network.

Clinical focus

• Functional rehabilitation programs
• Chronic pain management and rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation of chronic musculoskeletal disorders

Sporting interests

• Triathlon
• Ironman
• Running
• Cycling
• Swimming

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Functional rehabilitation programs
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments

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.

Clinical Focus

• Functional rehabilitation
• Persistent pain management and rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning

Sporting interests

• Running
• Soccer
• Rugby
• AFL
• Triathlon

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Functional Capacity Evaluation
• Risk assessment
• Functional rehabilitation programs
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Critical job demands
• Pre-employment assessments

Based in Brisbane, Michael joined the leadership team in 2015 and is involved in strategic planning and business development for AXIS. 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.

 

Clinical Focus

• Functional Rehabilitation
• Early Intervention
• Sporting Injuries

Sporting Interests

• Golf
• Running
• Cycling
• Swimming
• AFL

Services Provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Dry needling treatment, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

Since graduating as a Physiotherapist in 2005 Dan has gained broad experience while working private practice and hospitals throughout the UK and Australia. Dan has a special interest in the management of acute strains and sprains which commonly occur in both the sporting and workplace fields. He has supported numerous sporting teams on and off the field.

Clinical Focus

• Acute sprain/strain
• Lower limb tendon issues
• Holistic care of all injury aspects

Sporting interests

• Running
• Weight lifting
• Golf
• Football

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Dry needling treatment, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

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

Clinical Focus

• Functional rehabilitation
• Chronic musculoskeletal conditions and pain

Sporting Interests

• AFL
• Surfing
• Running
• Rugby

Services Provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Functional Rehabilitation Programs
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

Ryan has worked in Sports Physiotherapy after graduation supporting AFL, Rugby Union and Rugby League teams. He soon moved into Occupational Health roles in 2012 working in regional areas supporting the mining, construction and gas industries. He enjoys rugby and anything fitness outdoors.

Clinical focus

• Pre/post op rehabilitation
• Posturally driven spinal issues
• Sporting injuries

Sporting interests

• AFL
• Rugby Union
• Rugby League
• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Mountain biking

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• Dry needling, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

Dayle graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Queensland in 2002 and has a keen interest in occupational rehabilitation and ergonomics. She is passionate about the integrative approach Axis promotes with its onsite clinics and emphasises the importance of exercise and posture in her rehabilitation as she moonlights as a yoga teacher.  Dayle also assists Axis with non-clinical project work including marketing, social media and service delivery initiatives.

Clinical Focus

• Ergonomics and Manual Handling
• Occupational Rehabilitation
• Holistic Injury Management
• Posture and movement control

Sporting Interests

• Yoga
• Bush walking
• Beach and sun

Services Provided

• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Functional rehabilitation programs
• Physiotherapy treatment
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

Natalie graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Her approach to Physiotherapy is to address the individual needs of her client and ensure a comprehensive and understood treatment plan is initiated.

Clinical Focus

• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Sporting knees

Sporting interests

• Snowboarding
• Surf life-saving
• Kayaking
• Squash

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

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.

Clinical Focus

• Lower back pain
• Holistic injury management
• Posture and movement control

Sporting interests

• Touch football
• Surfing
• Weight lifting
• Martial arts

Services provided

• Physiotherapy treatment
• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Ergonomic assessment
• Worksite and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Critical job demands

Heidi graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1994. Since then she has worked extensively in both Australia and the United Kingdom, as well as working as a physio for the Australian Army at the Gallipoli barracks in Brisbane. She has a special interest in the holistic approach to treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine.

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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Sarah graduated from the Master of Applied Psychology (Health) program at the University of Queensland in 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (2011) and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (2012).

She specialises in helping people living with persistent pain and other chronic health conditions. Sarah has a particular interest in mindfulness and takes a holistic approach to treatment, supporting the connection between the body and mind.

Jesse graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master’s of Applied Psychology (Sport and Science). He also has degrees from University of Western Australia in Psychology (Honours) and Science in Physiology. His honour’s project at UWA addressed Neuro-psychology and brain imaging related to impulse control.

Jesse has a special interest in the management of chronic or persistent pain, sporting and exercise performance.

Allan graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 2010. He has extensive experience working with elite athletes and treating sports injuries. Allan was the Head Physiotherapist for Beecroft Rugby Union, and has toured with NSW Country Rugby. The past couple years has seen Allan build on his knowledge of sporting injuries into the occupational environment. Allan is a firm advocate of onsite physiotherapy and has witnessed first-hand the massive financial, emotional and cultural benefits this has on the organisations he serves.  Having suffered from numerous shoulder dislocations as a child, Allan has a particular interest in the treatment and management of shoulder injuries.

Clinical focus

• Complex shoulder injuries
• Sports injuries
• Proactive injury prevention

Services Provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services including treatment
• Recommendations to prevent injuries at an organisational level
• Manual task training
• Ergonomic assessments
• Worksite and RTW assessment

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.

Clinical focus

• Musculoskeletal and sporting injuries
• Neck disorders
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Functional rehabilitation

Services provided

• On-site Physiothearpy services
• Worksite and RTW assessment

Muireann graduated from the University College, Dublin, Ireland in 2009. She has worked in Ireland and Hong Kong before moving to Sydney where she joined the AXIS Onsite Physiotherapy team. Muireann has collected a wealth of experienced in treating a wide variety of clinical cases with a particular interest in Musculoskeletal sports injuries. She has worked and travelled internationally with sports team including Rugby and Netball. Muireann is dedicated in helping her clients reach their goals through her commitment to professional development which ensures she implements the most up to date treatment options and therefore the highest standard of care for her clients.

Clinical Focus

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Sports specific rehabilitation

Services Provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services including treatment
• Manual task training
• Worksite and RTW assessment

Originally from Canada, Roxy graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Psychology in 1998 and, from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2001. She moved to Sydney in 2008 where she completed a post-graduate Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. In 2015, Roxy became a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapy as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

She currently holds the position of National Chair of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia, through the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Roxy is also is involved in research through the University of Sydney in the area of neck pain and whiplash and teaches on post-graduate courses around NSW. In her spare time, Roxy competes in gymnastics recreationally and cheerleads at a National level.

Clinical focus

• Whiplash
• Specialist Physiotherapy Treatment for complex cases

Services Provided

• Specialist Physiotherapy treatment, in an onsite capacity
• Risk Assessment
• Ergonomic advice
• Manual tasks training

Nicola Graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) in 2009. In 2015, she was awarded Specialisation in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

Clinical focus

• Specialist Tier Physiotherapy Treatment
• Lower back disorder
• Neck disorder

Services provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Workplace and return to work assessments

Upon graduation from the University of Queensland in 2012, Sam immediately entered the arena of private practice and occupational health. He is passionate about working actively with clients to find the root cause of the presenting issue to ensure sustained resolution. His approach is to provide the client a comprehensive education of what is required to rehabilitate to 100 percent.
He has overseen the successful implementation ongoing success of serveral onsite early intervention and injury prevention clinics across Queensland and Victoria and leads the AXIS Melbourne team.

Services provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Dry needling treatment, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• Functional Capacity Evaluation
• Ergonomic assessment
• Workplace and return to work assessments
• Hazardous tasks training
• Risk assessment
• Task Analysis

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.

Clinical Focus

• Long-term rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sport injury
• Management of spinal pain
• Vestibular rehabilitation

Services Provided

• Onsite Physiotherapy services including treatment
• Dry needling treatment, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• Worksite and return to work assessment

Aaron graduated in 2012 from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. Aaron has since worked in private practice covering sports, corporate and musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Melbourne. Aaron has additional qualifications in Dry Needling and Clinical Pilates and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Aaron has immersed himself in competitive sport since a young age, with highlights of a national championship and representation in Judo and state championship in Rowing. Through this, Aaron appreciates how frustrating injuries can be and the great feeling when your body is performing optimally.

Clinical focus

• Patient-centred approach
• Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Strength training
• Clinical Pilates

Services provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services including treatment
• Dry needling treatment, if appropriate as part of Physiotherapy treatment
• Individualised home or gym based exercise programs for injury rehabilitation
• Recommendations to prevent injuries at an organisational level
• Manual task training
• Ergonomic assessments
• Worksite and RTW assessment

Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2009. Kate has worked in a range of private practice settings including musculoskeletal, sports, occupational rehabilitation, pre/post natal, orthopaedics and aged care.

Kate has developed a passion for rehabilitation. From AFL sporting injuries to work sustained injuries, she enjoys facilitating her clients returning to their favourite activities. Kate is passionate about educating and empowering her clients in the management of their injuries involving exercise rehabilitation as an important component in the management plan.

Clinical focus

• Rehabilitation
• ‘Active’ approach to injury management
• Sports injuries

Services provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services
• Workplace and return to work assessments

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.

Andrea graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of South Australia in 2000 and has worked in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia in both public health and private practice settings. She has a keen interest in the area of occupational health and has completed postgraduate study in this field. She is passionate about early intervention and also the prevention of work-related injuries.

Clinical focus

• Rehabilitation of occupational injury
• Ergonomics and injury prevention

Services provided

• On-site Physiotherapy services including treatment
• Manual task training
• Ergonomic assessments
• Worksite and RTW assessment
• Risk assessment