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Jacqui

Director/Senior Physiotherapist

Education History: I have had a long term interest and experience in the healthcare sector. I first completed a nursing degree and subsequently worked for Queensland Health. After sustaining an injury from a car accident I developed a greater understanding of the role of a physiotherapist to enable patients to return to health even after injury or illness. I then completed a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2009.

I have worked in both the public and private sectors and was a lecturer and clinic manager at the University of Queensland and I continue to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate student learning at UQ.

Areas of Interest: Cardiorespiratory and women’s health physiotherapy.

Personal Interest: I enjoy travel, gardening, cooking and sewing

Shruti Patel

Senior Physiotherapist

Education History: I graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India in 2008 and worked there in different clinical setups with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on musculoskeletal conditions and neurological rehabilitation.

Areas of physio: I have worked with Auscare for 6.5 years. I studied Physiotherapy to learn about human body and movement; and to help others in improving their lifestyle and managing their health.

Further Qualifications:

  • Dry Needling
  • Pilates Matwork and Equipment Level 1
  • The Shoulder Complex
  • Everyday Foot and ankle

Personal Interest: I have a keen interest in Pilates, post-operative rehabilitation and women’s health. I like hiking and traveling whenever I get the opportunity. I am also trying to get better at gardening.

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Zachary Cronk

Physiotherapist & Allied Health Team Leader

Education History: Since a young age I remember having family members in and out of the hospital. It made me appreciate how fulfilling helping people can be and I decided that’s what I wanted to do with my life!

I first completed a Diploma of Remedial massage, then went on to complete a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition and Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at UQ.

Areas of Interest: I enjoy treating vestibular conditions like vertigo (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV, Vestibular deconditioning), and headaches (migraine, cervicogenic and tension type).

Further Qualifications:

  • Watson Headache Institute Level 1.
  • 2 Day Vestibular Introduction Course.
  • BPPV Intensive: Introduction to Advanced. An expanded workshop.
  • Combined Health: Musculoskeletal Segmental Layering and Dry needling.
  • 2 Day Assessment and Treatment of the Wrist.
  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1.

Personal Interests: In my spare time I enjoy camping, going for a hike, rock climbing or snowboarding.

Josiah Turnbull

Physiotherapist

Education History: Since I was young, I have always had a passion for helping people and a love of sport. When I combined the two Physiotherapy seemed like the best fit. Having completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2018 I started working at Auscare later that year.

Areas of physio: I enjoy working with people of all ages and all backgrounds from school kids to those still young at heart. I take a holistic approach, acknowledging the connections and interactions of the injured area with other parts of the body. I enjoy working with the neck, shoulders and upper back where little changes can make a big difference and take particular interest is post-operative rehabilitation for total hip and knee replacement patients.

Further Qualifications:

  • Musculoskeletal Segmental Layering and Dry Needling Course

Personal Interests: In my spare time I enjoy getting outdoors to go camping or hiking, mixed with some drone photography. If it’s not that you’ll find me trackside somewhere as I’ve followed motorsports since I was a child.

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Matt Bushell

Physiotherapist & Allied Health Team Leader

Education History:  I started working in gyms as a personal trainer more than a decade ago. Over that time my interest in the human body and the reward of helping others achieve their goals has led me to complete a Bachelor degree in Sport and Exercise Science on the Sunshine Coast and then a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at UQ.

Areas of Interest: I enjoy treating those with sporting or performance goals and integrating sport specific strength and conditioning into the rehabilitation plan. Lower limb conditions and tendinopathies are of particular interest to me.

Further Qualifications:

  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1.

Personal Interests: In my spare time I’ll generally be chasing a wave, camping, mountain biking or checking out the latest café to satisfy my coffee cravings.

Samantha McPake

Physiotherapist

Education History:  Growing up with a sporting background I saw a diverse array of injuries and the process of recovery. This increased my interest in physiotherapy and the prospect of helping others achieve their goals. I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree with 1st class honours at CQU.

Areas of Interest: I enjoy working with all age groups to aim for optimal function with interest in treating shoulders, knees and ankles. I also enjoy working with sporting injuries always aiming for return to sport.

Further Qualifications:

  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1.

Personal Interests: In my spare time I enjoy cooking, playing social sports, taking my dog for walks, hiking and travelling.

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Ariana Besse

Physiotherapist

Education History:  I believe being a Physio is about listening to people and empowering them to reach their goals. I am passionate about improving their quality of life and function. I always seek to learn new techniques that provide my patients with the best outcomes.

Areas of Interest: My particular areas of interest are Oncology, Women’s Health (including antenatal and postnatal care), Pilates and Low Back Pain.

Personal Interests: I love surfing, skating and adventures that push my limits. I am always keen to support and be supported by my community through volunteering programs for youth and young adults.

Mitch Giddings

Physiotherapist

Education History: I have always had an interest in Science and learning all the intricate ways that things work. It was no wonder that combining this with a passion for maintaining good health and helping others would lead me to a career in Allied Health. I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University and have since spent my career working predominantly in a private practice setting but also in a Hospital context, on acute medical and surgical wards. Because of this I’ve been lucky to meet people in various health states, working with them to set and reach goals and improve their quality of life; whatever that means for them.

Areas of interest:

  • Vertigo / Dizziness / Vestibular conditions
  • Headaches / Migraine
  • Neck, Wrist, Knee and Ankle conditions

Further Qualifications:

  • Dean Watson: The Role of C1-3 Cervical Afferents in Primary Headache Level 1 Foundation
  • Dry Needling
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Introductory Level
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • BPPV Intensive course – From introductory to Advanced

Personal Interests: My dog, coffee, cooking (and eating).

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Victoria

Exercise Physiologist

Education History: I have always been a very active person and interested in working in the health industry. This is what led me to completing a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at The University of the Sunshine Coast.

Areas of Interest: I enjoy working with all age groups and striving to develop the best possible exercise treatment for my clients. My main areas of interest include treating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, as well as Pilates and hydrotherapy.

Further Qualifications:
• Pilates Matwork Level 1, from the Pilates Institute of Queensland
• Teaching Certificate in Jazz Dancing, from the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (COMDANCE)

Personal Interests: I started attending ballet classes at a very young age and ever since then I have loved to dance. I also teach jazz, tap and contemporary dance classes on the Sunshine Coast. In my spare time you’ll catch me in a dance class or at the beach.

Cameron Bennet

Podiatrist

Education History: After initially completing a Bachelor of Science at UQ, I decided to continue with studies with a Bachelor of Podiatry from QUT. The ability to have people walking out of my clinic room feeling much better than when they entered is a privilege and I look forward to caring for you and your family.

Areas of Interest: Using a combination of orthotics, manual therapies, and exercise, I enjoy getting people back on their feet and moving pain free. Whether it is recovering from a sporting injury, treating your plantar fasciitis or ensuring you can walk without foot pain, it is always enjoyable helping people.

I provide a full range of podiatry services including biomechanical assessment and orthotic therapy, routine foot and nail care, treatment of ingrown toenails, management of corns and calluses and diabetic assessments.

Further Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Podiatry (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Dry needling and Foot Mobilisation Techniques
  • Rock tape and Rockblades

Personal Interests: Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my fiancée and young daughter.

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Henny

Assistant Practice Manager/Admin Assistant

I moved from New Zealand in 2018 and have worked for Auscare Physio since then. We have the most amazing team here!

I love my job because I see everyone who walks through the door as ‘family’ and I love to brighten their day, make them smile and offer a coffee.

For fun I’m trying to surf! Play netball; cheat at board games and am a long distance grandmother!

I look forward to seeing you in Clinic.

Belinda

Admin Assistant

I have always had an interest in Allied Health and enjoy meeting and chatting to people.  So working for Auscare Physio I get the best of both.

I work with a great bunch of professionals, and get to witness them improve a persons quality of life by using a variety of treatments to alleviate pain and restore function.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, walking the dog and holidays.

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Jess

I have recently moved from New Zealand to be closer to family and am enjoying exploring and getting to know Queensland.

I love the awesome team here and enjoy seeing the improvements they are able to achieve for our patients.

When I’m not at work you will find me lost in the bush – mountain biking, hiking or kayaking with my dogs, or playing board games over Zoom with my sister.