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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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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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Raj

Physiotherapist

Education History: My interest in physio increased after I had my knee surgery and the rehab afterward, I greatly enjoyed the treatment process and working with the physios to get me back into soccer. I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU.

Areas of Interest: I enjoy working with all ages and backgrounds. I enjoy treating a wide range of conditions throughout the human body and try to get people living the best life they can.

Personal Interests: In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer as well as watching the English Premier League

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

Practice Manager

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.

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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.

Kim Meden

Physiotherapist

Education History: I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2006 and have worked in major metropolitan hospitals for nearly 15 years before transitioning to the private sector. I have also lectured at the University of Queensland. I have worked with both the critically ill to people with chronic conditions and with people of all ages and at all stages in their lives.

Areas of Interest: I have a special interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. I believe people with lung or respiratory conditions need access to treatment and advice outside of the hospital environment and deserve ongoing care for long-term conditions. I have extensive experience with conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis, bronchiectasis, emphysema, asthma, and pneumonia. I am also passionate about people with heart conditions receiving guided exercise progression and support once they are discharged from hospital and to prevent future admissions. I have experience working with conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Guillain Barre and Strokes. I will always work with the person and their family to achieve their goals and enhance quality of life.

Personal Interests: I’ve been involved in both Muay Thai and karate for many years and generally love anything outdoors including chasing waterfalls and hiking. I also like to paint and draw and get creative.

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Sarah Theriault

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

Education History: Growing up I played a variety of different sports and, due to a clumsy nature, spent a good deal of time at the physio, which started off my interest in the health care field. I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and, after a short stint doing some personal training, completed a Masters in Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland in 2009.  

 Area of Interest: Since graduating, I have worked in a various settings, including a year in the UK, and have experience in medical and surgical hospital wards as well as private clinics. I believe it is important that my patients have an understanding of their problem or condition, the causes, and for them to participate actively in their treatments.  

I have additional training in women’s health physiotherapy and craniosacral therapy, which I find can be extremely helpful especially for those with chronic pain, headaches/migraines or who have ”tried everything” without success.  

Further Qualifications:  

  • Musculoskeletal Dry Needling Beginner/Intermediate  
  • Musculoskeletal Dry Needling Advanced  
  • Pilates Equipment Levels 1 & 2  
  • Lumba-pelvic Assessment & Treatment  
  • Women’s Health Training Association Women’s Health Levels 1 & 2 and Research Update courses  
  • Craniosacral Therapy Levels 1 & 2  

Personal Interests: I am originally from Canada, and I very much miss ice hockey, a proper autumn season and Tim Horton’s. I am a keen traveller, lover of fine wine and cheese, and fur mum to two gorgeous French Bulldogs, Moose and Della.