Mater
Physio Plus Mater Clinic
Physio Plus in Mater was proudly the first Quality in Practice (QIP) accredited practice between the Sunshine Coast and Townsville.
Our clinic is proudly partnered with groups including the Mackay Cutters QRL Team, Mackay Mater Hospital (Mercy Health and Aged Care CQ Limited), Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Homefield Aged Persons Home, Rio Tinto Hail Creek and Northview Aged Care Centre. We are a preferred provider services to many of the region’s biggest companies and employers. We are proudly a near paperless, environmentally friendly practice.
The Mackay team are heavily committed to postgraduate level study and continuing professional development. We have the region’s strongest teaching program with strong links to James Cook University’s School of Physiotherapy.
Services
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Return to Work Programs
- Workplace Assessments
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Occupational Health
- Massage
- Dry needling
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Manipulative Therapy
- Orthopaedics
- Pain Management
- Rehabilitation
- Soft Tissue Massage
- Spinal Manipulation
- Spinal Mobilisation
- Splints and Braces
- Women’s Health
Can’t make it during these hours? We may be able to accommodate you by appointment.
Mater
Mater Hospital, 76 Willetts Road
MackayQLD 4740
P 07 4942 5800
F 07 4942 5877
E [email protected]
Monday – Friday 7am to 7pm
Saturday 7:30am to 1pm
Sunday closed
The Mater team
Denis Constantin
Senior Physiotherapist | BPhysio(LaTrobe), APAM
With three Commonwealth Games and one Olympic Games under his belt Denis has extensive high level sports experience.
Amy Parata
Senior Physiotherapist | BLS, MPhty(UQ), GCertMuscPhysio(Latrobe), APAM
Amy’s clinical interests include post-operative rehabilitation, athletes, Pilates, and core stability retraining.
Nelson Abela
Senior Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Nelson has 10 years experience working as a physio, both in Australia and UK. He has worked extensively in acute hospital, rehabilitation, chronic pain.
Nelson has a particularly special interest in the shoulder, lower back and knee. No matter the goal, whether it be returning to the work place or the sporting field, Nelson can help you out.
Chris Elphinstone
Senior Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Chris, an exceptional swimmer, has been practicing at Physio Plus Mackay since 2010.
Alistair Houghton
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Alistair
Alice Ruddell
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Alice was born and raised in Airlie Beach before moving to Mackay after completing her degree at JCU.
Since graduation, Alice has undertaken further training in Pilates, spinal pain/injuries, dry needling and sports physiotherapy and loves the idea of maximising all patients function.
Bianca Gauci
Operations Manager
Bianca steers our front-line management and and is our Operations manager at Physio Plus.
Lauren Beck
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(LaTrobe), GradCertPhysio(PelvicFloor)(UniMelb), APAM
Lauren has a strong interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy & general physiotherapy.
Leanne Webley
Administration
Leanne is an integral member of the Mackay administrative team and is a friendly face you’ll encounter at our front of house.
Dale Riley
Administration
Dale has a passion for running and is an member of our Mackay administrative team.
Tom McMillan FACP
Director & Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | BPhysio, MMuscPhysio, APAM, Adjunct Lecturer James Cook University
Awarded Specialist by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2014. Vice-President Australian College of Physiotherapists. A recognised leader in the physiotherapy profession. Tom provides expert and specialist clinical services.
Christine Dunn
Senior Occupational Therapist | BOccTherapy(JCU), OTAM
Christine
Hayley Schulte
Occupational Therapist | BOccTherapy(JCU), OTAM
Hayley is an Occupational Therapist who has recently relocated back to Mackay after moving to Townsville where she completed her study at JCU.
Hayley has a keen interest in rehabilitation, paediatrics and hand therapy.
Brayden Gaviglio
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Brayden is a Mackay local who moved back to town after completion of his study at JCU.
Brayden has a specific interest in orthopaedics, sports and musculoskeletal conditions. Outside of work Brayden is actively involved in senior Rugby league as both a player and physiotherapist.
Amy Rankin
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Amy
Jessica Brown
Physiotherapist | BHlthSc, MPhysioPrac(LaTrobe), APAM
Jess joins us from Victoria after finishing her studies at LaTrobe University.
Jess has a keen interest in neurological rehabilitation and disability services.
Jade Bidgood
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Jade is a Mackay local who has recently moved back to town following completion of his study in Townsville. Jade is an elite runner and loves utilising his professional and personal skills and enthusiasm in rehabilitation of all patients.
Emmerson Rebetzke
Administration
Emmerson is a friendly face that you’ll hear on the phone or meet when you first walk into Physio Plus.
Jess Gauci
Administration
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Max Shearwood
Exercise Physiologist & Strength Conditioning Coach | BExPhys, AEP, ESSAM
Max is a patient centered Exercise Physiologist with a strong passion for strength and conditioning and chronic disease management.
