Physio Mackay
Physio Plus Mackay Clinic
Physio Plus opened in Mackay in early 2007. Mackay was proudly the first Quality in Practice (QIP) accredited practice between the Sunshine Coast and Townsville.
Physio Plus Mackay is proudly partnered with groups including the Mackay Mater Hospital (Mercy Health and Aged Care CQ Limited), Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Rio Tinto Hail Creek, Homefield Aged Persons Home, 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 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
- Clinical Pilates
- 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.
Mackay
1,2/87 Willetts Road
North Mackay
QLD 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 Mackay 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.
Denis has a great track record in his work with work place injury and improvement in outcomes for all patients.
Chris Elphinstone
Senior Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Chris, an exceptional swimmer, keen fisherman and photographer, has been practicing at Physio Plus Mackay since 2010.
Chris has a keen interest in strength training and how best to use functional strength to reduce incidence of injury.
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.
Bianca Gauci
Operations Manager
Bianca steers our front-line management and and is our operations manager at Physio Plus.
Christine Dunn
Senior Occupational Therapist | BOccTherapy(JCU), OTAM
Christine is a senior Occupational therapist with experience in adult occupational therapy, NDIS and DVA.
Christine is the leader of the Occupational Therapy team at Physio Plus.
Tom McMillan
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.
Alistair Houghton
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Alistair is an experienced sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist. He is physio to the Mackay Magpies Senior Rugby League teams and has a special interest in knee and ankle injuries.
Leanne Webley
Administration
Leanne is an integral member of the Mackay administrative team and is a friendly face you’ll encounter at front of house.
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.
Amy Rankin
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Amy is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist having spent part of her career in the UK. Amy has a special interest in knee osteoarthritis and is a GLAD Australia accredited clinician.
Jess Gauci
Administration
Jess is a member of our superstar administrative team in Mackay with strong clinical knowledge gained through her university studies.
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.
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.
Will Feng
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(JCU), APAM
Will is a Mackay local and has returned home to work as part of the Physio Plus family.
A keen physiotherapist who has experience in ICU and rehabilitation, as well as being bilingual (English and Chinese), Will is a valuable part of the team.
Ralana Burgess
Administration
Ralana has extensive experience in Medical Administration both patient focused and process driven.
Ralana enjoys being part of the Mackay team at Physio Plus.
Jenna Bugeja
Occupational Therapist | BOccTherapy(JCU), OTAM
Having graduated from JCU in 2015, Jenna has been working in a variety of settings including private hospitals and occupational health clinics in Qld and the ACT.
Jenna is a keen athlete and a Mackay local.
Cameron Wallace
Physiotherapist | BExSci & MPhysio (Griffith), APAM
Cameron graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy after having completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science. He has developed a particular interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries and is dedicated to ensuring all clients achieve their health goals.
Jacqui Kelly
Administration
Having previously worked for 7 years in High School Sports and Recreational Administration, Jacqui joins the Physio Plus team with lots to give.
A mother of 3 who is happy to guide the Physio Plus staff as required, Jacqui is a valued member of the Mackay team.
Matilda Wayte
Exercise Physiologist| BExPhys (QUT), ESSAM
Matilda is a QUT trained Exercise Physiologist that has a particular interest in Clinical Pilates, Hydrotherapy, Mental health, Women’s health, and Chronic disease management.
Danielle Burgess
Administration
Danielle is a member of our Mackay Administration Team with experience in Law and Medical Administration.
Danielle enjoys being part of the team at Physio Plus and looks forward to beginning her university studies at Griffith University in 2022.
Tamara Dobbie
Administration
Born and bred in Mackay, Tamara is part of our Mackay administrative team.
Her skills outside medical admin have recently been formalised through the completion of her Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree.
Hayden Conner
Occupational Therapist | BOccTherapy(JCU), OTAM
Hayden is a passionate OT who thrives on the idea of working towards the goals most important to every patient that can benefit from his care.
Areas of special interest for Hayden are NDIS clients of all ages, DVA, work cover, as well as hand therapy, cognition, palliative care and home modifications.
