Physio 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
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.
President Australian College of Physiotherapists. A recognised leader in the physiotherapy profession. Tom provides expert and specialist clinical services.
Amy Rankin
Senior/Clinical Lead 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.
Bianca Gauci
Operations Manager
Bianca steers our front-line management and and is our Operations manager at Physio Plus.
Liam Mumford
Exercise Physiologist| BExSci(UC USA), MExPhys(JCU), ESSAM
Liam is a qualified Exercise Scientist, now Exercise Physiologist following completion of study in the USA while competing on the elite College Athletics circuit.
Liam’s vast experience in elite sport gives him great insight into his professional patient guidance.
Tracy Steel
Administration
Tracy has several years experience in Allied Health Private Practice Administration after starting her career in Banking.
Tracy is an asset to our Mackay administrative team.
Margaret Stevenson
Administration
Margaret brings diligence and planning skills to the admin team in Mackay having worked at a local school for 12 years previously.
Margaret loves to hit the gym and is a skilful 10pin bowler.
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.
Ashleigh d'Arx
Physiotherapist | BPhysio (Hons) (UC), APAM
A physiotherapist enthusiastic about assisting people in managing pain in the most effective manner, Ash likes education and improving every patient’s independence in their recovery.
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.
Jess Gauci
Administration
Jess is a member of our superstar administrative team in Mackay with strong clinical knowledge gained through her university studies.
Nicolas Morokutti
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons)(Griffith), APAM
Nick is a passionate Physiotherapist with a keen interest in adventure sports.
After completing an honours project investigating sensory processing and persistent pain, Nick is dedicated to helping anyone reach their goals and improve their quality of life.
Khadija Khelwaty
Physiotherapist | BHSc (FUSA), MPhysio (FUSA), APAM
Khadija has a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, particularly in early developmental and adolescent care.
As well as this, Deej has some rare experience due to her time consulting with the Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service over a number of years.
Aden Raffaldi
Occupational Therapist | BOccThearpy (JCU), OTAM
Aden is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who thrives on a challenge. Aden has previous experience working in mental health as well as in the private setting in our Whitsunday clinic.
Aden loves to fish and time out on the water when not at work.
Brittany Nicolas
Exercise Physiologist| MExPhys (JCU), ESSAM
Britt is a JCU trained Exercise Physiologist and a Mackay local.
Britt loves swimming and is a high level water polo player. Britt has a particular interest in Hydrotherapy, Mental health, Women’s health, and Chronic disease management.
