Our Team
A passionate and dedicated team
The Physio Plus team provides expert healthcare including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage, Pilates, and more!
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.
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.
Amy Parata
Senior Physiotherapist | BLS, MPhty(UQ), GCertMuscPhysio(Latrobe), APAM
Amy’s clinical interests include post-operative rehabilitation, athletes, Pilates, and core stability retraining.
Maximisation of strength through the low back, hips and pelvis are a focus of Amy’s physio expertise.
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 is our Operations Manager at Physio Plus.
Lauren Neill
Senior Physiotherapist | BPhysio(LaTrobe), GradCertPhysio(PelvicFloor)(UniMelb), APAM
Lauren has a strong interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy & general physiotherapy.
Further clinical study has allowed Lauren to establish herself as an industry leader in pelvic health physiotherapy in central Queensland.
Michael Freeman
Senior Physiotherapist | BHlthSc, MPhysioPrac(LaTrobe), MSportsPhysio(LaTrobe), Titled Member APAM
Michael has recently completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and has honed his elite skills working at AFL level with North Melbourne Football club and with the Australia Ballet.
Dale Riley
Administration
Dale has a passion for running and is an member of our Mackay administrative team.
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.
Cathy Martin
Administration
A favourite of our patients, Cathy is an integral member of the Whitsunday administrative team.
Alistair Houghtan
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 a friendly face you’ll see on entering our Mackay practice.
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.
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.
Yvette Porter
Senior Exercise Physiologist & Practice Manager | BHMSc, MExPhys, AES, AEP, ESSAM
A passionate EP, Yvette understands that sometimes “Exercise is the best medicine”.
Monique Rowlands
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons)(JCU), APAM
Monique is a physiotherapist with a keen interest in treating every patient like they are elite, whatever their ‘game’ may be.
Monique is confident with patients in the earlier and later stages of life.
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.
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.
Jessica Gauci
Administration
Jess is a member of our superstar administrative team in Mackay with strong clinical knowledge gained through her university studies.
Seriani Lemarkat
Administration
Seriani is a member of the Whitsunday administrative team who brings youth and enthusiasm to our great team.
Seriani is currently studying a business degree.
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.
Alana Bellino
Administration
A qualified Occupational Therapist currently completing her Masters in Paediatric OT her skills in administration keep the practice running smoothly.
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.
Wilson Tang
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons)(JCU), BSc(Physiology), APAM
Wilson is as a keen learner and particularly driven individual. Wilson has a keen interest in hips as this was his area of study for his Honours project.
Wilson is an avid badminton player, recreational marathon runner, and enjoys hiking in his free time.
Jessica Lyons
Administration
A qualified Exercise Scientist, Jess excels in her administrative role at PhysioPlus assisting staff and patients alike.
Alex Falkenmire
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons), APAM
Alex is a lover of fitness and is passionate about helping people move and feel better.
Rehabilitation of sports injuries is an area of particular interest for Alex is a good coffee.
Matthew Delaney
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons)(UON), BScience(UniMelb), APAM
Matt is a physiotherapist who thrives on creating a supportive and advantageous environment for all patients during their rehabilitation.
Matt is also part of the Williamstown VFL medical team.
Tracy Boese
Administration
Tracy has extensive experience in medical administration and makes up part of our fantastic team in the Whitsundays.
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.
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.
William 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 valuable part of the team.
Ella Foster
Physiotherapist | BPhysio(Hons)(JCU), APAM
Ella is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable physiotherapist with experience working with children, having learned a lot while completing some work with needy children in Cambodia.
An interest in dizziness and vertigo also makes Ella a very popular person for anyone suffering from dizziness.
Michael Ranger
Director & Sports Physiotherapist | BPhysio(LaTrobe), MSportsPhysio(LaTrobe), APA Titled Sports
A dedicated APA Sports Physiotherapist in private practice. Michael is a director of the Physio Plus Group.
