6676 4000
Daniel Macdonald
Founder Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy / APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Daniel Macdonald
Founder Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy / APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist APAM
My passion is helping athletes and people from all walks of life achieve their health and fitness goals. I have been a Physiotherapist for over 18 years and attained the title of Sports Physiotherapist in 2009. I am committed to getting to the root cause of an athletes pain as I know and understand the frustration of repetitive injuries. I have worked with everyfirst from Olympic athletes and professional surfers but get just as much satisfaction from transforming the way recreational athletes move to correct injuries and improve performance.
My special interests in Physio are shoulder problems in surfers, video running analysis and I founded our running school program at Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy.
Outside of work I love living in Pottsville and surfing around our local breaks and spending time with my two young children.
Melissa Macdonald
Founder Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy / Senior Physiotherapist
Watson Headache institute practitioner
READ MORE
Melissa Macdonald
Founder Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy / Senior Physiotherapist Watson Headache institute practitioner
My passion is helping sufferers of headaches and migraines and treating neck pain.I graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Queensland in 1997.
Since then I have undertaken extensive Post graduate study through the Watson Headache institute. I love seeing people’s lives transformed when they start to live a life free from headaches and neck pain. I am also Clinical Pilates qualified and I oversee the Pilates program at Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy. I love using my extensive experience in Physio and Pilates to help people from all walks of life achieve their health goals.
I am a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Australian Continence Foundation.
Outside of work I love to surf, stand up paddle board, dig in my vegetable garden and best of all spend time with my kids.
Matthew Bracken
Senior Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Matthew Bracken
Senior Physiotherapist APAM
Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2005 and a Master in Physiotherapy in 2007.
Since graduating Matt has been committed to furthering his Physiotherapy knowledge through ongoing Postgraduate study including dry needling and Myofascial techniques.
He treats a wide variety of clients and has developed a very loyal following amongst his clients for the results he is able to achieve for them.
Outside of work Matt’s hobbies are travel and surfing and he loves to combine the two of them.
To read more about Matt click here: http://pottsvillephysio.com.au/birthday-blog/
Joel Watkins
Senior Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Joel Watkins
Senior Physiotherapist APAM
Joel has a Masters in Physiotherapy (2013) and a Bachelors of Exercise Science (2011). Joel’s passion is educating and problem solving with patients to achieve their health goals. Joel’s interests lie in persistent/chronic pain and exercise prescription. Joel is currently studying his Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy to become an APA titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and specialize in the area of complex pain disorders. Joel wouldn’t go a day without surfing and drinking tea.
Andy Frith
Physiotherapist APAM and SPA
READ MORE
Andy Frith
Physiotherapist APAM and SPA
Special interests: Complex presentations, with a special interest in low back/pelvis, knee and shoulder injuries. Biomechanical and technique analysis for all sports.
Andy completed an Exercise Science degree in 2001 and worked as an Exercise Physiologist before completing his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2007. He continues to be dedicated to continuing education and has a Graduate certificate of Sports Physiotherapy. As a physiotherapist, Andy has worked in various hospitals and private practice clinics in Port Macquarie, Hobart and the Gold Coast, including his own Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates business.
Andy is trained in Clinical Pilates and combines this with hands on techniques including dry needling to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Andy is excited to join the Pottsville and Cabarita physiotherapy team and brings a high level of experience to patients suffering a wide range of musculoskeletal pain and injury. In his spare time, Andy strives to keep himself as fit and mobile as possible to continue his love of surfing and keep up with his baby daughter!
Kai Allison
Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Kai Allison
Physiotherapist APAM
Kai’s passion is working with people to understand and overcome their pain and empowering people to achieve their performance or lifestyle goals. Kai has a particular interest in treating lower limb injuries and knee pain, as well as sporting injuries.
Having previously completed in high level sporting competitions, Kai has a strong understanding of the impact of injury on all aspects of life and is motivated to achieve the best results for his clients.
Kai graduated from LaTrobe University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physiotherapy practice in 2016 and made the move North for the beaches and laid back lifestyle.
Kai previously worked for 8 years as a professional surf lifeguard and his hobbies outside of work include surfing, running and photography.
Jackson Broadbent
Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Jackson Broadbent
Physiotherapist APAM
Jackson Graduated from Griffith University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and in 2018 with a Master of Physiotherapy.
Jackson has always had a passion for sports which has driven his interests in the prevention and management of injuries and is passionate about empowering his patients to make the transition from injury to living the lifestyle they desire.
Aside from work, Jackson loves to play touch football, has a keen interest in Rugby League and AFL and tries to go snowboarding and skiing as often as possible.
Rebecca Van De Sheur
Senior Physiotherapist APAM (Riv)
READ MORE
Rebecca Van De Sheur
Senior Physiotherapist APAM (Riv)
As long as Riv can remember she has had endless curiosity and a burning desire to help optimise the life of others. Riv loves meeting new people, learning new things, challenging herself with different experiences and passing on what She has learnt to benefit those around her.
Physiotherapy seemed like a natural career choice as it gives the tools and an avenue to exercise these things each and every day. I Qualified with a Bachelor of Human Movement Science in 2007 and then went on to complete my Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2012. Most recently, I have been working abroad, based in a private practice in London before coming home to the surf and the sunshine.
Charlotte Dell
Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Charlotte Dell
Physiotherapist APAM
Charlotte graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise Science. She is committed to consistently furthering her knowledge of the Physiotherapy field and has also undergone dry needling training.
She is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients and loves treating a wide variety of conditions in patients of all age groups. In her spare time Charlotte loves keeping active at the gym, going to the beach and spending time with family, friends and her dog.
Lauren Craig-Ward
Physiotherapist APAM
READ MORE
Lauren Craig-Ward
Physiotherapist APAM
Lauren graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Exercise science in 2016 and Master of Physiotherapy in 2018.
Being retired from competitive springboard diving and gymnastics, she is familiar with a wide range of injuries and understands the frustration and impact of not performing at your best. Lauren is motivated to help people understand their pain and is passionate about helping people kick their goals and live their healthiest, happiest life possible
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys surfing, travelling and relaxing at the beach.
Samantha Allen
Exercise Physiologist
READ MORE
Samantha Allen
Exercise Physiologist
Samantha graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science from University of the Sunshine Coast in 2014. Samantha has always had a passion for exercise, and believes in making exercise fun and achievable for everyone.
Samantha has an interest in exercise prescription for clients with Osteoporosis and with Cancer, and is very passionate about the Pilates method in exercise rehabilitation and helping people return to their optimal physical and mental health. In her spare time she enjoys surfing and sailing.
Shakira Direen
Fabulous front desk team
READ MORE
Shakira Direen
Fabulous front desk team
I have attained my Certificate III in Fitness and am currently undertaking a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at Griffith University. I have also completed my graded and vocational intermediate certificates in classical ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance.
In my spare time I love to go horse riding, hiking and swimming.
Helen
Fabulous Front Desk team
READ MORE
Helen
Fabulous Front Desk team
Helen moved to Pottsville with her husband and two children in January 2013 and began working with Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy shortly after.
Outside of work Helen enjoys cooking, paddle boarding, gardening and doing Pilates.
Mary
Fabulous Front Desk team
READ MORE
Mary
Fabulous Front Desk team
Mary has lived in beautiful Pottsville Beach since 2006 after moving up from Sydney. Mary joined the Pottsville Physiotherapy team in 2008. She loves going for long walks on the beach and spending time with her husband and 2 kids.
Lavinia
Fabulous Front Desk team
READ MORE
Lavinia
Fabulous Front Desk team
Lavinia lives in Cabarita and enjoys the outdoors in her spare time, her passions include walking her dog on the beach, gardening, bike riding, stand up paddle boarding, spending time with family and friends, cooking – eating!! and skiing.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy is based on four core principles:
1. Personalised Clients Goals.
We want all of our clients to achieve and excess their goals and this is what we are passionate about. Everyone has different goals and all are equally important to us. We will listen to what you want and provide a clear pathway for you to get there.
2. Have a ‘best in the business’
team to help you.
team to help you.
We have a dynamic team of seven Physio’s, two Exercise Physiologist’s, Massage therapist, dietician all of which have undertaken extensive Post graduate study and have developed special areas of clinical expertise. What this means is that you will see a practitioner who is passionate about getting you better and if necessary call in other team members as you progress through your health and movement journey
3. Have outstanding customer service
We pride ourselves on our customer service, it is what we live by at Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy. We guarantee you a prompt appointment and will make it easy and convenient for you so that you can focus on getting rid of pain and achieving your health and fitness goals.
4. Provide the best facilities
To ensure you feel comfortable and get the best results we give you and our team the highest level of facilities. From acute injury management where you will be treated in a clean, private room to our fully equipped Pilates studio we have everything you need. What also sets us apart is our use of cutting edge movement analysis technology such as Posture screen and Move2Perform.
Our Commitment
If you feel we have not met any of the above 4 founding principles of Pottsville and Cabarita Physiotherapy we will insist on refunding your money or giving you your next session for free.
From the moment you make the appointment to the care you receive from our practitioners we are so confident that you’ll experience the friendliest most professional service in physiotherapy that if for any reason you don’t agree we’ll refund your money or give you your next session for free.
