Physiotherapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage and small classes on Eyre Street, North Ward, Townsville, since 2001.

Jaquie

Director and physiotherapist

Jaquie is our director and a ConnectTherapy practitioner. She started her career as a sport and exercise scientist before studying to become a physiotherapist, and she loves helping people get back to the things they enjoy, whether that is getting out of a chair without pain or running an ultra-marathon.

Her special interests are back, neck and pelvic pain that has come on for no obvious reason, and dance and gymnastics injuries. A former Queensland gymnast herself, she knows how to keep dancers and gymnasts training safely with a modified program while they recover.

Her further training includes the ConnectTherapy series and Sports Thorax with Dr LJ Lee, dance practitioner training with Lisa Howell, TMJ, Pilates, dry needling, the shoulder, the sacroiliac joint, the low back and taping. She also holds a Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

Outside the clinic Jaquie dances Brazilian samba, does yoga and trains at the gym, and spends time with her husband, two children and their dogs, Sofie and Indy.

Ellie

Physiotherapist

Ellie studied physiotherapy at James Cook University. She enjoys treating sports injuries, general muscle and joint problems, jaw (TMJ) problems and BPPV, a common cause of dizziness. Her care is evidence-based and movement-focused, aimed at helping each patient reach their goals.

Outside work Ellie plays tennis, does weight training and is training for HYROX races.

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Gosia

Physiotherapist

Gosia completed her Bachelor and Master of Physiotherapy in Poland in 2015. She has worked with people of all ages with both recent and long-standing muscle and joint problems, and has experience supporting adults and children with disabilities.

Gosia enjoys working closely with her patients towards the health goals that matter to them, and making a real difference to how they feel and move in everyday life.

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Louise

Physiotherapist

Louise has worked in health care for more than 10 years, as a physiotherapist overseas, a remedial massage therapist and a support worker. She completed a master's degree in sports and trauma-orthopaedic physiotherapy and has worked as a physiotherapist at sports competitions, which gave her a strong interest in sports injuries, both recent and long-standing.

Her varied background means she is comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities. Patients appreciate her empathy and her careful, thoughtful approach.

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Monisha

Physiotherapist

Monisha has worked as a physiotherapist in Australia, the UK and India. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in Townsville, trained further at University College London and became a Chartered Physiotherapist in the UK.

She has worked in hospitals, with children, in community outreach in rural India, and in digital health, where she developed a falls prevention program. In the clinic she combines hands-on treatment with exercise, and she believes everyone deserves to feel comfortable, capable and confident in their body at every stage of life.

Outside work Monisha spends time with her young son. She has a background in martial arts and enjoys yoga, travel and reading.

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Veronica

Physiotherapist

Veronica has been a physiotherapist for more than 15 years and believes in looking after your health actively at every stage of life. She studied physiotherapy and exercise science at Griffith University on the Gold Coast before moving north.

She is a fully qualified Pilates instructor, both mat and equipment, and has trained other Pilates instructors. Her treatment combines hands-on therapy with exercise, and she is trained in dry needling. She encourages her patients to take an active part in their own wellbeing.

Outside work, Veronica is busy with three young children. Before kids she competed in triathlons and rode mountain bikes, and these days she squeezes in runs and laps of the pool whenever she can.

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Joanne

Exercise physiologist

Joanne is an exercise physiologist. She completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science in 2021 and a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2023. Before that she served in the Australian Army for 18 years, travelling around Australia and deploying overseas.

Joanne enjoys working with people from all walks of life and with all kinds of long-term health conditions. She keeps learning by trying new exercises and finding practical ways to make them work for each person.

In her spare time she is busy with her children's sport, watches plenty of sport herself, and goes to the gym for group fitness, cardio and weights.

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Ana

Massage therapist

Ana is a massage therapist who has called Townsville home since 2000. Her family moved to Australia from the Philippines when she was six. They settled first in Townsville, then moved to Ingham and the surrounding district, where she grew up.

After many years in retail, Ana wanted a career that leaves people feeling better, so she trained as a beauty therapist at Katrina's School of Hair and Beauty in 2015. She then spent more than ten years as a beauty therapist at Hands in Harmony before joining Physionorth.

Ana has a special interest in relaxation massage for people who feel the pressure of everyday life in their body and rarely find time to switch off. Her approach is hands-on. She starts by talking through what is bothering you, then checks in during the massage so the pressure, and the time spent on each area, feels right for you. Her favourite part of the job is seeing clients arrive stressed and leave relaxed.

Outside work, Ana loves travel and the arts, and fits in as many musicals, museums and shows as she can whenever she is in Sydney or Melbourne. At home, her dad's dog Ollie follows her everywhere. Her favourite Townsville spot is the Strand, ideally with a scoop from Juliette's. She once dreamed of being a comedian, until she discovered she has serious stage fright.

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Miwa

Remedial massage therapist

Miwa is a remedial massage therapist from Japan. She completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage at Evolve College and is also accredited in dry needling. Her interest in massage began in the travel industry, where a good massage after a long flight was something she always looked forward to.

Miwa combines deep tissue, trigger point and relaxation techniques to ease sore muscles, and also offers cupping and hot stone massage.

Outside work she studies French, does yoga, goes hiking and enjoys walks along the Strand.

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