Aldrin takes a client centered approach, focusing on individual preferences, with an emphasis on respecting every patient’s right to make health decisions and choices. He takes the time to understand concerns, experiences and opinions, with active listening and verbal and nonverbal communication. Aldrin is a versatile professional, experienced in providing clinical support in a fast-paced setting as an Occupational Therapist, working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. When not at work, Aldrin enjoys outdoor activities, music, art, yoga, pet care, gaming and reading books. He also actively participates in volunteer work.

Cara graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). She has also completed further studies in vertigo, headaches and clinical pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and Dry Needling with Manual Medicine Australia. Cara is passionate about all things sport, with recent experience competing in Olympic weightlifting. She has also worked closely with visiting NRL teams in Townsville, delivering pre-game treatment and support to professional athletes. Cara was inspired to study Osteopathy due to its holistic approach, her sporting background and her interest in healthcare. During

Chanduni believes that delivering comprehensive, personalised treatment is essential to helping patients achieve their individual goals. Her aim is to provide the highest quality care, to support clients in maintaining and enhancing their quality of life. She is originally from Sri Lanka, where she gained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy from General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University and a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Peradeniya. Following graduation, Chanduni began her career as a physiotherapist at the Family Health Bureau under the Ministry of Health in Colombo, where she specialised in pediatric physiotherapy. Her

Chris attained his Bachelors degree in Psychology with Honors from James Cook University in 2021. He is a Provisionally registered Psychologist and has spent the past 18 months in private practice. Prior to this Chris worked as a counsellor, assisting individuals experiencing problem gambling. He has also assisted individuals across Australia through Lifeline as a qualified crisis support worker. Chris has engaged in a diverse range of psychological practices whilst working toward his general registration, providing individual therapy, group skills training, and producing psychological assessments and reports. He receives ongoing supervision with registered psychologists to build on his practice and

Danielle loves making our clients feel welcome when they walk through our clinic doors, advocating for Wellness Embodied and supporting our goal of making Cairns the healthiest city in Australia. Danielle grew up in Adelaide before making the move to sunny Cairns in 2001 to further her then career as a Chef. After spending 20 years as a chef, working in Cairns and the Middle East, she knew it was time to make a change to a more fulfilling job with a better work life balance, so she joined the Wellness Embodied team in 2019. In 2023 Danielle was the

Jesse was born in South Africa and moved to Queensland when she was young. She completed her schooling in Warwick, before moving to Brisbane to study at Australian Catholic University. After graduating, Jesse spent several months working on a property in Bloomfield, which she loved. She embarked on Occupational Therapy practice at Wellness Embodied at the end of 2022. Jesse understands that each person has a unique set of goals and interests, and aims to support them to participate fully in those activities. She is passionate about tailoring her practice to complement the needs and preferences of her clients. Jesse

Jon is a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist who places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with his clients. He strives to understand their unique needs and values, ensuring their voices are heard and that they are actively involved in setting and achieving their personal goals. Jon is committed to collaborative, client-centered care and values working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver the highest standard of support. With a particular passion for working with children, Jon has pursued continuing education in sensory integration to enhance his expertise in paediatric occupational therapy. He is a strong advocate for his clients, consistently

Laura is originally from Spain. She has been living in Cairns for 5 years and has been a massage therapist for more than 3 years. Laura started in the beauty industry but soon wanted to learn more and have a deeper knowledge about the body and how to take care of it. In 2021 she studied remedial massage and since then she has continued her learning of new techniques. She offers clients a range of massage services and styles, including dry needling and lymphatic drainage massage, pregnancy massage and remedial massage. She also enjoys offering hot stone massage as she

Marnie joined the Wellness Embodied team in February 2019 and has continued to see the practice grow its team, expand its services and expand its locations, including services in Cooktown. She loves interacting with clients and providing first class service. Marnie grew up on the NSW Central Coast and moved to Cairns in 2018. Outside of work Marnie is busy with her 3 young children who you may have seen in the clinic from time to time. On the weekends Marnie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going 4WDing and exploring Cairns and its surrounds.

Megumu is from Japan. Her journey in health care began after she suffered an injury while playing Volleyball in high school, this event led her to enroll in and obtain a Bachelor of Physical Therapy at the International University of Health and Welfare, so she can help other individuals in similar situations. She worked in a private hospital, treating neurological, cancer-related, musculoskeletal, and pediatric disorders. She moved to Australia to study and obtain a diploma in remedial massage to expand the range of her treatment and decided to start a new life as a physiotherapist in Australia. She believes that

Ranjita completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in Mumbai, India. She worked with the pediatric population in India and adults with Intellectual Disabilities in HMC, Qatar. Her basic interests lie in applying her problem-solving skills in client care to facilitate their integration into the Community. Outside of work, she likes reading fiction, walking around exploring new places and nature-watching.