Please note Alyza is currently on Maternity Leave. Alyza first became interested in Physiotherapy after gaining her blackbelt in karate and observing the many injuries that occurred to her training mates throughout the process. She completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University, Albury. Alyza is a passionate advocate for physiotherapy management of conditions such as ACL tears and is always furthering her training in Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Alyza is one of our CCMI trained Concussion Management Practitioners and provides Physiotherapy services to local sporting teams, including the Wanderers Rugby Union. She is also our Running and Strength

Catherine is originally from Canada but has worked all over Australia since graduating as a physiotherapist. She has degrees in Biology, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy. Catherine is a strong advocate of holistic treatment and endeavours to treat the cause of the problem, while also alleviating the symptoms. She has undertaken additional study in Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling, Cupping, Motor Control Retraining, Tendinopathy management, Visceral Manipulation, DNA health testing, Men’s Health, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Long Covid support, Bone health nutrition, Neuroinflammation Management and Brain Health optimization, including completion of University of Tasmania’s Dementia Prevention course. Catherine offers physiotherapy and naturopathy appointments at

Claire is an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist with a special interest in Progressive Neurological Conditions. She has extensive experience in the NDIS, working with people with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Muscular Dystrophies, Dementia, Ataxias, Stroke, Functional Neurological Condition, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and many other conditions. This includes Huntington’s Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Inflammatory Myopathies, Multiple System Atrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Spinal Muscle Atrophy and Spina Bifida. Her background in Exercise and Sports Science fuses with her degrees in Physiotherapy and Neurological Rehabiliation to assist people with

Please note Clara is currently on Maternity Leave. Clara grew up in Azul, a small town in Buenos Aires State, Argentina. She studied at Buenos Aires University, graduating in 2014, and speaks Spanish, English and basic Auslan. Clara worked in private practice treating musculoskeletal disorders, before moving to Australia. She met her FNQ born husband James while working in the Torres Strait and is happy to call Cairns home now. Clara is a passionate physiotherapist who is always learning and encourages our team to do the same, in her role as Lead Physiotherapist for the Wellness Embodied ‘Dizzy Clinic’. She

Francesco graduated from the University of Vanvitelli in Naples, Italy. He began working in the aged care sector, specializing in neuromusculoskeletal disorders and hospice care. During this time, he also pursued further studies in osteopathy, attending courses in Rome and Florence. In 2015, he relocated to Australia to improve his English language skills and obtained a diploma in remedial massage therapy. Upon returning to Europe, he worked as a senior physiotherapist in England for 4 years, treating musculoskeletal patients within the NHS (National Health Service). In September 2023, Francesco returned to Australia, choosing Cairns as his new starting point. Francesco

Leisa graduated from University of Queensland in 1997. Since graduating, she has worked in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy in Australia and the UK, before focusing on Women’s and Pelvic Health in 2007. Leisa has a passion for helping women with all pregnancy niggles / pelvic girdle pain, prepare for birth (both vaginal and caesarean delivery) and helping them recover their pelvic floor, tummy and any discomfort after. She aims to treat the cause of the problem whilst relieving the symptoms. Leisa utilises a bottom up and top down approach to assist in calming the nervous system, normalise muscle tone including

Maigi is from Estonia, where she graduated from Tartu Health Care College in 2013. She obtained a master’s degree at the University of Tartu in 2015. She is passionate about helping people and enjoys working as a physiotherapist. Maigi has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and has completed a vestibular rehabilitation competency certificate in Australia, as well as a competency renewal course with U.S. faculty. She has undertaken extensive CPD in vestibular rehabilitation and she uses Vesticam infrared video goggles during sessions. She is also one of our Complete Concussions trained clinicians and assists people who have sustained a

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

Nicolas grew up in Neuquen, a city located in the Patagonia region. He graduated with a BsC in Physiotherapy at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, one of the oldest universities in South America. Before moving to Australia, he worked in private practice treating lower limb musculoskeletal disorders and as a sports physiotherapist in rugby teams. After moving to Australia, he developed a great interest in neurological and respiratory conditions. Nicolas is interested in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis among other conditions. Nicolas has been a physio for four years. When not at work,

Phoebe is passionate about providing patient-centred and holistic care to individuals of all ages. Phoebe recently graduated with honours in her Physiotherapy degree down in Adelaide and is eager to bring her knowledge and enthusiasm to help clients achieve their health and movement goals. Phoebe values building meaningful connections with clients and empowering them to engage in the activities most important to them. In her spare time, Phoebe likes going for long walks on the beach with her dog, spending time with her closest friends and family, and café hopping searching for the best Matcha latte.

Ry works and lives in Cooktown. Ry is a Rural Generalist and has developed his skills across multiple settings since completing his studies at James Cook University Townsville, in 2016. Ry provides services to persons of all ages and prides himself on his thorough, person-centered assessment and management. With a sporting background, he is passionate about staying healthy and helping everyone get back on track after injury. Ry continues to develop the Wellness Embodied service in the Cook Shire and completes regular outreach to Hope Vale and Lakeland. When not at work, you will see Ry walking with his partner

Initially the sole practitioner at Wellness Embodied, Suzanne believes in the importance of a diverse team with multiple areas of expertise, to offer best practice health care to our clients and achieve our vision. Having previously suffered months of chronic pain and fatigue following a life-threatening bike accident in Sydney, she has experienced headaches, TMJ pain (and multiple facial fractures), rehab and the CTP process first hand, giving her a uniquely empathetic and knowledgeable standpoint when treating clients. Available for second opinion consults only, Suzanne’s areas of interest include Craniosacral therapy, TMJ, Headaches and Concussion. Her books are currently closed