New Team X2

A Passionate and Dedicated Team

At Active Physio Mackay, our dedicated team is passionate about helping you achieve your health and recovery goals.

With a diverse group of experienced physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, massage therapists, and support staff, we provide personalised, high-quality care tailored to your needs. Get to know the friendly faces behind our exceptional service and discover how our team’s expertise can make a positive difference in your health journey.

Meet the Experts Behind Your Care

A skilled team dedicated to your health and recovery

Get to know the professionals behind Active Physio Mackay. Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to delivering personalised care to help you achieve your health and recovery goals. Discover the friendly faces who make your wellbeing their top priority!

Danielle Edwards

Principal Physiotherapist - BSc(PT)Hons

Danielle Edwards

Danielle is a senior physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, managing complex cases like incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse, and leading a team in rehabilitation using evidence-based techniques. She is also a public speaker and educator while continuing to treat loyal musculoskeletal patients for issues like headaches and spinal pain.

Ginny Erichsen

Deputy Principal Physiotherapist - BSc(PT)Hons

Ginny Erichsen

Ginny is a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist with 29 years of experience in teaching hospitals and private practice in England and Australia, specialising in complex shoulder conditions referred by surgeons, GPs, and allied health professionals. She continues her professional development, leads the post-graduate training program at Active Physiotherapy, and speaks at local events.

Suzanne Ketsimur

Senior Physiotherapist - BAppSc (PT) Hons

Suzanne Ketsimur

Suzanne graduated with honors in Physiotherapy in 1998 and gained extensive experience managing sports injuries while working with various rugby, soccer, and AFL teams. Since moving to Mackay in 2003, she has specialised in Vestibular Rehabilitation, helping patients overcome dizziness and balance issues to regain mobility and independence, while continuing to expand her expertise through workshops and conferences.

Dale Jones

Senior Physiotherapist - BPhty, GCertPF, GDipCouns&Psych, GDipDiv

Dale Jones

Dale moved to Mackay in 2017 and specialises in pelvic floor dysfunction, using her expertise to help patients overcome sensitive issues and improve their quality of life. With a background in diverse physiotherapy roles and a Churchill Fellowship for studying the Indigenous application of the Ponseti method, she combines her clinical skills with counselling training to address both physical and psychological aspects of health.

Eamon Kelly

Clinical Manager

Eamon Kelly

Eamon has returned to his hometown of Mackay after six years in Brisbane, where he developed a passion for supporting men recovering from prostate cancer treatment and surgery. With experience in hospital and outpatient settings, he brings expertise in continence, sexual function recovery, and exercise to Active Physiotherapy Mackay’s Men’s Health team.

Chris Elphinstone

Senior Physiotherapist

Chris Elphinstone

Chris, a North Queensland local and former member of the Australian swimming team, has practiced physiotherapy in the Mackay region since 2010, specialising in musculoskeletal, occupational, and orthopaedic care. As a senior physiotherapist at Active Physiotherapy, he combines his expertise in sporting injuries, work injuries, and post-operative recovery with a passion.

Isaac Fitzsimon

Senior Physiotherapist

Isaac Fitzsimon

Born and raised in Mackay, Isaac returned after graduating from James Cook University in 2018 and gained experience locally and internationally, working in private practice and with the NHS in England. A passionate ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning coach, he specialises in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, has worked with elite athletes, and strives to improve health outcomes in the Mackay community through high-quality, personalised care.

Jemma Carter

Senior Physiotherapist

Jemma Carter

Jemma graduated from James Cook University in 2018 and works across the Mackay and Sarina clinics, focusing on personalised treatments to help clients achieve their goals. Specialising in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, and women’s health physiotherapy, she combines her expertise with post-graduate training to deliver excellent care, while enjoying camping, surfing, and sports in her spare time.

Brayden Gaviglio

Senior Physiotherapist - BPhty

Brayden Gaviglio

Brayden, a 2018 James Cook University graduate, returned to Mackay to join the Active team and now serves as lead physio for Brothers senior rugby league club. With experience as a player, sports trainer, and physio assistant, he focuses on collaborative rehabilitation and building pathways in the Mackay rugby league community, supported by post-graduate training.

Steve Gabriel

Senior Physiotherapist - BAppSc MPhysioPrac

Steve Gabriel

Steve moved to Mackay in 2020 with his family and has since expanded his expertise through advanced training in spinal conditions, sports injuries, and rehabilitation, including clinical Pilates. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, he specialises in treating shoulders, headaches, jaw pain, and spinal mechanics while enjoying family time, outdoor activities, and sports in his spare time.

Demelum Uche-Okoye

Senior Physiotherapist

Demelum Uche-Okoye

Demelum, originally from Nigeria and recently relocated from Scotland to Mackay, holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University and specialises in chronic pain management. With experience in trauma, orthopaedics, geriatrics, and complex spinal cases, she is pursuing a Master’s in Pain Management at the University of Sydney, while enjoying travel, movies, and time with friends.

Gabriela Dos Santos

Senior Physiotherapist

Gabriela Dos Santos

Gabriela, originally from Brazil, has over 10 years of experience in pregnancy care, including physiotherapy research, women's health physiotherapy, and work as a birth doula. Now based in Australia, she enjoys hiking, gardening, baking sourdough, and cooking in her free time.

John Mulherin

Physiotherapist

John Mulherin

Johnny has rejoined Active Physiotherapy Mackay after 18 months in the Solomon Islands, where he mentored physiotherapists and supported athletes across 22 sports in the 2023 Pacific Games. Specialising in sports injuries, neurological rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning, he offers tailored, evidence-based care, including post-surgical recovery, balance therapy, and dry needling.

Erin Kerr

Physiotherapist

Erin Kerr

Erin, a 2020 Central Queensland University graduate, has returned to Mackay after gaining experience at the Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, where she treated a wide range of paediatric and neurological conditions. Passionate about family-centred care, she specialises in paediatric musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation and enjoys netball, squash, and spending time with friends.

Dylan Motteram

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Dylan Motteram

Dylan is passionate about using exercise to improve health and wellbeing, with a focus on mental health, neurological disorders, and cancer treatment, supported by his Post Graduate Certificate in Exercise Medicine Oncology. An experienced long-distance runner and strength coach, he combines expertise in sports-specific training with a commitment to supporting the local community.

Alexandria Harris

Therapy Assistant

Alexandria Harris

Alex joined Active Physiotherapy in 2022 as a Therapy Assistant, supporting physiotherapists with NDIS patients through exercise and hydrotherapy programs. Currently studying Sport and Exercise Science, she is passionate about helping people improve strength and mobility, while enjoying rugby league, outdoor adventures, and time with her dogs and family.

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We utilise the best scientific knowledge and our team’s vast clinical experience to work with you in a client centred approach.

care

We care about your health, and always act professionally with integrity, respect, privacy and confidentiality.

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We will take our time with you, and be great communicators to develop collaborative holistic goals, improve health literacy and achieve great treatment outcomes.

New Team X2

A Passionate and Dedicated Team

Meet the Experts Behind Your Care

A skilled team dedicated to your health and recovery

Danielle Edwards

Danielle Edwards

Ginny Erichsen

Ginny Erichsen

Suzanne Ketsimur

Suzanne Ketsimur

Dale Jones

Dale Jones

Eamon Kelly

Eamon Kelly

Chris Elphinstone

Chris Elphinstone

Isaac Fitzsimon

Isaac Fitzsimon

Jemma Carter

Jemma Carter

Brayden Gaviglio

Brayden Gaviglio

Steve Gabriel

Steve Gabriel

Demelum Uche-Okoye

Demelum Uche-Okoye

Gabriela Dos Santos

Gabriela Dos Santos

John Mulherin

John Mulherin

Erin Kerr

Erin Kerr

Dylan Motteram

Dylan Motteram

Alexandria Harris

Alexandria Harris

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