Our Team
OUR TEAM
Brian Polkinghorne
After a long and successful career in Engineering Surveying, running his own business, Brian set his sights on a new challenge
Esther Groen
Together with Brian Esther runs the daily operations of the business including accounts, payroll
Larissa Polkinghorne
Musculoskeletal, Women’s Health and Oncology Physiotherapist. Special interest in prolapse and continence.
Klaas Banga
Orthopaedic Manual Therapist with a special interest in spinal problems and sports-specific injuries.
David Black
A local born and bred Gladstone Physiotherapist with paediatric and sports rehab special interests.
Hannah Ehses
Hannah has completed her Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) degree in the Netherlands in 2019. After working with Klaas and Larissa for a 20-week internship and finishing with distinctions, Hannah has relocated to the Gladstone area.
Regina Curtin
In 2010, Regina received her BSc in Physiotherapy from Coventry University. Regina has worked predominantly in Private Practice since graduating, with a heavy involvement with high level sports teams.
Cameron Perger
Cameron is a local Physiotherapist with a special interest in Neurological conditions.
Vanessa Camacho
Vanessa graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2011 in Colombia. A few years later she went to Spain to study a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy at the Real Madrid Graduate School.
Jade Mussig
Jade completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) in 2018 at Bundaberg. In 2018 she relocated to Gladstone to work in acommunity-based role in disability and aged care.
Helen Rolfe
Our friendly Exercise Scientist with special interest in seniors exercise and hydrotherapy.
Adrienne Murphy
Adrienne has recently relocated from North-east Victoria following completing herBachelor of Exercise Science and Masters of Exercise Physiology.
Jessica Chalmers
Jess is a Gladstone local and studied her Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) at JCU, Townsville.
Desiree Barber
Regarded as one of the best Clinical Pilates Instructors out there, she is known for achieving results.
Shaun Booth
An energetic Personal Trainer with a keen interest in resistance training & sports-specific programming.
Gerard Kelly
Ged has been a Remedial Massage Therapist at Gladstone Physio & Fitness since 2010 and is extremely proficient in relieving stubborn tension and long-term muscular disfunction.
Samantha King
Samantha is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist.
Mitchell Tansky
Mitchell completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage in Toowoomba in 2017.
Kate Mallon
Kate is a Gladstone local whom loves to meet new people and assist them in any way possible.
Jess O’Brien
Jess joined us early in 2013 and provides a warm welcome smile at the front door.
Raina Gallagher
Raina is a passionate runner and enjoys being part of our allied health reception team.
Taylah Kus
Taylah is a Gladstone local who enjoys working in administration. In her spare time Taylah likes to spend time in the gym and with friends.
Marilyn Carr
Marilyn has over 20 years experience in administrational roles and enjoys being part of the reception team at Physio and Fitness.
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