Patrick Shannon

B.Appl.Sc(HMS) Hons; M.PHTY Principal Physiotherapist and Director

Patrick completed his first degree at the University of Queensland, graduating with honours as an Exercise Physiologist. He then went on to complete his Masters in Physiotherapy from Griffith University. Before moving to the Burdekin, Patrick worked as an Exercise Physiologist at a Continue Reading

Kristy Shannon

B.Appl.Sc(HMS) Hons; M.PHTYPrincipal Physiotherapist and Director

Kristy completed her first degree at the University of Queensland, graduating with honours as an Exercise Physiologist. She then went on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy from Griffith University. Before moving to North Queensland from Brisbane, Kristy also worked as a research Continue Reading

John Alford

Ba.Phty Senior Physiotherapist

John completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in Townsville. He has a special interest in treating sporting injuries with an emphasis on rugby. In his role as Senior Physiotherapist at First In Physio, he assists in mentoring the younger staff at the clinic and Continue Reading

Lisa Zabel

Practice Manager

Lisa has been First In Physio’s Practice Manager since 2013.
 
Lisa is also a qualified Gymnastics Instructor and away from the clinic runs a very successful early childhood movement based program at the local PCYC. She also enjoying making quilts in her spare time as well as Continue Reading

Scott DeFilippis

Triathlon and Running Coach; Professional Triathlete

First In Physio is proud to be affiliated with Scott DeFilippis, Professional Ironman Athlete and world class triathlon and running coach. Scott is currently based in America, and coaches athletes from all over the world via Training Peaks, email and Skype. Scott has been Continue Reading

Richard Martin

Native to the Sunshine Coast, Richard completed his Exercise Physiology studies in 2018 at Griffith University.  He started his career on the Sunny Coast before migrating to the beautiful Burdekin region as an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist.  

Richard has a special interest in long term athlete development – overseeing Continue Reading

Joe Denison

Joe completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in Townsville in 2018. He has a keen interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation and sporting injuries, especially ankle and knee injuries. Joe is also a qualified Clinical Pilates instructor, and he teaches a weekly group class in the clinic as well Continue Reading