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

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

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

Mason Hebbard

With a strong foundation in elite sport and a passion for rural health, Mason brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and athletic experience to the First In Physio team in Ayr.

After representing at a national level in triathlon throughout his teenage years, Mason pursued a career in physiotherapy Continue Reading