Kate Maslen
Director / Senior PhysiotherapistKate is a compassionate physiotherapist who is dedicated to assisting our more mature population. Since 2016, Kate has resided in the Sunshine Coast and worked in aged care in the community. Kate enjoys engaging with seniors, listening to their stories and learning about their unique perspectives on life. One of Kate‘s favourite things is to enable older adults to accomplish things they never thought were attainable, no matter how small- as these achievements can make a difference to their lives. Kate is committed to help people stay as active and mobile as possible during their later years, and she keeps very active herself.
Outside work, Kate enjoys travelling, running, and generally being outdoors. She cherishes spending time with her loved ones.
Jihl Tanner
AdministratorJihl is Administration Officer, and has worked with Age Care Sector for over 20yrs. Her past jobs include working as a Personal Carer, Community Allied Health Assistant, and Lifestyle Coordinator.
Jihl has always been committed and
passionate in her roles, striving for the best outcomes for all clients and building trusting relationships with them all. Jihl has completed her Diploma in Community Services, Diploma in Management plus required levels in Aged Care. Jihl love’s working for Quality Care Physio along side her Team.
Jihl’s spare time is spent Mountain climbing, enjoying the beach and Gardening.
Nikki Smyth
Allied Health AssistantNikki has always had a passion for helping people and this is one of the main reasons for becoming an Allied Health Assistant. She has completed her certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Community rehabilitation) and to compliment this has also completed her Diploma in Health Science (Massage Therapy).
Since becoming part of the Quality Care Physiotherapy team Nikki enjoys developing a rapport with her clients and being involved in inspiring her clients during their health journey, while working together with our experienced Physiotherapists.
In her spare time, Nikki enjoys staying active, spending time with the family and exploring the local area.
Anita Collins
Senior PhysiotherapistAnita has been working as a physiotherapist – and pilates instructor – since the early 2000’s. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies and has since worked in Brisbane, Western Australia and overseas, in hospitals, private practice, in residential aged care facilities and in the community. She has completed additional training in TMJ (temporomandibular joint or jaw) physiotherapy, pelvic floor and women’s/men’s health, pilates, yoga, dance medicine pilates, among other things.
Anita came to physiotherapy and pilates after injuring her back playing sport as a teenager, wanting to learn more about the body, holistic wellness and rehabilitation. Fascinated with getting bodies to move well at any age, she advocates movement for everyone. Anita has worked with people young and old, fit and injured, motivated and not, cancer survivors, athletes, royalty and the occasional wallaby.
Anita’s interests (mostly) involve healthy living, travel, hiking, plants, food, reading, mountain biking and puzzles.
Mark Aumuller
Senior PhysiotherapistMark is a Physiotherapist with over 30 years’ experience working in a variety of roles in both Australia and the UK. Mark feels it is a privilege to be invited into people’s homes and helping support them to achieve their goals is what he enjoys most about working in aged care.
Mark recently moved back to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane and enjoys taking advantage of the areas natural beauty. Whether it is bush walking, swimming or exploring the hinterland on his beloved triumph, Mark revels in the active
outdoor lifestyle.
Jane Buzolic
Senior PhysiotherapistJane is an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about helping over 65 year olds be independent, active, and achieving their goals. Whether it’s walking, gardening, hobbies, sports, preventing falls, increasing function, or treating pain Jane is your evidence based cheerleader and personal physio. Jane has a wide professional background including hospital, rural and remote, musculoskeletal, women’s health, and community physiotherapy. Her special interest is the Explain Pain Revolution, which provides treatment for people in chronic pain.
Surfing, yoga, surf life saving, gardening, family hiking and camping are some of Jane’s other passions.
Karen Innes
Allied Health AssistantKaren is an Allied Health assistant, who has worked in the aged care sector for over 20 years. Her past jobs include working as a Personal Carer, a Nurse and Trainer/Assessor in Patient Manual Handling. Karen has always had a passion for Dementia Care, which derives from her father being Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s back in the 90s. Karen believes that listening to her clients is very important, in order to obtain the best outcome for their mental & physical health. She also believes it helps to develop a good relationship and trust with her clients.
Karen moved to Adelaide from Scotland in 1978, then moved to the Sunshine Coast with her husband 10 years ago. Karen loves the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, walking on the beach, riding her bike, and spending time with family and friends. She also loves to travel, enjoying new experiences.
Karen has been working for Quality Care Physiotherapy for just over one year now, and loves working with a great team who really care about their clients.
Linda Hogg
Senior PhysiotherapistLinda graduated as a Physiotherapist from UQ in 1975-(yes- almost 50 years ago!)
She has spent most of her working life working in Hospitals {medical, surgical, women’s health areas) and Nursing homes doing mobility and balance assessments, slow paced rehab, group exercise, pain management, palliative care and manual handling areas.
She has developed a great interest in slowing the negative aspects of the ageing process through exercise and engagement to give the best chance of a long, happy and healthy life! Linda is passionate about Falls Prevention assessment and exercise to help keep clients in their own homes.
In her spare time she helps her partner and daughter teach chess to children, looks after the grandkids, volunteers at SCARS, runs/walks the Saturday Golden Beach Parkrun, gardens, learns Spanish and tries to keep herself as fit as possible with Pilates and Yoga.
Kara Petersen
Allied Health AssistantKara is an allied health assistant who has been working for Quality Care Physiotherapy for just over a year now. Kara believes exercise is medicine and loves working together with our amazing physiotherapists to improve our clients lifestyles and health through movement. She has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and is currently at uni completing a degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Kara is passionate about really getting to know her clients as it is an important part of being able to create trusting and supportive environments for our clients to thrive.
Kara has lived here her whole life and has grown up surfing up and down the Sunshine Coast. She enjoys being active, being outdoors and spending time with the ones she loves most!
Brooke McDonnell
Allied Health AssistantBrooke has studied her certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, specialising in community rehabilitation.. She enjoys helping clients work towards their health goals and is passionate about the importance of movement and exercise at all ages.
She thoroughly enjoys working as part of the team at Quality Care Physiotherapy, and continues to be inspired every day by watching people make progress towards better health and happiness.
In her spare time she enjoys family time, gardening and long walks on the beach or in nature.
Marlise Van Ryssen
Senior PhysiotherapistMarlise is a dedicated physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in rehabilitation. She has a caring nature and takes the time to listen attentively to her clients, aiming to understand their goals and needs with precision. Her passion lies in enhancing the quality of life for her clients, and she advocates movement as the key to well-being. Marlise is committed to supporting her clients in achieving and maintaining independent living, guiding them on a path towards optimal wellbeing through personalised care and tailored exercises.
She has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation, aiding clients in recovering from vertigo and dizziness.
Marlise is a keen cyclist and enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach, with her family and friends in her spare time.
Ed McHugh
Senior PhysiotherapistEd is a caring and empathetic physio with almost 20 years of experience.
Ed has worked in a variety of physiotherapy areas including aged care, community care and musculoskeletal physiotherapy gaining advanced qualifications in this area with an MSc in 2014. This has equipped Ed with knowledge and expertise for treating a variety of conditions whether with use of manual therapy techniques, acupuncture or exercise therapy.
Ed is passionate about working with older residents in the community helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life with evidence-based treatment plans. Ed’s down to earth approach and caring manner helps clients feel at ease and fully supported on their rehabilitation journey.
Ed has lived on the Sunshine coast for 5 years and enjoys spending time with his family enjoying beach walks and swimming in the ocean, hikes in the nearby hinterland as well as enjoying park runs at Golden Beach and a good barbeque with friends.
Katie Clifford
PhysiotherapistKatie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane in 2016. Since completing her studies, Katie has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, metropolitan hospitals and more recently, the community.
She has clinical experience in treating neurological, orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal conditions and is also a qualified Pilates instructor.
Whilst working at both the Gold Coast University Hospital and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Katie spent several years working in the rehabilitation department, where she developed a special interest in working with neurological conditions, particularly people recovering post-stroke, as well as elderly individuals recovering from orthopaedic injuries post fall.
Katie has undertaken multiple professional development courses to continue broadening her knowledge and is eager to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based practices, to ensure she provides the finest treatment to each one of her patients. Katie uses an array of treatment techniques as well as individualised exercise rehabilitation programs to allow patients to achieve their goals and return to the things they enjoy in life. She strongly believes, “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”
Outside of work Katie enjoys spending time outdoors; you will find her running along the beach, horse riding or in the ocean surfing.
Steve Falconer
Senior PhysiotherapistSteve has been a Physio for almost 40years – graduating from the Uni of QLD in 1986 and has had extensive experience in the aged care sector.
Steve had his own private practice from 1991 until a few years ago, when he and his wife decided to move to the Sunny Coast for a sea change. He has very much enjoyed his move to the coast as both he and his wife enjoy an active lifestyle. Steve especially likes cycling, open water swimming and gardening.
Steve really loves keeping his clients as active and as mobile as possible and making a positive impact in their lives.