Committed to Excellence in Patient Care
Active Physio Health is a leading health care service supporting central Queensland communities through their allied health journey. It is the primary focus of the team to provide exceptional care, supporting patients to achieve their best health.
Multidisciplinary Allied Health Services
Active Physio Health not only provides excellent physiotherapy and massage care, but also provides multidisciplinary solutions from a wide variety of skills and expertise.
With three practices based in Central Queensland, our primary focus is providing exceptional service and care for our patients utilising up-to-date equipment for health testing, treatment application and fitness.
Registered NDIS Provider
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers. provides eligible people
Our physiotherapists help people of all age groups and with different conditions to provide the support they need to pursue their goals. We help people take part in the community and to become more independent. Our team are experts in treating children, young adults and the ageing population with a disability, whether it involves heart and lung conditions, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
You may need a short burst of care from our physiotherapists, or care for a longer time to achieve your goals. We can put a plan together to help you now, and into the future.
Some health conditions need a number of health experts to work together. Our physiotherapists also work closely with other health workers. Together we can help you manage more complex needs.
In case you have not experienced physiotherapy in the past, rest assured that it is safe, and effective in getting you closer to your goals. We use evidence and research to guide us in working out the most effective treatment for you. We must also meet the same strict legal requirements to work, like your GP and nurses.
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Meet the Team
Our team of experienced clinicians, with advanced qualifications will work with you to provide tailored recommendations to suit your specific injury and circumstances.
Benjamin Howard
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours, University of Queensland
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Pain management
- Rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions
- Dry needling
- Cricket, Basketball, Footy
- Gym
- Gaming
Ryan Berell
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy with Honours, South Africa
- Dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions.
- I obtained further certification in Orthopaedic Manipulation Therapy, and craniosacral therapy.
- Whiplash injuries and neck pain.
- Lower limb and ankle injuries.
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal cord injuries.
- Running
- Volleyball
- Hiking
- Socialising with friends
Ashleigh Richards-Cook
Administration
Ashleigh is our bright and bubbly administration staff member who is excited to help you on your journey. With vast experience in customer service, Ashleigh is proud to serve the Gladstone Community and looks forward to getting to know each client.
When she isn’t working at Active Physio Health, you will see her running around with her friends and family with a smile always on her face.
- Reading
- Learning new subjects
- Spending time with family & friends
Nicole Gibbs
Business Administration Certificate III
Nicole has been an integral part of the Active Physio Health Administration Team since 2021. Nicole has a unique combination of experience in customer service, volunteering, creative industries and now administration that has helped her gain valuable life experience and knowledge.
Being a Gladstone local herself, Nicole understands the importance that allied health services play in the region and is passionate in helping clients have a stress free and exceptional experience whilst being treated in our clinic.
- Creative writing
- Pub trivia
- Looking after her three adorable cats!
Kylee McDonald
Studying Certificate III in Business
Having lived in Gladstone since young, and a Mum of three kids, Kylee is well known and loved by all APH clients. Her sense of humour is balanced by over 10 years of local experience in the administration arena of Allied Health, with no issue too difficult for her to solve.
Kylee is not only the first face you will see on arrival at our clinic, but the one who will also join in celebrating your improvement after treatment.
- Spending time with my family
- Exercising
- Camping
Carolina Valente
Remedial Massage Therapist
Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Australia
- Musculoskeletal conditions in general
- Headache
- Parkinson’s disease
- Elderly
- Hiking
- Socialising with friends
- Reading books
- Travelling
Ashlea Curtis
Remedial Massage Therapist
Diploma of Remedial Massage, Diploma of Sport & Cert 3 in Fitness, Australia
Ashlea has over 10 years experience helping clients with a wide range of health conditions. Ashlea enjoys helping to make people feel better.
Ashlea’s areas of particular interest include Deep tissue massage, Pre and Post Pregnancy massage, taping and posture correction, and Sports Massage.
- Travelling Overseas
- Spending time with family
- Coffee and food!
- Beach, camping and everything outdoors!
Ndidi Maduka
Physiotherapist
- Neurology
- Musculoskeletal with interest in Shoulder and Neck Rehab
- Pelvic Health
- Spending Time with Family
- Singing
- Reading
Adam Pool
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne
· Dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions
· Post surgical, including total hip replacements, total knee replacements, back surgery
· Back pain
· Neck pain and headaches
· Shoulder injuries
· Knee injuries
· Football
· Soccer
· Spending time with friends and family