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
Kylee McDonald
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!
Varsha Nagarkar
Physiotherapist
Master In Physiotherapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Dry needling
Women’s Health
Spending time with family and friends
Swimming
Travelling
Shiril R Nagarkar
Physiotherapist
Masters in Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Dry needling
Hydrotherapy
Cycling
Listening music
Nimya Melepurath Ramakrishnan
Physiotherapist
Masters in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) KUHS University, India
- Pediatrics with special interest in early intervention
- Pain Management
- Rehabilitation
Spending time with family & friends
Pencil sketch
Listening to music
Reading Books
Rodrigo Burgos Moor
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
J.A Maza, Mendoza, Argentina
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Pain Management
Sports Rehabilitation
Dry Needling
Pelvic Health
Rugby union league
Gym/Crossfit
Outdoor activities/Camping
Diving
Sefoloko Mahlagare
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
(University of Pretoria)
- Neuro rehabilitation i.e. stroke
- Pulmonary rehabilitation i.e. COPD and asthma
- Musculoskeletal pain ( back, neck, hips, ankles, knees)
- Dry Needling
- Women’s Health
- Exercising
- Going to church
- Watching series
- Catching up with loved ones