Michael has worked in private practice in New Zealand and Australia. Having competed in multiple sports including Athletics, Rugby, Judo and Swimming, he has experienced his own fair share of injuries in pursuit of performance. This has given him good insight into the impact this can have on a person, pushing them “into the negatives” Michaels personal motto has therefore become to first get his patients “out of the negatives and back to zero” before ultimately “getting them into the positives”. This ultimately means to help you become more resilient and therefore less likely to reinjure. 

Michael is a keen follower of sport and this interest has led him down a sports physiotherapy pathway. He has worked closely with teams and individual athletes in many different sports providing game day coverage, team triage, and injury rehabilitation working with the patient, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning, Medical staff and other parties to return them to the field. Working in sports has also afforded Michael the opportunity to travel internationally with teams, providing exciting and unique challenges to patient management. 

Working with contact sports has meant treating concussion and its myriad of symptoms. Michael has undertaken further study in this area of physiotherapy and enjoys the complex assessment and management that is sometimes required to help patients recover and return to normal life post-concussion. 

Michael also has further interests in Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling and the McKenzie approach to treating spinal pain. 

Michael has attained his black belt in the martial art of Judo requiring dedication, perseverance and discipline. He enjoys treating fellow martial artists as he understands the dedication required to pursue their art. 

Michael and his lovely wife enjoy traveling and spending time hiking and reading on the beach.

Since moving from Townsville to the better part of Queensland, he has gained experience working as a community physiotherapist before joining the OFP team. In this time, he worked extensively with clients with musculoskeletal issues, neurological conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation, as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and NDIS.

Taka's special interests include;

• Treatment of chronic, persistent and/or reoccurring pain
• Treatment of headaches, neck and shoulders
• Vestibular conditions and rehabilitation
• Neurological conditions and rehabilitation

Taka also has completed a course as a hydrotherapy trainer.

Outside of work, he is a huge dog-person (he will still treat you even if you are a cat-person), and has 2 dogs who he enjoys spending most of his time with. He also enjoys doing yoga, meditation and swimming when he gets the time away from the dogs.

Amy obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Paediatric Physiotherapy) from The University of Queensland in 2017. Her research focus is on Positional Plagiocephaly (flattened head shape) in babies. Amy was the recipient of the prestigious ‘Yvonne Burns Award’ for the best postgraduate Paediatric physiotherapy research of the year. She has published 5 papers in peer reviewed international journals and presented at numerous international and national conferences, workshops and seminars. Her expertise in this area is both clinical and theoretical.

Amy has more than 30 years of experience in treating babies and children with developmental, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions both in Australia and Hong Kong. Throughout her career, she has worked in non-government organisations, hospitals and community health clinics. She has also worked closely with other clinical professionals including Pediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Orthotists. Amy is able to incorporate her diverse knowledge and experience in the clinical management of children. Most importantly, she believes the best outcome is when parents/carers are in partnership with her as the Physio to work towards a child’s goals. This holistic approach enables children to maximise their potential and achieve their own milestones and goals.

“My passion is to help children, support their families and strengthen communities” says Amy. She has practised in Brisbane for the past 23 years, has vast cross-cultural experiences and able to adapt to and respect different parenting practices in individual cultures. Amy is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Dr. Amy was awarded ‘Paediatric’ titled membership by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (since 2008) in recognition of her expertise and contribution to Paediatric Physiotherapy and has professional membership as follows:

• Paediatric Physiotherapist – Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Member
• Australian College of Physiotherapists Member
• Associate Fellow – Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom)