Queanbeyan

Dan is the Principal Physiotherapist and director of Matrix QBN. Since the day we launched, he’s been one of the driving forces behind our success. His lifelong obsession with competitive sports and injury management has taken him to some exciting places. Dan has worked as a physio for various teams in AFL, MMA, and rugby league, including the ACT Brumbies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Level 3 APA Sports Physiotherapy Certificate

Areas of interest:

• Collision sports
• Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative Physiotherapy
• Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Performance

Amanda has returned to Matrix after a two-year sabbatical in the UK, where she discovered her passion for yoga and pilates. She now incorporates these art forms into her clinical exercise classes. Outside of work, you’ll probably find Amanda hammering a squash ball or taking part in a fitness bootcamp.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science
• Master of Physiotherapy

Areas of interest:

• Yoga and pilates
• Acupuncture
• Pediatrics

Kate is a titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist (M.Phty Sports, UQ) who loves to support athletes and amateur sports people to get back to peak performance. Kate has extensive experience in Rugby Union and was lead physiotherapist at the Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union Club for 9 seasons, including 4 John I Dent Cup premierships. Kate has worked with the Western Force, Waikato Chiefs, and Canberra Vikings. She recently completed a year in the UK with the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club helping them come away with the Allianz Cup. In her spare time Kate enjoys staying active with gym and running.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago)
• Master of Sports Physiotherapy (UQ)

Areas of interest

• Collision sports
• Post-operative care
• Acute trauma

By day, Matt Tran is a superstar physio and cat dad. By night, he’s a certified gym junkie and cat dad. He’s been involved in the local fitness industry for years; including competing in and winning local natural body building and power lifting competitions. Matt combines this industry knowledge with his physio skills to provide medical support to professional bodybuilders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Areas of interest:

• Strength and conditioning
• Back injuries
• Barbell sports

David is a multi-talented individual who combines his love of sport with a deep expertise in physiotherapy. He’s played softball at an elite level and continues to pursue his obsession with hockey. Before joining Matrix, David honed his craft on the NSW South Coast. Currently David is the physio for the Canberra Cavalry baseball team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Masters of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy (due to be completed 2024)

Areas of interest:

• Throwing injuries
• Upper limb injuries
• Hand therapy

Gus is our resident endurance sports enthusiast. As an elite competitor himself he understands the demands placed on the body in these events. He enjoys working in close collaboration with his patients to achieve their goals and has a specific interest in managing lower limb overuse injuries.

In the past Gus has worked with the ACT Brumbies and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

He is currently the team Physiotherapist for the Queanbeyan Tigers AFL club and treats aspiring swimmers in the ACT/NSW. In his time with ADFA he was involved in the prediction of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome AKA ‘shin splints’ in which he completed his honours degree.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours)

•  Level 2 Bike Fit Accreditation (IBFI)

Areas of interest:

• Lower limb overuse injuries
• Swimmers and endurance sports
• Strength & Conditioning

Josh is a proud country boy through and through – this shows in his happy go lucky and can do attitude in the clinic.

He has been involved with Eastlake AFL for the last 5 years and has a keen interest in contact sports. Josh is currently the head physio at the Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg squad. Outside of the clinic he’s a single figure golfer and a big rugby league fan (with questionable decisions on who to support). He is also the proud overall winner of our Queanbeyan Fun Sock Friday polls for 2022.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Areas of Interest:

• Bony stress injuries
• Shoulders
• Sporting injuries

Marten is a sports fanatic – gaining experience as a sports trainer with the Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union Club and the Belconnen Magpies AFL Club. Marten is currently the head rehabilitation coach for the Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg squad and joins the medical staff for the Queanbeyan Roos in 2024. Outside of work, Marten enjoys searching for Canberra’s best burgers, bouldering and (mostly) stand up paddleboarding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science
• Master of Physiotherapy
• Accredited ASCA Level 1 S&C Coach

Areas of interest:

• Strength and conditioning
• Sporting injuries
• Post-operative rehabilitation

Tim has an obsession with all things sport and is somewhat of a cricket tragic. He has a particular interest in contact sports injuries, honing his craft as a sports trainer for the Queanbeyan Whites Rugby Union Club and Brumbies Junior Rugby teams. Prior to physiotherapy he had a previous career sitting behind a desk, so he understands the rigors of office work and the importance of staying active. Tim enjoys working with people from all walks of life, from professional athletes to retirees, and looks forward to celebrating even the smallest wins on the path towards achieving your goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Areas of Interest:

• Contact Sports Injuries
• Shoulder Injuries
• Pain science

Abbey is our travel addict and lover of outdoor adventures. Abbey enjoys anything that challenges the human body and is always looking for something new to try. This includes finding the best snow fields and an odd wave when outside of Canberra.

Abbey’s love for the outdoors drives her desire to help others be able to experience the full strength and function of their bodies and is passionate about helping you live a more fulfilling life through pain management, strength and conditioning and building capacity within the body.

Ask Abbey about her favourite mountain to hike or about which wine best pairs with a post triathlon meal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• B.Sport & Ex Science
• Cert III & IV in Fitness

Areas of Interest:

• Strength and conditioning
• Shoulders and Lower limb injuries
• Pain management

Jerry, contrary to stature is actually a volleyball fanatic. His passion to succeed is reflected in his approach to helping patients achieve their own goals. He has experience working with NDIS clients as an allied health assistant, as well as with sports teams including the Brumbies. In his spare time Jerry competes on the weekends in both beach and court volleyball or can be caught watching the volleyball anime Haikyuu. With a Chinese background, Jerry loves to perfect his Mandarin and can provide services in the language.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Areas of interest:

• Jumping sports
• Overuse injuries
• Post- op rehab

Kristen is highly motivated both personally and professionally which translates into her enthusiasm in helping people set goals and then go on to achieving them.

She currently works as an S&C Coach with the ACT Rockets (Indoor Cricket) and recently had the opportunity to travel over to Dubai with the Australian Junior Indoor Cricket team. She has also gained valuable Sports Science knowledge through an opportunity with the Canberra Raiders.

Kristen has lived experience of the rehabilitation journey (unfortunately multiple times) and applies this experience and empathy to motivate and support those she works with.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation, University of Canberra (UC)
• Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• ASCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
• APPI Pilates Matwork Level 1

Areas of Interest:

• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Clinical conditions