JONATHON CAREY

JONATHON
CAREY

Principal Physiotherapist and Director

Jonathon is the Principal Physiotherapist and Director of Matrix Phillip. He has been involved with a multitude of sports, primarily collision based including rugby union across all levels and currently as the head physio for the Canberra Brave Ice Hockey. In his professional life, he’s worked in emergency departments, trauma rehab, and orthopaedics. Jono looks after our mountain-biking clients because, as a previous competitive rider himself, he understands what the sport demands.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Physiotherapy

Areas of interest:

  • Adrenaline and collision sports
  • Trauma and post-op rehab
  • Hand therapy
Chris McDonald

Chris
McDonald

Physiotherapist

Chris enjoys working with a broad range of people, from office workers and tradies managing everyday aches and pains to weekend warriors and athletes. He has a particular interest in treating acute sporting conditions, tendon overuse injuries, and lower limb issues such as knee and ankle pain. Chris has experience working in both elite and community sport. His previous roles include working with the Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union, Gungahlin United NPL, and the ACT Brumbies Senior Academy. Originally from a small town down south, Chris is our resident country boy. He brings a strong sense of community and connection to his physiotherapy practice, and his down-to-earth approach helps him build genuine, lasting relationships with his clients. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him in the gym or shooting hoops with mates.

Qualifications:

  • Bachleor of Physiotherapy
  • Level 1 ASCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach

Areas of interest:

  • Sporting injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Ankle injuries
Callam Smyth

Callam
Smyth

Physiotherapist

Callam is a Canberra local that grew up playing rugby union and football. His love for sport has seen him continue to be involved in these areas with experience working within community and state level AFL, rugby union, football and netball. He has also been involved with the Canberra Raiders in his previous role. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time riding his mountain bike, training in the gym, and hiking with friends. As a physiotherapist, he prides himself on considering the personal needs and goals of each individual – with the aim of optimising their health and overall wellbeing.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Level 1 ASCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • GLA:D Certified Clinician

Areas of interest:

  • Sporting injuries
  • Post Operative Rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning
NICOLA LOCKE

NICOLA
LOCKE

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Nicky has lived and breathed netball her whole life as a player, coach and umpire. Her background in netball enables her to translate sport specific knowledge in to her rehabilitation of netball athletes across all ages and levels. Her drive as a physiotherapist is to help people from all walks of life and sporting involvement to achieve their goals and live a pain-free active lifestyle. Outside of work she likes to keep active through netball, hitting the gym and running. In winter (when not on the netball court) you will find her carving it up on the slopes in the Snowy Mountains.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Level 1 ASCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • GLA:D Certified Clinician

Areas of interest:

  • Sporting Injuries
  • Hand Therapy
  • Post-Operative Rehabilitation