Frauke Tyack

Owner / Principal Physio and Pilates instructor

My humble beginnings…

I graduated as a physiotherapist in 1998 in Germany and have been working in private practice since. After 2 years in a high-flying Sports Physio clinic in Germany I found it to be time to do some travelling and to learn English in Australia.

What influenced my life and my Physio approach…

Upon arriving in Australia I found a job as a Chiropractic Assistant in the largest multi-disciplinary clinic in Queensland. Not only did I love it there, I also fell in love!

After a year of working as a Chiropractic Assistant, I went on to get my Australian recognition as a Physiotherapist. I continued working in the same clinic for 8 years as a recognised Physio. During this time, I worked closely with Chiropractors and Osteopaths, learning their approach and treatment techniques, which I still incorporate into my treatments today.

I am passionate about…

My main interest is solving musculoskeletal problems with a combination of manual therapy, joint and nerve mobilisations, muscle release, Laser and massage, and through prescription of stability exercises and stretches.

Clinical Pilates suits my interest perfectly and I became an Instructor in 2003. Since then, I have been running classes. My classes are a very successful and enjoyable part of my physiotherapy career.

Before or after work you will find me…

Hanging out with my family! We are very active, so you might run into me at the creek or on the beach (with my dog ‘Pepper’).  I also love cooking – you might see me at Woolies with a trolley full of healthy stuff ready to cook up a storm![/vc_column_text]

Ian Falconer

Physiotherapist

My humble beginnings…

As a sports-loving high school student at Murwillumbah High I aspired to be a Physical Education teacher. During my PE teacher training however, I was exposed to anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and sports injury management and wanted to know much more. So I completed my PE degree and then…enrolled into physiotherapy at Sydney Uni in 1989, married my wife in 1992, and graduated in 1993 when my life & career really kicked off.

What influenced my life and my Physio approach…

A year after graduation I started work in a private practice in Sydney where a manipulative physiotherapist and Sydney Uni tutor mentored me.  During this time, I learned clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills to manage musculoskeletal problems with a specific emphasis on acute and recurrent low back and neck pain.   

Seven years later I opened Blue Mountains Physiotherapy, a clinic where I enjoyed being part of a small, well-connected community again and established many enduring friendships.

Working as a sole therapist in my own clinic I continued to crave professional development and contact with colleagues.  Within the constraints of operating a business I embarked on a 5-year plan to complete a Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.  While studying I was exposed to new modalities in managing musculoskeletal pathologies, which include dry needling/acupuncture and neurodynamic techniques.  I also learned more about managing complex shoulder pathologies.

I am passionate about…

Learning, and have spent the free time I have had to develop manual therapy skills and knowledge to assist patients affected by recurring and chronic spinal conditions.  I’m passionate about empowering my clients to gain control of their musculoskeletal problem and restore lost function by developing a personalised rehabilitation program of manual therapy, specific stretching tasks and strengthening exercises

Instilling in my clients the message to keep moving in order to stay well, which is easier to achieve in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal areas than in many other places.

Before or after work you will find me…

Enjoying a swim or paddling my surf ski in Cudgen Creek, or riding my bike along the coast road. After exercise I enjoy sitting in the sun at a local cafe or eating Southeast Asian cuisine either prepared at home or in one of the local restaurants.  When not being active I’ll be reading a good book somewhere with my wife or playing trains with my brother! [/vc_column_text]

Lara Zalmstra

Remedial Massage Therapist

My humble beginnings…

During COVID, I realised I was in a career I wasn’t truly passionate about, so I took a small break to rediscover what genuinely inspired me. That journey led me to study a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, and three years on, I’m loving it more and more every day and can’t see myself doing anything else!

I am passionate about…

Helping people maintain their overall health and wellbeing through remedial massage. As an athlete myself, I understand how crucial it is to keep the body moving freely, without pain or persistent niggles, to perform at your best and avoid injury. Whether you’re training for a race, just looking to stay active and healthy or even just some rejuvenating self-care, I’m committed to supporting you in achieving a balanced, pain-free body so you can move and live with ease.

Before or after work you will find me…

Before work, you’ll find me waking up with a coffee in hand, watching the sunrise at the beach with my two dogs, and squeezing in a gruelling training session in the pool, on my bike or our running (yes, all before work!).

After work, winding down with my partner going for a sunset beach walk (sometimes with a cheeky beer in hand) 🙂

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