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]

Rebekah Lewthwaite

Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor

My humble beginnings…

Another friendly face from over the ditch! I grew up in the Beautiful North Shore of Auckland where I completed a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. After two years of working in private practices in Auckland, I decided to make the move over to the Gold Coast for a bit more sunshine and the Australian dream!

What influenced my life and my Physio approach…

I never knew what I wanted to do throughout school but I knew I loved to move and I love helping people. Growing up a dancer, I found myself at the physiotherapist a bit too often and by doing so accidentally fell in love with the occupation. I love the concept of not only assisting healing injuries but enabling clients to live the life they want to live to the fullest and feel honoured to play a role in that. I know first hand how much of an impact a supportive physio can have and I strive to be that person in my clients lives. 

I am passionate about…

Truly making a positive impact in those around me and facilitating living life to the fullest – not allowing injuries (or niggles!) to impede this. I enjoy implementing manual therapy and mobilisation techniques with exercise-based rehabilitation to help clients have control over their rehabilitation, enjoy the process of healing and get back to what they love. I have specific interest in musculoskeletal issues and figuring out the nitty gritty of what is going on and what could be contributing to prevent it from happening again.

Before or after work you will find me…

Going for stroll’s along the beaches of gold coast with friends usually with a coffee in hand! You’ll also find me at the gym finding my escapism for the day where I only need to focus on what I am doing and nothing else followed by dinner at a new-to-me restaurant (will take recommendations!). I am a bit of a sunset chaser, so you’ll catch me in my yellow truck and a tent in the back, scouting out where the next spot is! [/vc_column_text]

Brooke Young

Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor

My humble beginnings…

I grew up in Texas playing a multitude of sports, eventually taking soccer to an elite level. I completed my Bachelors in Applied Exercise Physiology at Texas A&M University. I continued my soccer career, knowing the goal was always eventually physio, but alongside playing sport I did some work as an EP in Cardiology, Pulmonology, and some sport training. When I was ready to travel the world and become a physio, I moved to Australia and completed my Masters in Physiotherapy as well as a Graduate Diploma in research of biomechanics of the lower limb and knee pain at Griffith University. 

What influenced my life and my Physio approach…

Being an athlete, I had my first major injury at 17 and went through the physio experience myself. I actually enjoyed the process of learning how to continue with my goals in my sport despite my injury. Having spent my entire life playing sport, learning about various aspects of a healthy body, and knowing I had way too much energy to sit at a desk, I thought it would be a fun career and a great way to help others. Along the way, I have been lucky enough professionally to have been exposed to some amazing opportunities around Goldy, Melbourne, Torquay/Geelong, and Sydney. Some experience gained includes working with some of the Geelong Cats, the Ripcurl Pro, some Olympic medalists for the Aussie rowing team, some competitive soccer clubs, some U18 Titans, Aussie surf lifesaving nationals, professional dance schools, ironmen and marathoners, as well as the every day active population or weekend warrior. I have also spent a couple years traveling Aus putting together workplace injury prevention and ergonomics training for national corporations.

I am passionate about…

My main interest is helping people achieve their goals. I find the human body and brain fascinating and love to find the cause of what’s happening so that I can educate on what changes to make to help remove functional fears that pain can lead to. It’s all about helping people move back towards what they love doing. Due to my background in sport and research in biomechanics, I have a keen eye in picking up compensatory patterns, and do a lot of retraining walking patterns, running patterns, sporting patterns, and progressing people patiently through the stages of strengthening and stability needed, no matter their capability.  While I always hope to make physio as fun as possible, my favorite moment is always at the end of the track when I hear that someone did that thing they never thought they could do.

Before or after work you will find me…

Running the beaches, at the gym, or catching up with friends. Upon my return to the Gold Coast, I have hung up the boots from a competitive level of soccer, and am now figuring out what life is without training daily for it. I recently have taken up learning salsa and bachata dancing which is a good laugh. So basically anything movement related and outdoors and you might catch me if you yell my name loud enough to stop me. At least I can say I practice what I preach.

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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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