Our Team

Kate Bennett

Physiotherapist

Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, I grew up with an appreciation for my surroundings and always aspired to travel and explore. After a couple of years of trying new career objectives, I realised that my passion for people and health aligned with the ethos of physiotherapy.

I made the decision to leave my friends and family and move up to Townsville, North Queensland to study Physiotherapy in 2019 at James Cook University. As scary as it was, my love for North Queensland was founded and continues to grow as I made my move further north to the beautiful tablelands.

I am always willing to learn and keep up with evidence-based care to help my patients holistically reach their treatment goals. I have a special interest in women’s health throughout the lifespan, especially the pre and postnatal periods and well as sports physio.

When I am not in the clinic, I am hiking, going to the gym, exploring my newest community, and trying various cafes to decide on the best coffee in town.” I am eager to immerse myself in a small community and build my skills in Atherton.

*Kate is available for consults Tuesday to Saturday. Call our friendly reception team to book or book online.

Amy Stokes

Physiotherapist

I am the eldest of three and grew up on a farm in Northern NSW. I eventually did a little travel and lived overseas for ~18mths. Upon my return my family had moved to Rockhampton.

While in Rockhampton I became a part of a boot camp where I sustained a couple of injuries, which allowed me to realise that physiotherapy was what I wanted to do. I applied to Central Queensland University and completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours.

I like to spend my free time doing yoga, pilates, hiking and going for a jog/walk with my dog. I have a special interest in TMJ, headaches and women’s health.’

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Shelly Biggs

Receptionist

Shelly is a born and bred Atherton local who has worked in banking, admin, and education roles across the Tablelands.

Shelly is a regular face at BMX with her partner Brett and 2 sons Blake and Toby, and in her spare time enjoys Tae kwon do, drinking instant coffee, and catching up with friends and family.

An integral part of the Healthwise Team, Shelly is always on hand to make everyone smile with her funny jokes and bubbly personality.

Alice Cook

Physiotherapist

The youngest of four, I grew up on a small property in rural Victoria where I developed an appreciation of the outdoors and country lifestyle. I travelled interstate to undertake a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in Townsville, which I completed in 2014. Since then, I have worked in several different positions in various locations around Australia and completed further training including the Watson Headache Method, neuroimmune mobilisation, dry needling, acupuncture and tendinopathy management along with other courses for specific joint dysfunction and treatment.

Over the years, I myself have enjoyed participating in a variety of sports from gymnastics to touch football and am familiar with the frustrations surrounding sporting injuries. I have a particular interest in hip dysfunction, having myself had to undergo surgery and then participate in the long haul of rehabilitation that follows.

For me, physiotherapy is a way in which to provide holistic and individually tailored management of pain and injury. It is my hope that my skills as a physiotherapist will assist you in maintaining healthy and active lifestyles that allow you to strive for your best quality of life.

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Lucinda Hartge

Physiotherapist

I grew up in far North Queensland on a cattle station near Mt Garnet. I gained my Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy from James Cook University and came to Atherton for work in 2016. I have always been passionate about using my skills to improve the health of the people living in regional areas and the services available to them. I became a part of Healthwise Physio in 2018 which has been a great opportunity to work with a very like minded team to offer the best physiotherapy service we can to our local community.

My special professional interests are treating vestibular conditions (vertigo and dizziness) and headaches, I have completed a great deal of postgraduate training in these areas. I have also completed postgraduate training in spinal conditions and rehabilitation, I have had my own battles with lower back pain and understand the frustration that this can cause when it affects our work and daily life. I hope to be able to use my experiences and skills to help you get the most out of your body and life.

Outside of work, I like to spend my spare time with my family, we love to get outside with our dogs, going camping, swimming and hiking.

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Shae Jonsson

Physiotherapist

As a born and bred Tablelander, I loved growing up alongside my four brothers on a farm located near Ravenshoe.

I graduated from James Cook University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and returned to the beautiful Tablelands in 2016 with my Husband to be closer to family and the country lifestyle. I have always been an outdoors/active person and love to water ski and play touch footy.

I have always been passionate about physiotherapy and genuinely care about you and your injury.
Over the years, I have developed an approach for treating musculoskeletal injuries through hands on treatment and retraining correct movement patterns. I also have a special interest in treating women’s health conditions and shoulders/lower backs.

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Kerri Rolfe

Receptionist

Kerri and her husband Joe moved from hot and dry Charters Towers to the lush Atherton Tablelands in 2002. They enjoy living on a few acres at Bones Knob with their two children Gus and Ellen.

When not driving kids to school or sport, Kerri enjoys coffee, reading, planning the next holiday and catching up with friends. She has worked for many years as a medical receptionist in both GP and Specialist Practices. Kerri was very pleased to join the friendly team at Healthwise Physio in January 2020.

Peta Condullas

Practice Manager

The youngest of 10 children, I grew up on a dairy farm in Malanda, before moving to Cairns to complete my high school studies.
After attending business college, I worked in various management roles in Cairns, before moving back to the beautiful Tablelands 10 years ago with my husband and 3 daughters.
My career has included roles in health promotion, Practice Management and finance.

In my spare time I enjoy Traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with my extended family.

Shae Jonsson

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Alice Cook

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Amy Stokes

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Lucinda Hartge

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Kate Bennett

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Peta Condullas

Practice Manager

Kerri Rolfe

Receptionist

Shelly Biggs

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Danae Condullas

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Brydee Cummings

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