TAIGUM PHYSIO - Key Persons
Blake is a new and energetic physiotherapist from the University of Queensland, graduating with honours in 2025. A keen interest in sports injuries and pain management, Blake is passionate about preventing injuries and managing pain conditions like headaches.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist ( Currently on Maternity Leave )
Charlotte graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 2010. She has been working at Taigum Physiotherapy for over 10 years and has developed an approachable style and outstanding clinical skills. These skills assist Charlotte to accurately diagnose a condition and formulate a recovery plan in line with the individual goals. Charlotte uses a combination approach of hands on therapy, education and exercise prescription to achieve the best outcomes.
Charlotte has a keen interest in volleyball, competing at national and international levels in her time. She now enjoys hiking, indoor bouldering and travelling.
Kurt graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2016. He is passionate about providing individualised treatment to each patient while working together with them to achieve the best possible results. Kurt is a strong believer that physical activity and functional movement should be a part of everybody's lifestyle and strives to utilise both a hands-on approach and evidence-based exercise for long term benefits in his professional care.
Lisa is our Practice Manager here at Taigum Physiotherapy. She is the face behind the paperwork, accounts, ensuring that the clinic runs smoothly while managing rosters, updating advertising and overseeing the clinic. Lisa has been with Taigum Physio since the beginning, making our private practice a successful family owned business.
Nicole graduated from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2020. Nicole heads our hydrotherapy program and runs our popular balance classes. She enjoys treating the large variety of conditions we see in our clinic. Nicole has specialised training in mat Pilates. Nicole strives to find what is meaningful to her patients and helps them achieve their physical goals necessary to lead a fulfilling life.
When she is not treating patients, you will find Nicole practising pilates, playing cello or cooking.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Principal
- Principal of Taigum Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic
Rick is practice principal of Taigum Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic. He has 30 years experience in musculoskeletal and sports injury management. Rick graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1993.
Rick has very much a ‘hands on' style of physiotherapy. He places priority on identifying the cause of your pain or dysfunction so as to ensure the root of your problem can be addressed leading to more lasting results. Rick has specialised training in the management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. He has extensive experience in rehabilitation of shoulder injuries. He is trained in dry needling and has extensive experience with post surgical rehabilitation, spinal pain and work place injuries. Rick has a passion for rugby league and as a former First Grade level player he continues to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle.
Job Titles:
- Remedial Massage Therapist
Vicki graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2009. She comes from a background of snowboarding, having lived and worked in Canada previously as a snowboard instructor. Vicki is interested in neck and shoulder conditions as well as hip and lumbar conditions. She is also enjoys working with athletes pre- and post- event. Vicki hopes to one day attend the New York marathon as a spectator. In her free time, Vicki still watches a lot of snowboarding videos and snowboards overseas annually.
Zak joined the team of Taigum Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic after graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in 2023. He is dedicated to assist individuals with recovery from injuries and improving their overall physical well-being. Zak has a diverse skill set and experience treating a vast range of Musculoskeletal conditions, allowing him to develop effective and individualised treatment plans to help clients achieve their goals.
In his spare time, Zak is a sporting fanatic and enjoys playing a wide variety of sports himself, particularly touch football competing at a national level.