Josh developed a love for physical activity during his younger years playing rugby league and trying his hand at many other sports. His passion for rehabilitation was built through personal experience rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries, finding great interest in how the body adapts and recovers. The brightest moment in each of his days is being able to help people feel a difference in their well-being. He strives to help improve your function, reduce pain levels, and bring a smile and positivity to your day.

Josh also has a passion for strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance enhancement and functional movement exercise. He enjoys attempting to be the world’s most underwhelming strength athlete & body builder as well as amateur sports analyst, be careful mentioning these subjects unless you have a few spare hours to chat. Otherwise he likes to keep himself busy with hiking, spending time with family and friends, music and food.

“When it comes to health and well-being: regular exercise is about as close to a magic pill as you can get.”

“Look at the bright side of life and choose to be happy, as even the darkest of clouds have a silver lining”

During her spare time Carissa enjoys getting out in her garden where her success can only be described as “average”. She also enjoys camping, especially at the beach surrounded by the sand and sea; and enjoys the challenge of her new hobby, crocheting.

“The positive effects of exercise on both the body and mind are amazing; even just getting out for a walk will make a world of difference.”

Sam has played rugby since he was 10 and during the off-season he likes to take his car to any beach with waves and spends the weekend surfing and camping. From his years playing rugby and studying he has an exceptional understanding of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury prevention methods, as he has had to prescribe most of those exercises to himself to prevent injuries.

Sam will utilise the newest and updated methods of exercise physiology to ensure everyone he treats receives the best care and the most recent physiological methods of training and prescription. He enjoys working with anyone and everyone, as he loves seeing the positive results, both physically and mentally, his clients obtain from him.  

If you see his red head in your travels, do not hesitate to give him a wave as he loves a yarn about almost anything. 

“Life is not merely being alive, but living well”

“Those who do not find time to exercise, will find time for illness”

Ryan strives to meet and/or oversee the progress of everyone who is treated by the Physically Active team and provides a fresh perspective on exercise physiology. You will have all of his attention if you mention rugby, tropical locations, or show interest in the science behind exercise prescription. In his spare time Ryan enjoys being physically active – surfing, exploring new areas, skydiving, and anything which involves being outdoors.

“A physically active lifestyle will improve your quality of life and help you live your best life.”

“The way to get started is to quit talking & begin doing.” – Walt Disney

Sophie always puts a smile on peoples faces with her infectious laugh and personality.Sophie first developed her love for exercise and determination to achieve the best possible outcomes as a sub-elite junior swimmer, sometimes training up to 10 times a week! Sophie now incorporates her knowledge of training principles and program structure learnt during time as a swimmer into exercise programming. 

Sophie enjoys exploring, attending festivals and markets and just relaxing around various parts of the Sunshine Coast during her spare time.

“It’s not about perfect, it’s about effort, and when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.”