Meet the team
Physiotherapy in Palm Cove
The ethos of Palm Cove Physio is to fully listen to and gain a full understanding of the patient’s complaints before embarking on a thorough physical examination. The team agree that the foundations of successful outcomes in Physiotherapy management relies on:
- a thorough assessment to uncover the root cause of a problem
- comprehensive treatment using hands-on techniques
- patient self-management plans to accompany the treatment
- regular communication with referring Medical Professionals.
Meet the team
Peter van Gaalen
Director & Senior Sports & Manipulative
Peter trained in Physiotherapy in New Zealand, then undertook postgraduate training in Sports Physiotherapy then Manipulative Physiotherapy in Perth at Curtin University.
During his time in private practice in Perth, Peter was intimately involved with the Western Australia Institute of Sport and Western Australian Athletics Assoc. as a Physiotherapist to the Track & Field Teams at the track events in Perth as well as traveling the country and once overseas taking care of Elite and Junior Track & Field Athletes.
Peter has developed his own Physiotherapy practices in Perth, then in Sydney from the ground up. He practiced Physiotherapy for 20 years before choosing to spend some years working in Sales & Marketing in the Orthopaedic industry working closely with Orthopaedic surgeons. Upon relocating to Cairns, he is making a return to clinical practice by opening Palm Cove Physio.
Peter maintains a strong interest in treatment of Headache, Neck and Back conditions as well as a commitment to soft tissue management for sports injuries, postural issues, Shoulders, Knees, Foot & Ankle conditions as well as Vertigo.
Graeme Moginie
Locum Senior Manipulative Physiotherapist & Acupuncturist
Graeme also trained in New Zealand in undergraduate Physiotherapy, going on to study an Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy then Acupuncture which he combines with his strong Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy skills to best manage conditions that he treats.
He had a very successful Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary practice in Dunedin, New Zealand until 2023 when he decided to sell the practice and embark on doing locum work in New Zealand and Australia in between travel and adventure.
Graeme’s special areas of interest as well as Spinal Manipulative Physiotherapy are: Men’s Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Clinical Pilates and Post-operative Knee Rehabilitation.
Graeme travels across from New Zealand with his wife Wendy to work at Palm Cove Physio doing locums when Peter is away from the practice.
Sharon Moyses
Clinic Receptionist
Sharon commenced working at Palm Cove Physio in April 2024 in a part-time capacity manning the phone, front desk and general administration duties. She comes with significant experience from her 20 years at Commonwealth Bank and another 20years in a front-office Reception role for a local Real Estate firm.
Her focus on Customer Service is a great addition to the team at Palm Cove Physio keeping the office running like a ‘well oiled machine’ while keeping a wonderful cheerful demeanour.
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