B. App sc. Phty,1979 Masters Health Sc (Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy)2001, National Bounce back instructor trainer (2009)
Having been in private practice physiotherapy for over 30 years, and operating as a Cairns based physiotherapist for over 25 years, owner and operator of Proactive Physiotherapy, Julie Faulks has always believed that high quality hands on assessment and treatment in a caring, friendly and professional manner is one of the most important services a physiotherapist can offer. She believes that good communication and education in self management techniques helps her clients gain ownership of their personal situation while allowing them to become proactive in the treatment of their own conditions to get better sooner. By developing a clear understanding of each client’s personal situation and lifestyle, and being interested and focussed on their goals and desires, Julie is able to then define and deliver specific and consistent treatments based around individual patient needs.
Julie’s desire to always give the patient the best possible result has resulted in 30 years of continuing education in order for her to remain updated on the best and most effective ways of delivering optimum results to each and every client.
In 2000, Julie completed a manipulative Masters Degree which advanced her manual musculoskeletal skills to even higher levels. Although her major thesis involved an extensive focus on the treatment of the neck and jaw pain including headaches, Julie considers that her special skills are more akin to treating the whole spine, from the hips to the head.
Julie recently completed her training to become a senior level bounce back instructor which allows her to train other bounce back practitioners throughout Australia.
Julie believes in a healthy, happy and balanced life and believes that leading by example is one of the best way to inspire her patients. She exercises regularly with her current sports passion being outrigging while always having an absolute love of travel.
Remedial Massage Therapist and Director of Proactive Physiotherapy
Accredited Remedial Massage Therapist (1997)
A massage therapist of over twelve years’ experience, Andy is passionate about a holistic approach to health. Andy loves to travel, exploring new countries, cultures, languages and flavours. He is a keen golfer, who would like to spend much more time chasing a little white ball around a park than he currently does. This passion has lead to a special understanding of the treatment of golfers.
Andy is one of the few massage therapists in Cairns with lots of experience with ante-natal massage, a modality which is greatly appreciated by expecting mums.
BSc (Uni of Melbourne) 1986, B.App.Sc Physio (Latrobe Uni) 1990
Marilla has worked part-time in the Proactive Physiotherapy clinic now for more than 10 years. Previously she worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a specific interest in women’s health. Now Marilla’s role in the clinic is almost completely related to women’s health and continence issues, treating incontinence problems for both men and women. Marilla also instructs introductory BOUNCE Back classes. Marilla enjoys being involved in the continuous development, research and learning gained through the joint research conducted in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and continence physiotherapy as the concept of core stability has evolved. Being a physiotherapist is a relatively small part of Marilla life, as she has four children and is actively involved with her husband’s business. Marilla looks forward to the day when the kids grow up and she can take off, walk a track, play more golf and see more theatre. In the meantime, she enjoys staying fit and healthy.
BSc Physio (hons) 2004
Eve joined the Proactive Physiotherapy clinic to work full time in early 2008 and brings a passion for Clinical Pilates to the team. Graduating from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia in 2004 Eve brings 6 years of experience in Private practice and Clinical Pilates and also instructs Bounce Back classes. With a passion for Scuba Diving, tropical weather and anything in the outdoors, Eve moved to Cairns after working in the private sector in London. She has a very hands-on treatment style and likes to complement this with exercise based rehabilitation to achieve long term results that empower her patients to improve their quality of life. Eve also has an interest in office and home based ergonomics.
Her special interests involve treating the neck, jaw, headaches and lower back pain.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Manipulative Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2004 at Auckland University of Technology
Post graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2009
Highly skilled in the treatment of back pain and injury in both chronic and acute stages, Holly actively promotes the importance of spinal health and care in all ages. Skilled in the assessment of shoulder dysfunction, she focuses her rehabilitation techniques towards regaining full functional capacity and eliminating pain in her patients. Holly’s special interests include:
BSc (Kinesiology) 2005; Masters of Physical Therapy 2007
Kailey graduated with a masters in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in Canada. She was working as a physiotherapist in a sports and orthopaedic clinic in Vancouver Canada prior to relocating to Cairns and joining the Proactive Physiotherapy Clinic. Since graduating, Kailey has completed manual therapy and soft tissue release course and has volunteered as a trainer for several sporting teams. Kailey enjoys working with all levels of athletes to develop sport specific exercises to prevent re-injury and facilitate elite performance.
B.Physiotherapy Monash University Melbourne
Johanna comes from a sporting background being a competitive swimmer through school and also being involved in a variety of sports and sporting teams through her life. Johanna carries her interest in sports and active lifestyle into her physiotherapy career, completing the Australian Physiotherapy Association sports level 1 certificate in 2010. With a strong interest in back pain and active rehabilitation, Johanna completed a Manual Concepts certificate in spinal manual therapy in 2009 and is now studying with Polestar Pilates Australia to complete the 6 level rehabilitation course and to become a certified clinical Polestar Pilates Practitioner.
Johanna has a personal interest in mindfulness training and brings this to her physiotherapeutic approach along with her promotion for holistic wellness of each individual.
Special Interests include: Spinal Therapy, Clinical Pilates, Sporting Injuries.
Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor
BSc (Physiotherapy)
Studying Masters Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence & Women’s Health)
Amanda completed her physiotherapy degree at Curtin University, Western Australia in 2005. Her main interests are in Women’s Health, low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. She also enjoys re-training motor control using Pilates methods and techniques. Amanda recently moved to Cairns after spending the last 2 years travelling and working throughout Europe and the UK. She is a keen netballer, previously playing in the national league and is currently completing her Masters in the specialist area of continence and women’s health.
B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy) 2001; University of Sydney
Sheryl joins our team with a long history of working in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Sheryl’s extensive experience relates previously to sporting groups as the team physiotherapist on national and state levels, including Cairns won northern Pride.. She has also worked for several years for the Defence Force and in the Private Sector. Sheryl’s hands-on treatment approach has branched out into the use of Western Acupuncture and dry needling. Further comprehensive study in this speciality is envisaged. Sheryl’s approach to treatment is very holistic, with a focus on timely return to work, sport and leisure.
Barbara is the Practice Manager at Proactive Physiotherapy. She has lived in Cairns for nearly 20 years and is married with a daughter. She comes to the practice with many years of business management experience and is very knowledgeable in the area of quality assurance. She loves to spend quality time with her family and friend
