Our Physiotherapists & Exercise Physiologist

It is not often you will find Physio’s and Chiropractors working together, but here at Embrace Life, our Physiotherapists, when required, can work closely with our team of Chiropractors and Remedial Massage Therapists, to help you get back to your best health. We also have the expertise of an Exercise Physiologist to assist with injury rehabilitation, chronic disease management and fitness, strength and performance training.

  • Naomi O’Keeffe – Physiotherapist

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy

    Consultant of Emotional Anatomy

    PhysioKey Practitioner

    Neurolinguistic Coach

    Certificate in Aromatherapy

    Certificate in Reflexology

    Certificate in Managing and Treating Dementia

    Areas of interest:

    Musculoskeletal Issues & Injuries; Chronic Pain; Geriatrics (Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Orthopaedic, etc); Paediatrics; Neurological Rehabilitation (Brain, Spinal injuries, amputation); Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Joint & Spinal Surgeries & Replacements); Women’s Health (pre, ante and post-natal care)

    Passion:

    I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland in 2010. Throughout my 10 years of experience, I have covered many fields of Physiotherapy, and travelled to many locations across Australia. My favourite is Broome & The Kimberley region of Western Australia – the red dust meeting the blue-green sea is breath-taking. I have worked across the lifespan: from newborns to the elderly, and with many cultural populations.

    Although I am foremost a physical therapist, I intertwine my sessions with mental and emotional practices. I believe balance comes from a mind-body connection and so my approach to treating pain and dysfunction includes the physical body, the emotional body, the mental body and the spiritual body.

    Sessions with me could include:

    • Physical Therapy (Muscle, Joint & Nerve mobilisations)
    • Emotional Anatomy
    • PhysioKey Treatments (advanced neurostimulation for the treatment of pain)
    • Myofascial Release
    • Injury Rehabilitation
    • Geriatrics
    • Balance Training
    • Dynamic Exercise Prescription
    • Neurological Rehabilitation
    • Ante- & Post-natal Care
    • Work Cover & Third Party Injuries
    • DVA
  • Mick Craven Exercise Physiologist
    Mick Craven – Exercise Physiologist

    Qualifications:

    Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
    Bachelor of Science (Human Movement Studies), Pilates Instructor, Remedial Massage Therapist, Scenar Therapist Level 1, PhysioKey Therapist Basic & Advanced training.

    Over 15 years experience in the Health industry

    Areas of Interest:

    Fitness, Strength, Flexibility, Performance Training, Posture, Gait Retraining, Core Stability, Weight Loss, Injury Rehabilitation, Chronic Disease Management, Scenar Therapy, Physiokey Therapy

    Passion:

    Mick completed his degree at the University of Queensland in 2000 and has worked in many different settings in the health industry including gyms and health clinics as both a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist.  He has extensive experience working with a broad range of clients, including those wanting to lose weight or improve in fitness, athletes, children, war veterans, those with complex health issues and many others in between.  He particularly enjoys helping clients who are experiencing ongoing pain and dysfunction to regain their health and vitality.

    In years past Mick has enjoyed playing soccer, weight training and martial arts, but these days he gets most of his exercise chasing his three young boys around.