Born and raised in Cairns, Joel has spent the past 7 years working as an exercise physiologist across both hospital and outpatient settings.

A graduate from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical), he now runs his own practice- True North Exercise Physiology – based at Stratford Health Hub.

Joel brings extensive experience in supporting clients before and after joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries, as well as in reconditioning, Parkinson’s, cardiac rehabilitation and a wide range of chronic and metabolic conditions. 
He has also worked alongside cardiologists in cardiac stress testing, contributing to the assessment and monitoring of heart health.

He also has a strong interest in oncology, having run an oncology rehab clinic in his previous employments. Joel is committed to helping people improve physical conditioning, boost energy levels, ease treatment related side effects and support long term recovery through targeted exercise.

Outside of work, Joel loves heading off on extended fishing trips to remote parts of Cape York and Northern Territory. When closer to home in Cairns, you’ll often find him riding his Harley, cheering on the North Queensland Cowboys, or catching up with mates.

Joyce has worked as a physiotherapist since the early 2000s, training and beginning her career in the Netherlands, before moving to beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland to gain more experience. She arrived in Australia in 2008 with her husband, looking for a new adventure and they have since called Australia home.

Joyce operates two businesses out of Stratford Health hub.

My Body & Brain Physio

Joyce’ professional focus lies in musculoskeletal health, which is everything muscles, spine, joints, & nerves and just can’t help herself looking at all her clients from a very holistic point of view. She also cares deeply about preventative health care and the importance of lifestyle factors. Joyce recently started the new multidisciplinary bone building program at Stratford Health Hub.

My Parkinson’s

Joyce is also highly specialized in Parkinson’s disease. Since finishing university, she has remained actively involved in this area and witnessed considerable advances in research and treatment. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients receive the best possible outcomes, providing education on relevant topics and modifiable variables, lifestyle factors, and her main area of expertise: exercise, movement, and mobility.

Beyond her work, Joyce enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations with her family. After a memorable trip around Australia with their camper trailer that finished in Cairns, she immediately fell in love with the area. Now, Joyce is captivated by the tropical environment and frequently enjoys walks in its natural beauty.

Jen completed her Dietetic studies at Indiana state university in the USA on a Tennis Scholarship but grew up in the vibrant and multi-cultural South Africa. She went on to work in the UK and travelled extensively before growing roots and settling down in amazing Australia.  Jen relocated to Cairns from chilly  Wagga Wagga more than 10 years ago and loves living in the tropics.

Jen lives, eats and breathes “your health is your greatest wealth. ” She is passionate about health and wellbeing and helping people navigate their personal nutrition journey. 
Jen encourages you to let go of the “diet” and helps to guide you to make small positive changes to achieve realistic diet and lifestyle goals.  Jen juggles a busy work and home life herself, so she gets that life is demanding and is big on keeping things grounded, realistic, helping you stay accountable, and will support you, step by step through your journey.

Jen’s sense of adventure and many years travelling, exploring and learning  new places people and things; led her to study yoga and Ayurveda. So in her spare time she teaches yoga, enjoys catching a class herself.  Generally loves the outdoors, sports, beaches, waterfalls, but she also likes to slow down and retreat at home; quietly cook and spending time with her family and dog.