Meet Our Physiotherapists
Our Physiotherapy Team
Find out more about our physiotherapy team here at PhysioCare Townsville. To book an appointment with a physiotherapist at one of our Townsville clinics or arrange a home visit, please call 07 4417 8900.
Emma Reid (Director)
Emma was raised in Townsville and completed her high school education at Townsville Grammar School before completing a physiotherapy degree at JCU in 2011. After finishing her studies, Emma worked for a short time as a casual physiotherapist at Northern Beaches Physiotherapy Clinic before gaining full-time employment at PhysioCare Townsville in June 2012. Emma became a principal of PhysioCare Townsville in 2015.
Since a young age, she has been a keen softball player and has represented Townsville, North Queensland and Queensland. Emma continues to play socially and had the privilege of travelling as the Team Physiotherapist for the Queensland Heat, the Queensland Open Women’s Softball Team, from 2015 to 2017. Emma enjoys treating adults of all ages and has completed her Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy and Level 1 Gerontology Physiotherapy courses as well as dry needling and advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy courses.
Emma and her husband Kristian welcomed their third child, Brookelyn, in July 2020. Brookelyn is the much-adored little sister of Mackenzie and Kailan. When not at work, Emma enjoys watching the NRL and WNBL and spending time with her family outdoors fishing, camping and exploring the local area.
Matthew Toumazou (Physiotherapist)
Matt was raised in North Queensland and graduated from James Cook University in 2016. He was drawn to physiotherapy by his love for sport and his interest in helping people. He began working at PhysioCare in 2017, moved to Brisbane for a year in 2018 and then returned to Townsville. Matt is qualified in dry needling and has completed research into amateur cricketers, which he presented at the ASICS Sports Medicine Australia Conference in 2017 in Malaysia. He has also completed a Kinetic Link Training Level 2 and Pilates Matwork Level 1 course.
As a physiotherapist, Matt enjoys treating a wide range of complaints, especially lower limb and sporting injuries. He is also committed to supporting people as they return to exercise and educating them on safe practices. It is important to Matt that patients leave their session with a clearer understanding of their condition and the reasons behind their management plans. He also aims to provide self-management strategies that help people take an active role in their rehabilitation.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys playing and watching sport and spending time with family, friends and his two dogs. While he enjoys all sports, he is particularly keen on cricket, rugby league and AFL.
Sam Weimar (Physiotherapist)
Sam grew up and completed his schooling in the small town of Mossman before relocating to Townsville to start his physiotherapy degree at JCU. While studying at university, Sam engaged in a variety of placements, including private musculoskeletal clinics, orthopaedic and general surgical wards, neurological rehabilitation units and special needs education schools. Each of these placements provided him with valuable experiences and skills.
Sam’s interest in physical activity, combined with his willingness to listen to people and support their goals, is what attracted him to the profession of physiotherapy. He enjoys providing education, tailored exercises and hands-on treatment techniques to meet each client’s individual needs. He has also completed a personal development course in Pilates and looks forward to further study in the coming years.
Outside the clinic, Sam enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as running, going to the gym, exploring the outdoors and fishing.
Jeff Skinner (Physiotherapist)
Jeff is a late bloomer into the physiotherapy world, completing his bachelor’s degree at James Cook University in 2019. He was born and raised in Ingham, where he completed all his schooling as well as his electrical apprenticeship at the local sugar mills. Managing his own sporting injuries led to an interest in anatomy and helping others.
After completing his electrical trade, Jeff sought out the challenge of completing his physio degree after being accepted into the inaugural intake of students in the James Cook physio program in 2005. Health issues led to Jeff deferring his degree for a while, but he maintained some of his knowledge by working as an allied health assistant for both the physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments at Cairns Hospital until his return to university to recommence his degree in 2016.
Jeff is qualified in dry needling and enjoys treating a range of presentations. He hopes to broaden his knowledge by undertaking further training in different areas. Jeff also enjoys educating patients about what is happening, why it occurs and how to better understand their symptoms.
Caitlyn Mann
Caitlyn completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane. She is committed to ongoing professional development and has completed further training in cervical spine management, vestibular rehabilitation, shoulder rehabilitation, advanced differential diagnosis of elbow pain and lower limb tendinopathy. Caitlyn is also a GLA.D® Registered Physiotherapist, delivering evidence-based management for hip and knee osteoarthritis.
She has undertaken further education in pain science through the NOI Group Explore Pain program and holds a Sports Level 1 qualification and dry needling certificates. In addition to her clinical work, Caitlyn is a physiotherapy educator at James Cook University, where she supports and teaches physiotherapy students.
Caitlyn has experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries and works with patients under WorkCover, the NDIS and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Her clinical interests include neck pain, headaches, shoulder conditions, lower back pain and knee and ankle injuries.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition or working toward a performance goal, Caitlyn is committed to supporting you with evidence-based guidance, clinical skill and genuine care.
Riley McDonald
NDIS, Medicare, DVA and WorkCover. Riley is also experienced in treating individuals with intense physical demands, such as active defence personnel and even some Australian representative athletes. Whatever stage in your journey, Riley is committed to assisting you from the initial injury through to your return to sport, desired activity, or simply freedom from pain.
Rob Street
Rob is an experienced physiotherapist who treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions across all ages, from teenagers to older adults. While he enjoys working with of all life stages, Rob has a special interest in helping elderly clients stay active, mobile and independent. If you are dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or want to improve your movement, Rob is here to help you every step of the way.
