Andrew Simpson has always been passionate about exercise and the therapeutic effects it has on our bodies, so following a career as an exercise physiologist was a natural choice.

He believes that everyone should have the ability to enjoy being physically active and leading a life that is not constrained by mobility deficits.

Andrew earned his Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Griffith University Gold Coast Campus and a Bachelor of Business from the same institute.

Additionally he has certifications in Kinetic Link Training and Group Facilitation.

He started his career in 2006 working as a cardiac physiologist in Queens Hospital, Roehampton, predominately doing cardiac investigations. When he returned to Australia he focused on workplace rehabilitation and return to work in Central Queensland. While there he also facilitated injury prevention programs with mining companies.

Wanting to develop another skill, he then moved into health and wellness, helping executives maintain healthy lifestyles with exercise interventions.

Following that he started My Health Team with Mark Antonello in January 2012 where they combined experience to create a collaborative healthcare that helps people live healthier and happier lives.

Andrew loves working with people who have a strong desire to live an active life. A lot of his clients see the mobility issues their parents or friends are going through and want to avoid that themselves. He specialized in developing programs for those who have difficulty exercising due to aches or pains, particularly for those aged fifty plus.

When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his two beautiful young children. When they are not doing fun things as a family, he loves spending time surfing, cycling, and mountain biking.

Lynette has an extensive background in practice management and business administration. She brings a unique blend of experience and skills into the practice and is charged with looking after the day to day running of the business. 

Experience

Mitch joined My Health Team in January 2020 after graduating from a Masters program at the University of Queensland in 2019. He has been involved in the allied health field for 12 years spanning two countries, two degrees and a lifetime of experience. My Health Team have allowed Mitch to excel in his fields of interest – Private Practice and leadership/management. In 2023 he was promoted into the Head of Physiotherapy role within the company and he's loved the new challenge of working with the team.

Education (Each Degree and Where Received)

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Catawba College, North Carolina USA

Master in Physiotherapy Studies, University of Queensland

Certifications

Certified in Introductory and Advanced Dry Needling

Licensed Athletic Trainer in USA

Why physiotherapy?

Mitch has always been a massive sports fanatic and grew up playing every sport possible. Once he found his niche which in Tennis, he competed at a very high level including receiving a tennis scholarship to go play in the USA. He always knew that he wanted to be in a career around health and sport as he started developing a large passion for anatomy and biomechanics in high school. Mitch's bachelor’s degree fit exactly what he was after as he was able to experience working as a health care professional for athletic teams at school as well as working in Professional Baseball during the summer breaks. Mitch always had the intention in moving back over to this side of the world and he was lucky enough to find a Physiotherapy program that complemented his bachelor’s degree perfectly and allow him to practice in Australia.

Outside of work

Mitch truly believes in a good work life balance and making the most out of the time you do have away from work. He spends a lot of his time with loved ones, whether that be exploring and doing activities or staying in at home. Mitch has a very competitive nature so loves hanging out with friends playing trivia, board games, going out to dinner or attending/watching sport.

Lauren joined My Health Team in 2024 as a qualified physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. During her studies, she worked in many different hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres across Queensland which left her with some great experiences across most areas of Physiotherapy. Lauren’s key interests of physiotherapy thus far are centred around pre/post joint replacement surgeries, neurological rehabilitation, and geriatric care.

Why Did You Become A Physical Therapist?

I spent a large portion of my childhood, teenage years and adulthood playing all types of sport including netball, volleyball, basketball, soccer (you name it, I probably played it), with my main sport always being netball. I was fortunate enough to represent my region, state, and country, visiting all over Australia playing indoor netball and I have met some incredible people along the way. Not only am I from a sporting background but when I was in my early teenage years, my godmother was sadly diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome, leaving her completely paralysed for a period. My interest in physiotherapy really soared when I was spending many hours at her hospital bedside, watching the rehabilitation process, and assisting the physiotherapists with her exercises. Being given the opportunity to see these physios at work, assisting someone who was very vulnerable, get back on their feet was very inspiring for myself. From this day forward, I knew physiotherapy was a career that required an undeniable passion for working with people in vulnerable times to help them achieve their goals, big or small.

What Do You Do When You Are Not Working?

As mentioned, a lot of my time outside work is taken up by my netball life. Whether this be training or games, social or competitive, there is a lot of netball that goes on in my life. When I am not at work or on the netball court, you can find me spending time with loved ones including my fur babies, watching professional sporting games such as the Australian Diamonds and the Socceroos, or enjoying some much-needed downtime wrapped up in my book of the week.  

Experience
Ryan joined My Health Team in May 2024 as a graduate physiotherapist. He finished his
Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2024. During his final year at UQ, he had practical placement experience for a total of 6 months, working at various hospitals and clinics around Brisbane. His areas of interest include musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, healthy ageing, and hydrotherapy.

Languages
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Why Physiotherapy?
Ever since Ryan was a kid, he could not sit still and just loved to move around. He loves to swim, play basketball and hit the gym. He was intrigued by a career around health and sport as he fell in love with human biology and physiology in school. Ryan's passion for physiotherapy doesn’t just stop there; he has seen the benefits on the quality of living, from being active and from physiotherapy, on one of his grandparents. He is therefore excited to be a part of the ever-growing world of healthy ageing.

Outside of work

Ryan loves a good work life balance as much as the next person, and he makes sure to unwind and enjoy life in his spare time. He splits his down time between ‘me time’ and hanging with friends and family, at home or going out to eat or explore the vast natural beauty ofAustralia. On his own he likes to exercise or relax at home watching shows and browsing the internet for cool new facts, whether it’s sports, science, or history.

Teah is a highly motivated and dedicated professional who completed her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (2023). Teah was lucky enough to begin her professional journey as an Allied Health Assistant with My Health Team during her studies.

With a strong background in sports performance, Teah has completed her ASCA Level 1 certification while working as an assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for numerous rugby teams. Her passion lies in the field of Exercise Physiology, particularly in the areas of chronic pain and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Teah runs the ‘MS Chair Pilates’ and ‘Healthy and Active’ classes at My Health Team and sees a range of individual clientele inside the Redcliffe clinic and during Hydrotherapy sessions.

Driven by a perpetual thirst for knowledge, Teah is constantly seeking opportunities to expand her expertise and stay up to date with the latest advancements in her field. She believes in the power of continuous learning and strives to bring the best possible outcomes for clients, her team, and herself. With a genuine commitment to helping individuals better their quality of life and achieve their health and fitness goals, Teah combines her clinical knowledge with a compassionate approach to achieve wholistic interventions for those in need.When not immersed in her work, Teah enjoys participating in weightlifting, mountain climbing and will never say no to a good adventure.

Alex is highly passionate about health and helping people through education, exercise intervention and promoting healthier lifestyle choices. He has a background in Personal Training completing a cert 3, 4 and Diploma of Fitness at Tafe NSW (2011) and then a Bachelor of Human Movement from The University of Technology Sydney (2016). He then completed a postgraduate Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Southern Cross University in 2018. Alex has continued to challenge himself by exploring many avenues of Exercise Physiology; Workcover, Medicare, Department of Veteran Affairs, NDIS and Commonwealth Homecare support programs. This has provided him with opportunities to work with a varied caseload including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiovascular & cardiorespiratory, cancer, strength and conditioning, aged care (eldest being 102yrs), neurological conditions and group exercise classes.

Outside of work, Alex likes to stay in shape by partaking in Saturday morning Parkrun events, cycling, gym and daily walks with his dog Lucy. He also likes to partake in endurance events, previously competing in triathlons and half ironman distances. A random fact about Alex, back in 2012, he joined a small team cycling from Townsville to Sydney (over 2300km) and helped raise over $3000 for the charity Angel flight.

Jasmine is an accredited Exercise Physiologist (Griffith University) who has previously worked in the clinical environment helping to manage musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, mental health, and chronic pain conditions. They got into the occupational rehabilitation field working primarily with Defence Members with a case load made up of those working in and around fast jets. Jasmine to kept clinical skills fresh working with private clients on the weekends and enjoyed this experience.

When not at work, Jasmine's life revolves around their child’s busy schedule of Auskick, gymnastics, cheerleading, swimming, and dancing They also have two cats who demand loads of attention. 

Jasmine enjoys being constantly challenged and improving skills. They are currently studying a Master in Health Management at QUT which has been eye-opening and they are looking forward to future challanges. 

Nicole is an accredited practising dietitian, with her Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) from QUT. She also holds a degree in Exercise & Sports Science from ACU.

She is passionate about gut health, weight management, disordered eating/eating disorders, and sports nutrition.Nicole believes that good nutrition should be achievable and sustainable for all, and tailors her advice based on an individual’s lifestyle, needs and goals.

Outside of nutrition, Nicole has completed multiple ultra trail running events, including 100km and 165km runs and is heavily involved in the running community in Brisbane.

Christina works on our front reception desk providing quality administration for all our clients.  Christina joined our team in 2021.

Anna joined My Health Team in 2023 as a receptionist and is one of the friendly faces you will see when you visit our Redcliffe clinic. 

Anna spends her time outside of work playing videogames and going on adventures with her partner, two young boys and her two dogs.

Meredith joined My Health Team in 2023 and works as our operations officer assisting in the smooth running of the business including accounts, payroll and marketing. She also assists on the reception front desk occassionally and enjoys meeting all of our clients.

When not at work, Meredith enjoys playing videogames and taking her spoiled dog on adventures. 

Zeinab Kooshan works as a podiatry Allied Health Assistant providing independent clinical podiatry treatment to clients.

With a fervent dedication to podiatric excellence, she is currently immersed in podiatric studies at QUT and is
driven by a passion for enhancing foot health and overall well-being. Her journey is underpinned
by a diverse academic background, including master's degrees that have equipped her with a
comprehensive skill set.

Zeinab strives to optimize mobility and well-being for every individual under her care. Appointments with Zeinab are currently available every Friday morning.