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Chris Mallac

Senior Sports Physiotherapist, IRC Director

Chris Mallac is a highly qualified Physiotherapist and Human Movement Educator with 23 years experience, having graduated from physiotherapy at The University of Queensland in 1997, and Human Movement Studies at QUT in 1993. Chris has special interests in functional strength conditioning, sports injuries, spinal manual therapy, orthopaedic rehab and exercise prescription.

Having been a bits and pieces Rugby Union player in his earlier years, he gave up on the on field participation side of the game to focus on the medical room side of the game. As a result, Chris has extensive experience in elite level sport having worked with elite level State and National level AFL, rugby union and football teams in Australia, UK and France, more recently as High Performance and Rehabilitation Manager for the Brisbane Roar in the Australian A-League Football Competition. Chris has been fortunate enough to have managed injuries in a broad spectrum of individuals from world class elite athletes and to regular weekend warrior types.

Chris loves the gypsy travel life and has already visited 42 countries and is desperately wanting to get to the grand total of 100 countries in the next 20 years. Prior to COVID, Chris would periodically travel the world presenting Rehab Trainer courses to Personal Trainers and Exercise Professionals focusing on Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Myanmar. Chris also consults to a medical clinic in Yangon (Myanmar) and he hopes to return to these locations and others once international travel is allowed.

Chris is still actively involved in Rugby Union with the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club where he attempts in vain to show up the colts players in fitness drills. When not at work he can be found in the gym, on the beach, in a coffee shop, in a wine bar or running up a hill somewhere.

Freya Simmonds

Exercise Physiologist, IRC Director



Freya Simmonds is an accredited Exercise Physiologist having graduated from The University of the Sunshine Coast in 2008. Since graduation, Freya has worked in numerous clinical settings such as Eden Rehabilitation Centre in Cooroy, Noosa Confidential, Noosa Holistic Health and also freelance at numerous gyms in and around the Noosa area. Freya has extensive experience in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic and cardiorespiratory conditions.

Freya is passionate about her work and thrives on helping people reach their goals, whether it might be reducing pain, improving mobility and strength or their overall wellbeing.

Outside of work, Freya enjoys running (having completed the Sunshine Coast Marathon in 2021), weightlifting, CrossFit, surfing, triathlons and spending time at the beach with her two daughters.

Special Interest Areas

• General well-being
• Performance enhancement training
• Weight loss
• Post surgery and injury rehabilitation
• Low back pain
• Cardiovascular conditions
• Osteoporosis and arthritis
• Diabetes
• Mental health

Nathan Carloss

Senior Sports Physiotherapist, IRC Director

Nathan Carloss is our senior sports physiotherapist and the owner of Knee Rehab Centre, Integrated Physio Centre and Recovery Science. With more than 20 years’ clinical experience, Nathan has worked with many of Australia’s elite athletes, including the Australian Wallabies rugby team.

Prior to establishing his successful Brisbane clinics, Nathan’s roles included full-time positions with several Queensland sporting clubs, including Head of Physiotherapy at the Gold Coast Suns, Brisbane Lions and Queensland Reds.

He has also worked as medical coordinator for football departments in different codes, gaining enormous experience at the highest levels of Australian sport. Now he applies these skills to every patient he works with, treating every client like an athlete to help them return to their best as quickly and safely as possible. 

Nathan has advanced diagnostic experience and provides robust, science-backed treatment to all his patients. He particularly enjoys treating elite athletes, managing post-surgical patients, chronic and complex musculoskeletal problems and helping everyday people live their life to the fullest.

Scott Findlater

Physiotherapist

Scott is a Titled Sports and Exercise physiotherapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed an undergraduate degree in exercise physiology at University of Queensland prior to completing a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2010 at Griffith University. Following several years of work in state level sport Scott completed his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy through La Trobe University and gained his sports Titling with the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2019.

Scott strongly believes in an evidence based approach to rehabilitation and enjoys combining his training in both exercise physiology and physiotherapy when approaching injury rehabilitation. Scott was Head Physiotherapist of the Noosa Tigers AFL club for three years (winning 2 x premierships) and is currently involved in the Sunshine Coast Falcon's Rugby League program.

Outside of work you can generally find Scott looking for a wave, fishing or searching for the latest and greatest playground with his two little girls.

Scott's major areas of interest include:

• Hip and groin pain (femoral acetabular impingement, labral tear, osteitis pubis)
• Knee (anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal injuries, osteoarthritis)

David Barnes

Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist (AES), Clinical Exercise Physiologist

David is a Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with a degree in Exercise Science and Masters degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

David has an extensive background in sport and the health and fitness industry, in roles including strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and facility management. Being a former competitive athlete in both AFL and Rugby Union, David has a broad understanding and interest in Musculo -skeletal injury and return to play rehabilitation. David is also trained to work with a wide variety of clients with chronic medical conditions. Davids’s philosophy is that exercise is for everyone and as an Exercise Physiologist he can help ensure that your exercise program matches your needs and goals.

David is also running several group exercise sessions at IRC including our Hip/Knee management class, Over 50’s strength class and our popular High Intensity Circuit class the “Weekend Warrior”.

Outside of IRC David works as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the QAFL Noosa Tigers, and is a keen runner, snowboarder and enjoys the active outdoor lifestyle in our beautiful surrounds!

Hannah Wesche

Physiotherapist

Since December 2022, Hanna has seamlessly integrated herself into our team as a valuable Physiotherapist and an integral part of our community. Her expertise shines as she specializes in rehabilitating injuries linked to CrossFit, weightlifting, bodybuilding, calisthenics, exercise classes, dance, yoga, running, surfing, surf lifesaving, cycling, and triathlons.

Got a twinge in your neck? Dealing with those nagging shoulder pains? Hanna’s your go-to person for neck-related discomfort (including headaches), shoulder injuries, elbow pain, hip issues, knee injuries, rolled ankles, lower back pain and much more.

With five years as an APA Titled Physiotherapist in the Noosa shire, she’s not just skilled, but also a true coastal enthusiast, often spotted unwinding in our sauna or indulging in the soothing contrast pools at IRC. Hanna believes in a holistic, evidence-based approaches to rehab – as well as giving you the tools to help you build resilience against future injuries. With “movement as medicine” as her mantra, she blends hands-on techniques like remedial massage and dry needling with customized exercises tailored to your unique needs.

Beyond her profession, Hanna loves the beach, coffee and chocolate, photography, and exploring the world – having conquered an impressive 44 countries and counting! You might even spot her riding the waves at beginner’s level in her quest to master the art of surfing. But wait, there’s more! Hanna isn’t just about tending to injuries; she’s a force to reckon with in the sports arena too.

As a CrossFit competitor and coach at CrossFit Noosa, she embodies the very essence of a healthy lifestyle. In the past year, she’s embraced the challenge of triathlon training, gearing up for her debut at the prestigious Noosa Triathlon this November. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Hanna Wesche, a remarkable addition to our team. With her professionalism, expertise, and a genuine dedication to enhancing our clients’ well-being.