Changing the future of healthcare
Our Story
Healthcare should do more than treat symptoms—it should empower people to move confidently, perform at their best and invest in their long-term health.
PMQ Health was created to redefine what healthcare can be- an integrated approach designed to support you at every stage of life.
From recovery & rehabilitation to performance & prevention our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver personalised care that helps individuals achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.
Our vision is to redefine healthcare by creating a destination where movement, wellness, performance and prevention come together under one roof.
Move Well.
Live Well.
Movement is one of the most powerful investments we can make for our health.
Why PMQ Health
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Objective insights through industry-leading technologies including DEXA, VALD, VO₂ Max Testing and movement assessment.
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Healthcare informed by the latest research, clinical expertise and proven outcomes.
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Structured pathways tailored to individual goals, health needs and stage of life.
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Helping individuals identify risks, optimise health and maintain wellbeing before problems arise.
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Addressing movement, health, lifestyle and long-term wellbeing through an integrated approach.
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Collaborative care from experienced healthcare professionals working together to achieve the best outcomes.
Meet the Team
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Carly Groves
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
B App Science (Physio)
Carly is a physiotherapist and the founder of PMQ Health. She created PMQ Health with a vision to create an environment that looks at the individual as a whole, rather than just a condition to be treated, to ensure no area of a patient’s health and wellbeing is overlooked.
Carly spent 18 years in both the private and public sector in musculoskeletal and pelvic health care, and has undertaken extensive training in Pelvic Health throughout her career.
Carly works extensively treating chronic pelvic pain (including genitourinary and anorectal pain disorders), complex dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis and hips, as well as running-related musculoskeletal and pelvic conditions.
She is DMA Clinical Pilates trained and a qualified Health Coach, which facilitates her active approach to her patients’ rehabilitation.
Carly is also an avid runner and a proud mother of three.
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Kyle Connolly
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Kyle is our musculoskeletal physiotherapist and has extensive experience, particularly in sports physiotherapy. His interest is in acute sporting injuries, especially running injuries.
He is originally from Orange NSW and has worked as a physiotherapist for the last 9 years in the private sector.
Kyle and his beautiful wife Laura are expecting their first baby soon.
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Christine Barber
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Christine is our pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Christine was a Scene of Crime officer with the NSW police in Sydney for 12 years before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a physiotherapist while pregnant with her second daughter.
As a mum of two and with her degree now complete, Christine is loving living out her passion for working in physiotherapy and has a passion for women’s health.
She loves playing netball, enjoys weight training and is also a qualified massage therapist.
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Alex Gillman
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Alex is a physiotherapist with a strong clinical interest in male pelvic health conditions, including urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
He also enjoys working with endurance athletes, helping them optimise performance while preventing and managing injuries.
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Melanie Tiddy
PRACTICE MANAGER
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Brooke Perry
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Lilli Brown
PILATES INSTRUCTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT
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Gianna Ghira
PILATES INSTRUCTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT
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Brinkley McHugh
JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Claire Morris
JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Our Clinics
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Wellness
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Prevention
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Pelvic Health
✷ Wellness ✷ Prevention ✷ Pelvic Health
PMQ Health Wellness Centre
Shop 1, 2 Clarence Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Movement
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Rehabilitation
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Performance
✷ Movement ✷ Rehabilitation ✷ Performance
PMQ Health Rehabilitation & Performance Centre
Unit 2, 141 Gordon Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Professional Partnerships
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Dr Kate Brunsdon
MBBS | Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Doctor
Dr Kate Brunsdon is an Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Doctor with a strong focus on preventive health and helping people take action before chronic disease develops.
Throughout her career, Kate has cared for people across hospitals, general practice and community healthcare, seeing first hand the impact that cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, frailty and chronic illness can have on independence, confidence and quality of life.
Her approach is centred on understanding where a person's health is now, identifying the factors most likely to influence their health in the years ahead, and focusing on what can meaningfully be changed.
Kate believes that good health is about more than simply avoiding disease. It is about maintaining the physical capacity, strength and confidence to continue doing the things you love.
As a Professional Partner of PMQ Health, Kate works alongside our team to provide a more comprehensive approach to lifelong wellbeing.
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Kate Burrell
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kate is a qualified Senior Massage Therapist with a Diploma of Remedial Massage, completed in 2010. She brings extensive experience across remedial, deep tissue, relaxation, sports and pregnancy massage, tailoring each treatment to the individual needs and goals of her clients.
Kate has worked closely alongside Physiotherapists and Pilates instructors, developing a strong understanding of the human body and the relationship between movement, muscle tension, recovery and overall wellbeing. She has also completed further training as an Infant Massage Instructor.
As a Professional Partner of PMQ Health, Kate works alongside our team to provide complementary care that supports our clients' rehabilitation, recovery and wellbeing. Her approach is warm, professional and individualised, creating a space where clients can feel comfortable, relaxed and supported.
Kate is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
