ABOUT REACH
Reach Allied Health is a small business proud to be operating in the Lockyer Valley region. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of locals and are passionate about giving back to the community that supports us.
Ben and Kate specialise in prescribing exercise to aid in the management of chronic conditions and pain. These regularly include; weight and diabetes management, chronic back, knee or shoulder pain management, falls prevention training and a number of neurological conditions or disabilities. We are excited by the prospect of expanding our team to provide high quality, multi-disciplinary care to the Lockyer Valley region.
We both enjoy the relationships we are able to build during our individual consultations and sessions as well as the fun and sense of community we can foster in our group classes.
We look forward to helping you with an individualised treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
MISSION STATEMENT & VALUES
Transitioning you to better health
Revitalise
(verb) - To imbue something with new life and vitality
At Reach Allied Health we believe that everyone, when given the right support, can experience a better quality of life and feel revitalised. Appropriate chronic disease and pain management can give you a sense of new life and new energy.
Enable:
(verb) - To give someone the authority or means to do something; make it possible for
At Reach Allied Health we aim to lift people up and support them, enabling them to have an increased quality of life and do what they thought they could never do again. We are passionate about facilitating improved well being.
Accomplish:
(verb) - To achieve or complete successfully
At Reach Allied Health we strive to provide everyone the support and encouragement they need to assist them in accomplishing their goals. We find the most fulfilment comes from watching people achieve their goals no matter what they are.
Connect:
(verb) - To provide or have a link or relationship with; form a relationship or feel an affinity with
At Reach Allied Health we go above and beyond to make sure our patients feel welcomed, empowered and supported as we guide them through their journey. We foster a sense of community within our group classes and endeavour to support the Lockyer Valley region in as many ways as we can.
Hope:
(noun) - Grounds for believing something good may happen
At Reach Allied Health we believe instilling a new found hope is integral to effective lifestyle modification. Uplifting those who are facing challenges motivates us to provide quality care.
MEET THE TEAM
Kate Johns | Director
Exercise Physiologist
BClinExPhys | AES, AEP, ESSAM
Kate completed her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology in 2018. During this time, she found a passion as a Pilates instructor and has been doing so across Ipswich and Brisbane for the last 3 years.
Kate's interest in human movement was sparked throughout her time as a dancer which is something she continues with now.
She is passionate about helping people rediscover and regain movement and improving quality of life for those living with chronic diseases and pain.
Kate has had experience working in clinical settings, with mental health conditions and creating children's developmental programs.
Kate's special interests are Women's health, neurological conditions, disabilities and paediatrics.
Exercise Physiologist
Ben has lived in Toowoomba for all of his life and finished his degree as an Exercise Physiologist at the University of Southern Queensland in 2018. He has worked as an Exercise Physiologist in the Lockyer Valley region since 2018.
Ben's main interests are in disability, musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions, and Men's health.
Ben has had experience working with the AFL on the Darling Downs and alongside the strength and conditioning staff with the Brisbane Bullets. Along with his love of sport, this has sparked a passion for gym programs for athletes and local sport on the Darling Downs.
He has also had experience working alongside a Prostate Cancer Support Group and is very passionate about Men's Health.