Meet the team

Thanasi Ortle

Senior Exercise Physiologist

Thanasi is here to support you on your journey to recovery.
Thanasi Ortle

Meet Thanasi, a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in clinical and occupational rehabilitation. With a genuine passion for helping others and providing high quality rehabilitation services, Thanasi is here to support you on your journey to recovery at Royal Rehab LifeWorks Cairns.

Thanasi’s expertise goes beyond direct client care. He has also spent significant time supervising university placement students pursuing degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology. By mentoring and guiding these future professionals, he actively contributes to the growth and development of the field of exercise physiology.

When it comes to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services, Thanasi plays a vital role. His approach is cantered around empowering individuals and facilitating their recovery. You can count on him to provide the care and support you need to regain your independence and improve your overall wellbeing.

With his extensive experience and genuine care for others, Thanasi enhances the quality of care we provide. His commitment to providing effective rehabilitation services and shaping the future generation of professionals demonstrates his unwavering dedication to making a difference. We are proud to have Thanasi on board, and we know that his expertise and genuine concern will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the lives of our clients here in Cairns.

Josh Huxley

Josh Huxley

Allied Health Manager

When it comes to ensuring the wellbeing of our clients, Josh's expertise and dedication are second to none.

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Mathew Kalloor

Registered Psychologist

Mat specialises in Counselling psychology with over nine years of experience as a therapist. Mat is approachable and adept at guiding clients through life's psychological challenges.

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Rae Ashby

Rae Ashby

Senior Administration Officer

Rae brings a down-to-earth approach, backed by extensive experience and a genuine desire to connect with people.

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Shareen Fairley

Speech Pathologist

Shareen is passionate about helping individuals to improve their communication, creating unique therapy plans to meet their goals. She develops mealtime management plans and provides assistance with swallowing difficulties.

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Sam Pugh

Allied Health Assistant

Experienced in developmental delay, ADHD, FASD, and neurological rehab, is committed to empowering clients through compassionate, personalised care.

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Cerys James

Speech Pathologist

Cerys is a Speech Pathologist committed to empowering individuals with communication and swallowing challenges through personalised therapy and advocacy.

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Jazmine Rudd

Speech Pathologist

Jazmin is a compassionate Speech Pathologist committed to personalised therapy, empowering clients to communicate confidently and enjoy safe, meaningful mealtimes.

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Thanasi Ortle

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Senior Exercise Physiologist

Meet Thanasi, a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in clinical and occupational rehabilitation. With a genuine passion for helping others and providing high quality rehabilitation services, Thanasi is here to support you on your journey to recovery at Royal Rehab LifeWorks Cairns.

Thanasi’s expertise goes beyond direct client care. He has also spent significant time supervising university placement students pursuing degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology. By mentoring and guiding these future professionals, he actively contributes to the growth and development of the field of exercise physiology.

When it comes to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services, Thanasi plays a vital role. His approach is cantered around empowering individuals and facilitating their recovery. You can count on him to provide the care and support you need to regain your independence and improve your overall wellbeing.

With his extensive experience and genuine care for others, Thanasi enhances the quality of care we provide. His commitment to providing effective rehabilitation services and shaping the future generation of professionals demonstrates his unwavering dedication to making a difference. We are proud to have Thanasi on board, and we know that his expertise and genuine concern will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the lives of our clients here in Cairns.