Special Interests
In 2020, Sam graduated from James Cook University and completed his graduate year in a musculoskeletal clinic located in Cairns. With a sporting background in soccer, touch football, and ongoing involvement in the boxing community in Queensland, Sam applies his firsthand experience to rehabilitate sports-related injuries, treat musculoskeletal issues, and correct muscle imbalances. His interests also extend to vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation. Sam utilises a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and advice to achieve the optimal outcome for all his clients.
Education and experience
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, James Cook University Townsville. am has a sporting background of soccer and touch football and is still active in the boxing community in Queensland. He uses this experience to rehabilitate sporting injuries, treat musculoskeletal injuries, and correct muscle imbalances, and has a keen interest in vestibular and post-concussion rehabilitation. He uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and advice, to strive to achieve for the optimal outcome for all his clients.
Hobbies
Sam has a range of interests which include boxing, hitting the gym, fishing, camping, and playing both guitar and piano.
Favourite Quote
"Both the marble and the sculptor" - Alexis Carrel
Meet the Cairns team
About Us
Physio Health Cairns is now part of the Health First Group. We are a team of leading allied health experts offering a range of services across Cairns including physiotherapy, remedial massage, podiatry and more. Our group of health practitioners are chosen for their inclusive, multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare to ensure all of our clients’ needs are met at an exceptional level.
Our Physios service Cairns and surrounding suburbs including Woree, Bayview Heights, Earlville, Mooroobool, White Rock, Bentley Park, Manunda, Portsmith and more.
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Meet the team
Karen Winkworth
Physiotherapist
Stacey Morris
Physiotherapist
Sam Marano
Physiotherapist
Riann Aartsma
Physiotherapist
Benjamin Horton
Physiotherapist
Juliet Ogbu
Physiotherapist
Jane McCrum
Remedial Massage Therapist
Katrina Nicholls
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kayla Della Bella
Practice Manager
Mandy Stone
Admin
Emma Craperi
Admin
Meet the Cairns team
FAQs
At your first appointment you can expect a thorough examination from our expert physio, they will ask you a number of questions regarding your condition as well as conduct a physical evaluation in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. After this, the remainder of the session will be dedicated to providing the most appropriate treatment and therapy for your condition.
Upon evaluation, our physio will provide you with an in-depth treatment plan that details the exact steps necessary for your recovery and an approximate timeframe.
Plentiful on-site parking is available at our Cairns clinic.
Yes. All our therapists are AHPRA registered and invest their time to complete post-graduate education yearly to further strengthen their education and knowledge.
Yes, you can. All our clinics are equipped with on-the-spot Hicaps payment and claims processing.
All Health First Group physiotherapists are registered NDIS providers, meaning they are able to treat self-managed, agency (NDIA) managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary.
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