About

Leanne has worked as a physio in private practice and hospitals throughout Brisbane since 1998.  She established Back on Track in 2004 and thoroughly enjoys the variety that a career in occupational health offers, including visiting exotic workplaces such as construction sites and drilling rigs. She genuinely enjoys helping people and offers a warm and friendly approach.

Leanne completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 1998, a Graduate Certificate in OH&S at Curtin University in 2003, a Postgraduate Diploma in Ergonomics at the University of Queensland in 2004 and holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.  She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Safety Institute of Australia.

Leanne is passionate about health and its importance for quality of life now and in the long term. She practices what she preaches. She is a daily runner, but mostly just so she can enjoy a wine with dinner and ice-cream afterward. When she isn’t working or running, Leanne loves a Netflix night in with her husband and high school children.

Jenny is our specialist ergonomist. Few people know what that means so to clarify, ergonomics is the science of matching job demands to human capabilities. It’s a growing field of expertise that can be applied to OH&S as well as product, plant and building design.

Jenny graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 1993. She worked in hospitals throughout Queensland, NSW and the UK. She developed an interest in occupational health and in 2004 gained a Graduate Diploma of Ergonomics from the University of Queensland. Jenny has worked in a variety of consulting roles across private and government sectors, in particular in health services, as well as having experience as an Inspector with Work Health and Safety Queensland.

Her special interests include good job design and evidenced based approaches to health, safety and wellbeing.  When it comes to helping business manage their risks and improving outcomes for workers and the organisation, Jen’s approach is collaborative and practical. When she isn’t working, she enjoys running around a tennis court, spending time with her husband and volunteering in the classroom with her primary school children.

Annabel is a specialist sports physio and occupational health consultant. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 1989 and gained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 1995. She has diverse experience, having worked in hospitals, private practice and sports teams including Australian Netball.

Annabel completed a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in 2001 and enjoyed a foray into the business side of health. Being married to a grazier, Annabel understands and experiences the demands of farming and rural living. She has spent significant time in the Surat Basin and has worked heavily with the oil and gas sector. Annabel brings diverse experience and skills to her work in occupational health and a unique understanding of business.

Annabel is possibly the smartest and busiest person you will meet. She is prolific in her achievements and gets the job done efficiently and with a smile. The old adage ‘if you want something done, ask a busy person’ was made for Annabel.  When she isn’t working, she relishes time with her husband and as Mum to teenage boys.     

Peter is our onsite physiotherapist and occupational health consultant. He brings over 30 years of clinical experience to the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 1983. He has a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and his patients are the benefactors of this knowledge.

Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Peter worked in a variety of ‘blue collar’ jobs as a truck driver, postman, storeman and labourer. These formative years led to Peter’s interest in occupational health and safety and in 2009, he completed a Graduate Certificate in OH&S at the University of Wollongong. Peter works as a physiotherapist in a variety of industrial settings including mining, construction, manufacturing, hospitals, aged care and community care. He has worked for over 20 years as an occupational rehabilitation provider and has an in depth understanding of the complexities of workers’ compensation for both employers and employees.

Peter offers a calm and warm approach that is reassuring for his patients and injured workers. He enjoys keeping fit; Peter is a keen road cyclist and recently won Bronze in the Byron bay Triathlon team event!  He has a wealth of knowledge about exercise and nutrition and practices what he preaches in health promotion education.

Renae works part-time as our communications professional. Renae studied at the University of Queensland and completed a Bachelor of Journalism in 2011. She has extensive experience in marketing and graphic design in corporate, finance, television and education sectors.

Renae is possibly the most organised and detail-oriented person you will encounter. She ensures our written word is unimpeachable. When she is not editing our work, she revels in her new role as Mum to baby Georgia.