About

Leanne Loch is the Director and Principal Consultant at Back on Track. She is an Occupational Health Physiotherapist and Certified Professional Ergonomist with over 20 years’ experience in injury prevention and workplace rehabilitation. She has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of Queensland), Post Graduate Certificate in OH&S (Curtin University), Post Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics (University of Queensland) and Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. She is the Queensland Secretary for the Australian Rehabilitation Providers’ Association, is an active member of the Australian Institute for Health and Safety and a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. 

Leanne worked clinically as a physiotherapist for a number of years in musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, general medical and critical care before commencing post-graduate studies in occupational health and establishing Back on Track in 2005. She now works as the Director and Principal Consultant in Back on Track’s multi-disciplinary team providing services to a range of industrial employers, utility and energy companies, government agencies and insurers. Leanne has extensive experience in delivering the full suite of occupational rehabilitation and injury prevention services including job task analysis, pre-employment functional assessment, manual task risk assessment, ergonomic assessment, functional capacity evaluation, injury management education, chronic pain education, return to work services and medicolegal assessment and reporting.

John has worked as a physiotherapist in Australia and the UK in private practice, onsite physiotherapy and hospitals. Early in his career he developed an interest in occupational health and he has worked in Occupational Health as a Rehabilitation Consultant for over 12 years. John has worked across industries including utilities, councils, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, aviation, health care, education, and in government, insurance and corporate environments.

John is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is a member of the Occupational Health group. He offers a caring, patient centred approach to strive for the best possible outcome for both the worker and client.

Claire Hurley is a Rehabilitation Counsellor and a full member of ASORC, with 15 years’ experience in occupational rehabilitation, training and mentoring, and medicolegal assessments. Claire has a permanent focus on a client-centred approach and the Health Benefits of Good Work when delivering Vocational Counselling services and conducting Vocational Assessments. With solid experience in workers compensation schemes in QLD, NSW and WA, income protection, and life insurance, her understanding of the needs of injured people and other stakeholders assists her to recommend strategies for recovery at work, by confirming clear and appropriate vocational goals and job seeking or education strategies. Claire has directed the design of new employer programs including job seeking preparation and coaching, and implemented workflows with rehabilitation providers and large insurers for value-added assessment processes pertaining to specific schemes.

Troy is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over several years of experience, most recently working as a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant, supporting individuals with complex physical and psychological injuries. After graduating from QUT with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science in 2015, Troy conducted postgraduate research whilst working as an Exercise Physiologist before transitioning into a career in rehabilitation management.

Troy has extensive experience delivering functional capacity evaluations, workplace and ergonomic assessments, and tailored return to work services across WorkCover Queensland, DVA and employer-funded schemes. Troy is known for his clear communication, evidence-based approach, and calm, supportive style. He is passionate about helping his clients, ensuring they are well informed, confident, and supported throughout their recovery, with a strong focus on sustainable outcomes and long-term wellbeing.

Melissa is a senior Occupational Therapist who has been working in the health industry for over 30 years including the last 20 years in occupational rehabilitation. Melissa brings a wealth of experience from her roles as principal occupational therapist in a multidisciplinary pain management program for many years. Her occupational rehabilitation roles have involved complex case management, return to work facilitation, functional capacity evaluation, ADL assessment, injury management education, as well as medicolegal assessment and reporting.

Melissa brings a compassionate, client centred approach, with an extensive background in injury management, pain management and assessing and supporting clients with complex health conditions. Melissa is highly skilled at identifying and addressing psychosocial barriers, building rapport with her clients and communicating effectively with all stakeholders to facilitate return to work and improved capacity and quality of life.

Saskia is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Consultant, having graduated from The University of Sydney in 1994. She is an Accredited Occupational Therapist in Australia, registered with AHPRA, and a member of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Saskia brings over 30 years’ experience in injury management and occupational rehabilitation, with a strong background across life insurance, workers’ compensation, Comcare, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs frameworks.

She has extensive experience supporting individuals with a broad range of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, psychological conditions, cancer, stroke, chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID and general medical conditions.

Saskia adopts a collaborative, biopsychosocial approach, working closely with all stakeholders to support recovery, build functional capacity, and achieve sustainable return to work outcomes.

Brody is a Rehabilitation Counsellor and full ASORC member holding his Master of Rehabilitation Counselling and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Brody provides occupational rehabilitation services within Queensland’s workers’ compensation and life insurance, vocational assessments, worksite assessments, suitable duties planning, return-to-work coordination, psychological injury case management, stakeholder liaison and adjustment counselling. Brody has experience supporting injured workers with physical and psychological injuries, specialising in psychological and spinal cord injury along with new and existing employer return to work services within the WorkCover Qld system. 

Brody bring a wealth of life experience gained across various industries and careers. He has a warm and empathic approach with an ability to put anyone at ease.

Marcela Bowie is a Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor and full member of ASORC, with 15 years’ international clinical experience and recent focus in occupational rehabilitation, complex case management, vocational assessment, and biopsychosocial rehabilitation across physical, psychological, and multi‑factor injury presentations. She maintains a strong commitment to a client‑centred, whole‑person approach and the Health Benefits of Good Work when delivering vocational counselling services and conducting comprehensive rehabilitation assessments and services.

With experience across state, federal, Commonwealth, and private sector schemes including workers compensation, income protection, and life insurance, Marcela’s understanding of the needs of injured people and key stakeholders enables her to recommend clear, practical strategies for recovery and return to work. Her work includes initial needs assessments, vocational and adjustment‑to‑injury counselling, labour market analysis, rehabilitation planning, stakeholder liaison, and medico‑legal reporting. She is skilled in navigating complex barriers, coordinating multidisciplinary treatment and support services, and facilitating transparent communication between all parties.

Marcela brings a whole‑person, culturally aware approach and a commitment to timely, high‑quality service delivery. She focuses on achieving meaningful functional and vocational outcomes while ensuring accurate reporting, strong professional judgement, and collaborative engagement throughout the rehabilitation process.

Danielle has a compassionate yet energetic approach to rehabilitation. Using a collaborative and holistic framework, Danielle draws on evidence-based assessments and interventions to support clients to achieve sustainable goals. In addition to clinical work, Danielle has experience with rehabilitation and return-to-work case management for psychological conditions, as well as consulting with multidisciplinary teams regarding the prevention of secondary psychological injury.

Danielle has a particular interest in providing group training and informational workshops to employers regarding mental health and psychosocial hazards. 

Throughout her work, Danielle supports an open, values-driven approach to communication, with a focus on creating safety and curiosity to explore new ways of thinking.

Marlene brings more than 20 years experience as a psychologist and occupational rehabiliation consultant, supporting workers recovering from psychological injury and illness. She has a gentle, direct style and develops client rapport through integrity and persistence. Marlene’s decades of experience include providing adjustment counselling, worksite assessments, workplace mediation, applying objective psychological assessment tools and providing diagnostic and capacity assessments. Marlene has worked extensively with Queensland Government agenecies providing guidance and support for workers returning to work after psychological injury or illness.  Marlene has been involved with a team of psycholgoists in a world-first, globally recognised research program in trauma and PTSD.  She is exprienced in supporting people with depression, anxiety, stress and chronic pain conditions. Marlene’s expertise is valued by our multidisciplinary team for the guidance she offers in complex rehabilitation cases.  Marlene has been registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for over 20 years and is a member of the Rehabilitation Psychology APS special interest group.

Anna Watson is an experienced Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Consultant, having completed her Master of Physiotherapy at University of Queensland in 2016. Anna worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in her early career and for over 8 years in occupational rehabilitation across workers compensation and superannuation frameworks. Anna has completed post-graduate training in chronic pain and occupational health physiotherapy. She has a strong track record in managing both physical and psychological claims, delivering practical, outcome-focused services aligned to insurer requirements.

Donna is an APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist and Ergonomist with over 30 years’ experience in primary and tertiary rehabilitation, working in the field of occupational health, injury prevention, injury management and disability employment for the last 26 years. Donna is an experienced workplace trainer and manager who has developed the occupational health skills of junior staff over several decades. She now runs Back on Track’s OIR-accredited Rehabilitation and RTW Coordinator training.  

After graduating from QUT with a bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science in 2016. Daniel has primarily worked within Private Practices including allied health and post-op spinal surgery clinics. He has been the director of an Exercise Clinic since 2017 and this has given him experience with the treatment and management of a variety of chronic health conditions through exercise prescription and lifestyle interventions. Daniel has also presented at workplace health, manual handling and education seminars.

Daniel is an experienced health consultant who contributes greatly to the improved wellbeing and resilience of his clients. Assisting with the improvement in client quality of life and overall wellness is what motivates Daniel to be a health and wellness practitioner.

Our Practice Manager, Casey Guthrie, brings a wealth of experience in health care both as a Practice Manager and as a Registered Nurse. She works part-time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and will be happy to hear from you and answer your questions.