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Daniel Macdonald is the co-founder and clinical director of Pottsville & Cabarita Physiotherapy, established in 2006. He holds an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Sports Physiotherapy title — making him the only APA-titled Sports Physiotherapist in the Tweed Coast region. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, including work with elite athletes, Daniel brings a high standard of injury diagnosis, rehabilitation and performance management to every patient — regardless of age or ability level. Daniel developed the clinic’s ‘Pain to Performance’ model, which underpins all treatment at Pottsville & Cabarita Physiotherapy. This framework takes patients from acute pain through to full performance — not just symptom relief.

Lauren Peters is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in sporting injuries, lower limb rehabilitation, lower back pain, women’s musculoskeletal health and vestibular rehabilitation. She graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2021. Lauren’s passion for physiotherapy grew directly out of her own competitive sporting background — sprint and marathon kayaking, AFL, netball and athletics. She experienced firsthand how physiotherapy can support both recovery and performance, which shapes how she approaches every patient. She has also worked on the sidelines of soccer, AFL and rugby, further developing her practical skills in acute injury assessment and return-to-sport management.

Subscriber Profile DescriptionaEmily King holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University (2025) and a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado (2021). Originally from the United States and raised in California, Emily moved to Australia for her postgraduate studies and made the Tweed Coast her home. She bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and long-term strength — working with patients who want more than pain relief. Whether it is a surfer navigating ACL rehabilitation, a woman rebuilding bone density, or an older adult maintaining independence, Emily provides a structured, movement-first approach designed to support health for decades. Emily is certified in dry needling and uses Clinical Pilates as a bridge between pain management and long-term functional strength.

Daniel Boeren is a physiotherapist with a distinctive dual background — a Bachelor of Osteopathy from Southern Cross University, followed by a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland. This combination gives him a strong foundation in manual therapy alongside a well-developed strength-based approach to rehabilitation. Before entering physiotherapy, Daniel worked as a personal trainer and in the NDIS sector, supporting people with disability to improve their independence, confidence and quality of life. This background shapes his patient-centred approach and his ability to connect with a wide range of people. Daniel works from both the Pottsville and Cabarita clinics, with a particular interest in neck conditions, upper limb injuries, and helping active people return to training, surfing and everyday life with confidence.