“Why I Love What I Do”

BELINDA TORR - Clinical Psychologist

Why you chose your field: 

Some of us need to study what we most need to learn, and I'm one of those people. I love my job and working with people to realise how amazing they are. 

A common misconception: 

We can read people's minds or know all the answers! We definitely cannot do either of those skills!

Your favourite patient win: 

Years ago I worked with a highly traumatised girl who was seen as a monster. After 7 years of constant work she left my office as an 18 year old saying she now knew she wasn't a monster. She's an amazing adult now in all her own right.

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GABE GUIUAN - Chiropractor

Why you chose your field: 

I started my career as a personal trainer and often saw clients held back by pain or injuries. Becoming a chiropractor allowed me to better understand those problems and help people move more freely and reach their goals.

A common misconception: 

Many people think an adjustment “puts the spine or joints back into place.” In reality, adjustments help restore movement and influence how the nervous system, muscles, and joints work together.

Your favourite patient win: 

Recently, a patient came in guarded and reserved due to pain but left the session smiling and moving more confidently. It was rewarding to fulfil my role as their practitioner and see them feel more comfortable about moving again. 

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ALICE FARMER - Physiotherapist

Why you chose your field: 

I love the problem-solving aspect of physiotherapy. Every person is different, and getting to work together with someone towards their goals feels good and makes every session interesting.

A common misconception: 

A common misconception is that people with chronic pain should stop moving to avoid making things worse. Gradually introducing movement can be a really important step in improving symptoms and getting back to the things you want to do.

Your favourite patient win:

Seeing someone return to something they had started to avoid because of pain is always a big win. I find those moments when someone realises they can do things they thought they couldn’t anymore are really rewarding.

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FRASER GREEN - Physiotherapist

Why you chose your field: 

I’ve always grown up playing a lot of (contact) sport, so found myself visiting my physio a fair bit! They always helped me to return to the things I loved doing the most, and unknowingly inspired me to become a physiotherapist myself.

A common misconception: 

Physio isn’t JUST the treatment of muscular issues – we’re equipped to treat or manage issues involving joints, nerves, muscles and everything in between – almost everything from head to toe.

Your favourite patient win:

Too many people top pick from, but I always love any case involving creative or complex rehabilitation for returning to sport.

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LACEY ARBON - Physiotherapist

Why you chose your field: 

Personal experience with sporting injuries and the big impacts they had on my life helped me to discover a passion to help other people rehabilitate from whatever injury they have, so they are able to feel and move better, and continue participating in what they love.

A common misconception: 

Misconception - "Hands on treatment like massage will fix my injury"

Reality - While these treatments can help reduce pain and muscle tension, they are usually just a short-term fix. To truly recover, targeted exercises are essential to address the root cause of the injury and prevent it from returning.

Your favourite patient win:

A client with a complicated medical history was finally able to catch public transport independently again, as they could stand up from the low bus stop seat by themselves and step up onto the bus without needing any support.

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BRAD JO - Podiatrist

Why you chose your field: 

I have always been interested in how the body works and how everything connects together. I wanted a career where I could use my knowledge to truly help people and support their health and wellbeing long term.

I also enjoy working with my hands and using tools, so podiatry was the best match for me.

As a podiatrist, I really love that I can make a real and practical difference that patients can feel straight away. And the small talk and connection with my clients during treatment is also a nice bonus.

A common misconception: 

Many people think podiatrists only “cut toenails.”

But actually, we treat many complex conditions like diabetic foot care, biomechanical problems, sports injuries, chronic heel pain, nail surgery and more. We help people stay mobile and independent.

Your favourite patient win:

I really like when a new patient realises that a podiatrist can actually fix or improve their foot or leg problem. Seeing them go back to normal life without pain makes me very happy and proud of what I do.

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EMMA KRIEG - Dietitian

 Why you chose your field: 

I fell into this field naturally through my own experiences with hormone challenges and finding the power of nutrition. Once I saw how impactful it can be, I felt that everyone woman should be able to have access to these tools and be able to support their own health and healing through food.

A common misconception: 

Biggest would be that nutrition doesn’t play a role in conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Research has shown us that this is absolutely not true, and nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall management of these conditions.

Your favourite patient win:

Seeing the overwhelm and confusion disappear from a patient with PCOS after her initial consult. She was so confused with all the advice online and felt like changes were out of reach or impossible. But with a few targeted approaches she couldn’t believe that this was actually something she could do.

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MARK EDWARDS - Registered Psychologist

Why you chose your field: 

I chose psychology because I have always been fascinated by the human mind and by the ways our thoughts, emotions, and relationships shape the quality of our happiness and for how meaningful it is to help someone understand themselves more clearly and move forward in life.

A common misconception: 

A common misconception is that change comes from learning a few simple tools. Those can certainly help, but in my experience, the most meaningful and lasting change usually comes from insight — understanding the patterns, experiences, and ways of relating that sit underneath the difficulties.

Your favourite patient win:

It is hard to choose just one. A particularly rewarding one is helping someone who has felt stuck for a long time gain clarity, perspective, and a path forward. Seeing that kind of deeper shift is one of the most rewarding parts of this work.

Equally rewarding is helping couples who care about each other, but have become caught in painful, repetitive patterns, begin to understand one another differently and reconnect with what brought them together in the first place