JOEL BARNES
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
AHPRA Registered
BSpExSc, BPty, PG Cert Pty
Joel has been practicing Physiotherapy since 2009, after graduating his double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise Science from Griffith University in Australia. Prior to a move to New Zealand in 2011, Joel was involved in the health industry working in private practice as a Physiotherapist and an Exercise Scientist at several local gyms.
During his time in New Zealand, Joel was involved in both the public and private Physiotherapy services, owning his own clinic and gained an excellent knowledge of the New Zealand health service. Joel is a Senior Physiotherapist that completed further post graduate study at the Otago University in 2022. Joel’s key interest are sporting based with a focus on general sports-related rehabilitation and prevention, but more specifically running biomechanics focusing on technique and efficiency, cycling and multisport-related injuries. Joel has a keen interest in post operative knee, hip and ankle replacements and surgeries.
Returning to Australia in May 2025, Joel is excited to be back home and helping a new cohort of clients. He enjoys treating knees and ankles and likes working with athletes from a strengthening and conditioning perspective.
Joel’s future aspirations with respect to his career involve developing his knowledge through further study, as this will complement his skill-set regarding exercise science and prescription, injury prevention and rehabilitation and assist in providing his current holistic health-centred care.
Outside of work, Joel enjoys keeping fit with gym based training, running and cycling and is a keen hunter and fisherman. His favourite out of work activity is spending time with his family.
Our Team

Russell McDonald
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Maleny, Mapleton Montville & Imbil

Joel Barnes
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Maleny & Mapleton

Myles Rogers
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Maleny & Mapleton

Chelsea Ridley
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Maleny, Mapleton & Imbil

Georgina Smallwood
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Maleny

Ali Marson
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Maleny

Katherine McDonald
Practice Manager

Megan Martens
Receptionist

Linda Brown
Receptionist

Eliza Mills
receptionist

Sue Menkens
receptionist
