Meet the team

Hunter Leishman

Physiotherapist

Born in Wollongong, Hunter attended school in Tasmania and Scotland before moving to Port Macquarie.

Developing a love for the ocean and sport through school. He grew up with in and around the water with his first jobs being in swim teaching and learn to surf.

Later on through school he developed his interest in coaching and teaching young athletes, which then became an interest in sports Injury, young athletes and developing children.

He attended CSU here locally in Port Macquarie completing his Bachelor’s in Exercise and Sport science and Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy with special interests in neurological, orthopaedic, and paediatric physiotherapy.

What do you love most about your job?

It feels incredibly rewarding to work with a people and help guide them along their rehabilitation journey.

I find that by enabling someone to reach a personal goal or experience something new I get to share a unique experience with them and become a part of something larger than just a physical rehab journey.

Areas of interest?

I find that I really enjoy working with younger athletes and children. I feel that by being able to have a meaningful impact on someone at a younger age is able to enhance their outcomes and create a positive direction for their future.

I also really enjoy working with sport and gym based injury, especially in water based sports.

Your top tip

Make your Physio and exercise fun !

Find ways to work in things you enjoy into your therapy time or reward yourself after you accomplished a task.

People would be surprised if they knew…

I had a spinal injury when I was 16 and spent a large amount of time in a neck brace. It meant that I couldn’t do all my usual outdoor hobbies and I picked up PC gaming, as well as building and programming them as a way to pass time and keep social with my friends.