Meet the team
Physiotherapy at FullLife Physio®
The ethos of FullLife Physio® is to fully listen to and gain a full understanding of the patient’s complaints before embarking on a thorough physical examination. The team agree that the foundations of successful outcomes in Physiotherapy management relies on:
a thorough assessment to uncover the root cause of a problem
comprehensive treatment using hands-on techniques
patient self-management plans to accompany the treatment
regular communication with referring Medical Professionals.
Meet the team
Peter van Gaalen
Director & Senior Sports & Manipulative Physiotherapist
Peter trained in Physiotherapy in New Zealand, then undertook postgraduate training in Sports Physiotherapy then Manipulative Physiotherapy in Perth at Curtin University.
During his time in private practice in Perth, Peter was intimately involved with the Western Australia Institute of Sport and Western Australian Athletics Assoc. as a Physiotherapist to the Track & Field Teams at the track events in Perth as well as traveling the country and overseas taking care of Elite and Junior Track & Field Athletes.
Peter has developed his own Physiotherapy practices in Perth, then in Sydney from the ground up. He practiced Physiotherapy for 20 years before choosing to spend some years working in Sales & Marketing in the Orthopaedic industry working closely with Orthopaedic surgeons. Upon relocating to Cairns, he is making a return to clinical practice by opening Palm Cove Physio.
Peter maintains a strong interest in treatment of Headache, Neck and Back conditions as well as a commitment to soft tissue management for sports injuries, postural issues, Shoulders, Knees, Foot & Ankle conditions as well as Vertigo.
Darrelle Taylor
Senior Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Darrelle is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 30 years of expertise in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal therapy, and injury prevention. Holding a BSc in Physiotherapy, she has worked across hospital, private practice, and aged care settings in both Australia and South Africa.
Darrelle has a focus in sports injuries, spinal rehabilitation, TMJ disorders, headaches and migraines, and clinical Pilates. She has extensive experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation, workplace ergonomic assessments, dry needling and core stability training. Her previous roles include supervising physiotherapy services in aged care and working in hospital-based rehabilitation for post-surgical recovery.
Dedicated to continuous learning, Darrelle has completed advanced training in dry needling, kinesiology taping, biomechanics, and nutrition-based therapy. Her holistic approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with movement therapy, making her a sought-after practitioner for injury management and prevention. As an avid trail runner and exercise fanatic having competed in ultramarathons, Ironman70.3 and the annual Cycle for Hope Fundraising Ride, Darrelle totally know how it feels to be injured and how to modify training to help heal the injuries.
Graeme Moginie
Senior Manipulative Physiotherapist & Acupuncturist
Graeme also trained in New Zealand in undergraduate Physiotherapy, going on to study an Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy then Acupuncture which he combines with his strong Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy skills to best manage conditions that he treats.
He had a very successful Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary practice in Dunedin, New Zealand until 2023 when he decided to sell the practice and embark on doing locum work in New Zealand and Australia in between travel and adventure.
Graeme’s special areas of interest as well as Spinal Manipulative Physiotherapy are: Men’s Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Clinical Pilates and Post-operative Knee Rehabilitation.
Sharon Moyses
Clinic Receptionist
Sharon commenced working at Palm Cove Physio in a part-time capacity manning the phone, front desk and general administration duties. She comes with significant experience from her 20 years at Commonwealth Bank and another 20years in a front-office Reception role for a local Real Estate firm.
Her focus on Customer Service is a great addition to the team at Palm Cove Physio keeping the office running like a ‘well oiled machine’ while keeping a wonderful cheerful demeanour.
Why choose us?
[bullet-check] Get pain-free and get mobile
[bullet-check] Restore your mobility to keep active
[bullet-check] Get back into action after injury
[bullet-check] More than 20 years of experience
Some feedback about our team
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Thank you so much, Peter. Travelling from Sydney, I was unsure about finding a great physio to help with my ankle while I continued to recover from my surgery. You gave top tier service to further help with recovery on my continued travel and recovery. Thank you again.
R. Rizzardo
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Peter is both a professional and an expert in his field. Great to have a hands on Physiotherapist who listens and treats patients with respect and understanding. A wonderful addition to Palm Cove business.
T. Loneragan
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Peter was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I had severe acute back pain, and he was flexible with his schedule to accommodate me the same day. I really appreciated the time he spent to understand why the pain was occurring and the movements I could do to reduce the pain and increase movement. So friendly and I’ll go back when I can for sure.
A. Feinberg
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Excellent physio and lovely man. Gave me relief from intense TMJ pain and advice for ongoing treatment. Could not recommend more highly.
T. Gunstone
