Josh graduated from Curtin University with a BSc in Physiotherapy and then continued to complete his Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal). Prior to physiotherapy, he worked as a personal trainer, obtaining vast experience in the health and fitness industry. Josh has developed a strong passion for treating a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly lower back pain, shoulder and knee disorders, and complex sporting injuries especially in barbell sport athletes. He is particularly passionate about treating not only his patients’ presenting symptoms, but addressing the underlying cause itself, optimising longevity by preventing future reoccurrence of the injury. Josh’s interest in pain science, background in strength & conditioning, as well as having a background of being a competitive bodybuilder, powerlifter and wrestler, this has allowed him to gain extensive experience both as an athlete and as a therapist. Having experienced first-hand the frustrations of injuries, he has developed a deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspect of overcoming injury. As a result, Josh strives to provide the best standard of care to all his patients with up-to-date evidence-based treatments, with a significant focus on empowering patients to achieve their personal goals and the best quality of life. In addition to clinical physiotherapy, Josh is also a clinical supervisor at the School of Physiotherapy for Curtin University Post-graduate Masters course. Outside of work, Josh is an avid freestyle wrestler and have previously competed in powerlifting at a national level in 83kg weight class. Josh also has a love of travelling, exploring the coast, photography and weekend coffee-crawls. Education · Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy (Curtin University of Technology) · Certificate Orthopaedics (Manual Concepts Curtin University of Technology) · Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Curtin University of Technology) Publications Beales D, Carolan D, Chuah-Choong J, Hammond S, O’Brien E, Boyle E, Ranelli S, Holthouse D, Mitchell T, Slater H. Exploring peoples’ lived experience of complex regional pain syndrome in Australia: a qualitative study. Scand J Pain. 2021 Jan 6;21(2):393-405. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2020-0142. PMID: 34387965.

Tak is a APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM) and Australian College of Physiotherapists (MACP). He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy with 1st Class Honours from The University of Notre Dame, Australia. Tak has also completed his post-graduate Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) at Curtin University and the post-graduate Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy through Manual Concepts. In addition to clinical physiotherapy, Tak is also a clinical tutor at the School of Physiotherapy Notre Dame Under-graduate course and Curtin University Post-graduate Masters course. In his free time, Tak is an avid powerlifter and gym enthusiast with a strong interest in coaching individuals to achieve their short and long-term goals, based on a clear diagnosis and rehabilitation plan. Having been a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter Tak understands the needs of an athlete on a personal level and the importance of working together with other allied health and fitness professionals to achieve the best possible outcome for clients. Education · Masters of Clinical Physiotherapy (Curtin University of Technology) · Graduate Certificate Orthopaedics (Manual Concepts Curtin University of Technology) · Bachelor of Physiotherapy First Class Honours (Notre Dame University) Publications: William Gibson, Penny Moss, Tak Ho Cheng, Alexandre Garnier, Anthony Wright, Benedict M. Wand, Endogenous Pain Modulation Induced by Extrinsic and Intrinsic Psychological Threat in Healthy Individuals, The Journal of Pain (2017), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2017.11.004