About Tidal Motion

Dedicated to helping the Coffs Harbour community move freely and live fully.

Our Mission

At Tidal Motion, we believe that movement is life. Like the rhythmic flow of the tides along our beautiful Coffs Harbour coastline, we help restore your natural movement patterns—ebbing away pain and flowing towards strength, confidence, and independence.

We're not about quick fixes or cookie-cutter protocols. Every person who walks through our doors (or opens theirs for a home visit) receives personalised, evidence-based care that addresses the root cause of their concerns.

Meet Your Practitioners

The Tidal Motion Team

Friendly, qualified practitioners dedicated to helping the Coffs Coast move freely and live fully.

Founder & Lead Physiotherapist

Josh

Founder of Tidal Motion — Josh combines extensive academic knowledge with practical expertise to help people move freely and live fully.

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Advanced clinical reasoning and manual therapy expertise

Master's of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Specialised in chronic disease management and rehabilitation

Bachelor's of Sports & Exercise Science

Strong foundation in human movement and performance

Life for Josh

Juggles life with 2 kids, loves all sports, avid CrossFit and jiu-jitsu artist, passionate about helping others.

Book with Josh

Physiotherapist

Doris

Warm, precise and person-centred — Doris brings positive energy to every session to help you move your best.

Master's of Physiotherapy

Hands-on clinical assessment and rehabilitation

Bachelor's of Exercise Science

Strong grounding in human movement and performance

Dry Needling

Life for Doris

Loving the switch from mountains to coast — snowboarding, mountain biking and getting into the garden.

Book with Doris

Exercise Physiologist

Michallie

Evidence-based exercise programming with the same care and energy she brings to family life.

Master's of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Specialised in chronic conditions and rehabilitation

Bachelor's of Exercise Science

Foundation in movement, strength and conditioning

Mental Health & Exercise Therapy

Life for Michallie

Doing life with a toddler (and one on the way), dog lover, beach regular, keen runner and passionate baker.

Book with Michallie

Clinic Administrator

Hayley

The friendly voice behind every booking — Hayley keeps the clinic running smoothly and makes sure every patient feels welcome from the first hello.

Certificate III in Business Administration

Organised, efficient and patient-focused front-of-house care

Your First Point of Contact

Super friendly, approachable and always happy to help with bookings, funding questions or general enquiries.

Life for Hayley

Loves quality time with friends and family, yin yoga sessions, and heading off on camping adventures.

What We Stand For

Our Values

The principles that shape every assessment, treatment and conversation at Tidal Motion.

Evidence-Based

Every treatment is grounded in the latest research and clinical best practices.

Person-Centred

Your goals, your journey, your pace. We listen first, treat second.

Accessible

Quality care shouldn't be out of reach. We come to you when you can't come to us.

Passion

We bring heart and dedication to every session, driven by a genuine love for helping others thrive.