Jacinta has over 12 years of clinical experience as an Exercise Physiologist across various musculoskeletal, cardiometabolic and neurological conditions. She has a special interest in Parkinsons Disease, Functional Neurological Disorder and Cancer/Oncology. Her extensive knowledge and clinical skills allows her to develop individualised exercise programs to optimise functional independence and help people to become more involved in the things they love.

Jacinta enjoys using boxing as an exercise tool to improve coordination, balance and upper body strength in various conditions and age groups. She is also a big fan of hydrotherapy and the benefits clients see working in this antigravity environment. Jacinta’s treatment approach is to make exercise enjoyable and foster self-confidence through education and achievable exercise.

She has shared her knowledge and skills by supervising practicum students as well as lecturing in exercise prescription for neurological and mental health conditions at the University of New England. She is a part of External Advisory Group for Exercise and Sport Science at James Cook University. At present, she spends time supporting research from the University of Queensland aiming to help people with moderate to profound disabilities to become more physically active.

In her spare time, she enjoys eating her own cooking, riding her road bike to drink coffee, hanging out with her niece and nephews.