Director and Senior Physiotherapist
Zachary Cronk
Since a young age, I can remember always wanting to help people. When I started looking into what career I wanted to pursue, I realised that physiotherapy provided me with the perfect opportunity to help people for a living.
What I love about being a physiotherapist is being able to empower people by taking complex problems or concepts and explaining them in a way that makes sense. I enjoy explaining how pain works, identifying with people how an injury may have occurred, and the next steps to rehabbing their injury and getting back to doing what they love.
I first completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage, then went on to complete a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition and a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies at UQ.
I love the variety of private practice and enjoy treating all conditions, from low back pain, neck pain, shoulders, knees, hips, ankles, elbows and wrists. Everything. I have a special interest in treating vestibular conditions like vertigo (BPPV and vestibular deconditioning), and headaches (migraine, cervicogenic and tension-type).
Further qualifications.
The courses and training Zac has completed beyond the degree.
6 Day Vestibular Dysfunction and Management Course (competency achieved)
Watson Headache Institute Level 1 and 2
Combined Health: Musculoskeletal Segmental Layering and Dry Needling
2 Day Assessment and Treatment of the Wrist
Sports Physiotherapy Level 1
2 Day Assessment and Management of TMD
BPPV Intensive: Introduction to Advanced, an expanded workshop
2 Day Vestibular Introduction Course
2 Day Central Seminars Vestibular Dysfunction
NOIgroup Explain Pain 3 day course
Meet Zac.
If you've got an appointment coming up, this is who you'll see.
A few questions for Zac
- Tell us a bit about you
- I love grabbing (or making) a coffee, reading a book and getting out in nature. I have a small indoor plant addiction. I enjoy getting to spend time with my wife and checking out local cafes.
- What are your hobbies?
- Outside of the clinic I enjoy camping, going for a hike, rock climbing or spending time with my family.
- What is your favourite book?
- That is a tough question. I'd have to say my favourite book is 'Radical Candor' by Kim Scott. I found it hugely impactful on how to communicate better. Would highly recommend it.
- What is your favourite quote?
- I first heard this from a close friend of mine, who used to pastor the church that I was going to. It's simply: "Always assume the best". You never know the kind of day someone has had and you never know how far a smile or a little grace can go.
- What is your favourite place you've travelled?
- My favourite place I've travelled to would have to be Hakuba in Japan. I went there a few years ago with my wife and immediate family and had a great time in the snow.
Book with Zac.
Book online any time and choose your clinician, or call the clinic and we'll find you the next appointment that suits.