Our Team

Bec has over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist caring for people with chronic and complex conditions. She worked as the Queensland Haemophilia Physiotherapist for 15 years, and has also worked in public hospital outpatients, chronic pain, private practice and within the private hospital setting. Over the past seven years, since moving to Port Macquarie, Bec has been seeing more and more clients with complex neurological conditions and has done additional training in the management of those with spinal cord injury, MS, TBI, and Parkinsons. In 2021 Bec opened ‘Bec Dalzell Physiotherapy’ to provide a unique, accessible, comprehensive, goal centred, client focussed service for those with chronic and complex conditions in our region. This has since grown and developed, and she now leads the talented allied health team at what has become ‘Diverging Pathways’. Bec is dedicated, caring and compassionate, and always works collaboratively with the broader healthcare team to ensure the best outcomes for her clients. She has a passion to help people meet their goals so that they can achieve the greatest independence and quality of life possible.

Mark is a physiotherapist with 15 years experience, across hospital and private settings. Mark has worked in major hospitals in Australia and Canada, and through this time has developed experience working with a variety of neurological conditions. His time spent within these hospitals led to him pursuing the chance to working with clientele as they leave the hospital, and experience challenges within the community, and embark on further rehabilitation.

Mark has also pursued further training in concussion management, which involves increasing awareness as well as using current best practices to manage this condition. He grew up in Port Macquarie and is enjoying the lifestyle the region brings since returning in 2020.

Nat is an Exercise Physiologist with 12 years experience across a range of settings including private practice, and hospital rehabilitation. She has a passion for sport and exercise, and loves helping individuals to reach their full potential. She has a particular passion for working with those with chronic and complex conditions, and helping clients to improve their function and achieve their goals. Nat is a skilled and compassionate clinician who joined us in 2023 to help progress our clients to an even greater level of independence and community engagement.

Marita is our amzing Dietitian and she is also an Exercise Physiologist. Graduating in 2012, Marita has worked in community and hospital settings in Mt Isa, Papua New Guinea and Port Macquarie.

Marita has a particular interest in working with patients with neurological conditions, disability and other complex, chronic conditions. Marita believes that both movement and food should be fun, joyful and promote long term good health and she loves partnering with people to find the best way for them to achieve their wellbeing goals.

Ash is our amazing Dance Teacher. Her experience spans over 25 years in various countries including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia. She has taught dance to people of all abilities, cultures and ages. Ash trained as a Classical Ballet Teacher at the Royal Academy of Dance and is also qualified as a learning enhancement teacher, working with high needs students within the school setting. Ashleigh has an incredible gift at teaching, a massive heart and a massive smile, and loves delivering classes to people of all ages and abilities within our community. She offers individually tailored classes suited to the needs of each individual, and provides exercises that will improve balance and proprioception, spatial awareness, visual stabilisation, musicality, teamwork and communication skills. Everyone who comes to her classes leaves inspired!

Kelly is our incredible Office manager. She has over six years Medical Administration experience and a passion for helping make a positive difference in the world. She is a talented administrator and problem solver, and is up for any challenge. She is a mother of two beautiful girls, and has the biggest heart for people. She brings a smile to all those who come to our practice, and is instrumental in ensuring we operate with both compassion and proficiency. She is the face of our practice, the first one you’ll likely meet, and is an absolute asset to our team at Diverging Pathways!