Total Physio Group

We're passionate about transforming the health industry. Founded in 2016 by Shayne Podbury and Phil Smith, Health First Group has quickly grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest allied health providers in the country. We pride ourselves on being a collective of health practitioners who value supportive connections and strong relat... ionships with our clients to get them back to health, first. To provide an elite standard in holistic health and wellness, while empowering lifelong relationships with employees, clients and partners across communities we serve. We have a high-performance team of diverse and talented leaders that live our mission and values. We are committed to moving our clients towards full and complete recoveries as soon as possible, in the process empowering them to lead pain-free, more functional lives. Ultimately, were dedicated to getting you back to your health, first. After completing high school in 1995, Shayne played professional tennis for a couple of years before his career was cut short by a serious ankle injury in 1998. Pushed to pursue a career beyond the court, Shayne developed a keen interest in physiotherapy while undergoing rehabilitation for his injury. As an athlete, he was fascinated by the experience and felt compelled to help others through similar journeys. Shayne officially graduated as a physiotherapist at the end of 2003. Over the next few years, he gained experience working across different sectors of physiotherapy before honing his skills into musculoskeletal private practice. In 2008, he founded Active Physio Health in Gladstone, Biloela and Tannum Sands, Queensland. The following 12 years were not without their challenges, but Shayne ultimately led the company to success and sold the business in early 2020. Determined and resilient, Shayne decided to co-found another business in December 2016 while still managing Active. He established Total Physio Group (which was renamed to Health First Group in September 2020) with fellow physiotherapist, Phil ...Read More