Our Team

Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn

Outpatient Manager I Mars Clinic Stream Leader I Breast Cancer Care Stream Leader I Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

  • Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Child and Adolescent Continence – Mars Clinic 

Additional Areas of Interest

  • General Surgery Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • Women’s and Pelvic Health
  • Antenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy
  • Pilates 

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland  
  • Bachelor of Science (Human Movement), The University of Queensland 

Additional Qualifications

  • Breast Cancer Health Professionals Advanced Course – 2024
  • Mars Clinic – Paediatric Bowel and Bladder Disorder Management, 2022
  • Women’s Health Training Associates – Women’s Health Level 1 Introductory Course, 2016 ; Research Update,2020; Advanced OAB, 2022 
  • Fiona Rogers – Electrical Stimulation for Pelvic Health, 2022 
  • Hildegard Reul–Hirche – Lymphoedema Management – Level 1, 2018 
  • 3M – Coban 2 Layer Compression System for Lymphoedema Workshop, 2019 
  • PINC Cancer Rehabilitation Certification Course,  2019 
  • Pilates Instructor – Equipment and Matwork, 2010 and 2016 

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane 

Kate is a highly experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about supporting people through all stages of their rehabilitation journey. She values building strong relationships with her patients and their families, helping them feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their care. Known for her calm and down-to-earth approach, Kate works collaboratively with each individual to achieve meaningful goals and improve quality of life.

Within the Mars Clinic, where she leads the physiotherapy stream, Kate has extensive experience in the management of children and adolescents with bladder and bowel conditions. She works closely with patients and their families to provide tailored support while also mentoring and supporting the Mars Clinic physiotherapy team. Kate is passionate about fostering a collaborative environment centred on education, communication, and high-quality patient care.

Kate also leads our Breast Cancer Care stream, supporting women throughout all stages of breast cancer care, from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery. With additional training in lymphoedema management and pelvic health physiotherapy, she assists patients with shoulder movement, strength, scar management, pain, and return to exercise. She is committed to delivering personalised and compassionate care that is tailored to each individual’s goals and needs.

Alongside her clinical work, Kate plays an important leadership role across our outpatient services. As Outpatient Manager, she works closely with physiotherapy and administration teams to support a positive and connected clinical environment, with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Kate’s favourite quote: 

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – John Hughes 

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association, since 2021  
  • Australian Lymphology Association, since 2018 
  • Women’s Health Training Associates Member, since 2016 
  • Continence Health Australia, since 2021