About Us
Our goal is to improve our clients movement potential
Stride Physiotherapy Tuggeranong is a multi-disciplinary clinic that caters to the needs of Canberrans of any age or activity level. With no referral needed, booking your initial appointment with us is easy, simply call our friendly reception staff on 02 6293 3413 and they will happily help you find an appointment that suits your needs.
It is time you experienced individualised rehabilitation and injury prevention practices. We are ready and excited to show you the difference.
Established in 2014, Stride Physiotherapy is a team of professional movement specialists dedicated to treating the individual, not just the injury.
We are netball players, Pilates lovers, cycling fanatics, jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, AFL supporters, hikers, dancers, kayakers and runners. We love communication and aren't shy of a good dad joke. But most importantly, we are highly skilled and compassionate humans dedicated to joining you on your wellness journey.
We pride ourselves on highly personalised and individual care tailored to you and your specific needs. No two bodies are the same, and no two programs should be either. And with expertise in manual therapy, there will always be a strong hands-on component in conjunction with a movement practice to teach your body new and more optimal ways to move and function.
We are here to help you move and feel better.
Meet the team
Walter McIntyre
Director
(MPhysio, BExercise)
Walter graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Applied Sports Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy after migrating from the United States in 2001.
He is passionate about improving mobility, motor control and strength whilst providing the utmost care for each patient and building trust and rapport by answering individual questions. In addition, Walter enjoys helping patients broaden their understanding so they can feel empowered to take control of their own health.
He often undergoes additional seminars for continued professional development as he strives to provide the best for his patients.
In his spare time, Walter enjoys cycling, training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, hiking and spending time with his wife and young son, who continuously provide him with fun and new challenges.
Zexin Zhong
Physiotherapist
(BPhysio)
Zexin is passionate about all aspects of Physiotherapy. She completed a Bachelors of Physiotherapy from the University of Canberra.
Zexin's rapidly growing clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription skills gives her great ability to get to the source of your pain/physical impairment and create a plan to get you back to doing the things you love. Her kind, caring nature leaves all who attend Stride Physiotherapy with a changed perception about physiotherapy after their positive experience with her care.
Away from the clinic, Zexin enjoys playing AFL, going to the gym, and spending time with her family and friends. Zexin is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Declan Owers
Physiotherapist
(BPhysio)
Declan is a dedicated Physiotherapist, graduating from the University of Canberra with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy. Declan is originally from Country NSW, relocating to Canberra to pursue his Physiotherapy Career.
This country lad didn't just pack his enthusiasm for Physiotherapy; he also brought along his trusty RM Williams bag. Rumour has it that bag holds the secret sauce to Declan's therapeutic magic.
With a passion for elite level ball sports, Declan has gained experience with the Brumbies Country Rugby Union and Southern Inland Rugby Union teams. Currently, a Physiotherapist for the Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg team brings a wealth of experience in this field.
Declan has a keen interest in Lumbar Spine, Shoulder and Sporting injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care. With a strong foundation of Physiotherapy, Declan is poised to make significant impact at Stride Physiotherapy, mostly importantly, the well-being to our clients.