sports and exercise physiotherapist

Jacinta Carroll

Jacinta graduated with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science in 2014 and went on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2017. In 2022, Jacinta completed her Post Graduate Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland.

Jacinta is a five-time World Champion in Long Distance Water Ski Jumping and current World Record holder. Second to this, she is a National Champion in Olympic Weightlifting. From this she has gained a strong appreciation for stress associated with high level sports, and is currently the captain and physiotherapist for the Australian Waterskiing team. Between 2019 and 2022 Jacinta was the Head Physiotherapist with the Brisbane Lions Academy and the U17 QLD State AFL team.

Jacinta has a strong interest in AFL, Weightlifting, Waterskiing, CrossFit and F45 and is especially interested in exercise based rehabilitation.

Jacinta treats from both our Bowen Hills and Woolloongabba clinics. Her involvement with sports teams include:

Lions Academy Head Physiotherapist 2019-2022
QLD U17 AFL team 2020-2021
Junior and Senior Australian Waterskiing Team
Australia, Queensland and Cougars Weightlifting athletes

Get To Know Jacinta

What are your favourite injuries to treat?

I like to treat any sports related injuries and I also like to treat neck injuries.

What was your first job?

I worked in a Greek restaurant from the age of 14, or sandblasting and spray painting with my Dad.

What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?

Waterskiing, weightlifting or renovating property.

What's your favourite sport to watch, and which team do you go for?

AFL, Geelong Cats

What sports did / do you play?

Waterskiing and Olympic Weightlifting

Tell us something that is on your bucket list

To break 200ft in Waterski Jumping.

What's your choice of beverage whilst at work?

Coffee – specifically Latte’s.

Do you have a special talent? If so what is it?

I guess Waterski Jumping hahaha.

What is your proudest career moment to date?

Getting employed at QSMC :). Being offered a short term contract with West Coast Fever Netball during COVID19.

Book An Appointment with Jacinta Online Now

Jacinta treats from both our Woolloongabba and Bowen Hills Clinics. To book with Jacinta select your preferred location and then choose Physio on our Booking System.