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PhyxMe Physiotherapy Age
Megan& 38

Chris Thomas

Talent / Merging clinical skills, business nous and
community support
Passion / Phyxing people

Megan and Chris Thomas are the very model of a
modern-day working family. Juggling the relentless
demands of a young family, business ownership,
charity fundraising and volunteering are all in a day's
work for the owners of PhyxMe Physiotherapy. They've
built up their clinic from scratch to a team of 20 staff
and instructors, while also treating patients, raising
thousands of dollars for charity and volunteering their
services for sporting teams on weekends. We also
love the fact they relocated to Cairns from Sydney to
raise their kids, bringing capital city energy and
professionalism along with them.

The Ground Australia also been fortunate to grow up in the What are some of the unique
Cass Age Cairns tourism industry within which I attributes and advantages you bring
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have gained a tremendous amount of
to the work you do?
Olholm knowledge and experience. My passion is my purpose and my job.
I want to make a positive difference
What and who inspires you in your
and quite literally change people’s
work?
In the field of business, not only am I
fitness go hand in hand, and that is
completely inspired by my parents, lives. It is no secret that nutrition and
Talent / Nutritionist and fitness guru Geoff and Jenny Olholm, I am also why I integrate the many aspects of
Passion / Inspiring and empowering grateful to have grown up and worked health. Not only do I want to provide a
others to be their healthiest, happiest within our family business and to have space for people to ‘get fit’, I am
selves had the opportunity to quite literally building a place of education,
learn from the best. They are the empowerment, community and
What’s your philosophy on food and definition of hard work and are proof growth; a place where people can
fitness? that a dream can never be too big, and nourish their mind, body and soul.
It’s all about balance – that you can achieve absolutely What do people under 40 have to
think green smoothies anything you put your mind to. contribute to the future of Cairns?
with the occasional Is there a supportive culture of I feel there is a growing sense of
donut. young people in Cairns? work/life balance and more and more
Tell us about your As I mentioned, I’m lucky to have people embracing the notion that
business. access to two Cairns business ‘instead of looking for a job that fits
My business leaders at my fingertips. your passion, creating a job that fits
focuses on Additionally, I have also your passion’. There is also an
nutrition, fitness, connected with The Young increased level of collaboration and
holistic Entrepreneurs Project the sharing of knowledge between
wellbeing and which provides a range young people in Cairns. This in turn
education. of valuable workshops will allow for stronger, more positive,
Currently and events that successful businesses. As the saying
I’m in the encourage and goes, a rising tide lifts all boats.
process of foster
expanding entrepreneurship
the Cass and are a great
Olholm Fit networking
Nutrition Studio platform for
into a large health current and
and fitness facility, future
rebranded as The entrepreneurs.
Ground Australia. The In saying that I do
Ground Australia will believe there is
continue to focus on room for further
these fundamental growth and support from
aspects of health. governments, councils,
Additionally, I have groups and other bodies.