B Pros. Orth (Hons)

Born and raised in Melbourne, Stuart now lives and works in Brisbane. As a teenager he saw the tremendous impact limb loss can have on a family member and was equally impressed by what a well-fitting prosthesis could do to restore a person’s mobility, self-esteem, and independence. This set in motion a passion for improving human movement through prosthetics.
Graduating with honours from La Trobe University in 1997 Stuart has worked in both the public and private sectors. He founded Leading Edge Prosthetics in 2017 where he brings his experience, creativity, and problem-solving approach to Amputees of all amputation levels and complexity.

BPros&Orth, MAOPA

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics in 1994, Marcus has focused his career to prosthetic services. Working initially in the public health sector in Victoria, he has spent eight years working privately in Denmark. Upon moving back to Australia in 2012, he now calls Brisbane home. 2019 saw him join the Leading Edge team bringing with him a specialty in transfemoral prosthetic socket design. His knowledge and experience has been incredibly valuable to make up of Leading Edge and the services it offers.

During his free time, Marcus enjoys, spending time with family, travelling and playing his guitar.

BEng(Biomedical)/B MedSci, MCPO, MAOPA

Mitch joined the Leading Edge team in 2020 bringing with him a wealth of experience across urban and regional centres in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, as well as some of the most remote locations in the west of Nepal. He enjoys collaborating with the clients to make sure the services we can provide are personalised and considerate of all components of their background and lifestyle.

Outside his work with Leading Edge, Mitch is a published author in academic journals related to disability services and continues to provide support to his colleagues in Nepal with the aim to improve accessibility to prosthetic services for those who need it most. He also enjoys going on bushwalks, spending time in the garden and anything outdoors.

BSc (hons) Physio, MAnimSt (Physio), APAM

Lisa graduated from the University of West of England in 1995. She has over 25 years’ experience working in both private and public healthcare in Australia and the UK. Working through a wide range of clinical areas, Lisa has developed and interest in chronic disease, exercise prescription and rehabilitation allowing a holistic approach to her therapy. Working at Leading Edge she strives to improve the mobility and function of people living with an amputation. She works both with clients individually and within the prosthetic team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Lisa is a registered physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. She also keeps up to date on current research and innovations within the profession through memberships to AUSTPAR, BACPAR and AOPA.
When Lisa isn’t working toward the best outcomes for her clients, she is busy caring for her two young children. When time allows, she will take any opportunity to be near the beach and water.

Deb has worked in administration management for over 35 years, including 10 years in childhood education and the last 15 years within the prosthetics industry. She is very well versed in all areas of running a service provider clinic and has a thorough understanding of all funding agencies whom we work with, including the NDIS. Deb always makes it her priority to ensure that everyone is comfortable and well looked after whilst attending our facility. She is only too happy to assist our clients in any area that they need advice in.

In her downtime Deb likes to spend time with her family and getting into the garden.

Stine has been a part of the Leading Edge team since 2022. With a Bachelor of European Ethnology and Bachelor in Physiotherapy from Denmark, she has worked for more than 20 years in various roles within healthcare settings across both Denmark and Australia. This breadth of experience in clinical, administrative and research roles combined with her thriving in a team environment seamlessly adds important value across the services Leading Edge offers.

Away from work Stine loves spending as much time at the beach as she can, travelling domestically and abroad and spending time with her family and friends.

Pat joined Leading Edge Prosthetics in 2018 as Workshop Manager bringing with him 14 years experience in the prosthetic and orthotic industry both in technical and management roles. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s most experienced Prosthetist/Orthotists along the way and also coming from a trade background, Pat’s hand skills and his knowledge of materials science and composite fabrication complement his keen eye for detail. Pat is always exploring new avenues to ensure the products which come out of the workshop at Leading Edge have been made with the highest quality in both form and function which our clients deserve.

Outside of work Pat loves spending time with his family, green’s keeping his lawns, fishing & anything on the water.

Chris has been working with Leading Edge since early 2021. With a background as an auto electrician, Chris turned his hands to becoming a prosthetic and orthotic technician in 2005. Now having worked extensively in both the public and private sectors, Chris’s skills and knowledge around manufacturing processes are an asset to the services Leading Edge can offer. He takes immense pride in his work and is always willing to spend the time to ensure the product delivered meets the needs and expectations of our clients.

When not at work, Chris loves spending time with his family, watching Aussie Rules (especially when Carlton are playing) and revitalising old cars.