After building a career across India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, physiotherapist Phelps Kota has arrived in the Burdekin—and he’s here to make a difference.
Earlier this month, Kota helped inaugurate Kota's Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic, aiming to reduce long wait times for physiotherapy in the region and provide care that restores mobility, independence, and hope. The clinic offers services across paediatric , orthopaedic, neurology, related conditions and pre and post operative rehabilitation, ensuring patients of all ages can access high-quality care close to home.
Kota’s journey to the Burdekin has been anything but linear. After completing a bachelor’s degree in India and gaining local work experience, he moved to the UK, earning his physiotherapy license at just 24 years old. He worked in NHS clinics, gaining experience across multiple specialties, before pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare and physiotherapy in the United States at Trine University in Detroit, Michigan , United States of America. Along the way, he trained in more than 15+ countries, attending workshops and developing the advanced clinical skills that he now brings to the Burdekin.
“The Burdekin had a clear need,” Kota said. “People here were waiting two to three weeks for physiotherapy. We wanted to give them access sooner and help them regain their lives.”
For Kota, working in regional communities is deeply personal. “I feel at home here. Coming to remote areas reminds me of my hometown in India," he said. "I’m excited to make a difference."
He moves to the region with his wife, a dentist, who also made the leap from India, leaving career opportunities behind to support his mission to keep the Burdekin healthy.
Kota’s approach is rooted in patient independence and care that extends beyond treating injuries. “Physiotherapy is about helping people to not have to depend on others for daily living, even if their condition isn’t fully curable,” he explained. “Even a small candle is enough in a dark room. We want to be that ray of hope for the Burdekin community.”
Since opening, Kota has welcomed patients from across the region, offering faster appointments and personalised treatment plans. His clinic is designed to ensure accessibility and comfort, with a focus on long-term recovery and improved quality of life.
With his clinic now established in the Burdekin, Kota is focused on bringing world-class physiotherapy to the community. Through expertise, dedication, and a commitment to patient care, he aims to offer support, independence, and hope for every patient who walks through his doors.
“I feel at home here... I’m excited to make a difference," said Kota. Photo credit: Jacob Casha
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