Titled Sports & Exercise, Physiotherapist
MSpPhysio, BPhysio (CSU)
Originally from the Newcastle region and now back living in the Canberra area, Dave is passionate about both watching and playing all kinds of sport. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, being involved in the local community, and most importantly, spending time with his wife and their three young girls.
Professionally, Dave has worked with a diverse range of clients across Defence, elite and amateur sport, and the broader community. His experience includes involvement with organisations and athletes connected to Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Chelsea F.C., Central Coast Mariners FC and Olympic sporting environments. He has treated people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on delivering personalised, evidence-based care that supports performance, rehabilitation, and long-term wellbeing.
As a Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Dave has completed additional postgraduate training and assessment in sports and exercise physiotherapy. This title reflects additional postgraduate training recognised by the APA in assessing, treating and helping prevent injuries and movement-related conditions, supporting everyone from elite athletes to people simply wanting to stay active, supporting recovery and return to activity.
And because life isn’t always elite sport, Dave enjoys helping people get back to the things that matter most to them, whether that’s running a marathon, chasing kids around the backyard, or just getting through the day with less pain.
MBBS, FRACGP, DRCOG (LOND), DCH (GLAS).
Dr David Yates graduated from the University of NSW and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). During postgraduate work in the UK, David attained a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Royal College of O&G in London, as well as a Diploma in Child Health from the Royal College of Physicians in Glasgow.
Dr Yates has been a GP Supervisor for more than 20 years, which means he acts as a clinical mentor and role model for doctors training to be general practitioners.
David spent 13 years working in his own practice in Tumut in southern rural NSW, then a short term in Queanbeyan, prior to opening TSAJ with his wife in 2008.
Dr Yates is married with five children. He is a devout Brumbies fan and loves to watch and play cricket. He’s also into mountain and road biking.