Dr Nathan Luies is Australia’s first Indigenous Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician. with family ties to Broome. He is passionate about returning to the community to work on Country and provide culturally safe, specialist care to the Kimberley region.

Dr Nathan brings extensive experience from elite sport, including current roles with the West Coast Eagles and as a consultant to the AFL. He has previously worked with Cricket Australia, the Australian Institute of Sport, elite basketball and rugby union. He splits his time between Kimberley Medical Group, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS), the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, and his elite sporting commitments.

He provides expert management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and performance-related conditions, including:

• Sports injuries (all levels, including elite)
• Concussion and head injury management
• Muscle, tendon injuries and overuse syndromes
• Osteoarthritis and joint pain
• Back and neck pain
• Stress fractures and bone overload
• Work-related and occupational injuries
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Biomechanical and load-related issues
• Sports Medicine including energy deficiency syndromes, exercise induced asthma, cardiac screening 

He also prescribes tailored exercise interventions for:

• Treatment and prevention of chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease)
• Weight loss and lifestyle improvement
• Longevity and healthy ageing

Dr Nathan performs a range of advanced procedures, including:

• Ultrasound-guided injections (corticosteroid, PRP, hyaluronic acid)
• Joint aspiration for diagnosis and symptom relief
• Chronic exertional compartment pressure testing

He also has specialist access to bulk-billed MRI to support timely, accurate diagnosis and intervention planning.

He works collaboratively with GPs, physiotherapists, allied health professionals, and orthopaedic surgeons to deliver integrated, evidence-based care. Whether managing injuries, enhancing performance, or supporting long-term health goals, Dr Nathan is committed to helping people move better, stay active, and live well.