Meet our team

Mary

Practice Manager

Diploma in Practice Management

Mary has been part of Torque Orthodontics since 2002 and plays a key role in managing the practice and supporting the team. She works closely with Dr Monckton, Dr Formosa, and the wider team to ensure the delivery of high-quality orthodontic care and a positive experience for every patient and their family.

Mary loves working with such a dedicated and caring team and is proud of the beautiful results they help patients achieve. Having lived and worked in the Mackay region for over 30 years, she’s deeply connected to the local community.

Outside of the practice, Mary enjoys running, swimming, travelling, and socialising with family and friends. She and her husband Terry have two adult children, and she loves following their adventures and careers—as well as doting on the family’s two spoilt pets.

Alarna

Oral Health Therapist

Bachelor of Oral Health

Alarna is a familiar face at Torque Orthodontics. She’s our longest serving staff member and has worked with Dr Monckton since 1999. During this time Alarna worked as a Dental Assistant and gained extensive training and experience in all areas of the practice.

After a decision to further her career, Alarna completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in 2014 and returned to work in our practice in the role as an Oral Health Therapist. Alarna continues to develop her knowledge and skills, keeping up to date with new techniques to ensure all our patients receive high quality oral health care during their orthodontic treatment.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and raising my son. We love spending time at the beach, enjoying the outdoors, and making the most of our time together. Family life and these moments help keep me grounded and inspired in my work.

Robyn

Dental Therapist/Hygienist

Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)

Robyn is a Dental Board-registered hygienist who began her career in 1978 after qualifying as a Dental Therapist in Townsville. She spent many years with Queensland Health, working with children in regional and remote communities.

In 2000, Robyn completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) from the University of Queensland and QUT, returning to clinical practice as a Dental Hygienist. She joined the Torque Orthodontics team in 2003 and works closely with our doctors to support patient care.

Outside of work, Robyn enjoys time with her family, especially her grandchildren, walking her dogs on the beach, and practicing karate (She holds a 5th Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate!).

“I love working here with Dr Monckton and the team at Torque Orthodontics. Our practice maintains a high level of patient outcomes, which is nurtured in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Our patients really appreciate this. Patients love their new smiles!”

Ashleigh

Oral Health Therapist

Bachelor of Oral Health

Ashleigh joined the Torque Orthodontics team in 2015 after completing her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Inspired to further her education, she went on to complete a Bachelor of Oral Health at CQU in Rockhampton, graduating in 2020.

She has since returned to Torque as a full-time Oral Health Therapist and has embraced her new role with enthusiasm. Ashleigh is passionate about continuing to grow her knowledge and skills to provide the highest standard of care to her patients.

Outside of work, Ash enjoys helping out on her family’s cattle property, socialising with family and friends, and doing pretty much anything outdoors.

Emma

Treatment Coordinator

Certificate IV in Dental Radiography

Emma has been a part of our team since 2001, initially working as a chairside assistant and lab technician, before moving into the role of Treatment Coordinator in 2009.

Emma enjoys her role and loves helping our patients and their families navigate through the process of starting their orthodontic journey.

In her spare time, Emma loves spending time with her husband Sean and three teenage children, all of whom have been through their own orthodontic journey here at Torque.

Danielle

Treatment Coordinator

Cert III in Business Administration (Medical)

Danielle has been with the Torque team since commencing her business traineeship at the end of 2015. She gained a certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) during her traineeship while working in the reception.

In 2018, Danielle moved to the role of Treatment Coordinator and has absolutely loved helping her patients on their Orthodontic journey and seeing the results and confidence built throughout treatment.

On the weekends, she loves water skiing, travelling outdoors, dancing, and spending time with her partner, family, and friends.

Tara

Dental Assistant

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tara is an experienced Dental Assistant who joined the Torque team in 2019. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has found a passion for orthodontics, where she loves seeing patients’ smiles transform throughout their treatment.

Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, family, and friends.

Tayla

Dental Assistant

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Tayla is a Dental Assistant with over nine years of experience across general dentistry and complex surgical procedures. She has worked in various roles, including chairside assisting, sterilisation, and reception support.

Tayla is eager to deepen her knowledge of orthodontics. She enjoys making patients feel welcome, comforting them during procedures, and celebrating their treatment results.

Tayla enjoys going to the gym, camping and spending time with her husband Tim, dog bear, family and friends.

Ophelia

Dental Assistant

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Ophelia joined Torque Orthodontics in 2017 after taking maternity leave from her previous dental position.

As a past Invisalign® patient, Ophelia was excited to work in orthodontics and provide the same excellent family-centered patient care she received during treatment.

She’s passionate about what she does and enjoys learning new skills. In her spare time, Ophelia enjoys spending family time with her husband and three sons.

Abbie

Dental Assistant

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Abbie graduated high school in 2023 and began her full-time Dental Assistant traineeship with Torque Orthodontics. She is currently working towards completing her Certificate III in Dental Assisting and is very excited to become a fully qualified Dental Assistant.

On the weekends, you can find Abbie spending time with her friends and family.

Kate

Dental Assistant

Certificate IV in Dental Radiography

Kate started as a Treatment Coordinator with Dr Monckton in 2003. This job was very fulfilling for Kate. The role gave Kate the balance of challenge and rewards given by helping patients start their orthodontic journeys to seeing them completely transform post treatment. In 2009 she left to have her two sons and after 16 years of maternity leave; she has returned with as much excitement and job fulfilment as when she left. Torque Orthodontics holds a special place within Kate.

The other things that light up Kate’s life are her 2 teenage sons who have both been treated by Dr Monckton and husband Matt.

In her spare time, Kate enjoys watching her kids within their busy sporting lives, swimming, cycling, running, gym and walking with her husband and dog.

Giselle

Dental Assistant

After completing four years of nursing in 2019, Giselle followed her interest into dentistry and became a dental nurse in her home country. In 2023, she came to Australia on a working holiday, enjoying both work and travel across this beautiful country.

Since April 2025, she has been working at Torque and training as an orthodontic dental assistant, aiming to become a skilled and reliable team member.

She loves the scenery and people in Mackay , and in her spare time enjoys swimming, running, traveling, and meeting friends from around the world.

Leni

Trainee Dental Assistant

Leni is currently completing a school-based traineeship in Certificate III in Dental Assisting and is a valued part of our orthodontic team. She is the grandchild of Robyn, our much-loved Hygienist and Therapist, and is proudly following in her footsteps by learning the foundations of quality patient care and professionalism in dentistry.

Leni brings a warm, positive energy to the practice and is always eager to learn and help wherever she can. Her natural compassion and growing skills make her a wonderful support to both our team and our patients.

Outside of work and school, Leni enjoys spending time with her family—especially her cousin Rachel—relaxing at the beach and doing karate alongside her best friend Madi.

A quote Leni believes everyone should live by:
“Life is far too short to be anything other than kind to yourself.”

Jody

Receptionist

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Jody was born and raised in the Mackay area and has been working in the dental industry for 19 years. She has a vast knowledge of general dentistry and has worked in a range of positions from chairside, reception and management.

Wanting a new challenge, she made the exciting move to orthodontics in October 2022. She is happiest when she is spending time with her husband Cameron, daughters Addison and Piper, and dogs Izzy and Lulu.

Monique

Receptionist

Monique joined Torque Orthodontics in 2015, originally working as our Treatment Coordinator. After welcoming her children, Georgia and Oliver, with her husband Jesse, she returned to the practice as a member of our reception team.

Monique is passionate about the work that we do at Torque Orthodontics and enjoys welcoming patients to our practice every day and assisting them on their orthodontic journey.

Jessica

Receptionist

Certificate IV in Dental Radiography

Jess has been part of the Torque Orthodontics team for many years. She began working with Dr Monckton at just 15 years old and has since gained experience in various roles, including Dental Assistant, Treatment Coordinator, and receptionist.

Jess originally left the practice to start her family, and after seven years and welcoming three children, she has recently rejoined our team as part of the reception staff. Patients love her friendly and happy personality and her understanding of our orthodontic practice.

Alyce

Receptionist

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Alyce is a former patient of Torque Orthodontics and joined the team in June 2020. She has a certificate III in Dental Assisting and a women’s intermediate gymnastics accreditation.

In her spare time, Alyce enjoys playing PC games.

Corrine

Receptionist

Corrine joined Torque Orthodontics as a receptionist in 2014, bringing with her a background in retail. Corrine enjoys helping all of our patients with a wide variety of questions and making their treatment as easy as possible.

Corrine and her husband Stone have two boys so they are kept busy with work and family life.