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My Story
I am an APA Titled Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal physiotherapist and I have worked as a physiotherapist for 26 years. I specialise in pelvic floor and musculoskeletal issues.
My journey in pelvic health physiotherapy began after having my first child in 2008. Since then I have become passionate about all areas of pelvic health physiotherapy, including helping women in all stages of life, such as perimenopause and post menopause, pregnancy and postpartum, women with pelvic pain and endometriosis, and post cancer treatment.
My interests in musculoskeletal conditions include the treatment of low back pain and pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy related and postnatal musculoskeletal problems, and exercise prescription.
I am passionate about educating health care professionals about pelvic health physiotherapy and have given many talks to doctors, midwives and antenatal educators talking about pelvic floor issues. I also currently teach pelvic health physiotherapists through the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and am a supervisor for postgraduate Curtin University pelvic health physiotherapy students for their clinical placements.
I am a current committee member of the APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group as I believe in advocacy for the profession.
My personal interests include running and triathlons, hiking, yoga and painting. I am a Mum of two teenage boys who keep me busy outside of work.
What Makes Me Different
I have two post graduate Master qualifications both in Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as my undergraduate Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy. I am one of the few APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapists working in the St George and Sutherland Shire region. Working for many years as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist as well as a pelvic health physiotherapist enables me to understand pelvic health issues from a unique perspective, looking at more than just the pelvis.
Working directly with Associate Professor Emmanuel Karantanis and working closely with other specialists means I can consult with them and give a holistic approach to your care. I am the part-time Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist at the Pelvic Floor Unit at St George Hospital, working with urogynaecologists Associate Professor Karantanis and Dr. Zhouran Chen so I understand the value of multidisciplinary care and research. I have run antenatal classes at St George and Sutherland Hospital since 2014. I teach physiotherapists in pelvic health for the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Curtin University and medical students for UNSW.
In 2018 I was fortunate enough to train under Professor Peter O’Sullivan and Dr. JP Caneiro in Cognitive Functional Therapy for over 80 hours and was involved in the RESTORE back pain trial as a treating physiotherapist. I use these skills to help people with chronic pain in many different areas of the body. This has also taught me to broaden my perspective and see all aspects of you, which will help me tailor treatment to your unique circumstances to help understand your individual needs and goals.
My Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) with Distinction at Sydney University (2000)
- Master of Manual Therapy at University of Western Australia (2008)
- Master of Clinical Physiotherapy with Distinction (Major in Continence and Pelvic Health) at Curtin University (2023)
- WHTA Advanced courses (Stress incontinence, Prolapse and Pessary fitting, Overactive Bladder, Pelvic Pain, Bowel, Exercise and Sport) and Annual Research Updates 2019-2026
- Transperineal Ultrasound courses by Prof. Peter Dietz and Dr. Clara Shek, and Dr. Irmina Nahon
- WHTA Advanced Birth Choices course 2025
- Blue Knot Foundation courses Applying trauma informed principles, Working with complex trauma