Professional background/experience:

I have graduated as a Physiotherapist from Latrobe University in 2000.   My special interest in Women’s health started shortly after when I got a graduate position at Royal Women’s Hospital.  Since then I have also completed postgraduate studies in Women’s Health at Melbourne University and I have over 15 years of experience working in the areas of continence, pelvic floor dysfunction and perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.  I am a keen advocate of exercise to optimise a health through all life stages and I have many years of experience in teaching Clinical Pilates as well as general exercise classes.   Recently I have completed my Masters in Applied Science at RMIT majoring in TCM Acupuncture, which I use to complement my Physiotherapy skills.
I have worked in both private and public sectors in Australia as well as in Europe (The Netherlands), working as a Physiotherapist, a Clinical Pilates Instructor as well as an Acupuncturist.
I am a member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Women’s Health Special Group, a member of Continence Foundation Australia as well a member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA).  I am also very active in ongoing education as I believe it enhances my practice, providing best care according to the up-to-date evidence-based medicine and years of professional clinical experience.

Professional interests and expertise:

• Musculoskeletal conditions common in perinatal period such as Pelvic Girdle pain, back pain, carpal tunnel etc
• Abdominal separation/diastasis
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Incontinence
• Pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Chronic pain
• Education and training on TENS for labour
• Exercise in pregnancy and postnatal period
• Breastfeeding issues – blocked ducts, mastitis, poor supply
• Teaching use of TENS for labour
• Exercise for older women – during premenopausal and postmenopausal time
• Acupuncture for fertility, during pregnancy and postnatal recovery as well as for general musculoskeletal issues and general wellbeing

Personal interests outside of work:

When not working, I love spending time with my husband, my teenage son and two very active dogs.  To maintain my own well-being and life balance I enjoy my regular Yoga and Pilates exercise, I love cooking and discovering the world through travelling.