Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition's, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
About to commence the Masters of Public Health at UWA and seeking opportunities to align with this course.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
BodyLogic Physiotherapy
2014 - 2023
My volunteer role with the North Beach Football Club under Physiotherapist Chris Perkin led to the offer of this position
This role was in musculoskeletal physiotherapy predominantly using rehabilitation strategies to develop collaborative and invested management of health conditions
The predominant client base is chronic pain with mental health/trauma associated co-morbidities in conjunction with general injuries, sportspeople and pelvic health
I have held a permanent part time role for the last 3 years working under Dr Peter O’Sullivan and Dr J.P Caniero. Both are prolific researchers leading wholistic change in Physiotherapy approaches to back pain, chronic pain and arthritis.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Performance Pilates and Physiotherapy
2017 - 2018
Employed as a casual musculoskeletal Physiotherapist after completion of the Polestar Studio Pilates Course supervised by Audrey Ng- Director of Performance Pilates and Physiotherapy.
This practice leaned on the use of broad and varied functional rehabilitation skills inclusive of Pilates techniques.
The client base was varied in age and demographic, and closely affiliated with professional cricket and soccer teams.
Physiotherapist- Fulltime
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014
My first Physiotherapist position as a graduate which I spent rotating through various Physiotherapy departments within the hospital
Completed rotations included cardiology, renal/surgery, acute medical, oncology and the musculoskeletal outpatients department
Time management, prioritisation and collaborative work amongst many health and medical specialists were essential skills gained.
My contract ended with the beginning of maternity leave.
Volunteer Sport Trainer/Physiotherapist
North Beach Football Club
01.2013 - 03.2014
Lead Physiotherapist for 7 amateur teams, working under Sports Specialist Physiotherapist Chris Perkin.
Injury prevention, assessment and management of acute and chronic concerns.
Organising a group of sports trainers and working with coaches on player management and scheduling.
Assisting with training for sport’s trainers and Physiotherapist students throughout the club
I handed over the care of the teams to have my first child.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic
2007 - 2011
I was employed upon completion of a university practicum
I provided assessment and exercise prescription for orthopaedic clients, workplace injuries and chronic disease management while collaborating with exercise physiologists and scientists, physiotherapists, remedial therapists, medical team and orthopaedic surgeons
At the time Professor David Wood had his rooms here.
There was a strong collaboration with the orthopaedic surgeons and the clinic for pre and post-surgical rehabilitation also for research and development of outcomes of surgical approaches/techniques and different componentry.
At the time I worked under Helen Gilbey, Dr Brendan Joss, Jen Woodhouse and Dr Jay Ebert.
Education
Commencing Master of Public Health -
University of Western Australia
2024
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
University of Notre Dame Australia
2012
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
University of Notre Dame Australia
2007
Graduated High School -
Como Secondary College
1998
Other Employment History
Greenhouse, El Publico Modern Mexican and Mary St Bakery, 2009- 2017. Various roles from management to general assistance, My husband opened these hospitality businesses, I was active in the service side while also involved in procedure development, in-house training, website maintenance, administration, bookings and function co-ordinating.
Southern Cross University, 2004. Research Assistant
Hayman Island Resort, Q.L.D., 2003-2004. Water sports Co-ordinator/ Food and Beverage Attendant
Palazzo Versace, Q.L.D, 2001-2003. Food and Beverage Attendant
Van der Geest Family, 1995-2001. Nanny in Australia and New Zealand
Additional Training Certifications
Ongoing, Current Senior First Aid & CPR, St Johns Ambulance
2023, The OPAL Trial: Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain, European Pain Federation
2021, Reframe your core- The Pelvic Floor’s role in Low Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain, Reframe Rehab- Carolyn Vandyken
2021, Reframe Rehab- Carolyn Vandyken, Exercise for the Sensitized System
2021, Pelvic Pain Basics for the Everyday Clinician, Australia Physiotherapy Association
2020, Ultimate Guide to Clinical Reasoning, Mark Jones
2020, Cognitive Functional Therapy in Chronic Back Pain, Dr Peter O’Sullivan
2020, Motivational Interviewing for Physiotherapists, Chris Higgs
2020, GLA:D Program Certification, GLA:D Australia- Osteoarthritis Management Program
2016, Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Polestar Pilates Australia
2016, Resilience and Pain Management Stress and Fear, Professor Steven Linton at Curtin University
2016, Cognitive Functional Approach to managing disabling back pain, Professor Peter O’Sullivan and Dr JP Caniero
For more extensive information please ask
Professional Referees
Dr Peter O’Sullivan
Dr JP. Caniero
Practicum Placements
2012 King Edward Memorial Hospital- Physiotherapy Inpatients
2012 Royal Perth Hospital- Physiotherpay General Surgery
Medical Office Assistant at Easthills Physiotherapy and Crowchild PhysiotherapyMedical Office Assistant at Easthills Physiotherapy and Crowchild Physiotherapy