Tiarah Minns
Melbourne
Summary
Tiarah is passionate and personable, currently completing a Bachelor of Science and progressing onto future studies in physiotherapy. She specialises in soft and deep tissue massage, working with people from all walks of life, to get them back to functioning at their best. Being an elite athlete herself, she has years of experience in athlete management, specialising in biomechanics and load management in a range different of sports. She loves spending time in the outdoors, cooking and quality time with family.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Placement
PhysioHealth Williamstown (Physiotherapy Clinic)
Supervisor: Ksaniel Hasanki
Placement dates: February - March 2022 & March 2023 - April 2023
Total hours: 100+
Shadowed my supervisor for their daily routine as a physiotherapist. This included observing general functioning of the clinic, client appointments – and within this learning diagnostic approaches, treatments, interpersonal skills, and the generation and application of rehab programming.
Massage Therapist and Sports Trainer Instructor
Elite Akademy Sports Medicine And Physiotherapy
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists and other medical professionals to provide holistic care for clients.
- Instructed pilates, release & recover, and breath & focus classes, as a Sports Instructor.
Sports Trainer
Melbourne University Rugby Union Club
03.2023 - Current
- Worked in a medical team of physiotherapists and sports trainers, assessing the physical and physiological conditions of athletes to determine eligibility for competition.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field and during practice.
- Instructed athletes through their rehabilitation programs and on the appropriate at-home treatments for minor injuries.
Disability Support Worker
ABC Aged And Disability Support
11.2021 - Current
- Worked with a team of healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care for a diverse range of client needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Disability Support Worker
PHM Health
02.2021 - 09.2021
(same description as above)
Netball coach
Redlands - Private School
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance and enjoyment.
- Adapted coaching strategies to optimise understanding for a range of individuals and group demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
The University of Melbourne
Skills
- Enthusiastic Team Player
- Dedicated and Hardworking
- Complex and Creative Problem-Solving
- Building Professional Rapport
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Proficient Leadership Expertise
Volunteering
Rugby coaching (paid & unpaid positions)
- Kids holiday/development clinics - ages: 6yrs to 17yrs
Involvement: Assisting as a player representative from the Melbourne Rebels and Sydney University Rugby Club, for a range of programs (ie. schools, development programs, and local clubs) from 2019 to present.
- International Rugby Academy of Australia (IRAA)
Involvement: 2021 Position Specific Coach
Carbon Mentoring
Melbourne based rugby initiative to keep girls engaged in sport, through mentoring of challenges on and off the field.
Information found at: https://carbonmentoring.com/
Position: Mentor
Time Period: 2021-2022
Sporting History
Rugby:
- Melbourne Rebels Super W Player ~ November 2018 to Present
- Wallaroos squad ~ Janurary 2020 to Present
- Australian Barbarians Team (vs. Japan) ~ March 2022
- Sydney University Jack Scott Cup ~ 2020 Minor Premiers (season discontinued due to COVID), 2021 Minor Premiers & placing Runners Up
- Wallaroos Development Squad tour to Fiji ~ November 2019
- Melbourne University Aon 7s team (competing at the National 7s tournament series) ~ September/October 2019
- Australian Rugby XVs U18 Merit Team ~ July 2019
Netball:
2016-2019
- Victorian Netball State League U19s player - City West Falcons
(Runners up 2017 & 2018, and Premiers 2019)
- U17s Victorian State team ~ April 2018
- U15s Victorian State team ~ 2016
Timeline
Sports Trainer
Melbourne University Rugby Union Club
03.2023 - Current
Massage Therapist and Sports Trainer Instructor
Elite Akademy Sports Medicine And Physiotherapy
02.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
ABC Aged And Disability Support
11.2021 - Current
Netball coach
Redlands - Private School
03.2021 - 07.2021
Disability Support Worker
PHM Health
02.2021 - 09.2021
Placement
PhysioHealth Williamstown (Physiotherapy Clinic)
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
The University of Melbourne