I’ve worked abroad in Europe, particularly in Germany for several years and then undertook some further studies at University of SA with an orthopaedic focus again in 1996. I spent several years as the physio for the Australian Submarine Corporation prior moving to Victor. I have special interests in areas such as occupational medicine, the pilates exercise and movement approach, cervicogenic (neck related) headache and disorder amongst other areas. Victor Harbor is a great place to work and live and I am fortunate to work with a great team of people. I enjoy getting involved in local clubs and groups including the local sailing club amongst others and I love the outdoors and being near our great coast line and surrounds, whether it be bushwalking, sailing, playing music or spending time with my wife Anke and my now grown up child, Ben.

After a number of years of working in the city my wife an I decided there must be more to life and were attracted to the coastal lifestyle of Victor Harbor (it seems many new young families are seeing the attraction too). I have a sporting background, cycling professionally at a national and international level,  which has transferred into a passion of sporting injuries and biomechanics. This knowledge of movement patterns and postures has transferred into the treatment of every day injuries to patients of all ages with a particular interest in prevention of reoccurrences.  Moving to the south coast has also brought me back to working in a hospital setting where I  enjoy working in an inpatient role at SCDH treating orthopedic, cardio respiratory, neurological and gerontology patients.  Preventative medicine and promoting active lifestyles is a passion of mine.  There is indisputable evidence for the massive benefit for active healthy lifestyles and getting moving, yet sometimes it is difficult to know where to start, I am passionate to try and help people with this process.

My areas of interest include strength and conditioning, sporting injury rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation of hip, knee, ankle and shoulder procedures, and biomechanical assessment and management of a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. I am committed to an evidence-based approach to treatment, with a focus on patient-centered care and a holistic view of health and health outcomes. In my spare time, I have a keen sporting interest, and I am passionate about my volunteer work serving youth and young people across the South Coast.

Throughout my degree, I gained experience in numerous physiotherapy disciplines including musculoskeletal private practice, occupational health and safety, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, neurology and paediatrics. In my previous role as an Australian Strength and Conditioning Association coach, I have also worked extensively with the South Australian State U16 & U18 Boys and Girls Basketball Squads in the gym-based environment. As a physiotherapist, I am dedicated to implementing evidence-based treatment approaches that are patient specific, functional and goal-orientated. Additionally, I am very passionate about empowering patient’s to gain more normality in their lives through education and active management strategies such as exercise.Clinically, I enjoy working with runners and adolescent sporting populations with overuse lower limb injuries like tendinopathies. When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll find me outdoors either running down the beach, playing basketball or jamming on the guitar. I also enjoy my extreme sports like snowboarding and rock climbing.

 

Throughout my degree, I gained experience in multiple areas of physiotherapy including acute rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal private practice, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, and paediatrics. I have a strong interest in sports injury rehabilitation, management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, pre and post-operative rehabilitation of hip, knee, and ankle procedures, as well as women’s health. I am committed to providing an evidence-based treatment approach, ensuring to be patient specific, goal- orientated and have a holistic view of the patient’s health. I am extremely dedicated to helping my patients return to their optimum health and wellbeing, thus, allowing them to have the best quality of life they can. Outside of being a physiotherapist, I have many sporting commitments and love to be outdoors and adventuring.

In a time of unparalleled levels of health consciousness, I am eager and honoured to be involved in the health and wellness industry – and to launch my career in such a beautiful piece of the world!

Throughout my degree I gained extensive experience in paediatrics, sport injury, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation of acute, pre and post-operative, cardiothoracic and neurological conditions. My strongest passions in physiotherapy lie within the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal spheres, I also have strong interests in Pilates and women’s health. I firmly believe in holistic and active treatment and am committed to utilising the freshest evidence-based management approaches. I relish opportunities to arm patients with strategies to escalate their wellness and tackle health concerns with confidence.

Outside the clinic you’ll find me exploring the magical South Coast, practicing Pilates, learning to surf, watching AFL (go the Crows!), and scouting for the best cellar doors, coffee spots and farmers markets. 

After graduating business college, I started my working life at the University of South Australia and continued to progress my career there over many years. I have lived locally since 2009 so I feel very fortunate to have now found my new work-family right here at Victor Physio.  My husband and I have two beautiful children who keep me very busy in my spare time. I enjoy being an active member of their school community and sporting groups and sit on many local committees.

I have enjoyed getting to know our clientele and immersing myself into the community through this role.