Physiotherapist
Emily is our gorgeous physiotherapist and is passionate about health and wellness for all in her care. She is very experienced with over 10 years of working with patients and their families, to empower them with accurate knowledge about their own health.
Emily graduated from Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Monash University in 2010 and in the years that followed, she has worked in a broad range of physiotherapy areas. These include women’s health, paediatrics, geriatrics, orthopaedic outpatient and intensive care unit physiotherapy and rehabilitation. She has been employed in the public system at one of Melbourne’s large tertiary teaching hospitals, mentoring and educating physiotherapy students and new graduates.
She very quickly discovered her interest in women’s health physiotherapy, and now specialises in this area at Peninsula Health, including care for pregnant and new mums. She is excited to bring her extensive knowledge to private practice and we are thrilled to have her joining our team.
She provides treatment for a range of problems relating to the pelvis, including pelvic instability and symphysis pubis separation. She treats bladder and bowel incontinence and effectively assists with weakness and dysfunction of the perineum.
It is important that pelvic floor function be assessed post birth for all women. Emily will assist with rehabilitation of the muscles effected by pregnancy including perineum and abdomen post delivery. Research shows that half the women doing pelvic floor exercises are performing them incorrectly. This can increase their chance of postpartum complications such as incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, following a normal vaginal birth, forceps or caesarean section.
Strengthening the abdominal muscles not only helps with lower back pain but is essential for recovery of separated abdominal muscles (rectus abdominus diastasis) after having a baby. Emily will assess the abdominal muscles and treat any separation, pelvic girdle pain, back pain, thoracic pain experienced during and after pregnancy.
She also conducts ante and postnatal classes for mums on the peninsula to ensure a healthy pelvic floor and to facilitate a speedy recovery and return to normal family life.
Her passion for assisting patients with women’s health issues, started early in her career, prior to having children. After the births of her two girls, her drive to assist women is now even stronger. This led her to complete further studies in women’s health including Post Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at Melbourne University.
Being born and raised on the Peninsula, Emily is committed to contributing to the local community by educating women and men about their pelvic floor and how this can empower them to achieve their desired goals.
Outside of work, she loves running around after her two young, mischievous daughters. Emily enjoys keeping fit and healthy. She loooooves shopping, coffee with friends and enjoys the amazing food and choices we have on our stunning Mornington Peninsula.