Rebecca graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2018, and is a member of the Vice Chancellor’s list, which recognises students in the top 1% of their course for excellent academic achievement. Rebecca is currently in the process of completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major), after developing a special interest in Women’s Health.
Rebecca has 5 years of clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist having worked at some of the most reputable clinics in Sydney. Rebecca is a certified Pilates clinician through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and is experienced in running clinical Pilates classes and prescribing individual therapeutic exercises based on each patient’s presentation. Rebecca is also competent in Dry Needling (certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association), which she incorporates into her treatment as necessary.
Rebecca is passionate about helping women through the life stages achieve their goals by tailoring treatments to each individual and basing her management on the latest evidence and research. Rebecca is experienced in treating pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. She is also competent in providing physiotherapy services for pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Additionally, Rebecca will be able to assist patients manage inflammatory conditions of the breasts and rectus abdominus diastasis. Rebecca will be available for 6-week postnatal checks to address any pelvic floor concerns and help women return to exercise safely.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys dancing, practising Yoga and spending time with her family and friends.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
- In progress: Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major)
- Clinical Pilates (APPI)
- Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Level 1 (APA)
- Dry Needling Level 1 (APA)
Clinical Interests
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions
- Rectus abdominus diastasis
- Clinical Pilates and exercise during pregnancy and in the postnatal period
- Management of osteoporosis
- Pelvic health
Gladly accepting referrals for
- Pregnancy and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Overactive bladder
- Breast conditions – mastitis, blocked ducts, cracked nipples
- Sexual pain and dysfunction
- Rectus abdominus diastasis
- Clinical Pilates assessment