Hi, I’m Mel.

A country girl at heart, I grew up amongst the vines in Coonawarra in South Australia’s South-East.

After moving to Adelaide to pursue a career in healthcare, it took me a little while to decide on my career as a physiotherapist. Since making that choice, I’ve never looked back!

I graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy in 2019 (just in time for the pandemic - lucky me!)

I’ve since worked in several settings, from the public health system to not-for-profits and private practice, gaining experience in assessing and treating a broad range of presentations from paediatrics to geriatrics. However, it’s my work within private practice where I developed a passion for working with women, particularly those navigating pregnancy and post-partum or experiencing pelvic pain and dysfunction.

The past few years of my career have involved a flurry of professional development and hard work to up-skill within women’s health and pelvic health. This has varied from supervision and training with experienced physiotherapists working in women’s health to structured courses with both the Australian Physiotherapy Association and private providers. I pride myself on keeping up to date with the latest research and evidence.

Assessing, educating and treating women within an area of healthcare that is so personal gives me immense fulfilment. I've personally had experiences in healthcare as a patient that have left me feeling shameful, embarrassed, anxious and not listened to. This makes me want to be the best healthcare professional possible for my clients.

In July of 2023, my fiancée Tom and I welcomed our beautiful son, George, into the world. Becoming a mother has been the best change to my life, both personally and professionally. Basing every daily decision around a tiny dictator really does teach you what’s important in life!

I simply can’t wait to meet you sometime soon in the clinic.

Warmest wishes,

Mel

Qualifications & Professional Development

• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy (Flinders University)

• Level 1 Mat Pilates (Unite Health)

• Introductory Women’s Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 1 Women’s Health Through the Life Stages (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 1 Women’s Pelvic Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Level 2 Women’s Pelvic Health (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

• Women’s Pelvic Health Foundations and Fundamentals (Physio Skills)

Professional Memberships

• Australian Physiotherapy Association member (Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health National Group)

• Continence Foundation Australia member

• Women’s Health Training Associates member

• The Pelvic Health Community member