Ace Physiotherapy & Pilates

01/02/2026

After a very relaxing break, I’m ready to get back into the clinic tomorrow when kinder starts!

This is what the first half of 2026 will look like at Ace Physiotherapy:
MON - alternating Mondays at the Casterton Clinic 9.30am-4pm, with Harrow Bush Nurse Centre 10am-3.30pm while Ellie is on maternity leave
WED - Casterton clinic every week 9.30am-4pm
FRI - Casterton clinic monthly 9.30am-12pm; Dartmoor Bush Nurse Centre monthly 10am-3pm
I’m excited to get back on the road this year providing physiotherapy services to both Harrow and Dartmoor communities.

Feel free to book online for Casterton and Dartmoor appointments via the link in bio or page
Phone 0478 065 803 for Casterton and Dartmoor appointments
Phone 5528 1381 for Dartmoor appointments direct with DBNC
Phone 5588 2000 for Harrow appointments

I look forward to another great year in the clinic 🩵

21/12/2025

A very proud moment in my professional career last week graduating from The University of Melbourne with a Master in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) 🎉 it’s been a long journey, and a bit of a slog at times, but so worthwhile for the knowledge I’ve gained, the experts I’ve learnt from, and incredible physiotherapists I’ve met and worked with along the way 🩵 the saying is true “the more you know, the less you know”, but I think it’s time for a breather from study to bask in this moment, focus on providing quality care to my clients, and of course spend more time with the kids 😜

30/09/2025

RSVP to Sardie if you’re interested in heading to this fabulous event 💚

23/09/2025

The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent.

RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these claims. Scientific evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD during childhood, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting the administration’s statement.

The causes of neurodivergence are incompletely understood and remain complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies raising concerns about paracetamol could not determine whether the medicine itself was responsible, or whether other factors explained the association.

A much larger and stronger study, published in 2024 by Ahlqvist and colleagues, looked at 2.5 million children in Sweden. When they accounted for important factors like family history of autism/ADHD and sibling comparisons, they found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and children developing autism or ADHD.

The use of medications during pregnancy should always balance the potential benefits against any potential harms - both of the medication and of the condition being treated - to the mother and the fetus. The Ahlqvist study provides conclusive evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the chance of neurodivergence in the offspring and therefore should be considered safe to use in pregnancy where there is a clear reason to do so.

People who are uncertain about medication use in pregnancy should discuss this with their doctor or midwife.

Learn more in a statement on the College’s website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/

03/09/2025

I wouldn’t be able to provide the physiotherapy services I do without these amazing human beings 🩵 it’s heartwarming to know how much my kids love being at KMC when I drop them off 🥰

25/08/2025

I’ve returned from a beautiful holiday in QLD 🏝️ and having finished up my Masters the month earlier, it certainly felt like a well-earned break 😎
I’m back in the clinic from today, and will now be working Mondays and Thursdays every week 👌🏼
I look forward to getting back into it and catching up with everyone in the coming weeks 🩵
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about your appointment/s or need to book:
📞 phone: 0478 065 803
💻 email: acephysiopilates@gmail.com
📱 social media: instagram or facebook

22/08/2025

💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️🩷

🌈 Save the Date – Sunday 12 October! 🌈

Get ready to run, walk, wheel, hop, skip… or just cheer at the CMH Colour Run/Walk 2025!

Bring your white or black t-shirt and prepare for a fun-filled, non-competitive adventure where all ages, abilities and mobility levels are welcome. You can join in on the track or simply cheer from the sidelines. Colour is optional, but fun is guaranteed!

🗓 Sunday 12 October 2025
📍 Island Park Recreation Reserve, Casterton VIC
⏰ More details coming soon

This will be a FREE community event – and we’re aiming to make it even bigger than last year’s record-breaking fun. Can we count on you to help us?

Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of colourful community spirit!

For enquiries, contact CMH Reception:
📞 (03) 5554 2555 | 📧 mail.cmh@cmh.org.au

17/08/2025

These fabulous nails by the talented Holly have definitely set the vibe for a family winter getaway up north 🏝️
I’ll be back on deck in a week’s time, working Mondays and Thursdays 👌🏼
If you have any questions about a appointment or would like to make an appointment, don’t hesitate to call 0478 065 803 to speak to the lovely Ally. I will back checking emails again next week 🩵

26/06/2025

Anyone who is impacted by chronic pain has the opportunity to contribute to this exciting research based in our own backyard.
EQUiPP is a research project designed to change the way Australians understand pain.
Check out the website for upcoming sessions in towns throughout the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria - which you are reimbursed for participating in.

EQUiPP is a research project with a bold vision: to change the way Australians understand pain.

We are working with communities in the Limestone Coast and Western Victoria to co-design and roll out a pain science education campaign in 2025.

17/01/2025

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone has had a positive start to 2025, and either enjoyed time with loved ones, or some peace and quiet (or a bit of both!) over the festive season.

I am pleased to say that I am preparing to get back into the clinic in February. Initially I will only be working Thursdays, so please bear with me as I try to get appointments booked in as fairly as possible. I am contacting current clients first – who should have received an email today, followed by referrals received prior to or during my maternity leave. I will then move onto new clients seeking appointments.

I have made some slight increases to my prices to start the year. This is in line with increased costs of my equipment, consumables, insurance, registration, professional development, rent etc. Physiotherapy is a dynamic profession with constant updates on best practice, and emerging evidence for best treatment options. To stay on top of the evidence, I participate in numerous forms of professional development each year, via graduate study, attending courses and webinars, and reading plenty of articles.

If you have any questions regarding making an appointment, please get in touch with me directly as online bookings have not yet been re-opened, and reception has not yet been re-opened to book either. You can send me a direct message here, or email me at acephysiopilates@gmail.com. I am happy to call you if you prefer to speak on the phone.

Here’s to a great 2025!

Alice x

25/10/2024

The storm that no one could have predicted, but left our poor little town in pieces 😢 More than a week on and many are still waiting on assessors, cleaning up, and sorting through belongings/stock.

I was fortunate enough to escape any immediate impact on my business, due to being on maternity leave, and also not losing any equipment or stock. Sadly the same cannot be said for my landlord , and many other businesses in town 💔

Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen hurdles brought on by the storm, it does seem to be unlikely that I will return to provide physiotherapy services before the end of the year 😕 please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need a referral to another health professional 👍🏼

It has been truly heartwarming to see this community support one another throughout the week to tackle the destruction, and devastation for some. It has certainly reassured me that Casterton is a fabulous place to live, and to raise our family 💖

Now more than ever is the perfect time to buy local and support our local businesses to reinstate the bustling town we’re used to 🤩

11/07/2024

💜 Molly Amelia Cameron 🩵
The last 3 (nearly 4 🫣) months have flown by, with Molly settling into our family perfectly. Jock is a proud big brother and the 2 of them will be running around together in no time!!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in Molly’s arrival, and said hello down the street 🥰 she is growing up so quickly!

I have no date for returning to work just yet, but will keep everyone posted on my plans, pending daycare and how my masters subjects later this year go 😁