Dance Physio Amy

22/09/2025

Highlights from today’s PLAN + REFINE workshop ✨

We kicked off Term 4 prep using the Dance Mechanic Performance Planner; setting specific, measurable and realistic goals to finish the year strong. With tools like the exercise tracker, planner, and pre/post testing space, these dancers now have a clear roadmap to track their progress.

We then dove deep into the science of Mind-Muscle connection 🧠💪. The girls brought so much creativity and focus, exploring their bodies and movement on a whole new level.
I’m so proud of them for dedicating time to this important work. Investing in their growth not just as dancers, but as athletes and artists, and humans. 🌟

12/09/2025

As comp season and term 3 are coming to a close, it’s a good time to check in with our recovery plan before concert season ramps up.

Swipe through to see what the stats mean for you, along with self-care tips for staying strong and mitigating your risk of injury.

Want to dive deeper on this topic? Join my Recover + Reset Online Workshop October 3 💻

Want accountability in your recovery routine? Jump into my monthly Sunday recovery classes on the GC 💓

08/09/2025

SCHEDULE YOUR RECOVERY FOR THE REST OF 2025 🩷

My monthly Dance Recovery classes are designed to give your body the reset it needs between big training weeks 💆‍♀️🩰

Each monthly class will guide dancers through:
✔️ Mobility & release work
✔️ Gentle strength
✔️ Nervous system down-regulation
✔️ Injury prevention strategies

📅 Upcoming dates:
September 14 | October 12 | November 9 | December 21

🕙 Sundays 10:00–11:00am
📍 Academy of Dance Excellence, Robina (later dates TBC)
🔗 Booking link in bio

An essential for dancers who want to perform at their best, recover smarter, and keep dancing long-term 💪✨

This physio-led recovery session is designed to help dancers unwind, release muscle tension, and reset for the rest of the month. Expect a combination of mobility & release work, gentle strength exercises, & targeted recovery tools to support injury prevention and enhance performance. 📅 1...

03/09/2025

Not on the Gold Coast? This workshop is for you! Join me from anywhere, via Zoom these school holidays ✨

Recover & Reset: Online Dance Recovery Workshop

Physio-led | For dancers of all styles | 1.5 hours via Zoom

After a huge term of eisteddfods and exams, dancers’ bodies deserve time to recover, reset and recharge before heading into concert season.

In this live online workshop, dancers will receive:
✅ Physio-approved recovery exercises they can do at home
✅ A downloadable “Self-Care” booklet (PDF)
✅ A full list of exercises from the session
✅ A live Q&A with a dance physio
🎟 $30 per dancer | $50 sibling pass (use code SIBLING at second checkout)

📅 Friday 3rd October 2025 (sneaking in before daylight savings start)
🕐 10:30am–12pm AEST (Brisbane, Australia time)
📍Live on Zoom

Bookings are now open (link in bio & below)! Don’t miss your chance to give your body the care it deserves 💫

www.dancemechanic.com/recover-reset-onlinea

26/08/2025

Holiday Tune-Up Series ✨

From classroom ➝ gym ➝ studio ➝ recovery space.

A full program designed for dancers to plan, learn, train, dance + recover these holidays – or join just the parts that fit your goals 🩰

💌 DM or email Amy to book

19/08/2025

6 months old and already supervising my reformer form 💪🏼✨

Recovery looks a little different these days… but always worth it.

If you’re a dancer needing a reset before Term 4, come join me on Zoom for ‘Recover & Reset’ these holidays Friday 3/10 10:30am AEST — no baby or reformer required 😉🩰💻

Booking link in bio or comment “ZOOM” & I’ll DM you the booking link 🩷

11/07/2025

SEMI-PRIVATE SESSION AVAILABILITY TERM 3 ✨
New spots open!

Looking to build strength, improve mobility, refine your technique or work toward specific dance goals? Join me for small group physio-led sessions at Academy of Dance Excellence. Tailored for any dancers who want to level up 💪🏼🩰

📍Tuesdays 4pm (new)
📍Saturdays 10am

Only a few spots available.

🔍 Assessment required prior to joining
📩 DM me to book or find out more!

17/06/2025

New Availability Alert! 🔔
TUESDAY afternoons are now open for bookings 🎉
Whether you’re working on performance goals, injury recovery or just need a tune-up — I’ve got you.

📍Academy of Dance Excellence Pilates / Physio studio
📅 Book via link in bio
🩰 Get the support you need for a busy Term 3!

22/04/2025

Term 2 | Return from maternity leave 💞

I am excited to re-immerse myself in the world of dance + physio this term as a new Mumma! You will find me in the beautiful ADE physio/ Pilates studio () on Thursdays after school and on Saturday mornings. Availability will continue to grow as my baby girl grows over the course of the year. Bookings can be made via the link tree in my bio, or as always, feel free to DM me. 📩

Becoming a Mum has deepened my passion for working with children in the motor development, performance and rehabilitation space. Moreover, it has harnessed a new kind of patience, empathy, love and care that I can’t wait to bring into my professional life with me!

I look forward to working with dancers, parents and teachers through treatment, training, education and collaborative planning for a successful term 2! ✨

P.s. despite her presence in this picture, Amelia will not typically be at work with me (otherwise nothing would ever get done! 😆). She will make the odd appearance however 💗. I am grateful to my amazing husband and family who are supporting my return to work, and to Miss Layla for providing such a warm, friendly, supportive and inclusive work place. Eternally grateful to my village. ❤️ Equally grateful for a profession I am wildly passionate about. Being a Mum is making me a better physio; conversely, being able to practise physio will continue filling my cup so I can be the best Mumma I can be 🔁 🫶🏻

15/04/2025

5 RECOVERY TIPS TO RESET (and feel refreshed) FOR TERM 2 ✨

If you’re a dancer who wants to start Term 2 off with a bang, especially as we enter competition season, grab a notebook and pen, or hit save for later!

1. Reflect on your performance from Term 1- note your successes as well as your criticisms/ areas you want to work on. It’s important to celebrate your progress from the term and not just the criticisms, to enter next term with a positive mindset. Having a few focus areas to improve on can help direct your energy for maximum progress potential.

2. Review Term 1’s goals & set fresh goals for Term 2. It can be helpful to ask yourself if your goal was realistic to achieve in 10 weeks, or if we need to break the big goal down into smaller, more achievable goals. Asking for advice from your dance teacher or dance physio is a good way to fast track your goals. If you smashed out last term’s goals, then it’s time to create new ones!

3. Engage in movement beyond dance, outside the studio or stage environment. Your body will thank you for moving in the holidays. Your mind will thank you for changing the scenery, and mixing the routine up a little.

4. Engage in a hobby you wouldn’t
normally have time for during the term. Another one for the mind, and to channel your creativity and skills in a different way. Ideas could include crocheting cute animals (I know a couple of dancers who are very talented at this!), painting, reading a book, doing a puzzle… the possibilities are endless!

5. Get outside and experience nature. So many hours are spent between 4 walls during the term. Watching sunsets/ sunrises, immersing yourself in greenery and getting some vitamin D will be the cherry on top to helping you feel refreshed when coming back for Term 2.

What are your favourite ways to reset before a busy term? Comment below 👇🏼

07/04/2025

Studio >> Strength

From rehearsal to physio space with a quick pas de boure over the bridge — where artistry meets anatomy!
I love observing young dancers in their element, then bringing that movement into the physio space to fine-tune control, strength, and longevity.
Every plié tells a story, every rep builds the foundation.

20/11/2024

December workshops at Inform Physio & Co ✨

I am excited to share that I have x2 workshops lined up for these Christmas holidays (booking links now live!):

1. Splits Essentials - Tuesday 17/12/24
2. Extend & Leap - Wednesday 18/12/24

Both workshops have been designed to provide dancers with the knowledge, skills and tools they can take home to work on their flexibility goals over the holidays.

‘Splits Essentials’ is focused on maximising passive flexibility (e.g. for improving splits on the ground). This workshop has seen amazing improvements in dancers’ range of motion this year.

‘Extend & Leap’ is a new workshop I have created these holidays. It has been designed as a progression for students who wish to take their flexibility to new heights (literally), and maximise it in extensions and leaps. For those students who have attended my splits workshops already this year, this one is for you!

For new students who have never done one of my flexibility workshops before, I highly recommend starting with ‘Splits Essentials’ before doing ‘Extend & Leap’.

Ages: 10 and up
Price: $60 for 2 hour workshop
Location: Inform Physio & Co, Burleigh Heads

Spaces are limited, to allow personalised attention to each dancer. Spaces usually fill up quickly! If you miss out, and there is enough interest, I’ll see about opening another session before Christmas.

Message me if you have any questions - booking instructions are in the last picture (follow the booking link for Inform Physio & Co in bio).
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