My goal is to get my patients out of pain and functioning ASAP. I love a challenge and working with my Clients to get the best results possible long term
11/09/2025
Recovery isn’t always a straight line.
When you’re injured it’s easy to get caught up in what you can’t do. But sometimes we need to be reminded the biggest wins are in the small steps forward.
Maybe today you walked a little further, lifted a little easier or managed something that felt impossible last week. Those moments matter.
Remember, it’s not about perfection, it’s about moving forward, one win at a time. And you’re doing better than you think. 💙
Now, pause for a second… what can you do today that you couldn’t do last week?
That right there is progress worth celebrating. 🙌
Make sure you drop it below ⬇️
22/05/2025
💥 “It’s not just the _______.” 💥
Recently, one of my patients came in struggling with ongoing knee pain and at first glance, you’d assume it was just a knee issue. But after a deeper conversation, we uncovered so much more going on beneath the surface.
She was training hard (because she is a queen 💪), but…
❌ There was not enough fuel going in
❌ Low fluid intake
❌ Minimal recovery time
❌ Interrupted sleep (hello, mum life!)
She wanted to keep training around the injury and I’m all for that. But it was clear: we couldn’t just rehab the knee without addressing the rest.
👉 If you want to recover while staying active, you have to ask yourself: What got you here in the first place?
So here is some stuff to remember… Rehab is important. But so is sleep. So is hydration, nutrition, sleep and listening to your body.
You’re not weak for needing rest. You’re smart for creating space for your body to do its thing.
Take a second today and ask yourself—what’s one area I could improve to support my recovery?
10/04/2025
Wow… that was wild 💙
Two weeks ago, .coaching asked me to present to our business coaching group. And today, I had the privilege of delivering a presentation on something close to my heart — how culture and good vibes impact clinical outcomes and business performance.
Honestly? I felt a wave of imposter syndrome at first. But as I started building the presentation, I realised just how lucky I am to lead the incredible humans that make up .hp.
This experience gave me the chance to reflect on my journey — the growth, the challenges, and the lessons that have shaped who I am as a leader today. Not to mention what is coming to make the business better than yesterday!
Here’s to creating a workplace where people thrive, patients grow, and the vibes stay high. 💙
Just a quick shout out to - my growth would not be what it is without you. Your support, honesty and care has allowed me to become who I am today. I appreciate you more than you know 💙
13/03/2025
Injury rehab isn’t just about pain — it’s about helping our clients get their lives back. 💙
Pain might be what clients feel and a lot of the time, this is how they measure their progress. But in reality, it’s not the real reason they walk through our doors. It’s the impact that pain has on their daily life—the things it stops them from doing, the goals it holds them back from.
That’s why we need to go beyond just treating pain. We need focus on helping our clients move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what truly matters.
Getting them through the initial pain stage then stopping is only getting them part of the way through the journey. It is lazy. It is almost guaranteeing they will see either you, or another healthcare professional for the same issue likely sooner rather than later. In some cases, their pain will actually be worse than when they saw you in the first place.
It’s important to educate the plan to help this person achieve their best potential with you. Open up the dialogue and talk through why you are suggesting to move past this point in rehab.
If pain is keeping you from the life you love, we’re here to help.
04/03/2025
✍️ Write Down Your Wins 🏆
This is a conversation I’ve had not once, not twice, but three times today.
Three incredible clients who have been WORKING. THEIR. BUTTS. OFF. started second-guessing themselves—questioning their progress and getting stuck in the “this is hard” moment.
First things first—yes, it is hard. Recovery is tough. Rehab is tough. But so are you.
When you’re rehabbing (especially after major surgery—you know who you are! 😘), it’s easy to focus on how far you have to go instead of how far you’ve come. That’s why tracking your wins is so important.
My advice? Write it down. Grab a pen and paper, open a note on your phone, and record the small victories that add up to big success.
💙 TODAY I balanced on my operated leg for the first time in 8 weeks
💙 TODAY I didn’t leak
💙 TODAY I did my bra up without thinking about it
These might seem small, but they matter. Progress is progress—no matter the size.
Reflect on them. Recognise your forward momentum. That tough moment will feel just a little easier.
A quote that’s been sitting with me lately (and is now on the wall in our clinic gym):
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
You’ve got this. 💙
And if you ever feel like you don’t, reach out. We’re here to help.
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25/02/2025
Anyone who knows me also knows how sceptical I am with change. Especially when it comes to technology. 🫣
Over the past few months we have had the AxIt system in clinic and this old dog has been trying to learn some new tricks.
What I can say is…. This system is proving to be a game-changer in how we assess and track progress with our clients! Just wow! The data is invaluable.
Today, I ran Aiden, a weightlifter, through a retest, and the results spoke for themselves—clear improvements in strength thanks to targeted rehab guided by data-driven testing. By measuring force, control, and imbalances, we’re able to refine rehab programs to ensure our clients get stronger, faster, and more resilient.
Shoot yeah. This is amazing!
I can’t wait to see how our assessment and rehab levels up with these systems!
Want to see how the AxIt system can help with your recovery or performance? Make sure you reach out, it’s pretty exciting.
26/01/2025
💭 Following on from my conversations from last few weeks 🤔
A had a heap of clients come back in since the beginning of the new year saying the following…
⚠️ I’ve gone backwards
⚠️ Im failing
⚠️ Everything has got worse
The common denominator? Not doing their exercises, moving less and diet has turned to 💩 over the Christmas/New Year break.
But before this they were on track to hit their goals. So, what is that telling us?
Heaps!
💙 Movement truely is medicine
💙 The impact of diet on your condition (especially with pelvic health)
💙 The path we were on prior to your hiatus was the right one
💙 Accountability is key to recovery - you need to do the work
So what do you need to do?
Get back into the habits that were helping and ask for help!
If you need that little push, make sure you reach out.
24/12/2024
🎅🏼 Merry Christmas from my Family to yours 🎄
28/11/2024
🛑 Stop the Negative Self-Talk About Your Injuries! 🛑
I get it — injuries are frustrating, and it’s easy to fall into a pattern of thinking, “I’ll never get better” or “This is just how it’s going to be.”
But the truth is: negative talk about your injuries can actually slow your recovery.
Your mindset plays a HUGE role in healing. Focusing on what you can do, celebrate small wins and staying positive creates a better environment for recovery. 💪✨
So, let’s flip the script:
✔️ Instead of “I can’t,” try “I’m working on it.”
✔️ Instead of “This is hopeless,” try “Progress takes time.”
✔️ What can you do today that you couldn’t do last week?
Remember, you’re not alone — our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll get you back to doing what you love! 💙
Also, health practitioners… it is an essential past of your job to help your patients manage these thoughts and guide them to through the process.
13/11/2024
🛑 Stop 🛑
This one is important.
I have had a few conversations in the past few weeks about people staying with their old practitioner because they knew them really well or had been seeing them for so long…. Even though they were getting nowhere.
It’s really important you’re seeing change in your sessions, if you’re not… you might just be cheating on yourself.
Do you need help? Make sure you reach out.
04/11/2024
Just a little food for thought. 🤔
Not all injuries are caused solely from the site of pain. Some are, but truely it’s the exception to the rule.
Our bodies are fantastic at picking up the work when something isn’t moving well. One we see all the time is the knee. If the hip or the ankle is restricted, the poor old knee in the middle of the train track gets sent off its rails.
Just remember, the leg bone is connected to the knee bone. As practitioners stop only looking at the area of pain, look around. Be curious. Clients, challenge your practitioner. Don’t accept no results.
If you need help, make sure you reach out.
02/10/2024
We see it all the time…
“I stretch and stretch and nothing helps”
…
Well there is that saying “You can’t go wrong getting strong” and it certainly is the case here.
A weak muscle is a tight muscle. It does this to increase its stability. So every time you release it by what ever means you like, it will within 24 hours, it will tighten back up. Then you will likely start the process again.
So if you have tried all different types of mobility, stretching and massages galore… maybe try talking to your physio, chiro, EP or PT about a strength program to improve your pain.
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I knew I wanted to be a physiotherapist since my early teenage years. After being heavily involved in sport during these influential years I had my fair share of injuries, from whiplash to knee dislocations. During this time I became fascinated with how the body works and how a good Physiotherapist can be pivotal to recovery. Since graduating in 2010 I have continued to strive to be the best physiotherapist possible.
I believe my strength is my ability to listen and problem solve to give my clients a successful outcome. The most important aspect of rehabilitation is good communication between client and physiotherapist: it is a relationship where both parties have to complete their assigned tasks well to move forward.
My treatments are individual, but may include a combination of the following; joint mobilisation, massage, trigger point release, dry needling, stretching, taping, muscular strength assessment and prescription of a home exercise program to promote self management.
My favourite conditions to treat include post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, and sports-related injuries, such as:
- Nerve Pain
- Lower Limb Tendinopathy
- Chronic pain related to myofascial dysfunction
- Pelvic Pain
- Women’s Health issues, including post-partum care and Diastasis Recti
My goal is to get my patients out of pain and functioning ASAP. I love a challenge and working with my Clients to get the best results possible long term
In 2017 I was lucky enough to join forces with BENTON Gym and create BENTON Health and Wellness. We had very humble beginnings but now have amazing facilities in our Mezzanine. 2018 showed another great opportunity where BHW joined forces with Spring Farm Medical Center. Both clinics are now showing fantastic growth and I am so happy with the progress we are making so quickly.
Do you feel like you are getting the results you deserve with your physio?
