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Solutions for Pain relief, Injury Management, Pre pointe assessments, Dance conditioning for perform

09/02/2026

Introducing Momoko Shimasaki to Activate Physio. Pilates

Physiotherapist Momoko is passionate about helping people maximise their quality of life through movement. Her interest in physiotherapy began as a young dancer when she witnessed the role of physio in the quick and thorough recovery of her injured peers.

Since then she has gone on to graduate from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (2022) and a Master of Physiotherapy (2024).

Momoko is especially passionate about dance physiotherapy, with 4 years of dance teaching experience and 19 years of dance experience, including at a national level.

Momoko will be offering physiotherapy and Pilates exercise rehab consultations at Activate physio. Pilates.

We are also excited that Momoko will be available to offer pre pointe assessments at Activate Dance Physio, Annandale.

Contact: info@activatephysiopilates.au or call 9518 5009

21/01/2026

Pointe work should never be rushed.

Your dance teacher knows it is best to take each stage carefully to allow each dancer’s body time to adapt.

Your dance physio wants to assist with this process. It is extremely rare to say ' No, you can’t go en pointe'. Injury or lack of adequate ankle or knee range of movement may hold you back.

However!

Saying Yes, with great advice and safe dance practice is the key.

Pre-Pointe assessments guide dancers on how to build strength before stepping up.

Dance Specific Strength

Control through each joint’s range of movement

Injury management and Injury prevention

Book your Pre Pointe assessment with our experienced team at Activate Dance Physio, Annandale, Sydney.

Call 02 9518 5009 or email: susie@activatephysiopilates.au

15/01/2026

It’s that time again for a new year and a new ballet grade!

Your dance teachers and parents want to make your progress onto pointe shoes safe and pain free. Prevention of injury and long term foot and ankle issues is so important. Stay strong and enjoy your dance.

Pre Pointe assessments with an experienced dance physio will be part of this exciting time, prior to buying your first pointe shoes.

Susie has 37 years experience working as a physio for dancers. Each year she guides many young dancers through the best exercises for their individual body type. She will look at toes, ankles, knees, hips, spinal alignment, strength and control and give you exercises to optimize your ballet technique and flexibility.

Book your pre pointe assessment now at Activate Dance Physio, 63 Johnston St Annandale. Contact 02 9518 5009 or susie@activatephysiopilates.au

Susie and her team of experienced dance physios looks forward to seeing you soon!

28/05/2025

Painful Posterior Impingement when the ankle is pointing to full range, is a debilitating issue for ballet dancers. Susie has written an article for Dance Train mag. this month about posterior ankle impingement with a focus on ‘Os Trigonum’. Some ballet dancers have a little extra bone in the back of their ankle, that will increase the risk of posterior ankle impingement. As a Physio, Susie has worked with many dancers who have to diagnose what is causing posterior impingement in the back of their ankle. Some of these dancers go onto have an operation to remove this little bone, if they feel it will limit their career goals of going into professional level dance. The rehab process post op, is a carefully graded return to dance and full strength, under the guidance of the dance Physio and the surgeon. Part of the process is to examine and correct your foot and ankle’s alignment. It can be a rewarding and exciting process, with peaks and troughs in the journey back yo full dance performance. Susie’s aim is to support and empower you through the process, to pain free, full dance strength and mobility. Contact Susie for dance Physio appointments on 02 9518 5009 or email Susie@activatephysiopilates.au. We look forward to assisting you manage and cure your dance related injuries.

09/05/2025

Susie had the pleasure of presenting at a seminar day, for a dance conference in Christchurch Aotearoa NZ.

The topic of Bone health and safe dance spans across age groups.

Safe dance concerns for young dancers and teachers, to prevent bone stress and build peak bone density by early 20’s.

Keep dancing and exercising safely into post Menopausal years! Some tips for doing this are: maintaining and improving good bone density, straight backed posture for lifting, avoiding loaded spinal flexion exercise and positions, balance for falls prevention and adequate nutrition.

This is an area of special interest for Susie! She received good feedback from participants.

Learn more on the website: www.activatephysiopilates.au

28/04/2025

Happy International Dance Day!

Be Inspired!

Dance like there’s no one looking. Dance to express. Dance to heal. Dance for FUN!

Activate Physio. Pilates: Experienced Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructors with special interest in supporting your dance life.

Assessment, Injury prevention, Strengthening programmes, Technique Enhancement, Injury management to get you back to dance!

To contact:
Call 02 9518 5009 or email info@activatephysiopilates.au
For more info: www.activatephysiopilates.au

30/03/2025

Terri Ann Bolger and I enjoyed a sizzling SDC Somos performance yesterday. Brilliant dancers.

27/02/2025

Hugh thank you to Harlequin and the Aust. Society Performing Arts Health conference I won a fantastic portable Ballet barre and home practise mat! Very easy to assemble😊👍 and put to use immediately. So delighted. https://aus.harlequinfloors.com

10/02/2025

It’s that time of the year for Pre pointe assessments! It is an exciting time for young ballet dancers. Susie is available to guide you through the physio assessment process before you get your new shoes. She has 34 years experience as a physio doing assessments and treatments for dancers!

Susie will test all the specific body joint range of movement, strength and stability requirements for safe progression to dancing en pointe. She will also teach you exercises to prepare for your pointe classes.

Ballet Teachers: Susie can come to your dance school for an afternoon of pre pointe assessments for your students, if this is more convenient for you and parents.

To book your 45 minute pre Pointe assessment please call 02 9518 5009 or email: info@activatephysiopilates.au. Health Fund rebates apply.

For more info on what is involved in a pre pointe assessment see www.activatephsyiopilates.au

21/01/2025

Elevate your dance practice with Physiotherapy and Pilates exercise.
Physio for dancers of all ages and technique styles.

Pilates with dance specific focus and injury management in our fully equipped studio with extremely experienced, comprehensively trained Pilates instructors, many of whom have dance background.

Pre Pointe Assessments and Tertiary Dance Council pre professional assessments.

Welcome to 2025!

Contact Susie to book your appointments:
Call 02 9518 5009 or email info@activatephysiopilates.au
For more info: www.activatephysiopilates.au

Address

17 George Street
Strathfield, NSW
2135

Telephone

+61295185009

Website

https://www.activatedancephysio.com.au/

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