Strive Rehab

Strive Rehab Sonia McMullen, PT, DPT
💛A holistic & mindful approach to rehab
🌟Helping you achieve health & wellness
🤲Connecting you to support

🌟JOSH HANLON🌟 Consider yourself lucky if you know this incredible human, and even luckier if you’re welcomed into the Ha...
10/03/2026

🌟JOSH HANLON🌟 Consider yourself lucky if you know this incredible human, and even luckier if you’re welcomed into the Hanlon Clan 🙌✨ As Josh’s physio in his early rehab, I witnessed firsthand the determination and resilience that define him. He and his family, from the earliest days, were filled with hope, determination, and an unwavering drive to reclaim a full life for Josh, without limitations. It’s been an absolute ✨JOY✨ to see what Josh has achieved — FLYYYYing down a mountain at crazy speeds (🫣😅) — knowing he loves the thrill, the freedom, and the joy of where he is now. Get behind him as he races the Combined tonight at 9pm 🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏 Come on

✨Happy International Women’s Day✨ Thinking today of my beautiful clients who I’m honored to help, and always brighten my...
08/03/2026

✨Happy International Women’s Day✨ Thinking today of my beautiful clients who I’m honored to help, and always brighten my day in the clinic. My inspiring colleagues over the last 20 years who’ve mentored and supported me. Thinking of the female doctors who’ve provided their knowledge and expertise to me and my children as we’ve faced new diagnoses in the last few years - their clarity helped guide us out of the fog. Of the women who cared for my children through daycare and preschool so I could return to work - knowing they were in safe and loving hands meant that I could. Of the teachers who show up for my kids now that they’re at school, and cheer them on. Thinking of my mother who’s grit and strength I haven’t seen matched to date. Of my sisters who show up every day, striving to be good humans for their families and the world, and who guide me when I feel lost. Of my mother-in-law who is always present in our lives, with warmth and love, and without complaint when we need her “hands-on”. Of my wider extended family of aunts, cousins, and sister in-laws who’ve taught me about how many ways of life are possible and about motherhood. The meaningful community of ‘school mums’ who I lean on and adore - carpools I’m grateful for, and chats that lift me when I need a vent or a laugh. And my incredibly meaningful circle of close female friends who I honestly couldn’t imagine life without…Friendships that have taught me so much, made me grow in ways I couldn’t imagine, and reminded me how FUN life can be. So many women who have influenced my life. I’m so proud to be a woman, and I’ll never stop supporting, cheering, and advocating for women 📣📣📣✨✨✨

🌟Aaron McCarthy🌟 You’ve seized opportunities, worked so bloody hard, and made something beautiful — for yourself, for yo...
08/03/2026

🌟Aaron McCarthy🌟 You’ve seized opportunities, worked so bloody hard, and made something beautiful — for yourself, for your family and loved ones, and all of the world to witness. You’re an epic human, and we are cheering for you … you can probably hear us from Australia!!! How proud I am to have been part of your journey🥹👏✨🏂🙌✨🌟🇦🇺

So proud to know you, Aaron, and to get to witness your journey and see all that’s ahead for you. Your hard work, amazin...
25/02/2026

So proud to know you, Aaron, and to get to witness your journey and see all that’s ahead for you. Your hard work, amazing attitude, persistence, and your beautiful family and community’s support has led you here! What a joy it is to see you shine ✨ Crossing all fingers and toes that we get to see you competing in Milano/Cortina, so we can cheer you on 📣🎉🇮🇹🇦🇺🏂

👉Follow Aaron McCarthy Para Athlete👏🙌

🙏Thanks ABC Riverina for highlighting Aaron and his family’s story, and telling it so well.

🙌And thanks Össur for running those smashing Mobility Clinics on the Snow to give people with amputations a whole new world to discover and grow 🌏✨ Grateful to be a part of the Ossur community 🙏✨

Riverina Farmer Aaron McCarthy never imagined a farming accident would be the reason he's now pushing for selection for snowboarding in the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games. 🏂🏂🏂
"Snowboarding's just given me a whole new sense of freedom. It's probably the one thing that's saved me from going down a dark spiral of depression and mental illness."

The father of three lost his lower left leg in a harvest accident in The Rock four years ago and only started seriously competing when he was introduced to it at his recovery clinic in Thredbo.

The team is set to be announced tonight.

Read more about Aaron's story- link in comments 👇

Proud to be a part of this FREE event for women’s health! Hope you can join us 👏👏👏✨Wagga Wagga City Library ✨Jean Hailes...
12/08/2025

Proud to be a part of this FREE event for women’s health! Hope you can join us
👏👏👏
✨Wagga Wagga City Library
✨Jean Hailes for Women's Health

💖 Say Yes to You 💖
This year’s theme, inspired by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Week, sets the stage for an empowering conversation about women’s health and wellbeing.

Join three health professionals:
👩‍⚕️ Shabnam – GP, KRS Health Clinic
🏋️‍♀️ Sonia – Physiotherapist, Strive Rehab
🥗 Niyousha – Dietitian, Fundamental Dietetics

They’ll cover:
✨ Essential check-ups at every stage of life
✨ How hormonal changes from puberty to menopause affect mental health & body image

📅 Mon 1 Sept 2025 | 6–7pm
📍 Wagga Wagga City Library – Children’s Area

Free event
Booking Essential
https://waggalibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=159165

01/04/2025

🎉 We're celebrating, as April 2025 marks Strive Rehab's 4 year anniversary!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Strive Rehab over the years, from my incredible clients and trusted colleagues, to the wonderful health community in Wagga Wagga and beyond. I have so much gratitude for what I do - thank you.

With new opportunities and events on the horizon, there's a lot to look forward to.

Wishing you health and wellness,
Sonia

Why Strength Train in Midlife?💪 Preserves Muscle Mass: We have peak muscle mass at around 30 years old. Aging naturally ...
28/03/2025

Why Strength Train in Midlife?

💪 Preserves Muscle Mass: We have peak muscle mass at around 30 years old. Aging naturally brings the loss of muscle mass and women in midlife experience increased losses with declining estrogen. Strength training helps to preserve and even increase it!

💪 Improves Balance & Mobility: Regular strength training enhances balance, coordination and flexibility, helping you enjoy your daily activities more.

💪 Boosts Bone Health: Loading muscle beyond body weight only (i.e. weight training) is essential for women in midlife. Weight training increases bone density, preventing or reducing the development of osteoporosis.

💪 Supports Weight Management: Strength training boosts your metabolism, helping you maintain a healthy body weight and prevent disease.

💪 Heart and brain health: Strength training helps prevent disease (e.g. heart disease, stroke) and has been proven to boost mood, alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, and prevent dementia in later life.

💪 Midlife Mojo: Women's Strength & Cardio Class Join us for our April 2025 session of Midlife Mojo, a Group Exercise Cla...
18/03/2025

💪 Midlife Mojo: Women's Strength & Cardio Class

Join us for our April 2025 session of Midlife Mojo, a Group Exercise Class specifically created and led by physiotherapist Dr Sonia McMullen, PT, DPT.

As we get older, our bodies undergo several changes that can impact how we approach exercise, including cardio. In midlife, typically in your 40s or 50s, it's important to adapt your cardio routine so you get the best benefits and feel great too!

Midlife Mojo is designed for women who want to learn how best to do strength and cardio training in midlife. This class's purpose is to give you the confidence to continue on your own independently once the class is completed. Our aim is that you feel better now AND future-proof your health to combat the aging process and prevent disease.

📅 Mondays at 6pm, starting 28 April 2025 (4 week program)
📍 Strive Rehab

Limited spots are available, so book early.

Visit our website for further information or to sign up:
https://www.striverehab.com.au/news-and-events/midlife-mojo-womens-strength-amp-cardio-hyysd

📢 Endometriosis & Movement: Free Talk at Wagga Wagga City Library!   🙏✨ Join Dr. Sonia McMullen from Strive Rehab Physio...
17/03/2025

📢 Endometriosis & Movement: Free Talk at Wagga Wagga City Library!

🙏✨ Join Dr. Sonia McMullen from Strive Rehab Physiotherapy as she shares her expertise and personal journey with endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility, and autoimmune arthritis. Learn how movement & physiotherapy can help manage pain, fatigue, and overall well-being.

📅 Thursday 27th March, 6pm📍 Wagga Wagga City Library

✨ Symptoms, myths & diagnosis
✨ Pain management & treatment options
✨ The power of movement & self-advocacy

Open to anyone affected by endo, supporters & those interested in women’s health.
Book using the link below or through the library app:
https://waggalibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=133730

12/03/2025

✨Functional strengthening is important in all planes of motion, with lateral hip strength being one of the most important in terms of improving stability and balance. Working diagonally and laterally challenges the hip abductors, over time improving pelvic stability.

👉Video 1 shows the difficulty this client has controlling his descent down a step.

👉Video 2 shows how we work on the hip abductors in a functional way that incorporates balance, coordination, and motor control.

✨The ultimate aim is helping you feel stronger, more capable, and able to fully participate in your daily life. This fella loves being with his grandkids, gardening, and traveling — and I love helping him increase his capacity to do all these things! ✨✨✨

shared with consent ☺️

✨End-of-Year planning for  at the beautiful  ✨ Doesn’t get much more peaceful than this! ☺️Wrapping 2024, and welcoming ...
06/11/2024

✨End-of-Year planning for at the beautiful ✨ Doesn’t get much more peaceful than this! ☺️

Wrapping 2024, and welcoming 2025, with gratitude, contentment, and inspiration. Reflecting on how best to meet our clients’ needs, and excited about plans to do so! ✨

✨End-of-Year Planning for  at the glorious  ✨Doesn’t get much more peaceful than this ☺️Wrapping 2024, and welcoming 202...
06/11/2024

✨End-of-Year Planning for at the glorious ✨Doesn’t get much more peaceful than this ☺️

Wrapping 2024, and welcoming 2025, with gratefulness, contentment, and inspiration … Reflecting on how best to serve my clients and excited about plans to do so ✨

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Wagga Wagga, NSW
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