Scoliosis has been a part of my life since the age of 12 - I was a regular teen but with an irregular spinal curve. My scoliosis progressively increased throughout my teenage years and resulted in extensive back surgery in 2013 to fuse and straighten my spine.
Back then, there were limited conservative treatment options for scoliosis. The experience was tough, but it ignited a passion in me. I was determined to change things, inspire young teens navigating similar journeys, and change the way scoliosis is managed in Australia. So, I took a leap of faith and and embarked in a path to become a physiotherapist.
In 2017, I completed my first Schroth certification in Spain and then spent time living and working in Vancouver as part of the founding ScoliClinic team. In 2019, my dream became a reality. I opened Curv (formerly known as The Scoliosis Collective) - a space dedicated to spinal physiotherapy, scoliosis, and postural health. My vision is to create a place where anyone dealing with scoliosis can find all the support they need under one roof, from physio to bracing, even psychological services. After all, scoliosis isn’t just a physical journey, it’s an emotional one too.
Outside of the clinic, you’ll usually find me walking my labradoodle Louie, creating new recipes, working out at the gym or perfecting my coffee making skills.
Qualifications:
ISST Schroth Course Level 1, 2023
WHTA Women’s Health Physiotherapy Intensive Course, 2018
APPI Pilates Equipment Level 1,2,3,4, 2018
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School – C1, 2017
APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 course, 2016
Pilates Equipment 1,2 &3 for Physiotherapists, Pilates Institute of Queensland, 2016
Musculoskeletal Segmental Layering and Dry Needling Course, Combined Health, 2015 Rocktape Kinesiology and Power Taping course, 2014
Studio Pilates International Matwork Instructor Course, 2014
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Bond University, 2014
Level 1 Sports Trainer course, 2012
Bachelor of Exercise Science, Bond University, 2012
