Suite 3, Ground Floor, The Gateway,
312 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Elise (She/Her) is an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist at our Narrm/Melbourne clinic with experience in both private practice and onsite with performers and elite athletes.
After graduating from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Elise has gone on to completed her postgraduate Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy at Melbournes La Trobe University.
Elise has extensive experience treating athletes, sports professionals and a wide cross section of the community across Melbourne. Through her personal experience of having been trained in classical ballet, and elite level calisthenics, Elise has the passion and knowledge of optimal movement and alignment for injury prevention and management.
Using Pilates as a rehabilitation tool for all patients, Elise has a key interest in treating people who are hypermobile and experience symptoms of dysautonomia (including EDS, HSD, POTS, MCAS). She has enjoyed working at events with Gymnastics Victoria and completed clinical training at the Royal Ballet in London where she developed key skills in treating complex conditions of the foot and ankle.
Elise is also a published author in the field of dance medicine. Her knowledge shown in her research identifies the risk factors and management approach required for performers to return to the stage.
In her spare time, Elise loves to dance, travel, go to the theatre, or explore the many great cafes and restaurants Melbourne has to offer with family and friends.
Memberships
Australian Physiotherapy Association, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, The Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare, Calisthenics Victoria