An experienced health and education professional

 

I am fortunate to be able to blend academic and clinical practice into my professional life. Currently, I work as the Program Director for Physical Health at Torrens University, a PhD researcher, and a practitioner at Complete Sports Care in Melbourne.

Clinically, my background has focused on sporting populations, with a more recent interest in persistent pain. Prior to my current role, I have worked primarily in Rugby Union and clinical practice in the UK and Australia focusing on acute injury management, rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies. This has given me a well-rounded appreciation of sporting injuries and effective recovery options. 

 

I believe in being guided by the evidence and have a focus on active management (rehabilitation exercise) to ensure long term outcomes that align to the values and goals of the people I work with. I enjoy treating all sporting types, but I particularly enjoy working with jiu-jitsu and other contact sports athletes. 

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I love working in education. The last twelve years working in the sector has allowed me to develop a solid andragogical understanding of healthcare education, built on earlier experiences in the UK university sector, and Australian TAFE, private higher education and university environments. I currently have the privilege of sitting on the Torrens University Academic Board, and enjoy working to provide better quality learning experiences for students to build confident employable graduates. 

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My PhD studies focus on how we manage physical workload and their effects on peoples pain. Pain is complex, and often difficult to manage. I want to take my own studies to the highest academic level to improve my own work as a clinician and to contribute back to the community. 

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I strongly believe that a healthy body supports a healthy mind and general wellbeing. I enjoy a sense of balance from life's stressors through regular training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and spending time in nature with my family.