Kristen completed her Master of Physiotherapy Studies in 2014 at The University of Queensland. She returned to The University of Queensland in 2023 to complete the Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) graduating in 2024 gaining advanced skills in the musculoskeletal field related to clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, assessment, treatment, pain and exercise. She is well equipped to manage complex injuries and conditions of the spine, temporomandibular joint (jaw), shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle.
Kristen also has a special interest in golf, having been a previous elite-level amateur golfer with the Queensland Academy of Sport. Kristen also enjoys treating headaches and migraines, lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, scoliosis, lower limb tendinopathies, orthopaedic post-operative rehabilitation and Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV).
She has been involved in research, investigating Achilles and patella tendinopathy and femoroacetabular impingement in athletes. Being an overall movement enthusiast she believes in, and participates in, a variety of activities including Pilates, weight training and yoga.
Kristen is passionate about ongoing education and She uses a wide range of treatment techniques with some of her additional qualifications including:
- Dry needling
- Watson headache® Approach – Level 2
- Oov Level 3
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Runity coaching
- Educator for Polestar Pilates Australia
- Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Method
- Strain/Counterstrain for the spine and sacrum
- Rehabilitation and Pilates informed exercises for neurological conditions, gluteal tendinopathy, multidirectional shoulder instability and scoliosis
- Vestibular assessment rehabilitation
Kristen is available on Tuesdays and Fridays.
