Nelumbo Physiotherapy

11/03/2026

Familiar doesn't necessarily mean right. Quote from the incredible work of Dr Shirley Sahrmann (US physical therapist).

What is the right movement?
Our bodies are designed to work a certain way - aspects such as muscle length-tension relationships and ratios, skeletal biometrics and neural afferent firing are well researched, so if you can harness your specific individual biomechanics, you can harness better movement.

I help people find their blocks, and shift into better movement patterns, for your best body.

28/08/2025

Nelumbo = botanical name for lotus 🪷

Out of the mud rises the beauty of the lotus.

Mud can represent the pain we have, maybe from injuries and trauma.

The lotus can symbolise strength, resilience and rebirth.

This is the ethos of Nelumbo Physio - to support people to heal, especially when they are 'stuck in the mud' 🙏🙏

22/08/2025

Personalised approach tailored to your specific needs, using hands-on or hands-off approaches.

13/08/2025

What's one if the worst culprit I've seen affecting flexibility?

Past injuries that didn't get the adequate rehab (no judgement, there are a multitude of reasons why 😉).

Ankle sprains are a common one, especially if you had time on crutches. The whole body can adopt a pattern that is somewhat shifted or wonky 😵‍💫 Thoracic ring assessment can uncover ribs/rings that can be glued and compressed. And the bones in the ankle and foot can still have 'stuckness', even years down the track!

I work with people to re-align and rehab your body to optimise function and performance 💪 whatever stage you are at 🙏

02/08/2025

The FeNaClNG Festival this weekend 🎉

There are some appointments available in Karratha this Monday, even though for the Pilbara it is a public holiday!

Bookings online or via message/phone.

15/07/2025

I want to join others in raising awareness around birth trauma, with this week being

For further info on this, please look at
Birth Trauma Australia
Perinatal Stories Australia

Birth trauma is very real, and can be hidden amongst layers in the body. Please know that healing is possible at any stage of your journey

Birth trauma can affect the body's nervous system, creating dysregulation and/or fight/flight/freeze responses. This can adversely affects physical healing. Research is showing that it predisposes us to other chronic health issues in the long term.

I am passionate about helping clients heal from trauma, and use an integrative body approach to healing.

Feel free to get in touch 🙏

06/06/2025

last minute appts available for tomorrow Saturday 🤗 Bookings can be made online or please feel free to get in touch via message/email/phone.
Integrative approach 🙏

Enjoy the weekend!

03/06/2025

Love this quote in describing what can happen with trauma.

I recently completed Physiotherapy Trauma Informed Practice training with a pilot program running through St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.

The research and statistics are now showing how trauma is linking to risks of other physical health concerns (conditions such as cancer and even increased fracture risk).

For us in Australia, it is estimated 3/4 of the population has experienced trauma. That's a decent chunk!

In my practice, I see the effects of trauma in the body. The overwhelming stress that occurs with trauma can present in ways such as muscle bracing and tension, but other times as collapse or low tone in the muscles. Patterns of response can also occur, such as the fight/flight/freeze. Often people who have had these patterns for a long time usually present with pain, and in multiple areas.

I offer a unique approach and work can be hands-on or hands-off depending on what you and your body needs 🙏 Particularly with trauma, there is a need to give the body enough time, titration and slowness for healing to occur.

Keep up hope 🙏🙏

08/04/2025

Happy ! A bit late, on Pilbara time these days 🌞 what an amazing focus for this year's World Health day, with the message of "healthy beginnings, hopeful futures" ❤️

The current campaign is looking at the health of mothers and babies as the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all.

Working in this space as a healthcare professional, I am passionate about supporting women in particular and love that this is the focus worldwide for this year. Let's see what 2025 might bring 🤩

17/03/2025

11/11/2024

Well it looks like the north is calling again 😎 not back to Broome but the Pilbara this time, so it will be a new adventure!
All remaining appts in Mandurah and Perth have been fully booked but pls get in touch if you need (there is a cancellation list)🙏.
We are relocating in January 🌞
More info to come so watch this space 😉

08/09/2024

Happy ! Great timing today, back in Freo completing trauma training this past week and was able to revisit the uni days 🤓 What a journey within this profession, feeling much gratitude to be part of the evolving healthcare and wellness space 🙏