APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
“I love to see people get better. It’s great to be a part of that process.”
- B.PHTY
- M.PHTY Musculoskeletal
- Clinical Tutor Masters Physiotherapy – University of Qld
- Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia
- Clinical Pilates Instructor
- Tai Chi Instructor
- Clinical researcher with the University of Qld studying the role of prescription exercise in those with knee osteoarthritis
Career Highlights:
- The highlight of my career so far was when I went from Brisbane on a mission trip to Sri Lanka in 2009 where we conducted a health program for the tea pickers on Plantation Estates. While there, we found a 21 year old partial paraplegic living in less than basic conditions, who we were able to help walk again
- Teaching physiotherapy students at the University of Qld
- Seeing my patients make positive choices that will change their lives for the better
- Working in a profession where I have the opportunity to work alongside other highly qualified Physiotherapists and Medical Specialists
- Working at Fortus – Every day is a different and interesting day at Fortus! I thoroughly enjoy meeting people from a diversity of backgrounds and love the challenge of determining the best possible management for each individual.
Special Interest Areas:
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Temporo-mandibular dysfunction
- Whiplash
- Pilates
- Neck and back pain
- Post surgical rehabilitation for spinal and peripheral joints
Other Interests:
Serena’s interests outside work include spending time with her husband, family and friends, hiking, running, going to the gym, cooking and gardening.
