Dr Samantha

Dr Samantha

Senior Physiotherapist

Specialist Area of Focus

Additional Areas of Interest

Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Texas State University
  • Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy)
  • Bachelor of Clinical Sciences – Victoria University
  • Bachelors of Medical Imaging – University of South Australia
  • Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties)

Additional Qualifications

Locations

Outpatient Clinics

About Dr Samantha

Dr Samantha is a registered physiotherapist and osteopath, who has a special interest in pelvic health for all of the gender diverse population. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 2014. Samantha also earned a Masters of Health Science and Bachelor of Clinical Sciences degrees from Victoria University in Melbourne in 2009. She has worked in private practice, women’s and paediatric clinics in Melbourne, Darwin and Texas. She received her Board Certification as a Women’s Health Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2017. She has received biofeedback certification for pelvic muscle dysfunction (PMDB) via Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. Samantha has recently returned to Australia in 2018 and was working in a private practice in Darwin after living in Texas. Samantha has continued her education in Australia by completing training with Women’s Health Training Association. Samantha treats women, men and children in all facets of pelvic health. Samantha loves to help clients achieve their goals and take control of their bodies. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys avid bush walking with her two young daughters who are keeping her active.

Sam’s favourite quote:

“A butterfly won’t fly when it rains because the raindrops will damage their wings.

They will rest and wait it out.

It is self-preservation. It’s okay to rest during the storms in your life. Take all the time you need. You will fly again once the storm passes.”

Areas of Practice

  • Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
  • LBGTQIA+ Health Physiotherapy
  • Antenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy