
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Areas of interest:
Musculoskeletal Issues & Shoulder, Knee, Upper & Lower Limb Injuries; Chronic Pain; Dry Needling; Western Acupuncture
Passion:
Elissa is passionate about helping those in need. She believes in helping people feel empowered, heard and understood and get back to enjoying life without pain holding them back. Elissa was ranked highest in clinical practice upon graduation from ACU in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
She is very experienced in providing physiotherapy in private practice, sporting and occupational settings and has a special interest in using manual therapy, hydrotherapy, dry needling and Western Acupuncture to assist her clients to feel their best. Elissa enjoys working with clients who have neck and back pain, or shoulder, knee, upper and lower limb injuries.
Elissa was the head physiotherapist for the Brisbane Netball Association for 4 years, working with athletes of varying ages and levels all the way up to the Netball State Championships. She is passionate about incorporating exercise into her treatments, especially for clients with more complex or persisting presentations and is able to train from beginner up to athlete level.
As a mum, Elissa understands the physical toll of having a family and life with young kids and is ready to help parents in need. Elissa grew up in Brisbane and enjoys spending her time off with her husband and two sons.