Clinical Director of Pelvic Strength Physiotherapy

Master of Physiotherapy Continence and Pelvic Floor, Postgrad Exercise For Women Cert, Post grad Cardio pulmonary Exercise Cert

Liana is the founder of Pelvic Strength Physiotherapy and has had over 20yrs experience in treating clients with pelvic floor dysfunction and continence issues. She is extremely passionate about her work and takes a keen interest in ongoing education. She tutors at Melbourne University for the Post Grad Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor each year. She has a special interest in continence issues post prostatectomy, pregnancy, prolapse and exercise throughout life.

She is the mother of 6 wonderful children. A keen skier, tennis player and loves travelling.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

BAppSci(Phty) Post Graduate Certificate Continence & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Judy has over 14 years experience in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and continence issues in both men and women. She is a current Board member and past President of the Continence Foundation of Australia Victoria Branch (CFA VIC) and has been involved for many years helping to organise ongoing education programs through the CFA VIC Physiotherapy Group.

She has also worked as a paediatric physiotherapist and taught yoga in a past life and continues to use yoga and related practices in addition to Pilates, walking and gardening in order to maintain fitness and quality of life. She has a daughter living in London which provides a good incentive to add travel to her interests.

Physiotherapist

B App Sc (Physio) Grad Certificate Post Exercise for Women

APAM (Women’s Health Special Interest Group member)

Gill has been a physiotherapist for over 25 years and has worked specifically in Women’s Health for 15 years in a variety of public and private hospitals and clinics.Gill continues to work at a busy public maternity hospital where she treats women with various problems and symptoms both during and after pregnancy, as well as help train and mentor junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who are new to Women’s Health.

She is also the founder of Babes On Board pre and post natal exercise classes. With great excitement, Gill is bringing Babes on Board to Pelvic Strength Physiotherapy. She will also be part of the physio team providing individual consultations. Gill is mum to 3 amazing young people.

Physiotherapist

Jane graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009.

Since then she has had a variety of experience in aged care, workplace health and training, community and NDIS. She acquired a postgraduate certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 2019.

Jane treats pelvic floor dysfunction and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.

Jane has 2 children and enjoys playing soccer and going for walks when she can.

Bachelor Physiotherapy (The University of Melbourne) Post Graduate Certificate Physiotherapy (Continence & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation)

Bec has been a physiotherapist for over 15 years, working in both the public and private sector in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Since completing her  Post graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation she has been working both privately and as part of the Eastern Health Continence Service in the area of Pelvic Health.   Bec is passionate about working with patients to meet their goals and takes a functional and practical approach to treatment.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne), Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor) (University of Melbourne)

Following the completion on her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2009 Michelle entered private practice where her passion for pre and postnatal physiotherapy was born.   After finishing her Post Graduate studies in pelvic floor physiotherapy she travelled overseas and secured the lead Women’s Health Physiotherapist role at the Royal London Hospital.

Now back in Melbourne, Michelle is a senior Physiotherapist with the Eastern Health Continence Service. She has expertise treating both men and women with lower urinary tract symptoms. She also works on the post natal and uro-gynaecological surgery wards at Frances Perry House.

In her spare time Michelle loves hiking and camping and getting to the snow as much as possible over the winter months.

Anna is an experienced Physiotherapist who has worked across private practice, community and outpatient clinics, aged care and hospital settings.  She is passionate about empowering her clients and undertakes regular professional development, to ensure that she can continue to to offer the most effective evidence-based treaments.

Anna has a special interest in assisting women experiencing incontinence, sexual dysfunction and mastitis.

On her days off, Anna loves reading and spending time outdoors with her dog, Maisy.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Postgraduate Certificate Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
• Level 3 APA Sports Physiotherapy Certificate
• Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor

Jodie graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2002 and has gained 20 years of clinical experience in the areas of musculoskeletal, women’s health and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Her clinical career has included 14 years working with elite female athletes for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) as well as private practice roles.

Since 2010, Jodie Dakic has been a lecturer in undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University and is currently the Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health Stream Lead. Jodie has combined her extensive clinical experience with a strong research interest in women’s health conditions impacting female athletes and is currently completing her PhD investigating pelvic floor disorders in exercising women/female athletes.

Her main clinical and research interests include pelvic floor disorders, pre and postnatal health conditions and exercise for women across the lifespan. Jodie is a member of the International Continence Society, Australian Physiotherapy Association (Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Group) and the Continence Foundation of Australia.

Jodie is a mother of three children and in her spare time loves running, swimming and reading.

Doc. PT and BHlthSc MOTP
PGrad Cert. Exercise and Women’s Health (UMelb)
PGrad Cert. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (UMelb)

Jessica is a Physiotherapist with and Occupational Therapy background, who graduated from Melbourne University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2016.

Jessica has pursued further education in Women’s Health completing her post graduate certificate in Exercise for Women and Pelvic Floor from Melbourne University.

Jessica enjoys working with women across all stages of life and believes in an individual and tailored approach to treatment.

Bsc (hons) Physiotherapy 2002
Certified Rehabilitative Pilates Instructor
Graduate Certificate Pelvic Floor (Melb uni)

Alex graduated with Honours as a Physiotherapist in 2002 in the UK, working for the NHS for 5 years before moving to Australia in 2007.

Alex has experienced working in many of the major hospitals across Melbourne, many private practice roles and in rehabilitation therefore has experience assessing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

Alex has been a Certified Rehabilitative Pilates instructor (Polestar) for 12 years and has regularly assessed and treated pregnant and post-natal women over this time.

Alex is passionate about the fusion of her musculoskeletal background and pelvic floor knowledge to assess her patients from a whole-body perspective. Her areas of interest are pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual pain, post-natal return to exercise,  lower back pain and pelvic pain.

Alex treats females, males and paediatrics.

Alex is a fitness enthusiast and has in the past competed in body sculpting competitions (before children!). She is mother to three cheeky little girls.

Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women’s Health)
Bachelor of Applied Science / Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Bachelor of Dance (Honours)
Level II APMA Pilates Instructor

Rachel is a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor and is passionate about providing evidence based holistic care to prevent, diagnose, and manage both pelvic health and musculoskeletal issues. Rachel graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy and is currently completing her Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health) through the University of Melbourne.

Specialising in pelvic health has always been swirling in the background of Rachel’s professional practice; first as a remedial massage therapist treating pregnant clients, later as a Pilates instructor and finally as a Physiotherapist. One thing always led to the next, and nothing cemented her interest more than after having a child herself.

Rachel has a background in both ballet and contemporary dance, performing in both Melbourne and London for several years before transitioning to physiotherapy. This greatly informs her knowledge about, and love for, movement in all its forms.

When not at work, you’ll find Rachel immersed in her own movement practices, out hiking, or running around after her boisterous two year old.