About Strong Life
Staff Profiles
Shirley Miskimmin
Dip Physio (Melb Uni) MAPA MAAMP
Pilates Clinician
Manutension Practitioner
Principal physiotherapist
Shirley has over thirty years experience in a wide range of fields.
Prior to starting this practice was working in other private practices, Community Health, Rehabilitation centres and the acute sector.
As with all our physiotherapists, Shirley has done many recent post-graduate courses in treating sports, spinal and other conditions.
She has
- completed three levels of Manutension Training (a particular lifting / manual handling technique)
- conducted many courses and seminars in Strength Training
- completed Level 4 of the Clinical Pilates Training at DMA and is proficient at using this training in rehabilitation
Brent Davies
B H Sci (Physio) MAPA
Brent graduated from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 1999 and went on to complete his Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy in 2002. Brent has worked in New Zealand and for 4 years in Europe. He joined the team at Strong Life Physiotherapy at the start of 2006 and brings with him a wealth of experience in sports physiotherapy, post-surgical rehabilitation and treating work-related injuries. He has
- completed Level 4 of the Clinical Pilates Training at DMA and is proficient at using this training in rehabilitation.
He also has a keen interest in the eastern energy arts (Tai Chi and Chi Gong) and teaches these at our clinic and has a special interest in Strength Training. His personal interests include mountain biking, surfing, hiking traveling and fitness.
Helen Boursinos
B App.Sci (Physio) MAPA
Pilates Clinician (Levels 1-4 DMA Course)
Helen is an experienced musculoskeletal sports & spinal physiotherapist having worked extensively in the acute sector, private practice and Community Health. Her special interests are in
- Post-natal health
- Spinal rehabilitation
- and is fluent in the Greek language
Paula Brodie
B App Sci (Physio) MAPA
Pilates Clinician (Levels 1-4 DMA Clinical Pilates Course)
Paula is an experienced physiotherapist and specialises in
- The McKenzie technique
- Aged care
- Women’s health
She is interested in helping clients to keep their bodies strong & healthy for life.
Rowena Kew
B Sci (Physiotherapy) Hons
Rowena is experienced in musculo skeletal physiotherapist with a special interest in
- Pilates
- Paediatrics
- Post-surgical care
She is a busy mother of a preschooler who enjoys keeping fit, quilting and getting to the beach in her spare time.
Anna Hesse
Dip Physio (Germany) MAPA
Lifelong Member Australian Lymphoedema Association
Anna has a special interest in Lymphoedema and she has completed the following relevant courses
- Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy for Lymphoedema
In a 2 week full-time course in Adelaide with Dr Casley-Smith - Földi KliniK in Germany
4 week full-time course
She offers treatment for primary & secondary lymphoedema as well as lymphoedema treatment in palliative care. After assessment, treatment may include
- Skin care
- Manual lymph drainage
- Compression therapy
- Exercises and education
Hoe Ping Lo
B Physiotherapy (Melb Uni)
Cert IV Fitness
Hoe Ping Lo joined the Strong Life Physio team in April 2007. Hoe Ping graduated in 2006 from Melbourne University and she has a special interest in
- Classes
- Fitness
Hoe Ping is also proficient in Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.
Our Administrative Team
Linda Marshman
Karen James-Marley
Vicki Haralabakos
