Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
With over 13 years of clinical experience as a Physiotherapist (Otago graduate), Lisa has developed her passion for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy through postgraduate studies from the University of Melbourne in pelvic floor dysfunction and continence.
Lisa is passionate about helping women and men maintain and pursue health, fitness, and continence throughout all stages of life. Using evidence-based treatment, Lisa empowers people to regain control of their lives by providing them with the necessary tools (knowledge, control, flexibility, strength) to move and exercise optimally. In this way, her patients have the freedom of an active lifestyle, as well as efficient, pain-free movement, all while remaining continent.
After her own birthing experience, Lisa experienced both the delights and pains of pregnancy and childbirth. Determined to recover and enjoy her new baby as well as return to an active lifestyle Lisa went on a journey that lead to a slight obsession with all things pelvic floor. She is always striving to learn more and loves to share her wealth of knowledge to empower and educate patients. Her ambition is to assist women to recover from pregnancy, and both women and men to return to fitness and lead a normal lifestyle. Her compassion and drive will both make you feel at ease and motivated during your recovery.
With a comprehensive assessment and complete analysis of her patient's experiences, Lisa measures how your normal function is affected. Throughout the consultation you will be allowed to voice all your concerns in a safe environment. She then implements an individual program of innovative rehabilitation and education. Finally, Lisa designs return to fitness programs that promote pelvic floor and diaphragm integration.
Lisa has amassed vast clinical experience from working in Australia, UK, and most recently New Zealand at Dunstan hospital. She is well recognised for her care in pelvic floor physiotherapy with referrals from many health care providers including: GPs, specialists such as- Obstetricians, Gynaecologists and Urologists, midwives, physiotherapists and other practitioners. She has had the opportunity to treat patients across many specialities including spinal and neurological rehabilitation, oncology, gynaecology, acute and chronic musculoskeletal, respiratory, vascular, urology, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic, paediatrics and care of the elderly. Lisa has had an active role in the teaching and mentoring of students in Bristol UK, and from Otago University. Lisa established and runs the Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy service at Dunstan Hospital where she has worked since returning home from the UK in 2013.
Availability
Lisa is available for appointments Tuesday afternoon from 1.45 pm – 6 pm.
**Please note that due to Lisa's limited hours and high demand we ask that all new patients book in two follow up appointments one week apart in addition to the initial appointment to ensure you are able to commit to your treatment plan. Please see FAQ for more information and search for ‘How many appointments will I need?'
Lisa can be contacted by e-mail [email protected]
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate certificate Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Post-graduate training:
- Orthopaedic manual physiotherapy
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Western acupuncture
- Advanced dry needling
- Soft tissue release
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Kinesio sport taping
Lisa uses acupuncture and dry needling during the treatment of pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunctions if deemed appropriate.
Professional Associations:
- Physiotherapy New Zealand
- ACC accredited provider
- Physiotherapy NZ including special interest group Pelvic Women and Men’s Health
- NZ continence association
- Women’s Health Training associates
And if you're still interested…
- Lisa and her partner Pedro have a lively young son, together they enjoy living in Wanaka and all of the outdoor adventures that the area has to offer
- Their son is bilingual speaking both Portuguese and English
- Lisa is a humanitarian at heart and spent time volunteering in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake
- When not working Lisa enjoys rock climbing, ski touring and mountain biking
- Pre-baby she used to speed-fly and skydive
- Post-baby her goal is to return to paragliding and advance some cross-country flying skills
- Lisa has travelled extensively throughout the world and wishes to continue exploring the unique communities and cultures vastly different from her own.