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Catherine O'Brien | Physiotherapist

Catherine O’Brien  

Physiotherapist

Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including rib and thoracic pain, pelvic misalignment, TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, headaches, neck and back pain, postural-related discomfort, and pre- and post-natal conditions, taking a holistic and evidence-informed approach to treatment, combining hands-on therapy, exercise and/or dry needling with advanced clinical reasoning. 

Catherine is available for appointments and exercise classes at our Malvern clinic.

  • Extra Studies: Thoracic Ring Approach & Sporting Pelvis with Dr LJ Lee, Discover Physio Series (Connect Therapy) with Dr LJ Lee, Dean Watson Headache Course, APPI Pilates Accredited
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Memberships: Australian Physiotherapy Association

Throughout her career in both Australia and the UK, Catherine has worked in leading sports injury clinics and treated a diverse range of clients – from Olympic athletes and Bolshoi ballerinas to everyday individuals preparing for their first 5km run or individuals recovering from surgery! 

She has completed extensive training in the Thoracic Ring Approach and Integrated Systems Model (Connect Therapy), developed by Dr Linda-Joy Lee  who is an internationally recognised researcher and clinician, which she uses to treat complex and chronic pain conditions from an overall perspective as well as by looking at individual joint relationships. Find out more about how Catherine uses this method here.

If you would like to see Catherine for an appointment, you can book online here or to book into her classes call us on 08 8373 5655. 

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