Amanda graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2004, commencing work in the private sector in 2005. She joined the team at Windy Hill Physiotherapy in 2009, where she divides her time between musculoskeletal and sporting consultations, hydrotherapy rehabilitation classes, and Pilates-based rehabilitation classes.
Amanda has many years of experience working with a variety of sporting teams at local, national and international level. Her sports coverage has included Aussie Rules Football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, netball, and rugby 7s. Most recently, Amanda was involved in the successful U17 State Netball team campaign (2014) and the Victorian Flames ANL team (2014). Amanda continues her involvement with the PNG Women’s Sevens Rugby team, touring internationally.
Amanda has a passion for continuing education, most recently completing her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (2015), gaining her title as an APA Sports Physiotherapist. Amanda is qualified in dry needling and Pilates, and recently completed a Bikefit training course, a service that will be added to her clinic work in 2016.
Qualifications
| 2004 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), University of Melbourne |
| 2007 | Post Graduate Certificate (Exercise for Women), University of Melbourne |
| 2015 | Masters of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne |
Professional experience
| 2005-2008 | Physiotherapist, Station Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy, Melton |
| 2009-Present | Physiotherapist, Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic |
Other experience
| 2004-05 | Sports Trainer, 2005 Deaflympic Games |
| 2006 | Sports Trainer, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth games |
| 2008 | Pregnancy aqua instructor, Melton Waves Leisure Centre |
| 2005-2012 | Physiotherapist, Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club |
| 2010 | U 19 Tournament Physiotherapist, Federation of Oceanic Rugby Union, Samoa |