Special Interests: All things Pelvic Health including POP, SUI, OAB, anorectal dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain
Anna began her career in 2008 in New Zealand as a graduate driven directly towards her interest in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She has since worked in NZ and Australia in private practice over a wide variety of clinical roles including musculoskeletal physiotherapy, pilates instruction, pelvic health, and owner/director of a busy clinic in Newcastle NSW. Anna returned to NZ and lives rurally in northern Auckland with her husband and 3 kids, and their fur-kids. While in Australia she completed the majority of her Women’s and Pelvic Health training under a group called the Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA), directed by Tarryn Hallum. She also conducted her trigger point dry needling training while in Australia with GEMt (Global Education of Manual Therapists). As a Pelvic Health Physio, Anna believes in providing women with all their treatment options and supporting their health choices. She relies on evidence based practice to provide women with these options and informed choice, but also has a respect for holistic and alternative health. Anna has done a lot of post grad training including WHTA training in bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, prolapse, pessary fittings, and persistent pelvic pain. She is very comfortable treating all things bladder and bowel related, as well as pain related conditions in the pelvic area. She is currently enrolled in the University of Auckland's PG Cert (Women's Health) program, anticipating completion in mid 2025. She is often attending weekend courses, Hui's, or webinars and enjoys expanding her understanding and knowledge in the field. She tried to attend a WHTA research update on either pelvic health or the birthing year annually. Anna regularly treats women in pregnancy or post partum as well. She is very comfortable with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, and enjoys being able to bring in her musculoskeletal experience with her pain clients. She has not completed any specific study in Men's Health (yet). As a musculoskeletal physiotherapist Anna utilises a very hands on approach, with the belief that if we can reduce symptoms, we can reintroduce better movement patterns and postures. For this she uses a lot of dry needling and massage, and then frequently turns to Pilates for rehabilitation and return to function.
Anna's Hours: Newmarket
Mon: 7am - 1.30pm
