Michelle Holmes

Physiotherapist

Special interest in:

• Pre and Postnatal Care
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Bladder & Bowel Incontinence
• Pelvic Pain – Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Dyspareunia
• Gynaecological Conditions Pre & Post Op – Hysterectomy, Prolapse Surgery
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Return to Sport 

P: (07) 5474 9093
E: [email protected]

Practitioner Profile

Michelle’s interest in Women’s Health began early in her career, leading her to develop a strong focus on pre and postnatal care in private practice soon after graduating from her undergraduate degree. Michelle got to work straight away to develop a multidisciplinary team with her local Women’s Health Physiotherapy clinic to deliver high quality care for women across the life stages. She particularly enjoyed treating women for pregnancy-related pelvic conditions, the exercise management of abdominal separation and return to high intensity exercise after pregnancy. Michelle was fortunate to have worked with several elite female athletes to navigate their successful return to sport following pregnancy and birth. It was this work that led Michelle down the pathway of attaining her Master’s in Physiotherapy and more recently commencing her Master’s in Continence and Women’s Health.

Not only does Michelle love staying up to date with the latest evidence in Women’s Health Physiotherapy, but she is also an active member of the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) professional development committee; regularly reviewing courses for other Exercise Physiologists wanting to further their training in Women’s Health and Pilates.

Michelle feels strongly about kind, compassionate, patient-centred care to help her patients achieve their health and rehabilitation goals. Her combined qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Women’s Health means that she has a broad range of skills and expertise to offer her patients. Her enthusiasm toward helping each patient on their journey to recovery means each patient feels supported and understood.

When she isn’t working, Michelle loves attending professional development, spending time with her family and her Labrador, Lola.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Of Clinical Exercise Physiology, QUT (2017)
• Master of Physiotherapy Studies, UQ (2020)
• Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence & Pelvic Health), Curtin University (currently undertaking)

Memberships

• Women’s Health Training Associates (WHTA)
• Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), APA Women’s Health Group
• Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)