Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
University of Sydney
Masters of Applied Science (Sports Physiotherapy)
Griffith University QLD
Academic Excellence Award
Masters of AppSc (Sports Physio)
APA Titles Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist
Australian Swimming Team Physiotherapist
NSWIS Physiotherapy Provider 1997 – current
APA NSW Branch Council Rep.
APA NSW Rural Committee Co-chair
APA Illawarra Regional Group Co-chair
MAPA, MCPA, MSMA
While studying her undergraduate degree Cat also pursued hockey and ultimately represented Australia. She has also cycled at a state level and was a member of the paralympic squad leading into Athens as a pilot for a visually impaired athlete. Cat has had her fair share of injuries and can fully appreciate the frustrations associated with time out of sport/activity.
Cat spent three years in the lead-up to the Sydney Olympics traveling full time with the Australian Sailing Team and represented Australia as a Physiotherapist at the 2000 Olympics. She is obviously passionate about sport and people who are passionate about being active and maintaining activity.
Cat has provided physiotherapy coverage for sports including rugby union, hockey, gymnastics, martial arts, corporate sports days and has spent a season working in the NSW ski fields as a physiotherapist. She has also attended World University Games as a physiotherapist and was nominated in the Australian University hockey team three consecutive years whilst studying.
Cat has been retained as the Team Physiotherapist for the Young Matildas (womens Football) including management of the teams’ injuries whilst in Australia as well as on Tour including a month tour in Italy.
Cat is currently a Physiotherapist with the DOLPHINS – Australian Swimming Team. She has traveled to World Junior OWS, World Cups, World Championships, and Olympic qualifying events. As well as the Physiotherapists for the Olympic Dolphins OWS in the lead-in for the Olympic Team for RIO 2016, TOKYO 2021(2), and will be in Paris 2024.
Cat is passionate about advocacy for her profession, the health of all Australians, and helping people maintain the ability to continue to do the activities they love to do.
Cat believes in life long learning and continually maintains her knowledge of the latest research and evidence to ensure all her patients receive the best care available.