

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
(as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2022)
Fellowship Australian College of Physiotherapy - 2022
Masters of Sports Physiotherapy - 2016
Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - 2013
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) - 2009​
Alicia is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a clinical focus on complex and persistent pain conditions, spinal pain, shoulder and hip/pelvis injuries. She has expertise in post-spinal surgery, nerve pain conditions (CRPS, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-danlos syndrome), rheumatological conditions and whiplash. Alicia is passionate about treating lower back, thoracic and neck pain, to return individuals to their pre-injury life!
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Alicia has always been involved in teaching across the spectrum of physiotherapy, ranging from undergraduate physiotherapy students to registrars undergoing the Specialisation fellowship program. Alicia routinely presents nationally, educating physiotherapists on the assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal injuries. Alicia previously worked as a Lecturer at University of Western Australia but now continues her university associations at RMIT and La Trobe University.
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​Growing up on a farm in country WA, in a town of around 400 people, has given Alicia an appreciation for and understanding of the importance of community, and access to high quality healthcare.
She is passionate about using technology and integrated treatment models to improve rural/regional healthcare, using Telehealth and co-treatment models to ensure those in regional areas receive quality physiotherapy and medical care.​​​
Clinical Expertise
2024 - current
Sessional Lecturer & Tutor - RMIT
2023
Clinical Educator - Edmund Leahy's PhD candidature, researching most effective mentoring method (Group vs Individual)
2025
Presenter - Australian Pain Society pre-Workshop Conference, Melbourne
2023 - current
​Facilitator - Musculoskeletal registrars undertaking Specialisation fellowship program
2022
Achieved Fellowship - Australian College of Physiotherapy
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
2021
Ganderton C, Rayner A, Barradell S, Munro D, Watson L, Knowles SR. Experiences of Student Circus Arts Performers Undertaking a Shoulder Rehabilitation Program Via Telehealth Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Med Probl Perform Art. 2021 Sep;36(3):163-175.
2020 - 2022
Lecturer - WA Centre for Rural Health, University of Western Australia
2018
Professional Development Coordinator - Gippsland Physiotherapy Group, Victoria
2018
Head Physiotherapist - AON Women's 7's Rugby, University of Melbourne (inaugural team)
2018
Physiotherapist - Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2016 - current
Presenter - own courses
Sporting Shoulder Course, Advanced Spinal Course, Neurodynamics Course, TMJ Course​
2015 - current
Clinical Supervisor - La Trobe University & University of Melbourne
2015 - 2017
Head Physiotherapist - Melbourne Stars Women's Big Bash League (inaugural team)
Head Physiotherapist - Cricket Victoria Women's Program
2014 - current
Presenter & Tutor - Australian Physiotherapy Association
2009
Graduate - Physiotherapy degree