Nicole (she/her) earned her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne and was recognised for her outstanding academic achievement with both The Physiotherapy Research Foundation Award and The Leadership and Management Award.

Nicole’s post-graduate training includes: 

• Serial casting and Turtle Bracing for management of calf length 

• Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 (APA)

• Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1 (APA)

• Starting Blocks: Paediatric Physiotherapy Course (Royal Children’s Hospital)

• ATSA Independent Living Expo, Melbourne

• Clinical Pilates Level 1 Matwork Certification (APPI)

Within the field of paediatrics, Nicole has a passion for early childhood development where she combines her clinical knowledge with a deep understanding of child development to provide holistic care to young patients and their families.

She is passionate about supporting children in their formative years, helping them to reach their full potential through personalised treatment plans and evidence-based interventions, and she is experienced in providing play-based movement therapy to enhance child engagement and enjoyment in therapy sessions. She has a calm and reassuring nature, while also bringing plenty of energy and enthusiasm when needed to match each child’s personality, comfort level, and therapy goals.

Outside of the clinic, Nicole loves to travel and explore new cultures and cuisines around the world. She enjoys playing piano and loves to watch her favourite AFL team Collingwood play on the weekend.

Nicole is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Paediatrics Special Interest Group.