- Tags: Sports Injuries
- Vestibular Conditions
- Neck & Back Pain
Melita was born and raised in Bundaberg, Queensland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from Central Queensland University. She has gained experience in private practice, enjoying its unique connection with the community. Melita has a strong interest in strength and conditioning, group exercise classes such as Pilates, and sports coverage. She enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in exercise prescription, rehabilitation, and vestibular physiotherapy. What truly inspired her, though, was her own journey as a patient - after spending years without a diagnosis and undergoing three complex knee surgeries, she knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to feel unheard. That experience gave her a strong passion for ensuring her patients receive an accurate diagnosis, appropriate investigations when needed, and early intervention to give them the best chance of avoiding surgery where possible.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), APAM
- Central Queensland University
- Certified in TMJ (TMD) Assessment & Management
- Certified in Dry Needling
- Strength & Conditioning
Treatment philosophy
- Every patient is different, so every plan should be too
- Getting to the root cause, not just treating symptoms
- Combining hands-on treatment, exercise, education & practical strategies
- Recovery is a team effort
Main interests
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Coverage
- Exercise Prescription
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
Fun facts
Favourite way to stay active?
Strength training at the gym, playing Oztag, surfing, golfing, or planning her next travel adventure.
If not a physio?
An orthopaedic surgeon - fascinated by the mechanics behind joint reconstruction.
Fun fact?
She's worked as a model and absolutely loves travelling - always planning her next adventure, from snowboarding in Japan to exploring Europe.
