M.Physio (Sports), B.Physio

Ann is passionate about helping people move better, recover from injury and return to the activities they love, whether that's elite sport, weekend recreation or everyday life.

Ann is an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. She has extensive expertise managing a wide range of injuries, from foot and ankle conditions through to knee injuries, sports-related back and neck pain, and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2000, Ann completed her Master of Physiotherapy (Sports) at the University of Melbourne in 2005. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside elite athletes, sporting organisations and leading orthopaedic surgeons, developing a reputation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each individual.

Ann's extensive experience in elite sport includes serving as Head Physiotherapist for the Chinese National Women's Basketball Team during their preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games. Her work has spanned a diverse range of sports, including basketball, gymnastics, netball, tennis and Australian Rules football.

During her time at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Ann worked closely with both the men's and women's artistic gymnastics programs, netball athletes and the National Talent Identification Program, supporting the development of emerging athletes across multiple sports. She has also worked extensively with Tennis Australia, providing physiotherapy services at tournaments across the country, including multiple Australian Open campaigns.

Ann has a longstanding passion for Australian Rules football, having served as Head Physiotherapist for the Coburg Tigers Football Club (VFL) for seven seasons and later as Head Physiotherapist for Balwyn Football Club in the Eastern Football Netball League.

In 2009, Ann established Rebound Sports Physio with a vision of providing expert sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Today, she combines her extensive clinical experience and elite sporting background to help patients of all ages and activity levels recover from injury, return to sport, and achieve their personal goals. In addition to her sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy work, Ann has a strong interest in exercise-based rehabilitation and Clinical Pilates. Having completed DMA Clinical Pilates training, she incorporates Clinical Pilates principles into rehabilitation programs and supervises Rebound's Clinical Pilates classes, helping patients improve strength, movement control and confidence as they recover from injury and return to activity.

Career highlights include serving as Team Physiotherapist for the Cayman Islands Team at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, working with the Chinese Women's Basketball Team at the 2006 FIBA World Championships in São Paulo, Brazil, and being selected as the Track and Field Physiotherapist at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Outside of physiotherapy, Ann enjoys spending time with her family, embracing the challenges and rewards of motherhood, and exploring her passion for cooking. Her approachable nature, combined with extensive clinical and elite sporting experience, allows her to connect with patients from all walks of life and deliver personalised care that achieves lasting results.

Qualifications

• Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• DMA Clinical Pilates Unit A & Unit B

Professional Memberships

• Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Sports Physiotherapy Australia
• Sports Medicine Australia

Representative Teams & Sporting Appointments

• Chinese National Women's Basketball Team
• Cayman Islands Team – 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games
• Coburg Tigers Football Club (VFL)
• Vic Metro Under-16 Girls Basketball Team
• Kew Football Club (VAFA)
• Balwyn Football Club (EFL)

Presenting & Education

• Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) Level 1 Trainer Courses
• Sports Medicine Australia Advanced Taping Courses
• Presenter, 1st World Congress of Sports Medicine in Basketball – São Paulo, Brazil

Consulting Hours

Face-to-face and Telehealth Appointments

• Monday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 11:00am

Please contact us to book an appointment with Ann.