Amelia is a Senior Physiotherapist at PhysioMotion Cairns. She graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from James Cook University in 2020.
Originally from her family’s cattle property in Mackay, Amelia relocated to Cairns after graduating and has embraced the Far North Queensland lifestyle. Outside of work, Amelia loves getting into her garden and spending time with her husband Matt, son Theo and cattle dog Winston. She loves spending time outdoors and you can often find her stuck into a good book or mid-way through a puzzle. She is an animal lover, being raised on her family’s cattle property in Mackay. Amelia enjoys volunteering with Cairns Animal Rescue and participates in the Aged Care Volunteer Scheme.
Amelia is passionate about helping people improve movement, independence, and quality of life through personalised physiotherapy care.
Key Clinical Areas
Amelia provides physiotherapy across:
- Orofacial myology
- Vestibular rehabilitation (dizziness & vertigo)
- Neck pain, headaches & spinal conditions
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Geriatric physiotherapy & falls prevention
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- General musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Special Interest Areas
Orofacial Myology
Amelia is trained in orofacial myology, assessing and treating dysfunctions of the jaw, tongue, and facial muscles that can impact breathing, chewing, swallowing, speech, and sleep.
She also provides:
- Pre and post tongue-tie release therapy
- Assessment and diagnosis of tongue, lip, and buccal ties
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Amelia has an interest in vestibular rehabilitation, assessing and treating dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. She uses specialised assessment techniques to identify the underlying cause of symptoms and develops targeted treatment programs to improve balance, stability, and confidence in movement.
Her approach may include gaze stabilisation exercises, balance retraining, habituation strategies, and functional movement training to help reduce symptoms and improve daily function.
Head, Neck Pain & Headaches
Amelia has a strong interest in treating neck pain and headaches, including cervicogenic and tension-type headaches. She uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and education to address underlying causes and reduce recurrence.
Neurological Physiotherapy
Amelia works with individuals living with neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and balance disorders. Her focus is improving mobility, coordination, strength, and independence through functional, goal-driven rehabilitation.
Geriatric Physiotherapy & Falls Prevention
Amelia is passionate about supporting older adults to maintain independence and reduce falls risk. She provides comprehensive falls risk assessments and tailored programs including balance training, strength exercises, gait retraining, and functional mobility work.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Amelia supports patients through all stages of post-operative recovery, using structured rehabilitation programs to restore movement, rebuild strength, reduce pain and swelling, and return safely to daily activities, work, and sport.
Conditions Amelia Treats
Amelia commonly treats:
- Swallowing and orofacial dysfunction
- Jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches and migraines
- Balance disorders and falls risk
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Stroke and neurological conditions
- Shoulder, back and hip pain
Who Amelia Works With
Amelia supports a diverse range of clients, including:
- Older adults aiming to maintain independence
- NDIS participants
- Post-operative rehabilitation patients
- People with neurological conditions
- Individuals with persistent pain or headaches
- Busy individuals needing practical, flexible rehab solutions
- Paediatrics for orofacial issues, developmental and gross motor concern
Techniques & Treatment Approaches
Amelia uses evidence-based physiotherapy approaches, including:
- Orofacial myofunctional therapy
- Manual therapy
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning
- Dry needling
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Education and self-management strategies
Approach to Care
Amelia is known for her caring, patient-centred approach. She takes the time to listen, understand individual goals, and create realistic treatment plans that fit into everyday life.
She understands the challenges of balancing health, work, and family life and focuses on practical, sustainable rehabilitation strategies. With a little one at home, Amelia appreciates that time with family is important and physiotherapy must work with the family routine.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy – James Cook University (2020)
- AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist (PHY0002441862)
- Australian Physiotherapy Association Member (7931)
- Medicare Provider Number: 5949641H
Professional Development
Amelia has completed extensive continuing education across neurological, musculoskeletal, vestibular, and orofacial physiotherapy, including:
- An integrative approach to treating oral dysfunction across the life span - Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration in 2024
- Beyond the Latch: Infant massage as a supportive tool for feeding, alignment and regulation – Niel Asher Continuing Professional Education in 2026
- Exercise to great therapy - The 2nd visit, 2024
- Introductory Vestibular course for Physiotherapists - Neurological Aging and Vestibular Education - 2024
- Cervical Spine Course presented by Taishi Ezaki and Kieren Richardson – 2023
- The Shoulder Theory and Practice presented by Jeremy Lewis – 2021
- Dry needling level 1 Presented by Precise Points – 2023
- Dry needling level 2 Presented by Precise Points – 2023
- Watson headache Level 1 – 2024
- Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness Kieran Richardson from Global Specialist Physiotherapy - 2025
- Lumbar Spine, Sciatica, Leg Pain, SIJ and Hip Workshop presented by Kieran Richardson - 2023
- Lumbar spine course – Australian Physiotherapy Association in 2022
- Alison Grimaldi’s Hip series in 2021:
- Anterior Hip and Groin Pain
- Lateral Hip and Buttock Pain
- Mastering Movement of the Hip and Pelvis
- 18 months of Strength and Conditioning Training with Mervyn Travers from Optimise Rehab – 2024-2025
- ACL Tear Non-surgical management with Kieran Richardson (Global Specialist Physiotherapy) – 2025
- Shoulder Movement Impairments with Kieran Richardson - Global Specialist Physiotherapy
- The Weak and Painful Shoulder with Simon Pratt - Global Specialist Physiotherapy
- The Loose and Painful Shoulder with Simon Pratt - Global Specialist Physiotherapy
- Shoulder Series with Jeremy Hobbs - The Second Visit:
- The Loose Shoulder
- The Stiff Shoulder
- Shoulder Exercises
- Thoracic Outlet
Book an Appointment
If you are looking for a Cairns physiotherapist with expertise in neurological rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, headaches, or orofacial myology, Amelia is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and achieve your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Amelia treat?
Amelia treats a wide range of conditions including oromyofunctional concerns, headaches, neck pain, neurological conditions, vestibular disorders (dizziness and vertigo), balance disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Does Amelia treat dizziness or vertigo?
Yes, Amelia has completed vestibular rehabilitation training and can assess and treat dizziness, vertigo, and balance-related conditions.
Does Amelia assess tongue and lip ties?
Yes, as a orofacial myologist Amelia can assess tongue and lip ties in adults and children from 3 years of age.
Does Amelia work with NDIS and aged care clients?
Yes, Amelia regularly supports NDIS participants and aged care clients to improve independence and functional ability.
