• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of Canberra)

Ben joined the Flex Out team in 2017 after graduating from the University of Canberra in 2016. In his first couple of years as a Physiotherapist, Ben has gained experience working with a wide variety of populations. He has spent the large majority of his time in private practice, where he has been exposed to areas such as sporting rehabilitation, osteo-arthritis management, chronic lower back pain management, pre/post-operative rehabilitation and falls prevention.

Ben represents the Belconnen Magpies in the local AFL Canberra competition, and has worked as a sports trainer for local sporting teams over the past 5 years. With his experiences being both a player and a clinician, Ben fully understands what is required to make a successful return to sport following an injury.

Ben has also done further professional training in areas of knee/hip osteoarthritis management, and has strong interests in lower back pain and shoulder injury management. He uses a combination of education, manual therapy, and targeted exercise prescription to empower his clients to reach their goals and make a full return to function.

• Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy (Latrobe University)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (University of Sydney)
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

Sarah graduated from the University of Sydney in 2006 and has worked in a variety of sports and musculoskeletal private practices around Australia. She has recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and is in the final stages of completing her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy. Sarah has experience across a wide range of sports including waterpolo, football, rugby, swimming, rowing and gymnastics. She has a keen interest in the diagnosis and management of hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic dysfunction, whether it be in the elite athlete or weekend warrior.

Sarah and her young family have recently relocated to Canberra and she is looking forward to getting involved in the sport and exercise community locally.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Curtin)

Tracy graduated from Curtin University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Since this time she has worked in private practice clinics in Darwin and Wollongong, before joining Flex Out Physiotherapy in 2016. Over this time, Tracy has built up a broad knowledge of musculoskeletal presentations and gained experience working with sporting communities including AFL, netball and tennis. Tracy also has a particular interest in Women’s Health including pelvic floor rehabilitation, management of incontinence along with ante and post-natal management. Tracy is trained in dry needling and clinical pilates, completing levels 1 and 2 with DMA. Outside of work Tracy has a running background and now competes in triathlons. Tracy has a specialist interest in treating runners, triathletes and sports specific injuries along with post-natal women who want to return to exercise and running.

• Bachelor Health Science (Sydney University)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Sydney University)

Hugh graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014 with a Masters of Physiotherapy following completing a Bachelor of Health Sciences. Hugh is a keen runner and has represented Australia at a junior and senior level for athletics and cross country. As a result of this, Hugh’s main interests are in sports physiotherapy and in particular, running related injuries. Hugh also has an interest in pre/post-operative physiotherapy, back and neck pain.

• Bachelor Health Science  (Brock)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Canberra)
• Member Australian Physiotherapy Association

Lindsay graduated in 2009 from Brock University in Canada with her Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences). In 2013 she completed her Masters of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Canberra. Lindsay spent the first two years of her physiotherapy career managing the physiotherapy department of an aged care facility, where her practice was focused mainly on pain management, neurological and joint replacement rehabilitation, and falls prevention.

In early 2016, Lindsay began work at Flex Out Physiotherapy, where she treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.She has developed a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CSU)

Mitchell graduated from Charles Sturt University’s Orange campus in 2014, then returned home to Canberra to commence working in both sporting and musculoskeletal fields. In his first year of practice, Mitchell was exposed to a wide variety of conditions and clients ranging from high levels athletes, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation clients, to non-active population.

Given Mitchell is a competitive and representative athlete himself, his special interests have been directed towards sporting injuries, in particular shoulder and lower limb injuries, as well as back pain. Mitchell utilises biomechanical correction, exercise prescription and various other evidence based practices to get athletes back to their sporting pursuits as quickly as possible. Outside of work Mitchell has played and worked in rugby union and many other sports, although is currently focused on his true love – basketball.

• Bachelor Science (Occupational Therapy) (CSU)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Canberra)
• Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
• Member of Australian Hand Therapy Association

Victoria has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Masters of Physiotherapy. She started practicing as an Occupational Therapist in 2009 at The Canberra Hospital working in rehabilitation and acute care. In 2012 she started working in private practice physiotherapy specialising in upper limb injuries and women’s health.

As an Accredited Hand Therapist, Victoria has over 7 years experience in assessment and therapy of complex upper limb injuries to neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. She is skilled in casting, static and dynamic splinting, pain management, wound care, pre and post surgery rehabilitation, upper limb lymphoedema management, and scar treatment. In addition to her clinical role, Victoria is the ACT Australian Hand Therapy Association Divisional coordinator.

As a member of the Women’s Health Training Associates, Victoria is skilled in pelvic floor, incontinence, pelvic pain and pre and postnatal assessment. Treatment including pessary fitting, pelvic floor retraining, pelvic pain management, bladder retraining and mat work pilates.