Emma Fletcher - Director, Senior Physiotherapist

Emma previously trained in classical ballet as both a performer and teacher. Throughout her training she has gained her registered teachers status through the Royal Academy of Dance, worked as a tutor for the Academy’s teacher training program and was accepted to study at the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest.

Having decided that her passion lies in medicine and science related to injury prevention and health management in dance she returned from Europe to pursue a career in Physiotherapy. Graduating from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

She has also completed a Diploma in Polestar Pilates (rehabilitation) and now mentors on the teacher training program.

Emma enjoys cooking and art, and is always kept on her toes by her toddler Loki.

Emma’s areas of interest are:

  • Early Childhood and Babies

  • Dance related injuries

  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Disorders

  • POT’s

  • Sporting injuries and musculoskeletal concerns

Awards and Recent Professional Development

  • Helen S Blair Prize (2018) – for highest academic achievement in paediatrics component.

  • First Class Honours by Research

  • Chancellors Letter of Commendation (2015, 2016 & 2017)

  • Certified EDS ECHO Integral Movement Method (IMM) Instructor 2023

  • Certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Instructor 2023

  • Ehlers Danlos Society ECHO program ongoing

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Level 1 and Level 2 of Paediatrics