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