Jess McDonald
Physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Special Interests
Persistent pain, chronic Injuries
Back pain & getting strong again
Persistent tendon injuries
The aging athlete, strength training & injury prevention.
Jess is winding down her clinical hours ahead of maternity leave, finishing up in June.
She’s no longer seeing new clients, but is offering an Initial 15-minute phone assessment to help you get started and plan your next steps of care.
It’s free, easy, no obligation way to get a plan and find the right support for you.
Book your phone check-in with Jess : https://www.movesportsphysio.com.au/freephysioconsult
Or email: info@movesportsphysio.com.au
Clinical Highlights
National Canadian Figure Skating Team Event Coverage as a Physiotherapist, in Vancouver Canada.
Team Physiotherapist for International Men’s Road Racing for Attaque Gusto (Slovenia/Australian team). This included tours in Japan and a Tour of Thailand.
Mountain Bike Physiotherapist – Event coverage across Borneo, Malaysia and Lankowi.
Physiotherapist National Victoria Country Women’s UN18 State Basketball Team
Public Health - over the last ten years, Jess has worked in a variety of settings; such as Emergency, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Falls and Balance Programs, Community Health and Acute Neurology.
Qualifications
Masters of Physiotherapy CSU
About
Jess grew up in Swan Hill, with over ten years of working within the health industry, Jess’s passion is working with you to get the best out of your body. Jess uses thorough assessment, hands-on techniques, plus tailored education and advice to keep you MOVING!
Working in sports clinics and hospitals, as well as with a variety of sports teams, Jess has extensive experience treating clients with pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and balance problems.
Jess has a strong interest in sports physiotherapy and has completed her Graduate Certificate In Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. Jess also has a strong passion for chronic pain and women's Health and is currently working towards gaining extra qualifications in the area of Women's Health and Pelvic Pain.
While working in Canada, Jess gained valuable experience working with elite athletes and alpine sports. Jess has also toured internationally as a team physiotherapist with a professional Australian/Slovenian Road Series Cycling Team and has worked with International Mountain Bike Riders. Jess previously played and worked with athletes from Bellarine Storm Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams, and has a specialist interest in working with athletes playing basketball and netball. Jess is passionate about reducing injury risk and improving your game through strength and conditioning.
Jess is a certified Netball Physiotherapy Provider.
