About Despina

Despina is a physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people move with confidence, reduce pain, and get back to doing the things they love. She graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Principles of Physiotherapy) and a Master of Physiotherapy, and also holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences. She became a physiotherapist because it combined her love of working with people with her interest in anatomy and physiology. Despina enjoys building genuine relationships with her clients and is passionate about helping them improve their health, recover from injury, and achieve their physical goals.

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Dance injuries

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TMD (jaw)

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Headaches

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Neck and Back Pain

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Bachelor of Health Sciences

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Bachelor of Nurtition and Food Sciences

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Master of Physiotherapy (double degree)

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Despina has a special interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation, women's health, dance-related injuries, jaw-related conditions (TMD), and Pilates-based exercise. She enjoys treating people of all ages—from children through to older adults—and welcomes a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Using a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise prescription, dry needling, and Pilates-based rehabilitation, she tailors each treatment plan to suit the individual. Despina believes in empowering her clients through education, helping them understand their condition and giving them the confidence to manage their health long after they leave the clinic.

With over 25 years of dance experience and teaching across hip hop, heels, jazz, tap, and ballet, Despina has developed a strong understanding of movement, posture, and body mechanics. She has completed additional professional development in dry needling, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sports taping, dance-related injuries, and Pilates through Unite Health's Matwork Level 1 and Equipment courses. Despina is a proud member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Outside the clinic, Despina enjoys brunching with friends, beach walks, visiting wineries, spending quality time with family and friends, singing, acting, dancing, and keeping up with beauty and fashion. Her warm, friendly nature and love of connecting with people help create a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and heard. She consults Monday to Friday and speaks both English and Greek.

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