Rachel Ewart

Rachel completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours in 2000 and immediately commenced working with the physiotherapy team at a multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Clinic. In 2003 she completed Levels 1-4 of Clinical Pilates training and from 2004-2008 she worked at Dance Medicine Australia in South Yarra, a dedicated Clinical Pilates practice. Whilst at DMA, in addition to utilising Clinical Pilates as a treatment for injuries, Rachel assisted in the teaching of Pilates courses to fitness instructors. In 2008 Rachel returned full time to Sports Medicine and commenced teaching individual and group Clinical Pilates classes. Rachel enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly spinal injuries. With her background in classical ballet and dance she has a particular interest in treating performing artists and musicians. Rachel believes in educating and empowering patients so that they are able to assist in their own recovery and prevention of future injuries. She enjoys creating individualised Clinical Pilates/Clinical Exercise programs to assist with injury rehabilitation and also performance enhancement. Rachel is also trained in the use of Real Time Ultrasound Assessment of deep abdominals and pelvic floor, the use of Shockwave Therapy to assist with tendon recovery, and dry needling. Outside of work Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, catching up with friends, eating out and attending theatre/musical performances. Meet Rachel at Castella Street in Lilydale.