Physioedge

Jamie completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy degree at the University of South Australia in 1997. Prior to commencing work at Physioedge in 2003, he initially worked at Hove and Lockleys providing rehabilitation services (including hands-on treatment, hydrotherapy, pilates and gym classes) and out-patient physiotherapy treatment. Having a keen interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, Jamie has worked with many sporting teams in the past which include Glenelg Football Club (Juniors), Flinders Park Football Club, Walkerville Football Club, Western Warriors Football Club, Adelaide City Women’s Premier League Soccer Team, Cheerio and Cougars State League Netball Clubs.

Leanne graduated in 1993 and now has over 15 years experience in private practice. Worked in the UK for 2 years working as a physiotherapist in oncology and palliative care (hospice, day care community including pain and scar management including post mastectomy, use of TSE and TENS and rehabilitation) as well as acute orthopaedic inpatients, spinal surgery, total knee and hip replacements and arthroscopies. Leanne also assisted in setting up a rehabilitation service for chronic orthopaedic conditions (including amputees) and outpatients. Leanne has worked for an ergonomics company doing functional capacity assessments and occupational dictionary and job assessments in industry. Physiotherapist and partner of Physioedge since 2003 and working offsite in the mining industry providing hands on treatment, rehabilitation, back care education sessions and job assessments since 2006.

Meet the newest member on our team Megan McDonald! She consults at Physioedge Monday and Friday afternoons and alternate Saturdays. Megan completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2012. Prior to her study, Megan’s background was massage therapy where she treated private patients, Port Magpies Juniors and geriatric patients. Her university professional experience placements were at the Women’s and Children’s: orthopeadics, Dairy Factory: occupational health, musculoskeletal clinic at UniSA and Royal Adelaide Hospital: orthopaedics and respiratory, acute cardiovascular patients. Megan has a special interest and experience in aged care physiotherapy and education.