Francene Anderson Physiotherapist and Clinical Exercise Practitioner

Qualifications

• Spinal conditions
• Headache and migraine management (Watson Headache Technique)
• Injury prevention and overuse injuries
• Ergonomic Assessments

Special Interests

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Otago University
• Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, University of Western Australia
• Post-graduate Diploma in Acupuncture, Auckland Institute of Technology
• APPI Mat Work Pilates Level 1-3
• Level 1 Certificate Occupational Health and Safety

Affiliations

• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
• Member of Sports Physiotherapy Association
• Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association

Background Francene completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in New Zealand in 1998 and worked in hospital settings in New Zealand and the United Kingdom for 4 years before beginning work in private practice in New Zealand. Francene moved to Australia 11 years ago and completed her Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Perth.

Francene has been based in Darwin for the past 9 years and has recently returned to Melbourne to be closer to family.

Francene has a holistic approach to treatment and likes to combine a mix of manual therapy, acupuncture, Pilates/exercise prescription and education as indicated to achieve optimal health outcomes for clients.

Outside of work Francene has a passion for the outdoors especially sailing and mountain biking.