Bond University Alumna in Dance Health

Read about Artistic Sports Physio’s director Renee and her journey upon graduating from the Doctorate of Physiotherapy program at Bond University.

Bond University alumna and physiotherapist Renee travelled the world with The Walt Disney Company. She the returned home to launch her performing arts physiotherapy clinic. She now supports Queensland Ballet’s elite athletes and runs workshops with Gold Coast dance studios. Renee believes health education and research will improve the performing world by leaps, bounds and pirouettes.

“A big part of being a physiotherapist is teaching people about their body, and that their body is never working against them, it always tries to help,” she says.

She believes the performing arts industry will see great improvements as specialised physiotherapy grows.

“For a long time, dancers have been treated as only artists, but they’re also athletes,” she says. “Their loads are big. Sometimes they’re doing eight shows a week in front of thousands of people, so they need to be at their peak at all times.

“The athletic performance load of dancers and their injuries need to be taken seriously.”

Click here to read more about Renee’s journey.

Artistic Sports Physio is based in Nerang on the Gold Coast. Services include, physiotherapy, pre-pointe assessments, dance workshops and clinical Pilates. Treatment planning is aimed to keep you dancing with minimal time off from your sport. Click here to book an appointment with Artistic Sports Physio.