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Georgina StaplesPrincipal PhysiotherapistGeorgie has a degree in both Exercise Physiology (UniSA) and Physiotherapy (Curtin University, WA), which she pursued after her sporting career ended (swimming, surf lifesaving, and water-polo). This sparked her passion for health and rehabilitation. While studying at UniSA she continued her passions swimming instruction, coaching and assessment of elite athletes; Swimming (SASI-development squad) and AFL (Port Power and Adelaide Crows). She gained qualifications in Gym Instruction, Aqua-aerobics, Personal Training and Massage Therapy alongside work and study.
In 2010 she moved to Perth and it was during her Physiotherapy studies the iron ore found her veins and in 2012 while working within Health and the Mining Sector out at Wickham, she fell in love with the Pilbara, made friends and continued seeking opportunities to take rural placements, one of which, was at Population Health right here in Nikol, WA! She has lived and worked in the Pilbara for over 12 years and relocated to Karratha from Port Hedland in 2021. Her focus rurally is to ensure adequate health provision regardless of location and advocate for her clients, patients and community. As a rural generalist she has additional scope and qualification in Aquatic Physiotherapy, Lymphoedema (Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Vodder Level 1), Yoga Instruction, Pilates and Dry Needling. Georgie has been working with Sport and Musculoskeletal injuries for over a decade, has experience in and not limited to, Elite Sporting Performance, Ergonomic Assessment, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Manual Handling, Indigenous Health, Workers Compensation, Stroke, Vestibular Conditions, Acquired Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Spinal Cord Injury. Familiar with burnout and stress combined with her knowledge of physiology Georgie has a deep understanding of the body and incorporates holistic techniques into her practice including yoga, meditation and breath work to provide you with a deeper understanding to the underlying physiological drivers behind your pain and experience. Outside of Physiotherapy she is an Artist and participates in the Cossack Art Awards regularly and received a "Highly Commended" for her piece "Anzac Tribute; Limitless Spirit" in 2024 Dampier Art Awards . She plays Waterpolo for the Barracudas here in Karratha, and competed in Bodybuilding - Bikini Division in 2022. She loved her gym so much, she on occasion worked as a Personal Trainer there at Life and Soul. Georgie believe in supporting the whole person through the whole journey because "rehabilitation doesn't finish with getting back to normal", she is invested in seeing you reach your goals. While she loves sport and art, its the outdoors, the ocean and the beautiful people in our community that spark her passion for rural healthcare! Her main passion at present is her family with the birth of her Baby Dusty in 2023 who is now a extremely vibrant and energetic toddler. Her |
