Bio

APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist

Founder of The Functional Physio

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Masters Sports Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Diploma Sports Physio

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPHTY)

Bachelor of Science

APAM, ASCA Level 1 Coach

Athletics Australia Accredited Running Coach

Kylie is a highly accomplished, New Zealand-trained, APA-titled sports physiotherapist with over 18 years of expertise in the field. Kylie's career has taken her across the globe, with extensive experience in New Zealand, Doha, South Australia, and Melbourne. She specializes in injury management, biomechanical retraining, and exercise-based rehabilitation, helping athletes recover, rebuild, and excel.

Kylie’s personal journey as an athlete enhances her understanding of the physical and mental demands of sport. A passionate runner, she has completed marathons in New Zealand and Australia. Her background in CrossFit and strength training further complements her physiotherapy practice, providing her with a unique perspective on athletic performance and recovery.

Kylie’s experience with runners has driven her to develop specialized running assessments tailored to individual needs. Combining her deep understanding of biomechanics with her hands-on experience, she creates comprehensive evaluations that identify inefficiencies, imbalances, and injury risks. These assessments form the foundation for personalized programs that enhance running technique, optimize performance, and prevent injuries. Kylie’s ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice has empowered runners of all levels from beginners to elite athletes to achieve their goals with strength and confidence.

Running is not just a profession for Kylie, it is her passion. Her achievements in the sport have inspired her to help others overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Many of her clients have transitioned from injury recovery to elite performance, a testamnet to her expertise and commitment.

Driven by a holistic approach to health and wellness, Kylie collaborates within integrative health frameworks to help athletes achieve their full potential. Whether it is recovery, injury prevention, or peak performance; Kylie's experience and dedication make her an invaluable partner in achieving your goals.

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As a runner herself who has completed four marathons - most recently doing the 2023 Melbourne Marathon, a personal best 10km Run Melbourne 2025 and Hyrox Melbourne 2024. Kylie understands a runner's point of view, goals and challenges. A Athletics Australia accredited running coach, Kylie has developed training plans for runners at all levels which are all built around the individual and their goals.

Kylie's personalised running programs are designed to help runners of all levels improve their performance, prevent injuries, and become a more efficient runner for your biomechanics. Whether you're recovering from an injury, new to running or want to return to running after some time off my tailored physiotherapy running programs will support you in achieving your running goals safely and efficiently.

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