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Complex Presentations

Some people experience a combination of symptoms or long-standing issues that haven’t responded well to previous treatment. You might be dealing with neck pain that won’t settle, nerve-related symptoms like tingling or weakness, or overlapping concerns like dizziness, headaches, jaw pain, or post-concussion symptoms.

I’m passionate about helping people navigate these more complex presentations—particularly when things haven’t made sense or haven’t improved with standard care. My approach combines detailed assessment, advanced clinical reasoning, and a treatment plan tailored to the whole person.

While my main clinical focus is on conditions of the head and neck, I’m also happy to review patients with issues in other areas—such as the shoulders, hips, or spine. Together, we can decide on the most appropriate next steps, whether that means ongoing treatment with me or working with someone from my extensive referral network of trusted allied health professionals, GPs, or medical specialists.

I also regularly collaborate with other physiotherapists when needed, workshopping complex cases to design clear, personalised management plans that support lasting improvement.

Headaches and migraines can be incredibly disruptive—not only painful, but also exhausting and frustrating, especially when they keep returning without clear answers. They can be caused or influenced by a range of factors, including neck or jaw dysfunction, postural habits, nervous system sensitivity, or even past injuries.

Physiotherapy can play a meaningful role in managing certain types of headaches—especially when musculoskeletal issues are involved. These include cervicogenic headaches, tension-type headaches, and some forms of migraine where neck or jaw involvement is a contributing factor.

I provide thorough assessment to help identify not just what’s causing the pain, but also what may be perpetuating it. Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy to improve mobility and reduce sensitivity in the neck or jaw

• Dry needling to release tight or overactive muscle groups

• Postural and movement strategies to reduce irritation and support long-term change

• Education and support to help you understand patterns, manage flare-ups, and feel more in control

• Identifying and addressing triggers, including lifestyle factors, sleep, stress, and other nervous system influences

As a PhD candidate researching severe headaches and migraines, I stay up to date with the latest evidence and approaches. I take the time to understand your full story, and work with you to develop a personalised, evidence-informed plan—one that supports real, sustainable improvement.

If you’ve been living with persistent headaches or migraines and haven’t found the right fit yet, physiotherapy might be the missing piece.

Jaw pain, clicking, locking, or headaches linked to jaw tension can all stem from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. This often occurs alongside neck issues, teeth grinding, or postural strain.

I work closely with referring dentists and other health professionals to assess the jaw, neck, and surrounding structures, and to support patients with manual therapy, movement retraining, and education. My goal is to help reduce pain, improve jaw function, and support long-term management strategies that are realistic and sustainable.

Dizziness and vertigo can be incredibly distressing—leaving people feeling unsteady, disconnected, or unable to trust their body. These symptoms can come on suddenly or build slowly over time, and they often impact day-to-day life in ways that are hard to explain to others. Many patients come to me after trying various forms of treatment without much success, still searching for answers.

I regularly work with people experiencing conditions such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Migraine, Cervicogenic Dizziness, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). These conditions can be complex and often overlap with one another. They may also be influenced by factors like neck dysfunction, jaw tension, or nervous system sensitivity—factors that can be missed if treatment is focused on only one system.

What makes my approach unique is the way I integrate both musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy frameworks to understand the full picture. This allows me to explore how the neck, jaw, inner ear, and nervous system might all be contributing to a person’s symptoms—particularly when things haven’t improved with more traditional or siloed treatments.

If you’ve been living with persistent dizziness or vertigo, and haven’t yet found the support or clarity you need, this broader, more integrated perspective may be a helpful next step.

Dry needling is one of the tools I use to help ease muscular tension and reduce pain. I use advanced dry needling techniques as part of an evidence-informed, hands-on approach to care. When applied appropriately, dry needling can help muscles relax more quickly, support improved movement, and contribute to overall symptom relief—especially when combined with other targeted treatment strategies.

This technique involves inserting fine, single-use needles into tight or sensitive areas of muscle (often called trigger points). While it’s not the right fit for every person or condition, for many patients, dry needling offers a helpful way to reduce muscular guarding and make meaningful progress, particularly in cases where symptoms have been persistent or difficult to shift.