Physical Edge Healthcare Thirroul - Physiotherapy, Sports Injury, Rehabilitation & Nutrition Clinic was born to pursue a passion for empowering people to lead fully active, functional, and pain-free lives.

BPhty, M.A.P.A.
Physiotherapist
Erin is a Physiotherapist with postgraduate training in Clinical Pilates, Sports Physiotherapy, Dry Needling and Women’s Health Physiotherapy.
University Training
Erin graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Past Work Experience
Erin has worked in private practice and on field with various sporting teams.
She has worked with the Canberra district NEAFL team and local soccer and rugby teams across her career as a physiotherapist.
Treatment Approach
Erin appreciates and understands the importance of personalised rehabilitation for every individual, including group physiotherapy sessions.
Special Clinical Interests
Erin has developed a passion in working with physically active individuals looking to achieve their goals. Erin’s main area of interest in Clinical Pilates is postural alignment and correcting poor lumbo-pelvic control which can contribute to overuse injuries. Also trained in Women's Health, Erin has a passion treating bladder and bowel, prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy and post-natal issues. She also enjoys treating spinal, knee and soft tissue injuries as she understands the limitations they cause having undergone two knee surgeries herself. As a result, she is passionate about returning clients to their pre-injury and sporting lifestyle as quickly as possible.
Personal Interests
In her spare time, you’ll see Erin playing touch football, hitting the beach or curled up with a good book.

BSc (Nutr), MSc(Nutr, & Diet), PhD
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Sara is a PhD qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) and author.
University Training
Sara graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1995. In 2014 Sara also completed her PhD with research focused on dietary patterns and dietary change in weight loss.
Past Work Experience
Sara has worked for well over 20 years providing medical nutrition therapy to clients from a broad range of backgrounds, in both individual and groups settings. She has authored a text book with colleagues, titled Food, Nutrition and Health. Sara is an Honorary Fellow, lecturing regularly at the University of Wollongong.
With additional qualifications and experience in communications, public relations and marketing, Sara also manages the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, a small, research driven not-for-profit education business.
Treatment Approach
Sara strongly believes that the foods people choose to consume are very important to health and through an individual session, Sara helps people to eat better and feel better.
Special Clinical Interests
Sara’s particular interests include paediatric nutrition, early feeding, pregnancy and antenatal nutrition.
Personal Interests
She’s an inspirational Dietitian, and an excellent cook, focused on foods in season.

Dip. Remedial Massage Therapy, B.HSc NutDMed, M.A.T.M.S.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Kirsty is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is a member of the Association of Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
Kirsty is starting at Physical Edge Healthcare early July 2025.
Training
Kirsty ia a qualified Remedial Massage (HLT50307) and Spa therapist graduating from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in 2007. Kirsty then completed her advanced Bowen Therapy training (Neurostructural Integration Technique) in 2015, before completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine and Dietetics at Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2019.
Past Work Experience
Kirsty has over 15 years experience within the natural health industry including massage, spa and bowen therapist, nutritionist, clinic business owner, assistant retail manager within the health food sector and nutraceutical sales representative. Kirsty has previously volunteered at the Cook, Chill Chat program as part of Healthy Cities Illawarra and The Cooks Community Cooking School, a Your Angel Charity Initiative which she found to be an enlightening and very rewarding experience. Kirsty also currently works part-time as a childcare cook.
Treatment Approach
Kirsty's personalised therapeutic approach to treatment utilises soft tissue therapies including remedial, relaxation and pregnancy massage, Bowen therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and gentle stretching, as well as nutritional medicine principles and lifestyle advice to ease tension and stress, reduce pain and inflammation, realign the body, enhance energy and sleep, creating overall balance within oneself.
Special Clinical Interests
Kirsty is passionate about preventative care and recovery using holistic treatments to nurture, heal and soothe the body and mind. Kirsty enjoys supporting women through their pre and postnatal journeys and endeavours to work with clients (and other healthcare providers) to help them achieve a complete state of health and wellness. Kirsty has a strong passion for health education and empowering people to lead purposeful, active, pain-free and overall healthy lives.
Personal Interests
Kirsty has grown up in the beautiful area between the mountains and the sea of the Illawarra and loves exploring the beaches and surrounding area with her family. Kirsty is an avid cook and enjoys pilates, yoga and weight training. You will often find her walking her black labrador around town and enjoying a nice coffee or wine!

Dip. Massage Therapy, Cert IV Fitness, M.A.M.T.A
Remedial Massage Therapist
Emma is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Training
Emma graduated from the Australian Institute of Fitness with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, as well as a Certificate 4 in Personal Training and 200 hours of yoga teacher training.
Past Work Experience
Over the past 2 years Emma has grown a private customer base throughout the Wollongong area, providing remedial massage, mobility training and yoga classes.
Treatment Approach
She is highly specialised in working on problem areas using a variety of massage and relaxation techniques combined to release tension and increase muscle strength and mobility. As Emma is also a yoga instructor and mobility coach, she incorporates all 3 skills to her treatments to deliver the best results.
Special Clinical Interests
Emma specializes in deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger-point release, muscle energy techniques, posture analysis and corrective exercises. Emma believes all injuries are unique to the individual and targets her treatments to the individuals needs to restore the client back to optimal health and posture.
Personal Interests
Emma’s interests include yoga, hiking, lifting weights and travel. She also enjoys being up-side down while hand-standing, getting salty in the ocean and finding the best coffee in town!
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 6:30pm
Sat 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sun Closed