Dance Physiotherapy in Balwyn North

Dancers ask a lot of their bodies, and they need physiotherapists who understand what dance demands. Both of our dance physiotherapists have a dance background themselves, so they know how to keep you dancing safely, get you back after injury, and prepare you for milestones like going en pointe.

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How we help dancers

  • Dance injury treatment: assessment and treatment of dance-related injuries, with a clear plan to return to class, rehearsals and performance.
  • Pre-pointe assessments: a thorough check of alignment, foot and ankle strength, core and hip control, and growth stage to decide whether a dancer is ready for pointe work.
  • Strength and conditioning: targeted exercise to build the strength, control and flexibility dance requires, including physio-led Clinical Pilates, which was originally used to condition dancers.
  • Technique-aware rehabilitation: we look at dance-specific movements such as relevés and pliés, so your exercises carry over to the studio.

Meet our dance physiotherapists

Kobodi Wellness Studio Physiotherapist Balwyn North Katharine Ng

Katharine Ng

Senior Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Instructor | B.Physio, APAM

Katharine has more than 10 years’ experience as a physiotherapist in private practice and hospital settings. A ballet dancer herself, her passion for movement began in the dance studio. She combines clinical exercise with hands-on treatment, and treats dance-related injuries and provides pre-pointe assessments. She also has postgraduate qualifications in oncology rehabilitation and is a GLAD-certified physiotherapist for osteoarthritis. Katharine speaks English and Cantonese.

Shanae Rutherfurd Dance Physiotherapist Kobodi Wellness Studio

Shanae Rutherfurd

Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor | Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), BAppSc (Ex&SportSc), Advanced Diploma of Elite Performance (Dance), APAM

Shanae holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Monash University and an Advanced Diploma of Elite Performance in dance. Her dance background led her to qualify as a Pilates instructor while studying exercise science. She treats dance-related injuries, provides pre-pointe assessments, and also helps with sports injuries, chronic back pain, neck problems, and pre and postnatal pelvic floor and exercise management.

Fees and rebates

Dance physiotherapy appointments are standard physiotherapy consultations, so private health fund rebates apply and you can claim on the spot with HICAPS if you have extras cover. You don’t need a referral. See Fees & Billings and our FAQs for more detail.

Ready to book? Book online or call us on 03 9816 3589. We’re at 2a Tannock Street, Balwyn North, with free 2-hour parking next door.