ABOUT

I am a Specialised Exercise Physiologist who completed a Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement and Graduate Diploma of Exercise Rehabilitation in Ballarat, class 2005.

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I live with CFS, IST, POTS, hEDS, MCAS and chronic pain. I grew up in the country playing any sport I could, ending up in sub-elite sport of Swimming and Netball. I experienced pain, multiple injuries, underwent knee and shoulder surgeries and ill health.

 

In 2007, I became unwell with Idiopathic Pericarditis at 24yo, which started the cascade of symptoms and conditions presenting. I was dismissed, gaslighted and told I was just experiencing stress and anxiety, prescribed antidepressants and referred to see a Psychologist. I had many horrible years ahead, however I was able to eventually see a silver lining and had an opportunity to 'redesign life'.

 

With my personal experience, the evolving evidence and my passion for advocacy and learning, I knew I wanted to help people with invisible illnesses. 

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I started Dizzy hEDS & Co. in 2022 when I was not being given the work/life balance needed for my own health and as a single parent to my beautiful little boy who follows in my genetic footsteps.

 

Now, I get to focus on what I am so passionate about. Make a difference in peoples lives. Let them feel heard. Give them hope. Give them strength, knowledge, and support. Give them their power back. Work our way to living life, whatever that may be. See what opportunity we have to 'redesign life'.