Physiotherapists
Sydney
Perth
Adelaide
I have the very rewarding experience of working in the Brain Tumour Rehabilitation Team at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, a job which I have had for over 10 years. I am part of a team -Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Psychologist, that work consistently to help patients and families who deal with this devastating diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Our goal is to support our clients through their treatments and enable them to return to their lives after treatment with fewer complications and better quality of life. The outcomes are hugely variable.
I am lucky to be a physiotherapist. I think of myself as a coach, overcoming side effects and motivating progress. Rehabilitation doesn’t start just because oncology treatment finishes. Rather it lies side by side with oncology treatment, limiting possible complications and thinking ahead about how to encourage quality of life.
For myself, I have been working at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick for over 30 years. I previously worked in orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and student supervision. Physiotherapy in Brain Tumour Rehabilitation involves rehabilitation, developmental input, and assessment, liaising with outside therapists and schools, and sadly, sometimes palliative care. It is a job which has taught me more than I ever imagined it would.
Amy is an oncology physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University in North Sydney in 2019. She has worked predominantly in paediatrics both in the hospital and the community. She has worked at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, in different roles throughout this time. She has a particular interest in making exercise and physical activity fun and engaging through individualised approaches. She looks forward to working with children and their families throughout all stages of their cancer treatment.
As an oncology physiotherapist at SCH, Amy sees children with different types of cancer at different points of treatment. Each day is different but consists of seeing children of different ages during cancer treatment, providing developmental input or exercise as appropriate. Amy works closely with the Allied Health and medical teams to assess and generate appropriate individualised programs for children, and work closely with children (and their families) who are admitted on the ward or during their treatment and after clinics. Amy enjoys working with children and the different perspectives and energy they bring as well as different challenges.
As an oncology physiotherapist at SCH, Amy sees children with different types of cancer at different points of treatment. Each day is different but consists of seeing children of different ages during cancer treatment, providing developmental input or exercise as appropriate. Amy works closely with the Allied Health and medical teams to assess and generate appropriate individualised programs for children, and work closely with children (and their families) who are admitted on the ward or during their treatment and after clinics. Amy enjoys working with children and the different perspectives and energy they bring as well as different challenges.
Laura graduated from a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in 2014, and has worked as a Physiotherapist across the state in both adult and children’s hospitals. She has worked at Sydney Children’s Hospital since 2019 in a variety of different areas across the network. She has a particular interest in helping children and young adults participate in exercise and physical activity throughout all stages of cancer treatment, and incorporating each individual child’s interests into treatment and rehabilitation. In her spare time you will find her searching for snow to ski, or playing soccer.
“Jake completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 2017. In this time, he has gained a broad experience working as a Physiotherapist for the Western Australia Country Health Service (WACHS) and has worked at Perth Children’s Hospital since 2021 in a variety of different clinical roles. He has a particular interest in helping children achieve their activity goals and engaging them in meaningful activities. Jake is very excited to be able to offer physical activity opportunities for children receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Perth Children’s Hospital. When not at work, Jake enjoys getting outdoors, playing soccer and walking his dog.
Lisa has over 20 years’ experience as a physiotherapist, specialising in helping patients through their cancer journey. She has worked in Perth with children being treated for cancer since 2010. Her interest is in helping children and their carers to continue live their best lives possible throughout the treatment journey and beyond by helping them to continue to do what kids do: move, explore, play, learn, grow, develop and have fun with their family and friends.
Lynn Jensen is a physiotherapist who has worked exclusively in paediatrics since 1985. She has breadth and depth of clinical experience having worked in tertiary and community care, a 20 year tenure as a lecturer at Curtin University and extensive experience as a researcher. A particular interest in physical activity and its benefits to children’s physical, mental and social development enabled her to contribute to a multidisciplinary group that designed the “Animal Fun” program for pre-primary children. She has worked with parents in Karratha to design a physical literacy program for children attending community playgroups (“Building Active Bodies and Brains”). Lynn is very excited to be able to offer physical activity opportunities for children receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Perth Children’s Hospital.
Tori graduated with a Post Graduate Master of Physiotherapy from Flinders Uni in 2014, after completing a Bachelor of Human Movement and Exercise Science in 2012 at Uni SA. She has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy-Paediatrics in 2017 and the Paediatric Cancer module from Pinc and Steel International. Tori spent time working in country Victoria early in her career, and a brief period in Alice Springs. Tori has now worked within SA Health for over eight years, and at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide for over six. Tori has worked across all aspects of physiotherapy including orthopaedic, respiratory, oncology, neurology paediatric intensive care.
Tori is a kind and caring individual who loves to motivate and encourage children to move, play, keep active and to enjoy the things they love to do. Tori works closely with the other allied health and medical teams within WCH to ensure an individualised, fun, safe and multidisciplinary approach.
Tori is excited to be in the Oncology Exercise Medicine / Physiotherapy role at WCH and is looking forward to encouraging physical activity and exercise opportunities for children and their families through their cancer journey.
In her spare time, Tori loves travelling, spending time at the beach, the river and snowboarding.
