Alicia Fernandes

Alicia completed her post graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and a master's degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy from University of Otago, New Zealand. Her passion and childhood dream of playing cricket in Australia brought her down under approximately 8 years ago.

Her international experience so far includes treating individuals from all walks of life/cultures and age groups pursuing different professions. Her areas of interest are management of orofacial (headaches/jaw/TMJ/tinnitus) and spinal pain (neck, thoracic and lower back). Holistic in her approach, she specializes in the assessment and management of different musculoskeletal/ orthopedic and sporting injuries. She uses a range of manual therapy and / or dry needling/ Japanese acupuncture in combination with movement re-education, taping and specific exercise rehabilitation techniques to try and establish more optimal movement patterns. She also is involved in setting up a customised clinical Pilates exercise program and run classes at the clinic.

Alicia currently enjoys playing premier cricket and beach handball in summer and indoor cricket, bouldering, camping and hiking in winter. In addition, she practices meditation, yoga and Tai Chi/ Chi Kung to further improve the mind and body connection. Lastly, if time permits, she enjoys photography, astronomy, creative writing and reading anything related to the working of the human mind and body.

Involvement with Teams and Associations

Current:

• Australian Physiotherapy Association – Member

• Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand registration

• Indian Association of Physiotherapy

• Australian Society of Acupuncture Physiotherapists

• GLA:D® Hip/Knee Osteoarthritis Program Provider

Greatest sporting memory:

• Witnessing the atmosphere at women's cricket T20 WC final at MCG in 2021

• Winning the Intercollegiate cricket tournament in degree college