Special Interests
Ann has worked as a Senior Specialist Hand Therapist in East London’s busiest Level 2 trauma hospital, serving one of the most diverse communities in the UK, for over eight years cumulatively. Most recently, she has brought her expertise to the largest private hospital in London. With over 23 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist across multiple disciplines, Ann has also worked privately with some of the biggest names in UK disability sport at National, European, and Paralympic levels. She has provided mentoring and coaching for the Help for Heroes Charity, founded by Prince Harry. As Captain of the Great Britain Women’s wheelchair basketball team, Ann competed in five Paralympic Games. This experience has inspired her to work with private individuals, offering rehabilitation sessions and creating tailored plans to support adaptation to disability and impairments resulting from age, sporting injury, and chronic disability progression.
Education and experience
BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy from Brunel University Masters In Sports Psychology from University of East London
Hobbies
Ann enjoys all sports, both watching and competing, and is always eager to try new adventures. Her pursuits have included piloting light aircraft and water skiing.
Favourite Quote
If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud." — Emile Zola
Meet the Rockhampton team
About Us
We are a team of leading allied health experts offering a range of services. Our group of health practitioners are chosen for their inclusive, multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare to ensure all of our clients’ needs are met at an exceptional level.
Our Physios service Rockhampton including the surrounding suburbs – Parkhurst, Kawana, Pink Lily, Mount Archer, Lakes Creek, Koongal, Berserker, Wandal, West Rockhampton, The Range, Depot Hill, Nerimbera and more.
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Meet the team
Roleen Oelofse
Physiotherapist
Marelize Guhring
Physiotherapist
Kathryn Murry
Physiotherapist
Chukwuebuka Okunna
Physiotherapist
Preside Mabasa
Physiotherapist
Stella Nwankwo
Physiotherapist
Helen Laurette
Physiotherapist
Ann Wild
Occupational Therapist
Jodi Routledge
Practice Manager
Robyn Spowart
Admin
Meet the Rockhampton team
FAQs
At your first appointment you can expect a thorough examination from our expert physio, they will ask you a number of questions regarding your condition as well as conduct a physical evaluation in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. After this, the remainder of the session will be dedicated to providing the most appropriate treatment and therapy for your condition.
Upon evaluation, our physio will provide you with an in-depth treatment plan that details the exact steps necessary for your recovery and an approximate timeframe.
Plentiful on-site parking is available at our Rockhampton clinic.
Yes. All our therapists are AHPRA registered and invest their time to complete post-graduate education yearly to further strengthen their education and knowledge.
Yes, you can. All our clinics are equipped with on-the-spot Hicaps payment and claims processing.
All Health First Group physiotherapists are registered NDIS providers, meaning they are able to treat self-managed, agency (NDIA) managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary.
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