Tanya obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia in 1992, and then worked for many years in Melbourne, Victoria, before returning to Adelaide. She has worked across a wide variety of areas including acute care, road trauma rehabilitation (adults and paediatrics), orthopaedics, neurology, amputees, intensive care, hydrotherapy, chronic pain and group classes, with the majority of her time spent in the field of rehabilitation.
Tanya has taught in the undergraduate and graduate entry physiotherapy programs at both Flinders University and Uni SA over the past 10 years across many different courses, and has also worked on developing online multi-media learning resources... Read more
About me
Tanya obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (Honours) at the University of South Australia in 1992, and then worked for many years in Melbourne, Victoria, before returning to Adelaide. She has worked across a wide variety of areas including acute care, road trauma rehabilitation (adults and paediatrics), orthopaedics, neurology, amputees, intensive care, hydrotherapy, chronic pain and group classes, with the majority of her time spent in the field of rehabilitation.
Tanya has taught in the undergraduate and graduate entry physiotherapy programs at both Flinders University and Uni SA over the past 10 years across many different courses, and has also worked on developing online multi-media learning resources for students.
Tanya has a particular interest in the mindfulness based approach to health management and the importance of self-care amongst heath care professionals as well as interprofessional learning. Tanya is also passionate about supporting students to transition into tertiary education.
About me
Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy) with Honours University of South Australia
Austin Hospital, Melbourne
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, Melbourne
Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, Melbourne
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital, Melbourne
Hydrotherapy Solutions, Melbourne
Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital
Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Flinders University
University of South Australia
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
The use of interactive videos by physiotherapy students for learning practical based skills - current project
Active participant in Uni SA open days
Delivering information sessions on physiotherapy at primary schools
External engagement & recognition
Teaching & student supervision