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Perfect Form Physiotherapy is a unique practice located in the heart of North Sydney, Australia. Pioneered by physiotherapist Lisa Howell, this clinic is devoted to the education and rehabilitation of dancers in all genres.
Throughout her previous experience as a health professional, Lisa was frustrated at the number of clients who had received inappropriate or incomplete treatment. Most dancers she saw were frustrated at the lack of application of their previous experiences with treatment and rehabilitation to the specific needs of a dancer.
This was the driving force behind creating a clinic that focuses on educating dancers and providing one-on-one rehabilitation and technique correction in a caring and holistic environment. All staff members have a strong history of involvement in dance and are passionate about supporting current performers in all areas.
 Lisa is the owner and creator of Perfect Form Physiotherapy. She started the practice in 2005 with the mission to create the highest quality physical therapy care in a nurturing environment. Lisa has a strong history in classical dance and is well respected both nationally and internationally for her work with young dancers, professional dancers and dance teachers. Lisa’s focus is on education to prevent injury and maximise performance rather than waiting for injury to occur.
At the 2007 IADMS conference her poster on pre-pointe assessment was joint-winner of the award for the poster making "The Greatest Contribution To Dance Medicine" and continues to develop programs to educate and inspire young dancers to become the best that they can possible be. Lisa is also a qualified instructor in The Pilates Method and has had extensive personal involvement in various forms of Dance and Yoga. Throughout her professional studies and career she has continued her involvement with dance and uses her personal experience as a constant learning tool to advance her knowledge.
 Sally was born and educated in the United Kingdom where she began her career as a professional dancer which she pursued for over seven years, dancing in venues and companies all over the world, most notably in the UK, Europe and the US. Sally is passionate about dance and now shares her continued love of this art form within her physiotherapy and exercise training. Sally takes a holistic, total body approach to injury prevention and treatment, allowing her to work with dancers and athletes alike at a level which helps them to achieve and maintain their greatest potential. Sally is also a qualified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Health and Lifestyle Coach and maintains a keen interest in rehabilitative exercise training.
Annabel originally trained in Classical ballet (RAD, Cecchetti), Contemporary, Jazz, Hiphop and gymnastics. After completing her HSC at Newtown High School for the Performing Arts she attained a BA (Dance) at UWS Nepean. She continued to dance and travel throughout Australia, Canada and Scandinavia, while concurrently achieving diplomas in Remedial Massage and Sports Injury Therapies from ACNT. Annabel returned to Australia to complete her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Sydney and DMA Clinical Pilates training.
Annabel combines her advanced training in movement control with her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics & injury management to achieve outstanding results for her clients. She enjoys assisting her clients in rehabilitation from injury, refining dance technique and improving posture, flexibility and stability. She also lectures in Sports Massage at NSW School of Massage as well as teaches Mat Pilates with Core Pilates and Physio. When away from work Annabel takes classes in dance, yoga and Pilates, heading outdoors whenever possible to climb, snowboard and bike.
Erin trained in classical ballet (BBO), tap and Jazz and has successfully competed in various competitions throughout New Zealand and Australia. She has attended workshops in a variety of dance styles throughout Australasia and on invitation, participated in classes at the Edge and Millennium studios in Los Angles USA.
While attaining her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Otago, Erin choreographed a musical theatre production, taught dance classes and qualified as a Pilates instructor. She is an extremely motivated individual who is eager to extend her knowledge in dance medicine. As a people’s person and with her love of dance, Erin wishes to not only assist and promote recovery but also to minimise the risk of injury thus allowing dancers to fulfil their aspirations.
Erin continues to attend a variety of dance classes, enjoys running, gym based exercise and most sports.
Libby Humble is our gorgeous Office Manager. She was a professional dancer with the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and performed extensively throughout the UK and Europe during this time. She also has a background in the Travel Industry where she was Manager of the Ansett IBC office during the Sydney Olympics. Most recently Libby was the Group Travel Manager for PricewaterHouse Coopers where she looked after their Event and Conference Travel requirements. Libby is such a delight to have in the clinic we would love to have her every minute, however she is also a wonderful Mum to Charlie and Leila.
Cathy joined our administrative staff in 2009, and is currently studying in her second year of a Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University. She also continues to teach dance at Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. Cathy developed a passion for dance at a young age and continues this passion in her teaching today. She has been part of several professional performance groups including the WSFM Jukebox Dancers.
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