Meet Laura - Founder of Next Phase Physiotherapy

Supporting People in Cairns Through Pelvic Health, Connective Tissue Care & Confident Movement

My Journey into Health & Connective Tissue Care

Next Phase Physiotherapy is the product of years spent on both sides of the health journey. From the teacher who first suggested I become a Physiotherapist, to my first placement where I fell in love with the profession, and every appointment I’ve had since, I’ve come to build this place where people can get the care they truly deserve. A neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ friendly, supportive health environment that meets you where you’re at, and helps you go further.

I myself have struggled through multiple chronic illnesses, conditions that were dismissed, misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and told that this was just ‘how it was.’ Frustrated with the lack of support available, I became the health professional I needed, who understood how connective tissue impacts how we move and feel, how it relates to headaches, migraines, pelvic conditions and more. How exercise and movement can help so much, but can be so damaging if we don’t work with our bodies.

Advanced Technology to Support Your Care

Using real-time assessment tools to better understand movement, improve muscle activation, and track your progress with clarity and precision.

Real Time Ultrasound Imaging

Allows clinicians and patients to see muscle activity as it happens, helping identify whether key stabilising muscles—such as the transversus abdominis and pelvic floor—are activating correctly. RUSI is also non-invasive, safe, and painless, allowing physiotherapists to monitor muscle function, coordination, and progress

EMG Biofeedback

Measures the electrical activity of muscles and provides real-time feedback, helping patients understand when their muscles are contracting or relaxing. This feedback improves awareness and control, which can make exercises more effective. EMG biofeedback is non-invasive and helps physiotherapists monitor muscle activation and track progress during rehabilitation

VALD Dynamo

The VALD Dynamo is a portable strength-testing device used in physiotherapy to objectively measure muscle force during isometric contractions. It allows clinicians to accurately assess strength, identify side-to-side imbalances, and monitor progress throughout rehabilitation. The system provides immediate, quantitative feedback, helping guide exercise prescription and track recovery over time.

Humantrak Systems

The only clinic in Cairns! The HumanTrak system is a motion analysis tool that uses sensors to assess posture, movement patterns, and joint range of motion in real time. The visual data and reports support clinical assessment, patient education, and progress tracking, helping tailor rehabilitation programs for improved movement control and performance.

Portable Humantrak & Vald Systems

Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, parent, coach or instructor – reach out today to see if a Movement screening and analysis is right for you! I can come to you and assess a whole team or group to give you comprehensive pre-season data – Second to none when it comes to injury prevention and tracking progress!

A Complete Toolkit for Better Outcomes

Combining multiple assessment tools and technologies to build a clearer picture of your movement, guide treatment decisions, and support more precise, effective rehabilitation.

Individualised Care for Meaningful Progress

A Considered Approach to Women’s Pelvic Health & Connective Tissue Care

Blending Clinical Insight, Thorough Assessment & Practical Treatment

Lasting results go beyond temporary relief. At Next Phase Physiotherapy, care is guided by detailed assessment, evidence-based treatment, and a clear understanding of how pelvic health and connective tissue influence whole-body movement.

Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor concerns, connective tissue conditions, or returning to sport, sessions are tailored to meet you where you are. Each appointment is designed to provide clarity, restore confidence, and support steady, sustainable progress into your next phase.

Step Confidently Into Your Next Phase

You’re here for a reason. Whether you’re seeking support for pelvic health, recovering postnatally, managing a connective tissue condition, or returning to sport, personalised physiotherapy can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Book your appointment today and take the next step toward stronger, more supported movement.