Meet Ainsley
I'm a physiotherapist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies and move through life with greater ease.
My path into physiotherapy has been shaped not only by formal education and clinical experience, but also by my own health journey, life experiences, and a deep curiosity about the relationship between the mind, body and nervous system.
I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame. Alongside my studies, I worked as both a Senior Disability Support Worker and Disability Therapy Assistant. These roles taught me the importance of truly listening to people, understanding the unique challenges they face, and recognising that every person's experience of health is far more than a diagnosis.
Today, alongside Soma Motion, I work as an Integrative Physiotherapist and Care Coordinator within an invisible illness clinic. My clinical focus includes hypermobility disorders, dysautonomia, chronic pain, fatigue conditions, and neurodivergent-affirming care.
Through this work, I've developed a particular interest in the complex ways that chronic stress, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and physical symptoms can become intertwined.
My goal is to create a space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported in their healing journey.
Professional background
My personal health journey
My approach to physiotherapy is also informed by my own lived experience.
I live with hypermobility, POTS, and PMOS. I understand the frustration of navigating complex symptoms, searching for answers, and learning how to work with a body that doesn't always follow conventional expectations.
I have also experienced periods of chronic stress, trauma, poor sleep, nervous system overload, and the challenges that can come from complex relationships and life circumstances.
Along the way, I've explored my own mental health, neurodivergence, and the profound ways our life experiences can become reflected in our bodies.
While everyone's journey is unique, I know what it feels like to live in a body that is exhausted, tense, overwhelmed, or constantly operating in survival mode.
My philosophyRather than focusing solely on symptoms, I aim to help clients understand the bigger picture of what their body may be communicating and support them in building long-term resilience.
Healing happens when people feel safe enough to listen to their bodies. Sustainable change comes from working with the body, not forcing it.
The nervous system plays a central role in how we experience stress, movement, recovery, and wellbeing.
I believe every person deserves healthcare that is compassionate, validating, and tailored to their unique experience.