INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Rebecca Fagan, a senior physiotherapist and yoga therapist.

Rebecca has extensive experience (20 + years) in private practice and a background in community health, hospitals and rehabilitation.

Rebecca was a tutor for over a decade with the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Acupuncture and Dry Needling courses.

Having recently moved interstate to Queensland, Rebecca is excited to be starting private practice in Brighton, Brisbane.

 

 

    Rebecca’s special interest areas include:

    musculoskeletal injuries

    pain management and trauma aware practice.

    breathing dysfunctional patterns

    mindfullness and self regulation  

    chronic health conditions 

    balance and mobility

    acupuncture and cupping

    laser therapy for tissue healing including tendons, skin, scar healing.

    post operative care

    arthritis care

     

     

    At Physioyoga we value accessibility, diversity and a kind and compassionate approach. 

    Our aim is improved overall health, harmony and happiness of our patients.

    A lofty goal but we like to aim high!

    About Physioyoga's Integrative Yoga Courses

    Integrative Yoga combines traditional Yoga with modern health and brain science.

    • Integrative Yoga brings together gems from many Yoga traditions plus a sprinkling of Pilates.
    • All on a base of physiotherapy principles incorporating modern pain science and mental health aware practice.
    • We provide education and training for health care practitioners including physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.
    • Innovative, engaging and supportive education combining professional development.

    Alongside physiotherapy practice, Rebecca has taught gentle classical hatha yoga for over 20 years. Integrating Yoga into musculoskeletal clinical practice, she shares a wealth of inspiring, practical clinical gems.

    Rebecca draws inspiration from a wide-range of yoga styles and lineages including Hatha, Restorative and Yin yoga.

    Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and Meditation are part physioyoga.

    Rebecca has experience in a number of meditation techniques and traditions including Buddhist and Raja Yoga meditation.

    Physiotherapy and Yoga both focus our awareness on the body, breath and mind as well as personal goals and values.

    RESEARCH SHOWS YOGA exercise “yoga asana”…

    • Improves flexibility, strength & posture

    • Assists back & neck care

    • Improves body awareness

    • Assist pain management

    • Relieves depression

    • Is a safe form of exercise

    • Improves feelings of well-being

    RESEARCH SHOWS YOGA NIDRA, 

    a body-mind relaxation and meditation technique…

    • Helps manage stress

    • Improves sleep

    • Relieves anxiety

    • Improves focus

    • Help self-regulation

    • Assists healing from trauma

    • Promotes brain neuroplasticity

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    Qualifications of Rebecca Fagan 

      Registered Physiotherapist, experienced musculoskeletal and pain physiotherapist
      Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (A.P.A.M)
      Bachelor of App.Sc (Physio)
      Grad Certificate Acupuncture
      Yoga Australia registered Senior Yoga teacher, Level 3
      Diploma of Yoga teaching
      Grad Cert Yoga Therapy
      Rebecca’s further Training and education includes:
      Yoga Yin, Mat Pilates , Myofascial meridians, Dry Needling, TCM acupuncture training, LASER therapy, First Aid Level 2
      Mental Health First Aid
      Gestalt Counselling 1yr
      Group Work Facilitation Certificate GIA

      Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (A.P.A.M)

      Rebecca has been an active member of the APA as Chair of Acupuncture and Dry needling Group, NAC rep and a conference scientific sub-committee chair.

      A.P.A. Special interest group memberships:

      – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
      – Acupuncture and Dry Needling (National Group Chair 2016-2019)
      – Mental health
      – Pain group

      Alongside extensive musculoskeletal experience in private practice, Rebecca has worked in hospitals, community, rehabilitation and education background.

      She has a particular interest in chronic health conditions and persisting pain.

      Rebecca’s interests

      Alongside yoga and meditation include walking in nature, paddle boarding, dancing, chanting and singing, playing the cello.

      Oh and regular dog walking.

      Acknowledgement of Indigenous peoples.

      We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. Here it is Quandamooka country, which is the name of the region and the indigenous people of Moreton Bay and its islands. 

      We support closing the gap in health care and education for all indigenous people. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are eligible for scholarships with Physioyoga training courses.